6 h. ago Melbourne doesn’t give up its secrets easily. This festival is delving below its surface

From a shaky start, this year’s Rising Festival shows it is maturing into a distinctive and diverse event.

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11 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor makes her closing argument to jury

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

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11 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor argues accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

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11 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis and wasn’t unwell after lunch, jury told

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

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13 h. ago ‘Glad I didn’t ruin his race’: Inside the stunning Norris v Piastri crash that set the F1 world alight

While George Russell took the glory in Montreal, it was the collision between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris that has everyone talking.

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15 h. ago Formula 1 LIVE: Astonishing drama as Norris, Piastri make contact, forcing Brit out of Montreal GP as Russell wins

While George Russell took the glory in Montreal, it was the collision between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris that has everyone talking.

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16 h. ago Forget bacon and eggs, this breakfast dish of millions is truly great

You haven’t lived until you’ve started your day with a heaving bowl of slow-cooked beans, a rich stew carrying aromas of cumin, olive oil, garlic and lemon.

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16 h. ago Formula 1 LIVE: Piastri rises, but so does Norris as Verstappen and Russell battle it out in Montreal heat

Australia’s own Oscar Piastri is looking to increase his lead in the F1 drivers’ championship, but standing in his way are George Russell and none other than Max Verstappen.

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18 h. ago Formula 1 LIVE: Piastri starts third for Canadian Grand Prix, behind Russell and Verstappen

Australia’s own Oscar Piastri is looking to increase his lead in the F1 drivers’ championship, but standing in his way are George Russell and none other than Max Verstappen.

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25 h. ago Tried and true are taking Saints nowhere, it’s time Ross let their kids shine

As good and honest and earnest as some players are, and have been, for St Kilda, they are not players that are taking the team anywhere. Now’s the time to start selling hope for next year.

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40 h. ago Shop the latest homeware trends with these accessories starting at $30

Combine high-voltage colour with fun prints for a look that’s cohesive yet bold.

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44 h. ago Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s

Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table

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60 h. ago Who gets the pet – and other big changes for divorcing couples

Separating couples fighting in court over the family pet and the division of assets face a new legal landscape following landmark changes that started this week.

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67 h. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith off injured as South Africa mount fightback in run chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

Sport

68 h. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith off injured as Starc takes early wickets in tricky South African run chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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2 d. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Starc strikes early after fighting half century helps Australia set South Africa tough chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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3 d. ago Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Starc’s magic half century sets South Africans a tough chase in Lord’s final

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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3 d. ago ‘You can’t have 10 inside midfielders’: Dons to blood rookie pair while Tsatas, Hobbs wait their turn

With mid-season draftees Archer May and Lachie Blakiston set to take on the Cats, the Bombers are up to 10 debutants this season, as they start to weigh up their options for the next trade period.

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3 d. ago Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL

Sydney’s other troubled casino is trying to turn the tables into poker machines.

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3 d. ago I can’t be certain what caused the Air India crash, but there’s one thing my pilot’s eyes can’t ignore

At this early stage, I’m reluctant to label this accident “human error” but, it’s worth observing that at around the time the aircraft started its terminal descent into the ground, the undercarriage was still deployed.

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