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Investigations
Screenshot found on Peter Bol’s phone contained doping information
The Australian runner’s lawyer labelled the discovery meaningless and its airing by WADA an appalling attempt to shirk responsibility for falsely accusing his client of doping.
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Healthcare
Prolific circumcision doctor banned from performing the surgery
The Medical Board of Australia has placed a series of conditions on the registration of Melbourne doctor Hershel Goldman.
Ex-AFL player Barry Cable charged with child sex abuse
The 80-year-old faces criminal charges that he allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl who police say was just nine to 10 years old at the time.
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AFL 2024
Magpies count injury cost after draw in the west with Fremantle
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood travels to Perth to take on Fremantle.
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Friendlies
Russo goal proves the difference as Arsenal beat A-League All Stars 1-0
Three Matildas turned out for Arsenal Women as they took on an A-League All Stars side. Earlier, the All Stars men beat Premier League Newcastle United 8-0.
Opinion
Opinion
Even if you’re not into AFL, you need to see this kid play footy. Trust me
Dave Grohl, Virginia Trioli, Kate Middleton. With so much grief and worry in the world right now, these people feel like the antidote. They turn everyday things into acts of beauty.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
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Crime
‘The Punisher’: Why the underworld was abuzz with rumours after attempted execution
The former bikie and professional boxer has played a key role in the revival of the Brothers 4 Life gang to try to gain a slice of the lucrative market.
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Investigations
Australian drug trafficking suspect hails from rich list family
The father is the epitome of the migrant success story; the son is one of the nation’s most wanted suspected criminals.
AFL racism case may become ‘juggernaut out of control’ with clubs added, judge says
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has expressed scepticism about a plan to add all 18 AFL clubs to a class action against the league over allegations of historical racism led by Phil Krakouer and including at least six other footballers.
End the creep: Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist, says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
Tony Wright’s Column
Olympics
A rude awakening in the city of light
The French, as everyone knows, do things differently. Including, it would seem, their security alerts for the Paris Olympics.
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Ship reviews
Ship review: The world’s biggest cruise ship is insanely perfect
These giant ships are not everyone’s cup of tea, but for families who see the advantage of an all-in-one, something-for-everyone holiday, they’re just the thing.
Travel quiz: The Reunification Express joins the major cities of which country?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
Jean beat a brain tumour; now she’s focused on rowing for Australia in Paris
Jean Mitchell was the fittest she had been when a throbbing feeling in the back of her neck flipped her world upside down.
After heart surgery Nick Hudson quit his job at BHP to become a push-up evangelist
The former engineer wants to improve mental health around the globe, one push-up at a time.
Opinion
Streaming
Why I’m grateful for Baby Reindeer, the anti-hero alternative we desperately need
In this era of self-congratulatory and safe memoirs, the Netflix series dares to be dangerous.
Mark Mordue
WEEKEND READS
How a spicy midlife crisis launched The Unsatisfactory Spouses Club
When marriage trouble hit a group of Melbourne friends, they sought solace in each other.
Two of Us
‘My default position is melancholy; Alice’s isn’t’: You Am I’s frontman on love
After two failed attempts at a relationship, musician Tim Rogers and choreographer Alice Topp have made a home among the kangaroos in rural Victoria.
Victoria
The tiny piece of skull found two years after Carol Clay was shot in the head
In the remote Wonnangatta Valley, crime scene examiners found a single piece of skull. That led them to more fragments in the search for Carol Clay and Russell Hill.
Teen died after getting 64 prescriptions from 31 doctors
The death of a 16-year-old who overdosed after receiving three prescriptions for addictive drugs in the days before his death has triggered a coroner’s warning.
With nerves of steel, the couple who joust together, stay together
A mutual passion for horses and medieval sports led couple Rodney and Liberty Deaman to the perfect, albeit unusual, shared hobby.
Squeezed out: Victorian tomato giant fears offshore exodus amid gas crunch
Business leaders are threatening the government that gas insecurity might force them to quit Victoria.
The government plans to demolish Melbourne’s public housing towers. These architects have other ideas
Architects and students have dozens of ideas of how Melbourne’s public housing towers can be revitalised and saved.
AFL 2024
AFL round 11 teams and tips: Demons drop recruit for clash with his former side
Melbourne have dropped recruit Jack Billings for Sunday’s fixture against St Kilda, while Essendon have recalled a star defender for his first game of 2024. Full teams and expert tips here.
Swans to challenge severity of Parker ban; Why the Dons want change at the tribunal
Sydney accept Luke Parker should be banned but believe six matches is excessive despite the serious injuries to Frankston’s Josh Smith.
Politics
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Political leadership
Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap
The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.
Business
Australian patient data for sale on Russian forum
A hacker claiming to have the stolen data of thousands of Australian patients is selling it for $US50,000.
World
Trump offers lies, fear and promises of a better New York in the Bronx
Days away from learning his fate in a historic hush money trial, the former president drew thousands of fans to a campaign rally in one of America’s poorest neighbourhoods.
Opinion
When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker
Damien Nowicki
Deputy Opinion Editor, The Age
I support the right to protest, but these Melbourne Uni students should be expelled
Matthew Bach
Principal and historian
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Property
He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree
The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.
‘It’s stupid, the system is broken’: The housing crisis gets worse
Workers are feeling ‘pretty distressed’ to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Oral health
Yes, we love to hate them, but here’s some sparkling news for dentists
Sure, they extract quite a bit of dosh from us, but when it comes to our teeth doctors, the haters should just build a bridge.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
The Cannes red carpet always delivers drama. This year was no exception
From surprise appearances to Greta Gerwig in horse heels, here are six of the biggest moments from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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AFL 2024
AFL round 11 LIVE updates: Magpies count injury cost after Freo draw
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood travels to Perth to take on Fremantle.
Exclusive
Investigations
Screenshot found on Peter Bol’s phone contained doping information
The Australian runner’s lawyer labelled the discovery meaningless and its airing by WADA an appalling attempt to shirk responsibility for falsely accusing his client of doping.
Draft Dreams
Draft
The cruel injury that hit a draft hope as AFL scouts visited
The Age is following prospective AFL draftees Nathaniel Sulzberger, Noah Mraz and Levi Ashcroft throughout 2024 as they bid to join the big time in November. This is the second instalment.
Live
Friendlies
Russo goal proves the difference as Arsenal beat A-League All Stars 1-0 at Marvel
Follow along as two All Stars A-League sides take on Newcastle United and Arsenal Women.
Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up but won’t rule out international switch
Bayern Munich-bound wunderkind Nestory Irankunda won’t rule out a switch of international allegiances if he continues to be overlooked for Socceroos squads.
‘A unique relationship’: The odd couple driving the resurgent Bombers
As mercurial Bomber Jake Stringer reaches a major milestone, we speak to two of his closest football friends.
Extra time: Why Gillon McLachlan has racing playing the waiting game
A new twist in the racing industry’s push to bring Gillon McLachlan in as chairman could mean the process stretches out for another five weeks.
Have Your Say
The booming kick set to be top pick in the mid-season draft
Meet Jasper Scaife, the forward with a famous work ethic whose WAFL coach thinks has such a booming kick he could be a punter in the NFL if he doesn’t make it in Australian rules footy
