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Detention Secrets
A detective wrote to Peter Dutton about Mr Australia. Four years later, he’s still detained
Courts found no solid evidence was needed for the minister to kick Gary Lewer out of the country he has lived in for 50 years, just a letter from Victoria Police.
Attorney-general rules out royal commission into domestic violence
Mark Dreyfus said actions that need to be taken to address domestic violence have already been identified.
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Naked City
Fake booze: ‘It’s scary and the public needs to be warned’
Just like illegal tobacco, a huge substitution racket is flourishing. Dangerous industrial alcohol is being blended into top-shelf spirits – and police are worried.
First time bidders splash $1.457m on single-fronted Northcote home
Two young couples seeking their first home battled it out for the two-bedroom house with smart outdoor living space.
Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors
Locals love the Bayside bubble, but police say locals leaving homes unlocked is allowing young offenders to get inside and steal car keys.
Government pledges $160m for national guns register
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will announce the funding commitment on Saturday that will allow police to track gun possession.
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AFL 2024
Kangaroos hope for breakthrough win; Crows keen to atone
Join us for a bumper edition of round seven footy, with the clash between Carlton and Geelong the main event. First up, North Melbourne and Adelaide.
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LoadingDirty pool: The ‘disgraceful inconsistency’ exposed by Chinese doping scandal
How 23 Chinese swimmers escaped sanction after failing drug tests has angered the camp of Australian swimmer Shayna Jack.
The family toll at the heart of an AFL coaching crisis
Five AFL assistant coaches are living away from their families to pursue their careers, and one big factor is the prohibitive cost of the housing market.
‘I hated that dog’: Trump VP contender boasts about killing puppy
South Dakota Governor Kirsty Noem’s political ascension was looking promising, but she may have gone a little too far even for gun-happy Republicans.
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Governance
A drug trafficker, a burner phone and an open door at our border
Law enforcement insiders are worried an anti-corruption probe into a highly sensitive Border Force unit has produced no public outcome.
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Domestic violence
Suicides or victims of family violence? Police urge rethink over deaths of three women
Three women killed themselves as the perpetrators of violence against them were due to be released from custody. Police and crisis services want their deaths to be classified as family violence deaths and are urging the coroner to examine their cases.
A rare act of impersonation: Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG
Inhabiting someone as illustrious as US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no mean feat, but Mitchell doesn’t just capture her likeness – she captures her spirit.
Is the ‘Troye Sivan bump’ real? This cult singer-songwriter is about to find out
The Aussie pop star sampled Jessica Pratt’s singular vocals on his last album. Now Pratt returns with her adventurous Here in the Pitch.
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Ormond
This neighbourhood bistro tucked off an eight-lane road exceeds expectations
Graduating from an espresso bar to a smart French restaurant, 13-year-old Gauge is a finely tuned local favourite.
Olive oil is getting harder to find and costing as much as 70 per cent more. Here’s why
Olive oil has joined cocoa and coffee as a household staple that has increased in price, thanks to climate change.
From gangster gauche to loud ’n proud: return of the gold watch
The wristwear making a comeback – an antidote, perhaps, to the snobbery of stealth-wealth.
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Two of Us
After flipping his car, F1’s Mark Webber called Jackie Stewart
The pair met when Webber was just 20, with Stewart becoming a mentor, grandfather figure - and literal lifesaver.
Olivia Molly Rogers married and divorced in the same year. Here’s what she learnt
“I’ve done a lot of work on myself and I’m in a better place knowing the traits I like in a partner,” says the social media influencer and former Miss Universe Australia.
Victoria
Man killed in drive-by shooting in south-east Melbourne
The man was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound about 12.30am Saturday.
‘A ticking time bomb’: Family’s plea on battery fires after their home is charred, pets gone
Jim and Maria lost their pets and a lifetime of memories as a result of a lithium-ion battery fire. Victorian firefighters are battling one such fire every day.
In Melbourne’s famous laneways, there is life – and death
While people sip wine at a table under a heater, someone is crouched behind a bin injecting. They have nowhere else to go.
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Political leadership
Premier demotes MP over allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has asked Labor member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman to resign from his role as a parliamentary secretary as a “result of allegations of persistent, inappropriate behaviour in the workplace”.
Assault accused gives the middle finger to court after death of Emma Bates
John Torney, 39, appeared in court accused of injuring Emma Bates, 49, who was found dead in her Cobram home on Tuesday.
AFL
Cameron or Curnow? It’s the biggest Cats-Blues clash since the 1995 grand final
What the data tells us about Saturday’s huge match between Geelong and Carlton
‘That’s definitely my best’: Elliott on his screamer mark amid Anzac Day highlight show
Jamie Elliott was still rubbing his eyes in wonder at Bobby Hill’s laser-guided sidewinder of a kick to him in the first quarter when he said this Anzac Day skyscraper of a mark was the best of his career.
Politics
The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was
Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s top political office, the former prime minister says, adding he largely kept his faith private during his four years in power.
Business
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Superannuation
Why is retirement spending so difficult to navigate?
Super through our working life is relatively straightforward. The retirement phase presents an entirely different situation.
Bec Wilson
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World
Divisive influencer Andrew Tate to be tried for rape and human trafficking
Tate, who has amassed 9.1 million followers on X, was arrested in December 2022 near Bucharest along with his brother, Tristan Tate, and two Romanian women.
Opinion
The fact my job exists shows just what men will do to harass ex-partners
Joel Svensson
DV security specialist
Musk puts seat belts in cybertrucks. Now he must put them in cyberspace
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Daniel found three ideal suburbs. Then he found how tough it was to buy there
A string of popular spots are cheaper than a year ago – but in other neighbourhoods, prices are only getting more expensive.
Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From South Yarra to Berwick, we’ve got you covered.
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Lifestyle
Parenting your parents? How to look out for ageing loved ones without an argument
Whether it’s to do with health or finances, looking after your parents – in big or small ways – can shift a family dynamic. Here’s how to navigate it with kindness.
Culture
The Rock is flogging shampoo. Celeb endorsements have gone too far
Kendall Jenner has a toothpaste brand and I can’t fight the sense that these might not be passion projects.
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AFL 2024
AFL LIVE updates: Crows make fast start, but Kangaroos hang tough
Join us for a bumper edition of Saturday round seven footy, with the clash between Carlton and Geelong the main event. First up, North Melbourne and Adelaide.
Billionaires and business deals: The money machine delivering big benefits to the Blues
When Carlton are up and about, they are a scary prospect, and it’s not just on the field. Behind the scenes, the Blues draw big business.
‘I thought we were daring’: Lyon bristles in strange media conference
Ross Lyon’s St Kilda pushed Port Adelaide all the way to the end on a costly night for injuries and a tackle that could land a Saint in hot water.
Cameron or Curnow? It’s the biggest Cats-Blues clash since the 1995 grand final
What the data tells us about Saturday’s huge match between Geelong and Carlton. Who has the best De Koning? The best forward line? And what happens when two midfield masters collide?
The family toll at the heart of an AFL coaching crisis
Five AFL assistant coaches are living away from their families to pursue their careers, and one big factor is the prohibitive cost of the housing market.
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Horse racing
Racing Victoria shake-up as chief pulls pin ahead of McLachlan’s arrival
Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones sent an internal email to staff on Friday morning to tell them it was the “right time to move on” after less than two years in the role.
AFL round seven teams and tips: Hawthorn bolstered by Day’s return
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round seven. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear.
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Dirty pool: The ‘disgraceful inconsistency’ exposed by Chinese doping scandal
How 23 Chinese swimmers escaped sanction after failing drug tests has shaken the confidence of clean athletes ahead of Paris 2024, and angered the camp of Australian swimmer Shayna Jack.
