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Michael waited four years to see a specialist. A hospital visit changed everything in days
For the first time in 80 years, Victoria is overhauling specialist care in public hospitals to ensure needy patients are not left waiting to get the help they need.
Government confirms bid to hide counter-terror details from royal commission
The opposition has accused the government of using confidentiality protections “as a shield from political embarrassment” over counter-terrorism funding.
Analysis
Federal budget
Prick up your ears: Claims of arrogance can reveal a bigger story
“Arrogant prick”, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said of Anthony Albanese in an off-mic comment in question time. Reasonable minds will differ on how offensive that is.
‘Let them fall over’: Rugby Australia director’s explosive advice against Rebels bailout
While the Melbourne Rebels believed they had the full backing of Rugby Australia, a text message reveals a director privately advised colleagues to “let them fall over”, a court heard.
Top tennis club losing its CEO after just 17 months
A shock resignation has been lobbed at one of the nation’s most prestigious tennis clubs.
Updated
French Open
Sinner out of French Open in shock upset after struggling in heat
The world No.1 won only two of the final 20 games in a barely believable second-round loss to 56th-ranked Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
‘No common sense’: Mitchell’s swipe at umpire call that cost ‘the Wizard’ a goal in Hawks’ big win
A controversial decision and a slippery Marvel Stadium surface came under fire after Hawthorn’s big win on Thursday night.
Simpson won’t coach Carlton, but he will help select who does
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson will play a role in picking the next coach of Carlton as part of the subcommittee that finds Michael Voss’ successor.
How Elijah Hollands’ health battle inspired a wave of young men to open up
It’s been one month since the young Blues on-field mental health episode, with amateur players around the country now showing their solidarity by opening up about their own private battles.
Ben Roberts-Smith arrest leaker should ‘face consequences’: AFP boss
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says she is determined to find out who divulged details before the arrest of the high-profile former soldier last month.
Analysis
Web culture
Google’s plan to run your life could break the internet
The tech giant’s new AI overhaul is set to have damaging ramifications.
James Warrington and James Titcomb
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Petrol prices
Experts spent years trying to change the way people travel. The fuel crisis did it in less than a month
Nearly half of Australians have changed the way they travel since the war in Iran began, but a clear regional and metropolitan divide has appeared.
Everyone is crying – and texting their old crushes – over this novel
Even if you haven’t read the novel, you’ve probably seen it: photographed beside expensive coffees with heavily underlined pages on Instagram.
If Erik’s hit show had been in the US, he’d be retired. In Australia, he was essentially broke
Actor Erik Thomson on the financial realities of his choice of career – and the extra pressure he felt to overcome them.
Chasing the sun: The Australian brand going big in Spain
Forget Australian Fashion Week – Alemais chose a tiny Spanish island for its runway.
Class, colonialism and KFC collide in a show that skewers the Trumps and Musks of the world
Rising festival has kicked off for 2026. Here, our reviewers take a closer look.
shorts
Victoria
Labor races to pass $10,000 donor cap after High Court wipes out laws
Political donations of at least $10,000 would be allowed under a plan the government aims to rush through parliament to restore electoral laws that were struck out by the High Court.
Accused paedophile Joshua Brown to admit childcare crimes, court hears
Joshua Brown pleaded not guilty, but his defence lawyer said that was a “holding plea” until both sides could decide which charges should proceed.
Seven years after a massive merger, a union superpower is poised to upend Labor politics
Ballots close today to decide who leads the United Workers Union. The result will reverberate for many years, shaping everything from policy fights to who leads the Labor Party.
Exclusive
Child safety
The $10b child protection system is failing – but this 93% success story shows a fix
New research shows Australia’s child protection system may become financially untenable, as children face poor outcomes and costs soar.
Victoria to force power bill cuts for apartment residents
New price caps will force energy retailers to slash electricity and gas bills for Victorians locked into embedded networks.
WEEKEND READS
Opinion
How far would you go to retrieve a missing phone? As far as it takes, I learnt
I went on a midnight, half-naked car chase. The ending was something of an anticlimax.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
We quit our jobs and moved here for six months. I’ve never been more content
A baby in tow, we found a place for $100 a week. For that, we got five bedrooms, cold showers, basic furnishings and a claustrophobic kitchen. It was perfect.
Mark Daffey
Travel writer
Politics
Nine in 10 young Australians to be better off under tax changes: Treasury data
But the top 1 per cent of income earners would lose about $400,000 worth of tax concessions over their lifetime, Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson revealed on Thursday.
Business
Analysis
Electric vehicles
Ferrari’s first EV costs $900,000 – and so far it’s not going well
Woke brainwashing or petro-nostalgia? The new Ferrari Luce has drawn comparisons to the Nissan Leaf and is stirring a violent response.
World
First came the whoop of joy that five men were alive. Then the realisation set in
Five of the seven men have been found alive after a week trapped in the cave. But their ordeal is not over yet.
Opinion
Trump might tear up ‘the best deal ever made’
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Why this once risky property trend has come back into favour
A jump in activity from property investors has pushed up interest-only lending, a trend once considered risky. The 2026 federal budget may change that.
Five of our favourite luxury homes with a swimming pool
It might be getting colder as we head into winter, but whether you want to live vicariously or plan for a summer of entertaining, we’ve got the picks for you.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Menopause influencers swear by this supplement. Is it worth a shot?
Influencers are promoting creatine, long popular among athletes, for help with midlife muscle loss and memory.
Opinion
Sunday Life
How far would you go to retrieve a missing phone? As far as it takes, I learnt
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
The fantastic Ms Fox rises to the occasion
She oversaw Dark Mofo’s evolution from a tiny, intimate event to a juggernaut. Now heading Melbourne’s Rising, Hannah Fox has a keen eye for talent – and knows the festival’s ultimate goal.
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Sport
‘No common sense’: Mitchell’s swipe at umpire call that cost ‘the Wizard’ a goal in Hawks’ big win
A controversial decision and a slippery Marvel Stadium surface came under fire after Hawthorn’s big win on Thursday night.
Updated
French Open
Sinner out of French Open in shock upset after struggling in heat
The world No.1 won only two of the final 20 games in a barely believable second-round loss to 56th-ranked Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Lyon says star’s injury ‘looks serious’, ‘rolls eyes’ at Marvel surface after Saints loss
Will Day and Jack Gunston made ominous returns to Sam Mitchell’s side, which moved to third on the ladder with their thumping win. Follow all the reaction.
Simpson won’t coach Carlton, but he will help select who does
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson will play a role in picking the next coach of Carlton as part of the subcommittee that finds Michael Voss’ successor.
Updated
AFL 2026
‘Not one bit’: Dean Solomon denies behind-the-scenes Scott talks at Essendon
Dean Solomon says his relationship with former coach Brad Scott was strong, and he will not apply for the senior coaching position during the season.
Opinion
AFL 2026
Why being an interim coach is fun for a while, and then reality bites
Sacking the coach and then choosing the interim coach is a fascinating cycle. Once the head is on the plate, the tone shifts to unabashed optimism.
Wayne Campbell
Age columnist and former Richmond captain
Updated
IPL
Sixes, records and an ugly 0-64: The teenage phenom who just tore apart Pat Cummins
Earlier in the tournament, Cummins had lavished 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with praise, calling him his “new favourite player”.
Have Your Say
Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon
James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates, and is founded in Essendon patriotism.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
