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Naked City podcast
Journey into the criminal underworld with Australia’s most formidable crime reporter - John Silvester.
Analysis
Chauvin trial
Justice delivered, disaster averted: America believes its own eyes
Life in the United States has taught African Americans to guard against hope. The verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial showed that police can be held accountable.
‘We are able to breathe again’: The emotional speech from George Floyd’s brother
Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, had to hold back the tears as he spoke on the courthouse steps after the verdict.
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North America
The moment George Floyd’s family heard the verdict
Watch as members of George Floyd’s family learned the verdict from their living room in Houston, erupting into tears, shouts and smiles of relief at the outcome.
Workers face mandatory COVID jabs after landmark sacking case
The decision in the case of the sacked childcare worker bolsters the argument that some employers will be able to require staff to get a COVID vaccine.
‘Couldn’t be happier’: Sutton gets vaccine as mass centres open
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton received a coronavirus vaccine this morning. He posted a selfie soon after, saying he “couldn’t be happier”.
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Courts
Basketballer Mitch Creek has assault charges withdrawn
Star Australian basketballer Mitch Creek has had charges of assaulting a woman withdrawn by police.
Breaking
Victorian Parliament
‘Horrible journey’: Nationals MP not guilty of five fraud charges
Nationals MP Tim McCurdy can retain his seat in Victoria’s Parliament after having five fraud charges dismissed because of a lack of evidence.
Rescue remedies: Adam Liaw’s tips to fix a dish that’s not quite right
Trying to get food on the table but it’s all gone wrong? Never fear, the doctor is here to diagnose what ails your dinner.
Jim Steinman, Bat Out of Hell songwriter, dies at 73
Among many other songs, Steinman also wrote It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, a top 10 hit for Celine Dion in 1996, and Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Inside the bond between Prince Philip and his youngest granddaughter
The passing of Prince Philip has brought to prominence a younger Royal - Lady Louise - who shares her grandfather’s passion for horses and carriage driving.
The Demon denial: Why Melbourne’s defence is at its best since 1965
The Demons copped heavy pressure after a torrid 2020, but so far Simon Goodwin has his side playing ruthless defensive football, to make a perfect start.
Opinion
UEFA Champions League
Soccer’s stupid own goal does not mean the game is over
European soccer fans have succeeded this time in their protest against rich owners who tried to take their game away. But history suggests this is not the end.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Geelong consider surgery for injured star Dangerfield
Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield is facing up to two months on the sidelines if surgery is deemed the best way to heal his serious ankle injury.
Analysis
Software
Apple on collision course with Tile, Patreon and Spotify with new products
AirTags and podcast subscriptions bring Apple closer in competition with companies that built their businesses on the iPhone.
Local
Kennett says he will not contest Victorian Liberal Party presidency
Former premier Jeff Kennett has announced he will not contest the presidency of the Victorian Liberal Party, and has thrown his support behind party president Robert Clark.
Spotting bullying a struggle for some early childhood teachers
A study has found most teachers in kindergarten and the early years of primary school fail to correctly identify bullying behaviour by young children.
‘Bashed her black and blue’: Maryam Hamka’s brother tells of alleged attack
A man arrested after the disappearance of Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka allegedly left the 36-year-old “black and blue” in an attack at his home in December last year, according to her family.
Wind farm builder donates to Victorian Labor as $2b project awaits green light
Two businesses linked to a proposed $2 billion wind farm project gave money to the Victorian Labor Party last month, just as the state government was considering its final planning submission.
Disability homes turn to GPs to pick up vaccine slack for vulnerable residents
A parliamentary committee has heard only about 1500 of the nation’s 25,000 disability care residents had received their first vaccinations.
Politics
‘Enormous unmet need’: Women’s employment legal services running on a shoestring
Specialist services providing women with workplace legal advice are waiting on the federal budget to see whether they’ll get funding in line with a Respect@Work recommendation.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s small-target approach is missing the mark
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Business
BHP hits nine-month iron ore record as prices fly higher
Australia’s top miner has reported record-breaking iron ore output as the soaring price of the steel-making raw material nears $US190 a tonne.
World
J&J vaccine rollout to resume in Europe with blood clot warnings
The company has also reportedly agreed to work with a German scientist studying extremely rare blood clots linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Opinion
The Fed is on the hot seat as the Great Inflation looms
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
$20 billion and counting: the economic hit from vaccine delays is a big deal
Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden
If push comes to shove with China, Biden meeting may be marked as the moment Tokyo chose sides
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
This incredible home is built entirely from shipping containers
The owner-builder couple wanted their home to be unique, and the finished result is striking enough to make passing drivers slow down for a better look.
The secret history of singer Troye Sivan's new $3.276m Melbourne home
The 25-year-old moved to Melbourne last year before snapping up the historic home once used as a handball court.
Life & Culture
‘No question’ of retirement: Carla’s last interview left zero doubt
In a yet-to-be published profile with The Australian Women’s Weekly, Carla Zampatti’s love for life – and her work – was unwavering.
Sport
Heating up: Bulldogs ready to handle Giants’ ‘physical love’
The Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney do not like each other, and the Bulldogs have declared they are ready to handle whatever is in store on Friday night.
Opinion
UEFA Champions League
Soccer’s stupid own goal does not mean the game is over
European soccer fans have succeeded this time in their protest against rich owners who tried to take their game away. But history suggests this is not the end.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Updated
UEFA Champions League
England’s ‘big six’ abandon Super League plan
Manchester City were the first of the 12 clubs involved in the breakaway league to confirm their exit from the project, which has imploded after a fierce backlash.
Geelong consider surgery for injured Dangerfield
Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield is facing up to two months on the sidelines if surgery is deemed the best way to heal his serious ankle injury.
National Trust tackles Tigers on grandstand demolition
The National Trust has called for a review of Richmond’s plan to demolish the Jack Dyer Stand at Punt Road Oval due to its significance to Victoria.
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NRL off-field behaviour
NRL investigates alleged sex-tape scandal involving star
Parramatta allege the unnamed player was filmed without consent in a public toilet.
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Women's AFL
W Awards: Davey and Bowers tie for league best and fairest
Fremantle’s Kiara Bowers and Collingwood co-captain Brianna Davey have made AFLW history.
Have Your Say
Jumping Jake looms large for mid-season draft
With the mid-season draft not too far away, one player has AFL recruiters excited. And he’s still at school.
