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Pentridge Prison developers fight for towers to soar even higher
Merri-bek Council, which is fighting the proposal at VCAT, says the developer is attempting to overshoot agreed height limits by three storeys.
Opinion
Crime
Cads, you’re on notice – we now have a contemporary definition of rape
The Lehrmann defamation ruling will change society, thanks to Justice Michael Lee’s distinction between a cad and a rapist.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
‘I’m watching you bitch’: How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence
In one day’s work last week, former detective Steve Wilson and his team removed four spy pens, an Apple AirTag tracker, and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen. And that doesn’t come close to being a record.
Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’
Melburnians have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally against gender-based violence, demanding an end to the violent deaths of women.
Man charged with murder of Perth mother Erica Hay
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 30-year-old mother-of-four.
Exclusive
ALP
Up to 40 storeys: Where the tallest Suburban Rail Loop towers will be built
New maps reveal the clearest picture yet for development plans around the six train stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill.
Opinion
Healthcare
My dad spent three weeks in ICU. This is what I learnt about our health system
I went into the hospital knowing nothing about our healthcare system. Those three weeks taught me some life lessons that will never leave me.
Ruby Kraner-Tucci
Contributor
Recipe collection
Midweek dinner
14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce
Make sure you savour every last drop of these saucy tray bakes, slurpy noodles and soupy pastas.
Opinion
Sunday Life
Is there an age when we give up on love?
I’m now in my 50s and after three decades of engaging in mating, dating and relating, I’m over the drama. And the compromise. And the expectations. Also, the hurt.
Wendy Squires
Analysis
AFL 2024
Good Old Collingwood has seemed more old than good. Time for some tough calls
The most immediate task for the Pies is to handle the older players in a manner that maximises performance in 2024 and also begins the task of transitioning to 2025 and beyond.
Updated
Media & marketing
Rugby league journalist stood down from Fox, Daily Telegraph pending street fight investigation
The senior columnist and television host was captured in social media video in a scuffle on the streets of Sydney’s inner west.
Explainer
Science
Trees have biological clocks too. Here’s how they know it’s autumn
A red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more temperate corners of our continent. Here’s what trees – and ‘leaf peepers’ – do in autumn.
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home and the demands on the “sandwich generation” puts pressure on families.
Opinion
Parenting
Dads pass misogyny to their sons. The cycle of domestic violence won’t stop until they do
A study found at least a third of Australian men thought a man should have the final say about decisions in their relationship and were owed sex by women.
Jordan Baker
Chief Reporter
The end point of the Mornington Peninsula is both beautiful and creepy
Point Nepean National Park has housed countless soldiers, migrants and Kosovar refugees in the past 170 years. But tonight, it’s just my family overnighting in the tents here.
More businesses are charging extra to pay by card. This is why
Once only common on credit card payments, more businesses are now placing surcharges on all card transactions.
The coastal hotspot where property prices soared 50 per cent in five years
Buyers are paying huge prices for property in beachside hotspots that cost significantly less before the pandemic hit.
Weekend reads
A gripping and twisty psychological thriller set at a divorce ranch for women
Our reviewers cast their eyes over the eight books you’re about to see everywhere.
From teddy bear to winter wear: New-season fashion trends
From looks sophisticated to snuggly, we’ve got you covered.
Victoria
Updated
Aviation
‘Adventurous’ mother killed in Mount Beauty plane crash
A Melbourne mother who was killed in a light plane crash at Mount Beauty Airport on Saturday, along with her pilot, has been remembered for her kindness and good humour.
Exclusive
Crime
‘System needs to catch up’: Push to abolish suspended sentences for child sex offenders
Survivor and campaigner Stewart Carter – who watched the man who abused him walk free from court – is calling on the state government to back the state opposition’s bill.
Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors
Locals love the Bayside bubble, but police say locals leaving homes unlocked is allowing young offenders to get inside and steal car keys.
Investigative body to handle MP complaints will miss deadline
Labor is still months away from introducing a bill to establish the parliamentary integrity commission, after Jacinta Allan asked Darren Cheeseman to resign as parliamentary secretary.
Man killed in drive-by shooting in south-east Melbourne
The man was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound about 12.30am Saturday.
AFL
Hail Harley: Reid’s the new ‘Prince of Perth’ but is he the Eagles’ saviour?
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question: can one player, particularly one so young, transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?
Heeney getting his priorities straight in the spotlight of Brownlow chase
Swans star Isaac Heeney has always dealt with attention on and off the field - and this season, it’s got even bigger.
Politics
Attorney-general rules out royal commission into domestic violence
Mark Dreyfus said actions that need to be taken to address domestic violence have already been identified.
Business
Opinion
Spending
Want to stretch money like a solo parent? Here are our 11 best hacks
You are welcome to debate me, but I believe no one stretches money like a solo parent. Here’s the best tips I’ve heard.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
Australia gives another $100m for Ukraine’s war against Putin’s Russia
Defence Minister Richard Marles was in Lviv on Saturday, becoming just the second federal minister to visit Ukraine since the war started.
Opinion
The fact my job exists shows just what men will do to harass ex-partners
Joel Svensson
DV security specialist
Musk puts seat belts in cybertrucks. Now he must put them in cyberspace
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Reverse tree-changer nabs soaring Elwood church conversion for $1.487m
‘I just love the property. I’m very, very happy to be in this neighbourhood,’ said the new owner, who bid in front of a 100-strong crowd.
Daniel found three ideal suburbs. Then he found how tough it was to buy there
A string of popular spots are cheaper than a year ago – but in other neighbourhoods, prices are only getting more expensive.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Midweek dinner
14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce
Lifestyle
Parenting your parents? How to look out for ageing loved ones without an argument
Whether it’s to do with health or finances, looking after your parents – in big or small ways – can shift a family dynamic. Here’s how to navigate it with kindness.
Culture
These tributes to the greatest composer of movie scores hit the right notes
The legacy of Ennio Morricone, who died in 2020, is captured in two recent documentaries, Ennio and Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America.
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Sport
‘T20 batting at a new level’: The Australian youngster pushing for World Cup selection
Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk pulverised the Mumbai Indians attack to the tune of 84 off just 27 balls, including a half-century off 15 deliveries.
Hail Harley: Reid’s the new ‘Prince of Perth’ but is he the Eagles’ saviour?
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question: can one player, particularly one so young, transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?
‘We fell below those standards’: Voss can’t stomach Blues’ missed opportunities
Carlton kicked itself out of contention against an unbeaten Geelong on a night that Patrick Dangerfield hurt his hamstring and Jeremy Cameron booted his 600th goal.
Cats celebrate big win and Cameron’s 600th goal; Dangerfield does hamstring
Geelong are sweating on further assessment of Patrick Dangerfield’s latest hamstring injury after the veteran went down during a pulsating 13-point win over fellow heavyweights Carlton.
Caddie smack: Aussie golfer’s bagman hit in head by bottle on LIV’s party hole
Lucas Herbert’s caddie escaped serious injury after being struck by a water bottle thrown from the crowd on LIV Adelaide’s “watering hole”.
Heeney getting his priorities straight in the spotlight of Brownlow chase
Swans star Isaac Heeney has always dealt with attention on and off the field - and this season, it’s got even bigger.
Sport quiz: Clay King Nadal, women’s 1500m freestyle swimming and much more
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
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Good Old Collingwood has seemed more old than good
The most immediate task for Collingwood is to handle the older players in a manner that maximises performance in 2024 and also begins the task of transitioning to 2025 and beyond.
