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Victorian election
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Both Labor and the Coalition would raid Victoria’s rainy-day fund to scrape together a budget surplus in the next term of government.
Former Cricket Australia staffer charged with sexually touching two men
CA’s former head of communications Tim Whittaker appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court charged with sexually touching two men without their consent in 2016 and 2019.
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2022澳洲10开奖官网授权 election
Labor and teals target Liberals in marginal seats in campaign’s final days
Teal independents running in three marginal seats have released polling commissioned by Climate 200 pointing to major concern among voters in the electorates about the logging of native forests.
Opinion
Political lobbying
How do you enter the corridors of power? Maybe go via the backbench
MP Stuart Robert denies helping his connections secure government contracts, but leaked emails raise concerns about access to power.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Stuart Robert
Shorten orders review into deals linked to Robert
Bill Shorten warned against “corruption” after telling parliament he had asked for contracts awarded to companies linked to consulting firm Synergy 360 to be checked.
ARIA Awards 2022: All the looks from the red carpet
Australian music's biggest stars have arrived at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion – see all the dresses, gowns and fashion.
New gig for Leigh Sales, Mother and Son revived, as ABC reveals 2023 line-up
The national broadcaster is banking on the return of a classic sitcom and a much-loved host to help shore up its 2023 slate.
Eight million views and rising: Basketballer coming out ‘opened door for so many’
The video of Isaac Humphries telling his teammates has passed eight million views since it was published and his club has been overwhelmed by the positive response.
‘Erratic’ and illiterate: L-plater who killed grandma had IQ of young child
An inquest into the death of a Melbourne grandmother who was hit by a car found no issues with Victoria’s licensing system despite questions about how the illiterate driver was issued a learner’s licence.
Breaking
Hayne fallout
Million-dollar fines dumped after bankers raised ‘legitimate concerns’
Laws introducing fines for dodgy finance executives have been shelved after several bank bosses expressed their surprise and disappointment.
Australian Open boss hopes fans will treat Djokovic fairly
Novak Djokovic is returning to Australia but how crowds respond to him is the great unknown as he tries to win a record-extending 10th Melbourne Park title.
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Courts
Andrew O’Keefe granted bail after allegedly testing positive to ice and cocaine
The former Channel Seven star was tested by police at home as part of strict Supreme Court bail conditions.
Exclusive
Gig economy
‘Difficult decision’: Menulog cuts jobs in Australia
The move follows rival service Deliveroo winding up its local operations and rapid grocery delivery start-up Voly collapsing earlier this month.
Private school moves to demolish houses in bayside heritage zone
Victoria’s largest private school has applied to demolish a string of houses in a heritage zone so it can build a three-storey hall, setting up a conflict with Hampton residents.
‘Is he gay?’ Porn actor father of Colorado club shooter reveals concerns
The 22-year-old has been in hospital since being beaten into submission by patrons at the club, after the shooting claimed five lives and injured 17 others.
Updated
World elections
Malaysian king names Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister, ending deadlock
The twice-jailed candidate has been waiting in the wings for years and will now get a chance to lead.
The two feisty islands standing in the way of Beijing
From the edge of one of them, a Chinese armada would first emerge over the horizon if China were to launch an amphibious assault on Taiwan.
Victorian election
Analysis
Victorian election
Faith no more: Fewer Christians, but religion still haunts politics
Politics and religion have long been awkward partners in a secular state. The coming Victorian election is proving that falling numbers of Christians doesn’t mean political leaders are getting a break.
Tony Wright
Mercurio, ex-staffer fight for Victoria’s most marginal seat
In the ultra-marginal seat of Hastings, Labor’s star candidate, Paul Mercurio, is fighting for a notional nine votes with a former Greg Hunt staffer who has publicly defended Renee Heath.
Victoria
Parts of Mildura told to evacuate as swollen Murray River rises
Rising floodwater has triggered an emergency alert for parts of the border town, with people being told to evacuate immediately and warned some homes will be inundated.
Copse and robbers: Tiny trees taken in $30k bonsai burglaries
A bonsai nursery in Glen Waverley has lost dozens of small but valuable trees in a spate of well-planned burglaries.
Cloud over Victoria’s long COVID clinics as federal funding dries up
Long COVID patients will face worsening waits for support as one of Victoria’s limited number of hospital clinics prepares to close its doors after losing Commonwealth funding.
Friendyjordies taking ‘indefinite hiatus’ after arson attack
In a video, the controversial Sydney-based YouTube comedian said he would be taking a break.
‘Please tell us where he is’: Pair charged with murder over man missing 16 years
Glenn Ernest Fenwick faced Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday as one of two men charged with murdering Christopher Jarvis in 2006. Jarvis’ body has never been found.
Politics
Police won’t say why they asked this anti-Beijing activist to leave Parliament House
Activist Drew Pavlou, an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was told to leave a public area of Parliament House by police.
Business
Opinion
Executive shake-up
Behind Fortescue’s executive revolving door
In the cult of Andrew Forrest not all disciples who sign on can operate under this messianic leader or within its governance structure.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
‘Bad faith’: Brazilian court rejects Bolsonaro election challenge
It also fined the parties in president’s governing coalition $6.3 million for what the court described as bad faith litigation.
Opinion
What is next for interest rates? It just got more complicated
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Rudd is right – we can’t wish away a war with China
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
After #BLM, Aussie newsrooms became more white
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
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Property
‘Final piece of the puzzle’: Why are property investors biding their time?
It is cheaper to buy property, quicker to find a tenant and easier to get higher rents. So, why are property investors waiting?
House prices are plunging, but some buyers are left in the cold
Property prices are falling, but the cost of servicing a mortgage is going up and new research highlights who can – and can’t – get ahead.
Lifestyle
Nobody wants a broken hip in their future. These low-pressure moves will help
Most of us know someone who’s had a fall in old age. A new report suggests a new approach to prevention that sees physiotherapy come under Medicare.
Culture
Albo’s holiday reading list: Six books to keep the PM busy at the beach
Each year the Grattan Institute recommends a short selection of must-reads for the nation’s top office holder.
Sport
Former Cricket Australia staffer charged with sexually touching two men
CA’s former head of communications Tim Whittaker appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court charged with sexually touching two men without their consent in 2016 and 2019.
‘Nup to the Cup’ campaign ‘misguided’, says RV chief
Racing Victoria believes it is winning the war against the ‘Nup to the Cup’ movement, and that back-to-back Melbourne Cups without a fatality will help strengthen racing’s social licence.
Eight million views and rising: Humphries’ coming out has ‘opened the door for so many’
The video of Isaac Humphries telling his teammates has passed eight million views since it was published last week and his club has been overwhelmed by the positive response.
Ponting looms as peace broker around Perth Test
Ricky Ponting’s first Test in Perth since Justin Langer’s exit as Australia’s coach looms as a vital part of the healing process amid tensions between past and present players.
Ratten reunites with Clarkson at North as assistant coach
Alastair Clarkson has jumped at the chance to have Brett Ratten back on his coaching panel at North Melbourne.
Why there’s been two extra games worth of action at the World Cup
If you’ve sensed something has been amiss with the clock at this World Cup, you’re not hallucinating. FIFA has finally made sure there is more on-field play.
‘We celebrate success’: Australian Open boss hopes fans will treat Djokovic fairly
Novak Djokovic is returning to Australia but how crowds respond to him is the great unknown as he tries to win a record-extending 10th Melbourne Park title.
Have Your Say
No love for FIFA as armband wars spread
As hostility towards FIFA and its armband stance grows with an on-field protest by Germany, Socceroo Jackson Irvine fears the message is being lost.
