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Jess was put in state care at 15. It was so bad she ran away 137 times
Jess felt lonely, isolated and full of anxiety in her time in residential care. But the state children’s commissioner says she was lucky; others are targeted by criminals and prostituted out.
Exclusive
Resolve Political Monitor
Voters favour deeper cuts to migration as Labor misses budget boost
As a bruising political fight over housing and congestion continues, polling shows half of all voters want more done to curb migration.
Melbourne Airport accused of greed, protecting revenue in rail link stoush
The Victorian government expects the airport rail line will be delayed by four years because of a stalemate with the operators of the Tullamarine airport.
Where are the kids? Why these suburbs face a child exodus
Established Melbourne suburbs like Kew and Hawthorn have plenty of schools and green space – but families aren’t moving there.
Israel, Palestine supporters face off in rival protests in Melbourne CBD
There was a heavy police presence in central Melbourne to prevent pro-Palestine protesters clashing with Israel supporters outside Parliament House.
Opinion
UK
I attended the Sea Power Conference. On behalf of Australia, I was embarrassed
Inexcusably, not a single officer of our Navy had bothered to travel from Canberra to attend our AUKUS partner’s principal naval strategic forum.
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Live
AFL 2024
Power come from the clouds with remarkable win over Hawks
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions for the AFL Sunday games for round 10.
Latest live posts
Loading‘You wrote the rules you idiots’: Inside Australia’s dressing-room reaction to Bairstow stumping
Australia’s immediate debrief in the aftermath of the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping is revealed by the latest season of the Amazon Prime documentary.
Fraser-McGurk to be Warner World Cup reserve as Green, Maxwell fire
Jake Fraser-McGurk is likely to be a travelling reserve for Australia at the T20 World Cup, as Cameron Green showed why the 22-year-old couldn’t be squeezed into a 15-man squad.
What your home could look like in the global green power switch
A lofty warehouse west of London might offer a glimpse of the future of our home energy.
Explainer
Healthcare
‘I’m not dead’: What it’s like to wake from a coma
An “acute brain failure” jettisons a patient, their doctors and families into an anxious twilight zone. How aware is a person in a coma? And how are decisions made in the face of uncertainty?
Australian hospitalised after being injured in mass shooting
Gunmen opened fire on a market in a tourist area in central Afghanistan, killing six and wounding four, including an Australian.
‘Make America Godly Again’: Christians refuse to lose faith in Trump
Donald Trump is increasingly leaning into religion, and his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel isn’t just losing the PR war – Hamas is winning
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
These bars are handing out free snacks. Here’s when to stop by
Say ciao to Melbourne’s best aperitivo hours, when complimentary canapes are served with your drink. Here’s where to find them.
As Japan’s yakuza weakens, a new type of criminal emerges: tokuryu
Unorganised and loosely connected criminals – some hired on social media – are believed to be behind a series of crimes once dominated by yakuza.
Why your favourite pair of stretchy jeans is a huge problem
Do you think your clothing quality is declining? Fossil fuel fashion is on the rise, while climate change is impacting the quality of natural fibres.
WEEKEND READS
Opinion
The childhood secret that has driven Julie Goodwin, and the recipe everyone should have
The 2009 MasterChef winner has just released a memoir, and there’s a generous serving of real life and ripper recipes.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining pace
A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.
Victoria
Among Melbourne farmland, a new suburb is due to be built with soccer at its heart
A rollcall of Australian sporting stars has invested in the Tarneit project, such as AFL greats Adam Goodes and Scott Pendlebury and tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Exclusive
Cladding crisis
New apartments riddled with flaws, leaving owners on brink of ruin
Cracks, leaks, and cladding – there are hidden dangers in Australia’s new apartments, and it’s costing owners thousands.
Co-ordinating chaos: The dry run that might one day save your life
In a large-scale counter-terrorism exercise, Victoria’s emergency services have tested how they would respond to a major attack.
How Luca juggles exam deadlines with protests
Students at the University of Melbourne vow to continue their protest inside the campus.
They call it ‘MoPo’: Dame Edna’s hidden gem of the north is changing
Even the concreted-over creek is being brought back to life as Moonee Ponds ascends into the sky.
AFL 2024
Red and back: The man who’s made Essendon people proud of their club again
If the roars in the stands from a reawakened red-and-black army do not tell you this, then try the Bombers fans suddenly more eager to talk about football than they have in many years.
Analysis
‘It’s become innate to us’: The act of desperation that turned defeat into victory for thrill king Pies
Isaac Quaynor’s match-saving smother sparked the match-winning play for Collingwood, who emerged triumphant over Adelaide in another thriller.
Politics
Exclusive
Bills
One-click switch set to save households hundreds each year
Chris Bowen wants to stop energy companies slugging households and businesses with a loyalty tax on their power bills.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
Contemplating an EV? Here’s the buzz on the pros and cons
Electric vehicles are soaring in popularity, but “range anxiety” and fears over costs are preventing many drivers from making the switch.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Opinion
Ask an expert
We’re running low on super, can we use our house equity as backup?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Opinion
Tax deductions
The single move that will cut $540 from your tax bill
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
Israeli war cabinet fractures as Netanyahu given ultimatum
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member war cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza.
Opinion
Albanese has a vision splendid. Can Dutton the wrecker spoil it?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
By resisting exposure, Gina Rinehart painted a portrait of the ‘Streisand effect’
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
Sandra lived the Great Australian Dream. Then she found something better
The social worker and her family moved to the suburbs to buy a four-bedroom house with a backyard, front yard and all the trimmings. Then they sold up.
Tears of joy as buyer nabs bayside pad she had her heart set on for $803,000
The downsizer’s son bid on her behalf for the stylish one-bedroom home and embraced her as she broke down with joy after the hammer fell.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘For all the other non-grandparents out there: you are not alone’
The pain of childlessness is well documented. But it can hit all over again when friends gush about their grandchildren.
Opinion
Pets
What’s a good death? For Maggie we chose a sunny day and roast chicken
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Never mind the fat shamers, Garfield was my kind of guy
As the lasagne-loving tabby returns to our screens, I’m glad he’s still happy to indulge.
Traveller
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 10 LIVE updates: Power come from clouds with remarkable win over Hawks
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions for the AFL Sunday games for round 10.
‘Football act’: Longmuir, Lyon defend Webster clash with Frederick
Michael Frederick was concussed after a big hit in a marking contest on Saturday. But Ross Lyon and Justin Longmuir have defended Saint Jimmy Webster’s actions.
‘You wrote the rules you idiots’: Inside Australia’s dressing-room reaction to Bairstow stumping
Australia’s immediate debrief in the aftermath of the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping and a flurry of abuse in the Lord’s Long Room, is revealed by the latest season of the Amazon Prime documentary.
Fraser-McGurk to be Warner World Cup reserve as Green, Maxwell fire
Jake Fraser-McGurk is likely to be a travelling reserve for Australia at the T20 World Cup, as Cameron Green showed why the 22-year-old couldn’t be squeezed into a 15-man squad.
Red and back: The man who’s made Essendon people proud of their club again
If the roars in the stands from a reawakened red-and-black army do not tell you this, then try the Bombers fans suddenly more eager to talk about football than they have in many years.
‘Confidence is high’: Piastri second-fastest in Imola qualifying
Australian ace Oscar Piastri qualified second at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, but will not start in the front row after being given a three-place grid penalty for impeding.
Updated
World Boxing
Aussie wins back belt in Saudi slugfest as Usyk beats Fury
Jai Opetaia has hung tough to restore Australian boxing order and reclaim his world title in a bloody rematch with Mairis Briedis.
Have Your Say
Carlton’s season is on the brink, and the next month could decide it
The casualties are mounting at the Blues, but their next four games could well be season-defining.
