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US politics
‘Golden age of America’: Trump speaks in Washington as storms mar July 4 celebration
The US is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”. But the weather has had a big part to play in Washington DC.
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LoadingPotholes, wind, no doctors: The seething resentment in the regions
From potholes to power lines, anger is swirling in regional Victoria – and residents are turning to One Nation for answers.
Opinion
Liberal Party
The unspoken reason why the Coalition won’t attack One Nation
The Liberal Party must expose the truth about Pauline Hanson – when you lift the lid, it’s pretty ugly.
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Minutes to live: A sudden death in a theatre sparks a grandfather’s public health crusade
Murray Wight watched a man die inside a Melbourne theatre. A year later, he’s determined to prevent the same scene from playing out again.
‘Beggars can’t be choosers’: Students shrug off KPMG scandal
Recent scandals in consulting have not deterred these students from a career in the industry, but they say it does weigh on some of their decisions.
Opinion
Catholic church
I’m a priest of 60 years. The Church has failed to live up to basic Christian obligations
By and large, the Church has failed to live up to its basic Christian obligations. Had it done so, perhaps empty pews might still be occupied by people who treasure their faith.
Kevin Dillon
Catholic priest
Nicky Winmar’s statue removed from Optus Stadium after assault conviction
Crews arrived at Optus Stadium early on Sunday morning to pull the statue down in the wake of the disgraced AFL great’s conviction.
Missing seconds? The questions over umpiring in frantic finish to Blues v Tigers
More questions have emerged over the frantic finish to Carlton’s two-point win over Richmond on Saturday night, as 13 seconds appeared to incorrectly tick down on the clock in the final two minutes.
Opinion
Hip pocket
Ready to retire? We bust some common super myths
Many Australians’ understanding of how super works in retirement falls woefully short – and it’s costing them.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
‘I take over 100 flights a year’: Jelena Dokic has the perfect pants for work and travel
The tennis commentator also shares the sentimental luxury purchase she made 20 years ago.
Opinion
Property market
The million-dollar property question no one wants to answer
At a time of political anxiety and social upheaval, a dip in housing values does feel existential. But only if you look at property as purely a wealth-accumulation vehicle.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Exclusive
Courts
‘All hopes destroyed’: Teen lured into underage sex work in Australia
As two men await sentencing for the “planned and sophisticated” scheme, a woman trafficked to work in Sydney brothels has spoken of the ongoing trauma from her brutal treatment.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Putin is losing the Ukraine war. But if he goes down, he could take us all with him
We may be at a point where the Ukraine war gets much, much worse – rather than some kind of peace agreement, says Oxford historian Peter Frankopan.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
TV finales ranked from worst to best (no, Breaking Bad isn’t No.1)
Ending a beloved show is one of the hardest tasks in television. Let’s look at the iconic series that got it right – and very wrong.
‘I always have this’: The $45 oil a dermatologist swears by
Dermatologist Cara McDonald shares the beauty items on her shelf.
These lemony biscuits are great for all ages and any time of day (or even the freezer)
Using good-quality butter takes these tea-time treats to another level.
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Opinion
Building Bad
Here’s how to put the building crooks in jail, where they belong
John Sutton
Former union official
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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Opinion
The sickening agony of a complicated fandom
Those who suggested “whatever happens, a side you love will win” are better people than I am. Sport is a zero-sum game, and that’s why I love it.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, author and academic
‘My friend, you’re the best’: Zlatan’s message to shattered Herrington
Everyone was rallying behind the teenage Socceroo after his missed penalty in the shootout against Egypt - including none other than Zlatan Ibrahimović.
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Melbourne emergency
Player critical after head injury in suburban football game
A young man is fighting for life in hospital after an incident in Lalor which forced officials to cancel two matches.
Lib MPs vent ire over damage to party after Deeming takes legal action
Moira Deeming has told her Liberal colleagues she is trying to avoid the party’s “self-destruction” by challenging a push to revoke her candidacy for November’s election.
This once-thriving fashion strip has fallen on hard times. There are big plans to fix it
Billions of dollars are being tipped into regenerating the inner-Melbourne shopping strip, including a 32-storey tower at the former Jam Factory site.
This subject was in the doldrums for years. Now there’s a surge in students taking it
Boys outnumber girls in general maths classes this year – a subject in which females traditionally outnumber males.
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Building Bad
Cost of Big Build wrongdoing laid bare in figures from key government advisers
Workplace watchdog documents released under freedom of information detail a meeting in which Victoria’s infrastructure chief put his price on the rogue union’s conduct.
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Explainer
‘I’m blaming JD’: Meet the ‘outsider’ in line for Trump’s job
JD Vance’s difficult childhood and phenomenal rise is well known, but his likely direction, if he were to become president, is harder to tell. We ask the experts what makes him tick.
I had all the symptoms of burnout, but I didn’t realise until it was too late
I had all the symptoms of burnout, but I didn’t realise until it was too late.
Politics
‘Barely coherent noise’: Albanese blasts budget critics and the ‘axis of grievance’
Addressing Labor faithful on Sunday, the prime minister is sharpening his attack on One Nation and the Coalition after the successful passage of his contentious tax reforms.
Business
Opinion
Superannuation
The crucial thing you need to check in your next payslip
Alarmingly, there has been little discussion about a major change coming to our super this financial year.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Opinion
Ask an expert
My super will soon hit the $2m cap. What should I do with the excess?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Australia’s foreign interference laws once enraged China. Now they’re used to justify Hong Kong’s crackdown
Hong Kong’s Museum of History also cites Australia’s foreign interference laws in defence of Beijing’s national security crackdown.
Opinion
It is over. Moira Deeming just can’t see it
Chip Le Grand
State political editor
Australian politics is in chaos, and one contender is about to be flung into oblivion
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
‘It’s a little surprising’: Retro inner-west unit passes in at $675,000
A retro two-bedder failed to get a single bid at auction on Saturday, despite having five registered parties. The agent say it may still sell by Sunday.
The Melbourne suburbs where house values have plunged most
Some parts of the market are bearing the brunt of a lack of confidence, interest rate rises and investor tax changes.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I am paid to be an oversharer, but when my life took a tragic turn, I clammed up
Normalising grief and preparing for death is having a cultural moment. Yet, I couldn’t talk about my own loss.
Culture
T&T got married: Here’s six things we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Word from inside the event was non-existent, and the world is still waiting on the eagerly anticipated images. But here’s what we do know about the celebrity wedding of the year.
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Hey now, you’re an All-Star: Australian rookie Bazzana makes history in US baseball league
He was the first Australian taken with the No.1 pick in the MLB draft, and made his debut for the Cleveland Guardians just over two months ago, but Travis Bazzana’s star is on a rapid rise.
Missing seconds? The questions over umpiring in frantic finish to Blues v Tigers
More questions have emerged over the frantic finish to Carlton’s two-point win over Richmond on Saturday night, as 13 seconds appeared to incorrectly tick down on the clock in the final two minutes.
‘You just killed two of our blokes’: The message the runner couldn’t pass on to ‘Plugger’
Having served as a runner for nine clubs over 24 years, Brendan “Drugsy” Riseley has as many stories as games to his name.
Opinion
AFL 2026
A Giant question: What should GWS be named next year?
It doesn’t seem feasible that the club could adopt a specific suburban name like Homebush or Parramatta. This likely leaves the AFL and the club three options.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
‘In hindsight, everyone knows better’: Football Australia backs under-fire Popovic
The governing body says it has full confidence in the Socceroos coach but acknowledged the team need to evolve beyond the physical style they’re known for.
Demon averts danger to advance at Wimbledon as defending champ suffers shock loss
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is into the second week at Wimbledon again, but it was a disappointing day for several high-profile women’s stars.
‘It’s a month for me’: Maynard looks set for tribunal date after umpire contact in fiery clash
The biggest talking point out of the match on the Gold Coast was Brayden Maynard’s brain fade during his physical battle with Ben Long, while the Blues made it seven from seven under Josh Fraser – but only just.
Have Your Say
The good news, if you’re ready for that, is these Socceroos will improve
This one hurts. And it hurts because Australia deserved better. They played well against Egypt, they gave it everything, and it wasn’t enough.
