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Students filling ambulance roster holes amid fears of mass resignation
A survey released by Swinburne and RMIT universities indicates a significant rise in paramedics looking to leave the profession, and growing signs of burnout and exhaustion.
‘I’m Penny Wong and I was born here’: Australia’s new soft power in Asia
Australia’s foreign minister has made a memorable return to the Malaysian city of her birth and hopes her south-east Asian heritage will be an asset.
China insulted by NATO ‘threat’ label, Russia reacts to alliance expansion
China called NATO a source of instability, but Anthony Albanese said the summit had succeeded in reasserting the rules-based international order.
More than half can’t vote, but they definitely want change
Their calls for change are serious but for some young Victorians, debating in Youth Parliament has felt like “being in the Ministry of Magic”.
Albanese in slightly awkward meeting with Canadian counterpart Trudeau
Justin Trudeau appeared to either forget the Australian PM’s name or perhaps be more familiar with Albanese - referring to him as “Tony”.
Australia risks being ‘left behind’ as EU bans fossil fuel cars from 2035
The EU’s decision to ban the sale of all new cars and vans powered by fossil fuels within 12 years will ratchet up pressure on Australia to raise its lagging fuel efficiency standards.
Live
AFL 2022
Lions kick away against Dogs, but lose Zorko, Rich to injury
The Lions are down a man with the loss of Daniel Rich. Dayne Zorko was subbed out in the first 10 minutes, the Lions have just three fit players in the bench.
Latest live posts
Loading‘I do it for him’: Why top AFLW pick Montana Ham plays footy
The first draft selection in the history of the Swans’ AFLW side, Montana Ham, will wear the No.18 guernsey in honour of her late father.
Knuckles and EJ: Remembering state originals
The rivalry between Neil Kerley and Ted Whitten was one of the animating forces in the heyday of state of origin.
The best things to see and do in Melbourne in July
Varied events throughout July in Melbourne (and surrounds!) will make even the coldest of days seem a little warmer.
Flight attendant reveals hotel safety rules to avoid creeps
A video showing the safety routine flight attendants do at their hotel includes checking in the wardrobe to see if anyone is hiding there.
Robin Boyd home sold for $2m at auction after heritage dispute
The renowned architect designed the Camberwell residence as his family home, but the most recent owner tried several times to remove it from the heritage register - and lost.
Live
Test cricket
Starc hit on helmet but cleared to play on; Australia bring up the 250
Starc copped a brutal blow. It gets him right on the badge of the helmet, but he looks fine. Australia lead by 40 runs. Cameron Green had earlier reached a half-century.
Latest live posts
LoadingSeven moves to terminate Cricket Australia deal over alleged Big Bash League breaches
Seven West Media has made a fresh legal attempt to blow up its $450 million media rights deal with Cricket Australia.
Analysis
Australian cricket
With next deal in sight, timing is everything in Seven’s latest crack at cricket
Seven never actually terminated the pre-discovery legal action first lodged in 2020 and Cricket Australia always reckoned Seven would likely return to the nuclear, legal option. Why?
Opinion
Trump's White House
Endgame nears for Trump as chaotic cadre unravels
Congressional hearings into the January 6 Capitol riots reveal the full dangerous mayhem of the last days of Donald Trump’s presidency. And there’s more to come.
Bill Wyman
Writer
Carrie Lam’s banquet for Xi Jinping cancelled due to rampant COVID
The Chinese president arrives in Hong Kong to cement Beijing’s control and farewell CEO Carrie Lam. But he’ll have to live with the virus while there.
SEE & DO
This movie took 40 years to make. What does it tell us about an American legend?
Robert Weide was 23 when he first approached Kurt Vonnegut about making a documentary. They went on to develop a remarkable friendship.
How Tim Finn and friends beat one of Hollywood’s most powerful studios
Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro rescued a dream for the team that brought us Ladies in Black.
Victoria
Mother avoids prison after crash that killed sister and brother-in-law
A woman who smoked cannabis and then crashed her car, killing her sister and brother-in-law, has avoided jail.
Not rapt: Kanye West orders fan to change store logo, burger names
College Dropout Burger owner Mark Elkhouri was forced to paint over a Kanye West mural, and change meal names and the logo at his Melbourne business.
Fatal Cranbourne shooting not linked to other recent gun crimes, police say
A man was shot dead on the street on Wednesday night, but police don’t believe it is related to recent gun crimes in Melbourne.
Push to fight the ‘dark marketing’ preying on children, young people
In two weeks, 204 young people were targeted with more than 5000 “dark marketing” ads for harmful products in their social media feeds.
Updated
Crime
Guilty verdict in NCA letter-bomb case that killed WA police officer
The state’s police commissioner said the bombing was an outrageous crime against justice in Australia and his thoughts were with the victims’ families.
AFL 2022
Updated
Demons turn attention to Jackson, Brayshaw as Oliver signs monster deal
Melbourne will turn their attention to out-of-contract stars Luke Jackson and Angus Brayshaw after successfully securing midfield bull Clayton Oliver on a mammoth seven-year contract worth more than $6 million.
South Australian footy legend Neil Kerley dies in car crash
Tributes have poured in for the former footballer who has died at 88 in his home state.
Politics
Butler to order snap inquiry into COVID-19 vaccine purchasing
The review, to be led by respected former Health Department chief Jane Halton, will examine the deals struck by the former government to purchase vaccines and therapeutic treatments as well as current supplies and future needs.
Business
Women, young and low-paid workers winners from super boost
The superannuation guarantee, which is the minimum rate of super employers must pay to employees, will rise from 10 per cent to 10.5 per cent on Friday.
World
Failed test a fresh setback for US hypersonic missile program
It’s the second unsuccessful test flight of the prototype weapon Conventional Prompt Strike that is to rival Russian, Chinese and North Korean weapons.
Opinion
Independence? Now? Rebellious Scots should think again
Therese Raphael
What does Australia actually look like? The census reveals the forgotten Australians
Osman Faruqi
Culture news editor and columnist
Baz Luhrmann films are all style and no substance
Karl Quinn
Senior Writer, Culture
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Property
How to sell your home for $125k more than your neighbour
A new report reveals the features that help homeowners sell faster, fetch a price premium, and save money on their running costs.
Will housing become any more affordable this year?
Property prices are falling and potential buyers may not need to save up as much for a deposit, but their monthly mortgage repayments are only set to get higher. Will buyers be ahead?
Lifestyle
‘Please like me’: The pitfalls of being a people-pleaser
People-pleasing is something most of us can identify with, but putting the happiness of others over our own comes with a cost.
Culture
What is √9 + 2 (3 x 2)? How Eddie Woo taught me to like maths again
The maths guru’s popular YouTube channel has led to books, a TV show and appearances on everything from Play School to Australian Story.
Sport
Live
Test cricket
Sri Lanka v Australia LIVE updates: Carey perishes for 45 as Green helps Australia build first innings lead
Usman Khawaja fell 29 runs short of another century before Australia secured a first innings lead on day two in Galle after a lengthy rain delay.
Live
AFL 2022
Thursday night footy live: Lions host Dogs at the Gabba
The Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs clash at the Gabba in a blockbuster to start round 16 of the 2022 AFL premiership season.
‘I’m proud of who I am’: Support for gay swimmer at Commonwealth Games
Daniel Jervis says he came out to help highlight the 36 Commonwealth nations that still criminalise homosexuality.
Gaze says Mills will have plenty of NBA suitors; Boomers beat China
Patty Mills is heading into NBA free agency and Andrew Gaze believes he will have plenty of suitors, although the Nets will also want to keep him. Meanwhile, the Boomers have held of a big China comeback to win their World Cup qualifier.
Analysis
Australian cricket
With next deal in sight, timing is everything in Seven’s latest crack at cricket
For all the friendly rhetoric last year, Seven never actually terminated the pre-discovery legal action first lodged in 2020 and Cricket Australia always reckoned Seven would likely return to the nuclear, legal option.
Knuckles and EJ: Remembering state originals
The rivalry between Neil Kerley and Ted Whitten was one of the animating forces in the heyday of state of origin.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
Big names return for round 16; Hardwick urges Tigers to pay Baker
Jordan De Goey will return to action in Collingwood’s clash with Gold Coast, as Tigers coach urges club to “pay the man” and re-sign Liam Baker.
Have Your Say
Grundy’s return: Impending selection headache or a late-season wildcard?
I’ve got no doubt that Brodie Grundy has helped Darcy Cameron develop in his absence. But now it’s time for him to take a leaf out of his understudy’s book.
