8 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

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16 h. ago How $2b could be redirected from the NDIS and help 230,000 more people

As health ministers prepare to meet, this blueprint says they don’t need to spend more to fix a gaping hole in support for 230,000 people with debilitating mental illnesses.

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56 h. ago Here’s an unpopular view about politicians: we need to give them post

When most MPs leave office, they’re unpopular and almost unemployable. If we want to stop them becoming lobbyists, we need to give them something to do.

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2 d. ago Cronulla riots, 20 years on: the legacy of violence lingers in brazen silence

Neo-Nazi and anti-immigration posters are allowed to remain on the streets of Cronulla while they are removed or covered with anti-fascist stickers in Sydney’s inner city.

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3 d. ago Eurovision backlash as nations pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

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3 d. ago SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

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3 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

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3 d. ago Adass Israel Synagogue alleged arsonists in court days out from anniversary

The two men alleged to be behind the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court days before the one-year anniversary of the attack.

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4 d. ago Throwing a party? This is the one room everyone will judge you on

As party season kicks off, there’s one room in the house that deserves more attention than most. Here’s how to prepare it well.

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5 d. ago Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soirée

The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.

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5 d. ago Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soiree

The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘He needs to be a boy’: Unnecessary surgeries being performed on intersex children

As Victoria prepares to ban unnecessary surgeries for intersex children, a new report says some hospitals appear to keep no records justifying surgeries.

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8 d. ago Zaky faced life in prison for a video. Now he posts crimes on camera

An acquitted radical and “pot stirrer” has become a conduit for content in Sydney’s internecine organised crime conflicts.

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8 d. ago Prepare to wait, but the 11 panini staples are worth it at this tiny sandwich shop

The Italian-born cousins behind Luigi Panini build sandwiches from eight kinds of salumi, ultra-creamy stracciatella and house-made pesto.

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8 d. ago 2025 AFLW grand final LIVE: Roos complete the perfect season, become the first AFLW side to go back

North Melbourne and the Lions are going head-to-head to decide the premiers for 2025. Follow along for live updates and post-game reactions.

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8 d. ago 2025 AFLW grand final LIVE: Sheerin masterclass unfolding for unbeaten Roos after stunning Lions brain fade

North Melbourne and the Lions are going head-to-head to decide the premiers for 2025. Follow along for live updates and post-game reactions.

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8 d. ago 2025 AFLW grand final LIVE: Lions are roaring early against undefeated Roos in front of bumper Ikon Park crowd

The Kangaroos and Lions are about to go head-to-head at Ikon Park in Melbourne to decide the premiers for 2025. Follow along for live updates and post-game reactions.

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8 d. ago 2025 AFLW grand final LIVE: Undefeated North Melbourne chase the perfect season in clash with Brisbane Lions

The Kangaroos and Lions are about to go head-to-head at Ikon Park in Melbourne to decide the premiers for 2025. Follow along for live updates and post-game reactions.

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1 week ago Hanson sits at the crest of a populist wave. Will she be able to ride it this time?

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation posted its strongest national performance in nearly three decades at the federal election. Can it sustain the momentum?

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1 week ago Video shows Israeli forces appearing to kill surrendering Palestinians

The Israeli military and police opened an investigation after two men were shot dead in the Israeli-occupied West Bank while appearing to surrender, in what has been called an “execution”.

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