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Trump pressured to act on ‘damaging’ Australian medicine prices

Albanese and Trump

US medical giants say Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is an “egregious and discriminatory” program that Trump should target in the next wave of tariffs.

As Putin plays hardball and Gaza explodes, ‘peacemaker’ Trump cops reality check

The US president cast himself as the Putin-whisperer – the only guy who “gets” the Russian leader. But now, the situation risks seriously embarrassing Trump.

Childcare millionaire’s $94,000 grocery bill and $10 million tax debt

The embattled Genius Childcare boss and the companies he controls have racked up debts that might top $38 million, including with supermarket giant Coles and Nova radio station.

‘Time to go home’: Tears as young woman acquitted of murdering boyfriend’s mate

Seb O’Halloran died after being stabbed in Mildura.

Seb O’Halloran had tried to intervene in a violent fight between the woman and her boyfriend when he was fatally stabbed in the chest.

Trump has hurt one of America’s most lucrative industries

Donald Trump has turned every form of vulnerability into a means of extortion.

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Render v real life: These homes were meant to have greenery and landscaping. The reality was stark

Render v real life: These homes were meant to have greenery and landscaping. The reality was stark

In Australia, it’s possible to live in a five-green-star-rated building that’s entirely made of concrete and glass.

The Middle Park market is very competitive due to its pocket-sized footprint.

‘Very tightly held’: The best-performing prestige suburb in Melbourne

Nestled between the bay and a lake, this locale has taken the title of Melbourne’s best-performing suburb with a median house price above $2 million for 2024.

One of the most beautiful places in Europe is virtually unknown

Austerdalsbreen Glacier in Veitastrond.

Most people have never heard of Veitastrond, a lost pocket almost unknown to the outside world despite “the finest ice scenery in Europe”.

Like a toxic omnipresence, Trump is everywhere. Including my therapy room

As flagrant violations of power occur in what can only be described as an emerging dictator state, we’re seeing an increase in anxiety here in Australia.

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Crime

CCTV shows last minutes of Lilie James’ life

Lilie James’ family says she was “vibrant, outgoing and very much loved”.

Paul Thijssen can be seen waiting with a hammer in his hand before entering a bathroom at St Andrew’s Cathedral School and killing the popular sports coach.

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Slapped with a feather: White misled board, but keeps top job

WiseTech Global’s founder Richard White.

There was no plank walking for this human headline/inappropriate social media lothario. The lack of punishment would be unthinkable in most large Australian listed companies.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

‘Significant’ police presence for Avalon Airshow as protest threat looms

Victorian police say they are “well-prepared to respond swiftly” to any protest activity at this weekend’s airshow at Avalon Airport.

Michael Voss at the lectern on Wednesday.
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AFL 2025

Voss at the lectern: Carlton coach’s rally cry after round one shock

A week into the 2025 campaign, the faith of Blues fans is already being tested. The Carlton community is frazzled. Michael Voss’ media conference on Wednesday had a “state of the nation” feel.

‘My building of hope has collapsed’: Hostage families devastated by strikes on Gaza

Protesters demand the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday.

Israel’s surprise assault on Tuesday brought the deadliest day in Gaza since the start of the war. Now relatives of hostages fear they might not come home at all.

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Space

‘What a ride’: After 286 days stuck in orbit, Butch and Suni finally get home

The NASA astronauts splashed down off the coast of Tallahassee, hitching a ride back to Earth to close out a space saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine months ago.

Rebecca Aliberti with daughters Shekinah, Makaysha and Kasharna and husband Francis.
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Healthcare

Patients who travel long distances for treatment once stayed at these flats. They’ve been booted out

The Victorian government stripped free housing from breast cancer patients and parents of ICU babies months ago, with no alternative system in place.

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Building Bad

CFMEU delegates dispersing from an emergency meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday.

CFMEU vows to act on organised crime, violence against women at emergency meeting

The union’s national secretary secured landmark support from hundreds of delegates for his push to rid the industry of gangland players.

Johnny “Two Guns” Walker fighting at a bout in February sponsored by construction companies.
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An ‘extremely violent’ bikie approached Big Build firms for cash. They coughed up

Companies working on government projects have been pressured to fund an outlaw motorcycle gang-linked boxing promotion company as well as a bikie-backed souvlaki day.

Victoria

Former Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson.
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IBAC

‘Completely untrue’: Premier denies conspiracy to dump police chiefs

Dumped Victoria Police deputy commissioner Neil Paterson has accused Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines of corruption over his ousting.

Lord Mayor backflips on promise of 50,000 free swimming lessons and $2 swims

Lord Mayor backflips on promise of 50,000 free swimming lessons and $2 swims

Lord Mayor Nick Reece is backing away from a pledge to provide 50,000 free swimming lessons and $2 swimming pool entry across the City of Melbourne’s pools.

Woman who killed both sons dies weeks after being released from prison

Donna Fitchett was found guilty of murdering her two sons - l to r - Matthew Fitchett (aged 9) and Thomas Fitchett (aged 11).

Donna Fitchett was found dead on Monday night, after being released from prison for the murder of her two sons.

Bail laws to be split to cope with influx of prisoners

Premier Jacinta Allan with Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Police Minister Anthony Carbines,

Bail reform in Victoria will be staggered to allow the system to prepare for an influx of people on remand.

$200k to betray a neighbour: The Hong Kong letters pursuing dissidents in Australia

Exiled Hong Kong lawyer Kevin Yam.

The office of Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised concerns with Chinese authorities after letters appeared on Australian doorsteps offering large sums of money for information about dissidents.

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Young Melburnians talk about their life in the city.

These young Melburnians come from all walks of life. Here’s one challenge they have in common

The Age’s five trainee reporters interview a diverse group of Melburnians aged 19 to 29 about the cost of living, housing, politics and cancel culture. In this series, find out what it’s like to be young and living in Melbourne.

Jenson Galvin, 19,  hopes to be able to buy a home in Brighton within 10 years.

This 19-year-old says with hard work, he’ll buy a home in Brighton soon. But for an unpaid performer, the Australian dream is distant

The Age invited a diverse group of young Melburnians to discuss the housing crisis. Some see hard work as a path to buying a home, while others point to the need for more subsidised housing and better transport links.

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Clothing was trapped in a bungled Myer warehouse roll-out that has eaten a $xx out of Myer’s half-year profits.

Robot warehouse logistics bungle hits Myer sales, profits

Myer’s new automated warehouse, which has already been delayed two years, suffered implementation issues that continue to plague the department store.

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Beau Arfi’s land tax bill on his investment properties has risen.

Beau built a property portfolio. Then he faced an unexpected cost

An investor bought several houses and apartments in Victoria before his costs jumped by thousands of dollars – but a fix could be in sight.

Mitch and Mark from The Block are selling their Newport home.

How The Block’s Mitch and Mark turned a 1970s home into a luxe beach retreat

They paid $1.7 million in 2019, then poured their hearts into reimagining every space and creating a place to relax and entertain.

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Michael Voss at the lectern on Wednesday.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025

Voss at the lectern: Carlton coach’s rally cry after round one shock

A week into the 2025 campaign, the faith of Blues fans is already being tested. The Carlton community is frazzled. Michael Voss’ media conference on Wednesday had a “state of the nation” feel.

Jackson Archer and Luke Cleary collide.
Opinion
AFL 2025

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter nonsense.

Jake Niall
Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

Campbell Kellaway’s blinding catch at the WACA Ground.

This stunning catch may save Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career

A blinding catch by Campbell Kellaway may help ensure Marnus Labuschagne is still batting at No.3 for Australia in the Ashes.

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AFL 2025

Victorian clubs weigh up bold plays on Harley Reid

Victorian clubs are already considering what they may need to give up in draft capital to secure Harley Reid if he attempts to leave the Eagles with one year left on his contract. There’s news around Kysaiah Pickett and Toby Bedford, too.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are part of legal action against the tennis tours.

‘Stuck in a rigged game’: Kyrgios, Djokovic take legal action in tennis pay fight

Nick Kyrgios has joined Novak Djokovic in a law suit launched against tennis’ governing bodies by the rebel Professional Tennis Players Association.

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The Barcelona legend, the billionaire politician and the Indonesian plot to usurp the Socceroos

The appointment of Patrick Kluivert as Indonesia’s national team coach is the latest sign that Australia’s northern neighbours are finally getting serious about their national sport.

The incident in question. Play was delayed for several minutes after the clash.
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AFL 2025

Archer ban stands: Roos defender out for three; Lynch and Scrimshaw fail at tribunal

Jackson Archer will miss North Melbourne’s next three games after the AFL tribunal upheld his suspension for the collision that left Bulldog Luke Cleary concussed. And the one-game ban for Richmond’s Tom Lynch stands.

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