Building worker sacked, allegedly under union pressure, for attending protest
A building worker has said the construction union pressured his employer to sack him after he attended Monday’s violent protest at the union’s office.
‘I’m myself’: Admiration, but Petracca doesn’t model game on Dusty
Christian Petracca, whose match-winning performances and style have prompted comparisons to Dustin Martin, says that he has not modelled on his game on the Richmond champion and finals hero, even […]
Melbourne protests: Police disperse protesters at Shrine of Remembrance; Daniel Andrews condemns demonstrations
Police deployed capsicum spray and foam batons on Wednesday, among other non-lethal weapons, to disperse hundreds from the Shine of Remembrance. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said it was […]
Protest coverage delayed under tightened rules on Melbourne airspace
Victoria Police says the crackdown on helicopter footage comes after protesters in the CBD were “actively monitoring aerial live streams, compromising the police operation”.
How police tactics have changed (and changed again) in dealing with protests
After shepherding the protesters around the city like sheep, police herded them to the Shrine. There they left the lid off the toothpaste and then began to squeeze.
Standoff at Shrine ends in cloud of teargas and hail of non-lethal rounds
In a dramatic end to the third day of protests in Melbourne, police have fired non-lethal rounds into a crowd of hundreds of protesters gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance.
State accelerates app to keep up with surging vaccination rate
Service NSW had planned to introduce updates to the app in November but will bring them forward for use next month, with a pilot program set to roll out in […]
Jabs made mandatory for Victorian schools and childcare
Victoria’s education unions have almost universally backed a state government move to mandate coronavirus vaccines for teachers and childcare workers, but an organisation representing Christian schools has warned the sector […]
UN climate official warns low ambition is costing Australian growth
Australia’s climate stance is causing international confusion and could hurt its economy and reputation as the world ramps up its reduction targets.
Truth is more complex than protest blame game
Depending on who you listened to, this week’s Melbourne protests were an example of union thuggery or rising right-wing extremism. But what the city needed was for its leaders to […]
Wise leaving it late for Kosciuszko slot, but will give it a Valiant effort
Murwillumbah trainer Steven Wise has been eyeing a place in the Kosciuszko for much of this year, but knows his plan is a risky one.
Race-by-race tips and preview for Lismore on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on an eight-race card.
NRL blame ‘administrative error’ after Olam left off Dally M invite list, award nominations
Olam was initially left off the invite list for the awards night, and the error was only corrected after Melbourne contacted the NRL.
No jab, no job: Hawks let import go due to not being vaccinated
The Illawarra Hawks are looking for a new import point guard after NBA import Travis Trice was let go due to not wanting to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Former Storm teammates stand in way of Momirovski finally reaching grand final
The Panthers centre is grateful for the deal that allowed him to play for Melbourne, but is determined to power past them into a grand final after two near-misses.
Lavish parties, overseas junkets … how is your super being spent?
Today on Please Explain business reporter Charlotte Grieve joins Jess Irvine to discuss allegations of misuse of member funds at the Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme.
Environmental showstopper: AGL has its Greta Thunberg moment
AGL has been squeezed by the pincer of big emissions and plunging profit – enough to upset any shareholder, including young student Ashjayeen Sharif.
Danny Hodgson’s accused attacker faces court as soccer star opens eyes from coma
The teenager is also accused of a string of other offences and faced Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday charged with grievous bodily harm over the alleged attack.
Papas dumped by lawyer as doubts about return remain
Westpac was back in court to expand its case against the colourful soccer identity. Pity his lawyers didn’t initially show up.
Man’s ‘appalling’ joke about Hamzy murder not evidence of complicity, court hears
A man charged with murder allegedly expressed pleasure at Mejid Hamzy’s death while under covert police surveillance.
Soaring housing debt a financial risk: Reserve Bank
The RBA says while higher house prices boost the economy, they could pose a financial risk if they are pushed up by high debt levels.
Airbnb jockeys Melham, Brown abandon appeals against spring racing ban
Ben Melham and Ethan Brown have abandoned their appeals against the three-month bans for attending an illegal Airbnb gathering.
No change to grand final plans as WA announces positive COVID-19 case in truck driver
WA authorities say there will be no disruption to the AFL grand final at this stage despite a NSW truck driver testing positive for COVID-19 after driving through the state […]
Judge rejects police bid for strict bail conditions on anti-lockdown leader
Anti-lockdown activist Monica Smit can be released from custody after a Supreme Court judge rejected several bail conditions sought by Victoria Police to control her behaviour.
Climate change is back on top of the global agenda
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping used the UN General Assembly to make serious new pledges, highlighting Scott Morrison is out of step with the global consensus.
Grand final plans unchanged despite NSW truck driver’s positive COVID test after WA trip
The New South Wales truck driver returned a negative test on September 13 before driving with a co-driver across the country and entering WA on September 16. Three days later […]
‘Hugs are in’: The plan to get visitors back into aged care
Visitors to residential aged care facilities could be required to wear masks and undergo rapid antigen testing in a plan to allow friends and families to see loved ones as […]
Taking the lead: Cameron Murray’s rise and rise at the Rabbitohs
South Sydney’s tireless lock Cameron Murray has emerged as the ideal middle forward for the modern game. Will he be the next man to captain the Rabbitohs?
Israeli drama Your Honor tests the theory that the origin show is best
It’s not hard to see why this drama about a judge who covers his son’s crime to protect him from retaliation was remade by US television.
America is literally a horror show in anthology series Monsterland
It begins in the polluted waters of a Louisiana petrochemical port town, but the worst monsters are the human variety in this series based on short stories by horror writer […]