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Building Bad
Premier’s answer to bikies on the Big Build derided as ‘deeply ineffective’
Operation Hawk has failed to pursue key investigative leads as victims of underworld intimidation complain it is deeply ineffective.
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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.
Editorial
Building Bad
Those in charge as Big Build rorts flourished must do three things – or quit
Whether we look at the police, the public service or their political masters, this sorry saga has been marked by failures of accountability.
The Age's View
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Space
Splashdown: Astronauts finally back on Earth after nine months stuck in space
Dolphins swam around the capsule as rescued NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams and two others splashed down off the Florida coast.
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Russia-Ukraine war
‘He’s laughing at us’: Putin’s limited Ukraine ceasefire offer to Trump sparks criticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt airstrikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure but rejected a full and immediate 30-day ceasefire in a “frank” phone call with the US president.
Secret’s out for Brittany Higgins’ husband, David Sharaz
Despite the intense public gaze on Sharaz and Higgins, he’s managed to keep his new job secret ... until now.
Money Talks
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.
‘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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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Only the beginning’: Netanyahu addresses nation as US backs Gaza strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the attacks after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions.
Trump rant about impeaching a ‘radical left lunatic’ judge sparks rare scolding from chief justice
The White House is escalating its war against the US judiciary after judges temporarily blocked the deportation of alleged criminals and halted parts of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting romp through the bureaucracy.
Altered eyeballs, weaker bones: What nine months trapped in space will do to your body
The risks and hazards of extended stints in space are well understood, and the health of stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be monitored for years to come.
How Disney’s fairy tale remake turned into a PR nightmare
The reimagining of the studio’s most treasured property has been a long time in the works, and its birth has been extraordinarily difficult.
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Review
Didn’t like the first Hunger Games prequel? You’ll love this one
Sunrise on the Reaping hearkens back to the original trilogy, deftly combining the first book’s slaughter-heavy Games with the sequel’s rebellious spirit.
Opinion
USA
I’ve changed my mind about travelling to Trump’s America
Until a few weeks ago, my opinion was: why would you bother going there? But a conversation with a travel-loving friend changed my mind.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Where homes are getting cheaper but no one wants to buy them
Most property sellers make money, but loss-making resales have been concentrated in only a few neighbourhoods, a new report finds.
Lord Mayor backflips on promise of 50,000 free swimming lessons and $2 swims
Lord Mayor Nick Reece is backflipping on a pledge to provide 50,000 free swimming lessons and $2 swimming pool entry across the City of Melbourne’s pools.
Opinion
Building insurance
Home insurance is skyrocketing. But we’re blaming the wrong culprit
Insurance companies, the banks and the government know what’s coming, but they don’t want to talk about it before it happens, mainly because they don’t know what to do about it.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Building Bad
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.
Exclusive
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
Woman who killed both sons dies weeks after being released from prison
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
Bail reform in Victoria will be staggered to allow the system to prepare for an influx of people on remand.
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China relations
$200k to betray a neighbour: The Hong Kong letters pursuing dissidents in Australia
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.
Monster utes turning suburban streets into car parks in Big Build suburb
Parking restrictions are failing to deter construction workers from parking their utes and SUVs in the streets of Macleod, blocking driveways and damaging residents’ cars.
Overseas holiday for Mokbel’s suspended lawyer as she vows to fight criminal charge
Sarah Tricarico appeared for the first time in court since being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
YOUNG IN MELBOURNE
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.
What do Donald Trump, Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Tate and big tech have in common? Young Melburnians tell
Five diverse young Melburnians reveal who they see as the most influential figures today and whether cancel culture has gone too far.
Politics
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Tobacco
Vaping, black market tobacco burn $31 billion hole in budget revenue
Alcohol levies are raising more money for the budget than cigarettes as documents reveal Treasury was unprepared for the financial fallout from vaping and black market tobacco.
Business
Investors take aim at Coalition as nuclear debate hits boiling point
Major investors have stepped into the debate over Australia’s energy future, warning that policies to slow the shift to renewables will push up power prices.
World
Road of death: How drones hunted Ukraine troops out of Kursk
Soldiers are likening their retreat to scenes from a horror movie, with highway leading back to Ukraine under constant Russian attack.
Opinion
In spruiking Operation Hawk, the premier made a goose of the government
Chip Le Grand
State political editor
This referendum folly is as mad an idea as I have heard in years. Dutton must rule it out
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Those glorious bunny teeth on The White Lotus give me hope
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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Property
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Victoria residential property
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Are LED light masks better than Botox? We asked the experts
Red and blue LED light masks have become a staple on TikTok. Actual dermatologists weigh in on whether they’re worth it.
Culture
‘Lost a rap battle he provoked’: Drake’s label takes Kendrick’s side
Drake claims he was defamed in a feud involving intensely personal diss tracks. Universal Music says his attempt to sue over it ruins the art form.
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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.
‘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.
Tribunal wrap
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.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Carlton’s Curnow and Magpie De Goey among big names to return in round two
The Blues and Pies have two of the biggest names set to return, although the Blues do have some other selection headaches.
Ballarat decided to build a racetrack in 2019. It’s still waiting for approval
A proposed $4.3 million undercover training track would help transform Ballarat Turf Club – if it is ever finished.
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Australian cricket
‘No scope or demand’: England opposed to Saudi T20 league
English cricket has raised instant opposition to an Australian proposal for a global Twenty20 league backed by Saudi Arabia, claiming there is “no scope or demand for such an idea”.
How Koala Karl went from child prodigy to PGA Tour winner
To buy his first set of golf clubs, Australian Karl Vilips collected 3000 lost golf balls. Now supporters believe he could be one of the country’s greatest golfers.
Have Your Say
Selection, game style, skill: The issues exposed in the Blues’ last 10 games
It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick fixes they can employ while they address the larger issues.
