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Allan government abandons second safe injecting room, despite report recommending it
Melbourne will not get a second safe injecting room after the state government rejected its own report calling for one to be built in the CBD.
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Coroners Court of Victoria
Their mother took them out to get food. They didn’t come home
James Swan Palakamannil sobbed as he recalled to a courtroom the night his wife took her life and those of their two young girls.
Analysis
Drug reform
Jacinta Allan shows she’s not Andrews but risks her party’s wrath
The premier abandoned Daniel Andrews’ promise to build a second safe injecting room, despite her own faction pushing strongly for it.
The mystery of Northcote shopping centre’s abandoned-car graveyard
Cars, trucks, vans, taxis – even a bus – are littered through the shopping centre car parks of Northcote, but at least one mystery about why they are there has been solved.
Asbestos confirmed in sixth Melbourne council area as some parks reopen
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority said a sample taken from Dendy Park in Brighton in Melbourne’s south-east yesterday contained asbestos.
Can babies and live comedy ever mix? We asked three comedians
Arj Barker asked a woman and her baby to leave his show. Would others have done the same?
Opinion
Stand-up comedy
I want to have Arj Barker’s babies, but I wouldn’t take them to his shows
Arj Barker was entirely justified in throwing the mum and her baby out of his gig. In fact, a lifetime ban would have been in order.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over ‘$16m loss’ in Aussie gym brand
David Beckham is suing his former Beverly Hills neighbour and friend over an alleged loss of more than $US10 million in embattled fitness franchise F45.
Analysis
Space
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who has graduated from the European Space Agency, is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
Opinion
Holidays
My solution for managing your money while travelling
These days it’s a choice between credit cards and debit cards – and you need an armoury of these to cater for whatever may come your way.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Molly Ticehurst’s accused murderer was on bail for sexual assault, stalking
Just weeks before she was found dead, the man accused of her murder was released on bail over allegations of sexual assault against her.
GWS Giants star Jesse Hogan in the clear on striking charge
Greater Western Sydney spearhead Jesse Hogan is free to take on Brisbane Lions after the Giants overturned his suspension at the tribunal on Tuesday night.
‘Most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard’: Greats divided over AFL’s new body image rules
The AFL confirmed to clubs last week that it would not publish weights of elite junior players and potential draft picks, while skinfold testing would also stop for players in those programs.
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AFL 2024
Out-of-contract young star re-signs with the Cats
Geelong have re-signed the first of their out-of-contract young stars, with speedy midfielder Max Holmes committing to the Cats for four more years.
Selfies, snacks and ceremonies: Albanese sets up camp for night on Kokoda Track
The prime minister received an energy boost along the way from his favourite sweet: a bag of liquorice Black Cats, which he shared with fellow walkers.
Review
Clayton
‘Outrageously juicy and tender’: This kebab place sells lamb skewers at a steal
Bay Aka BBQ’s fall-apart chargrilled meat hits like premium wagyu.
Victoria
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Crime
Melbourne DJ who worked at private school events jailed over 100,000 images and videos of child abuse
Bruce Harrison, a regular performer at weddings and private school formals in Melbourne, spent two decades amassing the child abuse material.
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City life
This council says one group of residents will miss out in public housing tower rebuild
The council’s stance has been met with surprise from the government, with Development Minister Colin Brooks saying he was amazed people wanted to maintain what he called substandard living conditions.
Police union boss won’t cop sass from VicTrolls... or popcorn
The Police Association secretary has made it clear lately to the perpetrators of online cheek from within the ranks of his own outfit that he won’t – and we’ll apologise now for this – cop it.
Analysis
Courts
The logic behind an accused killer’s unexpected legal tactic
There’s an argument for Erin Patterson facing justice on her home patch. But her case has a long way to go.
The CBD bike lanes that will be put on hold under new council plan
The City of Melbourne will pause construction of new bike lanes in the Hoddle Grid as it instead focuses on routes into the city centre.
AFL
Analysis
No Harley on the horizon: Why the 2024 draft won’t provide a quick fix for North
North Melbourne may need to contemplate trading the No.1 pick again to address their extreme key-position shortage and avoid adding to their problematic midfield logjam.
Updated
‘I wasn’t brave enough’: Crow speaks up on marks missed against Essendon
Young Crows player Josh Rachele said he just “wasn’t brave enough” when he fumbled a mark anticipating contact in a critical moment in the loss to Essendon.
Politics
PM’s Kokoda trek to win PNG’s hearts and minds
Two days after China’s top diplomat poured scorn on AUKUS during a Port Moresby visit, Albanese will be the first Australian PM to walk the Kokoda Track while in office.
Business
Updated
Casinos
Crown Resorts boss flags headwinds despite regulatory wins
Ciaran Carruthers has not ruled out further job cuts or changes to Crown’s operations as the cost of living crisis continues to hurt earnings at its casinos.
World
Deadly floods swamp the ‘factory floor of the world’
The floods in Guangdong province were caused by intense convective storms that started last week and are expected to last until the end of the month.
Opinion
Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Prolific buyer on The Block sells Hampton East house for $3,245,000, a $1m loss
The vendor owned three houses in the Charming Street neighbourhood, and sold number 22 for a loss after listing it with a published $1 reserve price.
The inner-city Melbourne suburbs where buyers don’t need a mortgage
Some investors have been deterred by higher taxes, but others are snapping up properties in cash in inner-city suburbs.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
Culture
Analysis
Streaming
Baby Reindeer has us asking who’s the real Martha. Is that the wrong question?
There’s a villain in this based-on-fact English series about a comedian and his stalker, but they almost get away with it.
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AFL 2024
Out-of-contract young star re-signs with the Cats
Geelong have re-signed the first of their out-of-contract young stars, with speedy midfielder Max Holmes committing to the Cats for four more years.
GWS Giants star Jesse Hogan in the clear on striking charge
Greater Western Sydney spearhead Jesse Hogan is free to take on Brisbane Lions after the Giants overturned his suspension at the tribunal on Tuesday night.
‘I did want to go’: Teen sensation on Olyroos snub after Olympic qualifiers disaster
Australian teen sensation Nestory Irankunda has addressed his exclusion from Australia’s squad for this month’s Paris 2024 qualifiers, saying he would have liked the call-up.
‘We didn’t really know what we were doing’: Brereton returns to Magpies to relive first Anzac Day blockbuster
AFL great Dermott Brereton fronted the Magpies on Tuesday and told of his experience playing on Anzac Day, as coach Craig McRae delivered a reminder to his players ahead of the greatest day on the AFL calendar outside the grand final.
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos
Cristian Volpato, the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
‘Most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard’: Greats divided over AFL’s new body image rules
The AFL confirmed to clubs last week that it would not publish weights of elite junior players and potential draft picks, while skinfold testing would also stop for players in those programs.
Australian teen sensation lands biggest trick with eyes on Olympics
Fourteen-year-old skateboarder Arisa Trew was the sole Australian honoured at sport’s night of nights when she was named action sportsperson of the year at the Laureus Awards.
Have Your Say
Bombers should be ‘up and about’, Blues ruck ’n’ rolling: Key takeouts from round six
Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma, the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s, Harley hype is exploding, the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?
