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They wanted to build a dream home. Now, they’re living a nightmare
Hundreds of Victorians who bought property on the Bass Coast were blindsided when a neighbour revealed their homes were on potentially contaminated land.
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The YIMBY plan to oust the NIMBYs from local councils
Candidates at the coming local government elections will be asked to pledge that they will not block apartment developments, as YIMBY and pro-housing groups seek to expand their clout in key inner-city areas.
Hollie Hughes turfed from winnable Senate spot in Liberal preselection
The centre-right senator will be replaced by Jessica Collins, who is aligned with conservative forces in the NSW Liberal Party, including shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.
Mother and daughter murdered over friend’s marriage breakdown
Perth women Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her youngest daughter Gretl, 18, were killed on Friday after becoming the unsuspecting victims in the marriage breakdown of a family friend.
The lost delivery riders causing chaos on toll roads and tunnels
The increase in food delivery services means more bicycle and scooter riders are getting lost on some of Melbourne’s busiest freeways and tollway tunnels.
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Population
Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, a father of four, says the nation’s falling fertility rate is a growing issue for all economic policymakers.
Bombers hold on to beat Tigers as Stringer, Martin fire in Dreamtime clash
Essendon hung on for the win as Richmond showed they still have some fight in them despite their ongoing injury crisis.
Mariners’ fairytale grand final win sparks celebratory pitch invasion in Gosford
The Central Coast Mariners have won the grand final 3-1 over Melbourne Victory. They are A-League champions for 2023-24.
Comedian Rhys Nicholson’s ‘maximalist’ home sells for $842,500 after auction
The Coburg home passed in for $810,000, but soon sold to the highest bidders in post-auction negotiations.
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Global economy
Xi and Putin’s love-in is an ominous sign for the West
Russia and China have traditionally treated each other with mutual suspicion and loathing. But now they are closer than ever.
Liam Halligan
Former NASA boss arrives to boost Australian space race
Lt Gen Larry James has moved to Australia to increase our teaching and research capability.
Bridgerton in Brunswick? Regency romance arrives in Melbourne
Fans of the hit Netflix series frocked up for the lavish interactive Bridgerton experience, dripping with sumptuous sets and selfie moments.
Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour
Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions”.
How a spicy midlife crisis launched The Unsatisfactory Spouses Club
When marriage trouble hit a group of Melbourne friends, they sought solace in each other.
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Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...
The former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears.
Where billionaires share a street with hostels for the homeless
St Kilda is a place constantly in transition. While cash is flowing into the bayside suburb, it’s also an area that locals will fight doggedly to protect.
Victoria
Nationals grassroots members go nuclear over Welcome to Country ceremonies
The Victorian Nationals rank and file want a future Coalition government to back nuclear power and to axe funding for Welcome to Country ceremonies.
Jacinta Allan’s Labor faces trouble as the west gets wild
After a decade of golden years under Daniel Andrews, his replacement is facing a storm of problems that have trashed Labor’s vote.
Can you really turn your house into a power plant?
Virtual power plant programs, and the growing number of retail offers being built around them, are coming at a critical moment in the energy transition.
Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour
Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions”.
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Crime
‘The Punisher’: Why the underworld was abuzz with rumours after attempted execution
The former bikie and professional boxer has played a key role in the revival of the Brothers 4 Life gang to try to gain a slice of the lucrative market.
AFL 2024
AFL racism case may become ‘juggernaut out of control’ with clubs added, judge says
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has expressed scepticism about a plan to add all 18 AFL clubs to a class action against the league over allegations of historical racism led by Phil Krakouer and including at least six other footballers.
Analysis
Grounds for complaint: Why Dons, Blues and Saints want fewer Marvel games
Tenants of the AFL-owned Docklands stadium are queuing up to ask for more games at the MCG.
Politics
Opinion
Political leadership
Five prime ministers in five years was dismal. But a new reality is unfolding
We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Business
Opinion
Ask an expert
My income protection costs $362 a month. Is it really worth it?
Income protection insurance can be expensive, but it’s a comforting parachute to have if you’re suddenly unable to earn.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
US curbs Victorian poultry imports amid bird flu outbreak
The order was prompted by an avian influenza outbreak on two farms in Victoria’s south-west operated by Avgo and Surf Coast Eggs Farms.
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Property
Britt made a temporary move, but she loved the area so much she stayed
The rising cost of housing in a string of bayside and inner-east suburbs hasn’t deterred buyers, bucking the trend of Melbourne’s softening market.
He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree
The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Comfort food
Five marvellous meatball recipes to cook this weekend
Lifestyle
The friends coming up with a novel solution to the housing crisis
As rent and house prices rise, living close to friends and maintaining a sense of community is becoming harder than ever.
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Opinion
Oral health
Yes, we love to hate them, but here’s some sparkling news for dentists
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
Points for trying, but Margaret Court Arena is not a place for opera
Opera Australia took a risk staging Puccini’s opera at Margaret Court Arena – and it mostly paid off.
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Draft
Why some AFL clubs’ recruiting ‘war chest’ won’t deliver guns
The AFL’s new pay deal has created space everywhere, and smaller clubs have to offer more than money when competing against the powerhouses for signatures.
Bombers defender makes stellar AFL return in Dreamtime nail-biter
Jordan Ridley’s seamless return lifted the Bombers to a 12-point Dreamtime victory over Richmond, who defied a league-worst injury list to still be in contention in the dying stages of the game.
‘We support Peter’: Bol’s Olympic place secure despite revelations in anti-doping hearing
Athletics Australia says Peter Bol’s spot at Paris 2024 will not be affected by the revelations that included the discovery of a screenshot of doping information on his phone.
‘It is dangerous’: Hardwick and Voss tackle umpires
Damien Hardwick has called on the game’s decision-makers to do faster calls on holding-the-ball decisions because players’ health and safety is at risk.
Adam Walton learnt tennis at a racetrack. Now he’s at Roland-Garros
Australian Adam Walton broke into world tennis’ top 100 last week. His childhood introduction to tennis will take some beating.
Mariners fans celebrate fairytale treble after beating Victory in thrilling grand final
Central Coast were a goal down in injury time – but a late equaliser and two strikes in extra time completed a remarkable turnaround to cap a stellar season.
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AFL 2024
‘Not allowed to do that’: AFL’s call on controversial free kick that stunned the Pies
The AFL has backed an umpire’s controversial call against a Collingwood player that resulted in a crucial last-quarter Fremantle goal in Friday night’s thrilling draw.
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Grounds for complaint: Why Dons, Blues and Saints want fewer Marvel games
Tenants of the AFL-owned Docklands stadium are queuing up to ask for more games at the MCG.
