9 h. ago Fitzroy bondage mural outrages activist group, but its defacing upsets admirers

An attention-grabbing mural in a quiet bluestone laneway near Brunswick Street is the focus of a new debate about what is art and what is offensive.

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10 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but his dad was haunted by ‘demons’ too

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings, and emails from his desperate mother, have painted the fullest picture of his fatal disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

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10 h. ago Killer’s mum pleaded for help, but dad haunted by ‘demons’ too, Bondi Junction stabbing inquest told

Clinical notes, Joel Cauchi’s own writings and emails from his mother have painted a picture of the killer’s disintegration after he stopped taking medication.

Events

19 h. ago ‘Get out clause activated’: Luai’s dad puts more pressure on Tigers

The father of the Wests Tigers star has suggested he should look at his options after his new team was crushed in Melbourne.

Politics

20 h. ago Pope Leo's brother speaks for the first time since seeing the new pontiff

Pope Leo's brother, John Prevost, says the new pontiff is relaxed and coping with the pressures of heading the Catholic Church.

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29 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

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33 h. ago The lead changes 15 times as Tiger cubs crunch Eagles for brave win

Just nine games into the season, Richmond already have more wins than last year. Their promising start is a stark contrast to the Eagles, who were left to wonder where and when their first victory will come.

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35 h. ago Animal rights activist Tash Peterson declares bankruptsy in Instagram videos

Vegan activist Tash Peterson and her partner have declared bankruptcy on Instagram, following their unsuccessful legal battle with a Perth veterinarian.

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35 h. ago Animal rights activist Tash Peterson declares bankruptcy in Instagram videos

Vegan activist Tash Peterson and her partner have declared bankruptcy on Instagram, following their unsuccessful legal battle with a Perth veterinarian.

Politics

45 h. ago Greenline funding scrapped as City of Melbourne grapples with financial pressure

Lord Mayor Nick Reece says the ambitious linear park planned for the north bank of the Yarra River won’t be delivered.

Politics

63 h. ago Trump ‘actively looking’ at suspending the right to challenge detention in court

The comments from a key White House official came as a US judge ordered the release of a PhD student detained while walking to dinner six weeks ago.

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3 d. ago Titanic fightback stuns Knights and eases pressure on Hasler

When Newcastle raced to a 20-point lead in the first half, a sixth straight defeat was staring the Titans in the face. But Des Hasler’s men somehow pulled themselves off the canvas.

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3 d. ago SA using luxury hotel to manage overflow of hospital patients

A floor of a luxury Adelaide hotel is being used to house hospital patients as the state's health system struggles with increased pressures.

Science

3 d. ago Inside the fight over who is ‘gaming’ the NSW workers’ comp scheme

Unions NSW are seeking to pressure the NSW government into backing away from a controversial overhaul of workers’ compensation rules.

Politics

4 d. ago Keating fury at ‘factional lightweights’ axing Husic, Dreyfus from cabinet

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

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4 d. ago Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed in factional power play as Albanese prepares new ministry

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

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4 d. ago Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

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4 d. ago Mark Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Mark Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

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4 d. ago ‘I don’t see how it doesn’t happen’: Apple eyes giant change to devices

Apple is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google.

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5 d. ago Scientists working to bring Tasmanian tiger back from extinction

Tasmanian residents and industry leaders have joined Melbourne scientists as they take the next steps to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from extinction.

Science