80 m. ago State quietly buying city homes for tower tenants as inquiry looms

A former judge and the CFMEU have slammed the Victorian government’s tower plan in submissions to an inquiry that is to start next week.

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5 h. ago Gov’s ability to read the play ranks him among the best defenders of the modern era

Pundits and pub-goers will argue for years to come where McGovern sits in the all-time greats of the game.

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10 h. ago Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students blocked by judge

It marks another victory for the Ivy League school as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House.

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11 h. ago Fermented poo and lunar cycles: How ‘witchcraft’ is used to perfect wine

Biodynamic principles have raised the eyebrows of modern science. But the limited research suggests it may lead to a better drop.

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11 h. ago Your step count is boring me to tears (and probably everyone else too)

Did you know the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day isn’t rooted in modern science at all?

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17 h. ago Luxury Italian hotel where George Clooney got married enters a new era

Hotel Cipriani is a haven for the truly famous, including George and Amal Clooney, who held their star-studded wedding at the hotel.

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22 h. ago Joey's HUGE call for Cleary contingency: Immortal Behaviour Ep14

With Moses out and Cleary also injured who could step up in the event that neither could play for Game III? Joey and Allana debate who would be the best fit for the Blues heading into a series decider. The pair break down the aftermath of Game II and how the Maroons managed to stave off defeat!

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29 h. ago Eat the rich: Black Swan’s new play is biting, entertaining – and confusing

This satire on the excesses of cultural enlightenment ends up embracing what it critiques, mutating into an increasingly far-fetched sisterhood revenge thriller.

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30 h. ago Aimee’s rental is making her sick. One in three homes have the same issue

Despite minimum-standard regulations introduced by the Queensland government last year, tenants have limited options when homes become unsafe to live in.

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30 h. ago Teachers’ union rejects pay offer, rally planned outside parliament

An email to Queensland’s public school teachers put forward a wage increase of 8 per cent, which the union said “lifts the lid on the government’s true disdain” for educators.

Society

31 h. ago WA news LIVE: State government defends WA’s rising debt; Perth man faces new online child abuse offences

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31 h. ago WA news LIVE: West Coast’s Jeremy McGovern medically retired after concussion; State government defends WA’s rising debt

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36 h. ago ‘Much tougher than me’: Bula hails Tigers’ latest fullback signing

Wests Tigers No.1 Jahream Bula will be joined at Concord by his wife, Aaliyah, who will play for the club’s NRLW side this season.

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36 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

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43 h. ago Liberal Party bails out John Pesutto, agreeing to $1.5m loan

The party’s governing board has agreed to lend John Pesutto $1.55 million to settle his legal bill with colleague Moria Deeming.

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45 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

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46 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers, Bombers to battle it out in Perth

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

Events

46 h. ago Armoured cars, ferries: How Australians are fleeing the Middle East

About 1500 Australians have asked the government for help to flee Iran and almost as many to flee Israel amid the escalating conflict.

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46 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers and Bombers to battle it out at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

Events

47 h. ago WA government accused of ‘financial trickery’ to hide real blow to household budgets

Treasurer Rita Saffioti boasted about a 0.8 per cent, or $52, cut in government fees and charges to households, but that is without the impact of the vanquished power credit.

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