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Freed detainee accused of breaching bail conditions 10 times in four weeks
Police say they don’t know what else can be done to stop a former immigration detainee, who has an extensive and violent criminal history, breaking the strict conditions of his release from custody.
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Terror charges
‘Serious interference’: Watchdog could investigate Dutton over terror leader’s detainment
Abdul Nacer Benbrika has commented on a Supreme Court judge’s referral of the terror cell leader’s detainment to the national security watchdog.
Analysis
Household debt
Australians have been dipping into their piggy banks to make ends meet
Growth at 0.1 per cent is abysmal. GDP per capita has fallen by 1.6 per cent since mid-2022. You don’t see that sort of fall outside a deep recession.
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the invasion of Gaza but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
The eSafety commissioner dropped a case against X. Elon Musk responded
The regulator has dropped a case over the Elon Musk-owned social media giant’s treatment of the Wakeley stabbing video, but is fighting on several other fronts.
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
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Indigenous art
‘What is it, 1991?’: Prominent rapper slams move to ban controversial song
One of Australia’s biggest hip-hop artists has slammed comments from the NSW government, after a Birdz song was withdrawn from rotation at a Sydney school.
The best way to use heat on sore muscles, according to experts
Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well, it depends.
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘Busy celebrating’: Moore reflects on May’s jibe ahead of mouth-watering King’s Birthday clash
When it comes to Melbourne and Collingwood’s recent rivalry, the Demons have been all talk, and the Magpies all action.
Live
State of Origin
Qld take control, pile on the points after NSW star sent off for bad hit
A new-look NSW team. New halves, new coach, new skipper. But will it be the same old story in Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry?
AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Tigers recall three guns, Crows axe star ruckman
All the ins and outs for round 13 and how the experts see it playing out.
Perspective
World War II
Secret planning, treacherous training and the clouds of gliders launched against the Nazis
Gippsland-born Frank Bladin became Air Vice-Marshall of the RAAF. Eighty years ago, he played a crucial role in the D-Day landings.
‘The defence will call one witness’: Missing campers’ accused killer to take the stand
A jury has been told Gregory Lynn will be the only witness for the defence after prosecutors closed their case in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
‘My little buddy’s gone’: Toddler drowns after following puppy to neighbour’s property
The family of Luka Huddle, 2, who drowned in a dam on a property near Geelong, have spoken of their anguish.
A lot has changed at this kindergarten since 1924. But kids still like doing the same things
It was cake, singing and fancy dress as Brunswick Kindergarten celebrated its centenary and the little ones loved it.
I come to bury the Bachelor, but let’s not give up on true TV love entirely
Friends, readers, reality television watchers, lend me your ears. I come to bury the Bachelor, not to praise him.
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‘The system ought to be more robust than this’: Top scientist questions evidence in triple murder
The Australian Academy of Science chief is calling for law reform after questions were raised over Robert Farquharson’s case.
Editorial
A review system for criminal cases is a crucial protection worth considering
The Age’s investigation of the Robert Farquharson case puts a strong argument for an independent body similar to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in Britain and New Zealand.
The Age's View
Editorial
Victoria
Nine misrepresented Al Muderis’ practice, his lawyer says
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, says renowned orthopaedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has been upfront about the “shocking complications” that can be caused by his surgery.
This former TAFE site will feature 10% affordable apartments. A councillor says that’s ‘pretty pathetic’
Merri-bek council says what the state government is spruiking is no different to what’s already on offer in Melbourne’s north.
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Victorian budget
Victoria set up an offset account to save money. Then it went into the red
An account meant to help drive down Victoria’s borrowing costs was instead put into overdraft, forcing the government to find hundreds of millions of dollars to repay it by the end of this financial year – and possibly billions in the next.
After an eight-year fight, this tower in Camberwell gets the green light
The development’s approval could pave the way for more high-rise buildings in the area.
He pleaded with his son to give boxing a break. Three months later the teenager was dead
George Diamond had weeks of concussion symptoms after a head knock at his boxing gym, but despite the concerns of family he returned to the ring.
Politics
Economy flatlining, savings dwindling, but help is on its way, Chalmers says
Excluding the pandemic, in the first three months of this year the Australian economy grew at the slowest annual rate since the 1990s recession.
Business
ABC boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ sexual harassment survey findings
An internal survey found 13 per cent of respondents reported they had been sexually harassed in the past two years, and one-quarter said they were bullied.
World
Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction
It ended with bitter written words: expletive-laced, panicked texts to Hallie Biden, his brother’s widow and his one-time girlfriend, berating her for disposing of his handgun.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
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Property
Why the housing market is worse here than it is overseas
While building more homes is a part of the solution, experts say there are other measures that could bring property prices down.
The suburbs where properties are at highest risk of fire, flood
More than 32,000 Australian homes face a high risk of bushfire, while 141,000 homes are at risk of flooding. The risks will push insurance costs up and home values down.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Sociology
As a visiting Frenchwoman, I find Australian men to be not at all what I expected
Living in Melbourne and working in hospitality, one cultural difference with France was immediately apparent: men’s behaviour towards women.
Elyne Le Faou
Culture
John Blackman, the voice of Hey Hey It’s Saturday, dies at 76
The veteran TV and radio personality had spent years battling an aggressive form of skin cancer that was first diagnosed in 2018.
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AFL 2024
‘We were busy celebrating’: Moore reflects on May’s jibe ahead of mouth-watering King’s Birthday clash
When it comes to Melbourne and Collingwood’s recent rivalry, the Demons have been all talk, and the Magpies all action.
AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Tigers recall three guns, Crows axe star ruckman
All the ins and outs for round 13 and how the experts see it playing out.
Live
State of Origin
State of Origin I LIVE: Maroons run rampant after Joseph Sua’ali’i send off, Reece Walsh ruled out
A new-look NSW team. New halves, new coach, new skipper. But will it be the same old story when Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry resumes on Wednesday?
Injured Tom Lynch will be back for Dusty’s 300th
After half a season of carnage and struggle on the field, champion forward Tom Lynch is slated to return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game.
Analysis
French Open
‘Being a defender wasn’t going to cut it’: The numbers behind the Demon’s world-class weaponry
Alex de Minaur’s transformation from admired also-ran into world-beating top-10 star has captured the attention of a sporting nation. This is how he has done it.
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
Within a 165-page legal document, the four-time defending Premier League champions claim they are being unlawfully targeted by rivals to stifle their success.
‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open and will be there for the Demon’s practice session and his quarter-final against Alexander Zverev.
Have Your Say
A 50-disposal gun, an almost flawless prospect and Cripps 2.0: AFL draft hopefuls to watch
We spoke to AFL club recruiters to find out which of this year’s prospects are at the top of their boards at the midway point of the season as the national under-18 championships take centre stage.
