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The missing piece of the miscarriage puzzle could be hiding in plain sight
Australian researchers are among the first in the world to study a long-stigmatised aspect of women’s lives and its possible link to pregnancy complications.
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AUKUS
Leaked details reveal Labor’s secret cabinet debate over AUKUS deal
The former Labor leader raised concerns about the prospect of Donald Trump being elected and compromising the AUKUS deal in a cabinet meeting in 2023.
‘Simply wrong’: former Queensland premier says Hanson was not jailed in a ‘witch hunt’
The One Nation leader on Thursday accused Beattie and Liberal Party president Tony Abbott of orchestrating a “political witch hunt” that led to her 11-week imprisonment.
Kew VicRoads tower to be bulldozed this week after eleventh-hour U-turn
Demolition at the site will commence in just days, after the state government turned away from a plan to retrofit the 1960s structure and transform it into apartments.
These polluting behemoths pay more on toll roads than cars. A campaign says that’s unfair
The increasing popularity of giant utes is prompting a parliamentary inquiry to consider reducing the amount they are charged to use Melbourne’s toll roads.
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AFL 2026
Forgotten Bulldogs star denied a fairytale goal as Crows soar in Marvel blockbuster
The Bulldogs and Crows open round 14 of the AFL season with a clash at Marvel Stadium. Follow along for live updates, reactions and news.
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LoadingWhy Tony Popovic is made from the ‘same material’ as Ange Postecoglou
Former Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella has got to know some of the game’s top coaches over the years. He believes Tony Popovic is as good as any of them.
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Melbourne Demons
‘I will accept the repercussions’: Suns ruckman cops four-game suspension for homophobic slur
The son of a former Lions, Saints and Richmond big man said he has to take responsibility for his actions in an incident in the VFL, which he admitted were “unacceptable”.
‘Pretty furious’: Prahran residents left exposed and out of pocket by council hedge mandate
The decades-old hedge at a Prahran apartment complex was slashed on Thursday because Stonnington Council said it encroached on the footpath.
No end in sight to VicRoads chaos as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests
Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal.
National security risk as parliamentary network fails most basic cyber checks
A damning report from the auditor-general reveals deep vulnerabilities across critical federal government safeguards, amid warnings the system may no longer be fit for purpose against sophisticated foreign espionage.
Opinion
Sunday Life
My screen addiction was stopping me from doing my job. Here’s how I’m trying to fix it
For a decade, I’ve played ‘attention acrobatics’ with my screens. I’ve finally had enough.
Wendy Squires
Writer
One in 30 will experience it, but few people want to talk about bowel incontinence
For young Australians, living with bowel incontinence can come with shame and isolation. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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NBA
Taylor Swift, stars and a stunning comeback: New York pull off the impossible in NBA finals thriller
The celebrities were in the house as the New York Knicks set a record for the biggest comeback in NBA finals history.
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Arts
Beautiful but shallow: The NGV’s new blockbuster is big on celebrity but light on insight
Mostly, the pieces are designed to showcase the wealth of the wearer, and a jewel is nothing if not draped across a powerful figure.
A lonely school teacher and an insufferable tradwife: Two books our newsroom can’t stop reading
You might know our journalists and editors through the stories they write, but what are they reading when they’re off the clock?
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Victorian election
In a normal election, Jacinta Allan would be gone. These are not normal times
Chip Le Grand
State political editor
Opinion
Inflation
‘I love the inflation,’ Trump says. Americans beg to differ
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘chill’ after referee denied US entry over suspected terror links
Speaking on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, his first press conference in three years, Gianni Infantino says he has no regrets about hosting the World Cup in the US.
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Our AI expert predicted every stage of the World Cup. This is who the bot picked
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Victoria
A night out on Mount Buller began with a hug – and ended with an alleged drink spiking
A socialite faces court after allegedly being caught on CCTV spiking her friend’s drink.
Prisoner on the run after fleeing brother’s Melbourne funeral
Minutes after carrying his brother’s coffin to its final resting place, 47-year-old Orijol Rukaj evaded police detection and went on the run.
Scandal-plagued union in fresh fight for control
Leaders of the Health Workers Union are at loggerheads over when the branch should be returned to the hands of members after its former boss was forced out.
Push to deliver solar to 2.5m apartment dwellers gains traction
Houses are still 10 times more likely to have rooftop solar panels than apartments, but the financial case for solar on strata buildings is better than ever.
‘I love you, darl’: Jan Daniher’s moving tribute reminds us Neale was much more than a campaigner
Daniher was known for his fearless approach to football and fighting MND. But his state service was a chance for his family and friends to show the world what the man was really made of.
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Opinion
I went to the mountains to learn how to ski. I found something much better
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
‘He’s keeping himself in very fine form’: How Tasma Walton and Rove McManus keep the spark alive
The actor and writer, 52, has penned a novel based on a true story of an enslaved ancestor.
How a planner and a protester bridged the gap to become friends
For decades, Sylvia Hrovatin and Jean Stuart worked on opposing sides of an ideological divide. Somehow, they stayed friends.
Politics
Chalmers mocks Taylor in impassioned defence of budget
Jim Chalmers has justified his contentious tax changes on the basis that “not everybody is born already at the top of the ladder like Angus Taylor”.
Business
The $2.5 trillion space invasion coming to Wall Street
This week’s SpaceX float is set to be the biggest in history and make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Here’s what you need to know.
Opinion
Inflation
‘I love the inflation,’ Trump says. Americans beg to differ
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
Opinion
Why aren’t women having children? Ask men
Katy Hall
Age deputy state topic editor
Capital gains tax outcry is sad and predictable, fuelled by vested interests. This is a bold push for change
Graeme Samuel
Professor, former Chamber of Commerce president and former chair of the ACCC
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Property
Some properties are just not selling. This is why it’s getting worse
The number of homes on the market for longer periods of time has jumped sharply across the country. Experts say this is what is behind it.
Old meets new: why we love these five luxury homes for sale
Looking for your next home? From classic Federation grandeur to 1930s finery, our top picks blend classic architecture with contemporary style.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Yes, you can eat too much protein. Here are the big health risks
Protein is an essential nutrient, but more isn’t necessarily better, according to nutrition experts.
Culture
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Arts
Beautiful but shallow: The NGV’s new blockbuster is big on celebrity but light on insight
Mostly, the pieces are designed to showcase the wealth of the wearer, and a jewel is nothing if not draped across a powerful figure.
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AFL 2026
AFL LIVE: Adelaide annihilation: Bevo’s men left shell-shocked after brutal start at Marvel
The Bulldogs and Crows open round 14 of the AFL season with a clash at Marvel Stadium. Follow along for live updates, reactions and news.
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Big Bash
Victoria backs down from explosive confrontation over BBL sale
Cricket Victoria has backed down from the potentially explosive call to send chief executive Nick Cummins to the meeting where Australian cricket’s leaders meet to decide the fate of the BBL privatisation project.
Australia’s humiliating collapse against Bangladesh
Needing to win to keep alive the series, Australia’s top order was reduced to an embarrassing 3-0 against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Dhaka.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2026
‘I will accept the repercussions’: Suns ruckman cops four-game suspension for homophobic slur
The son of a former Lions, Saints and Richmond big man said he has to take responsibility for his actions in an incident in the VFL, which he admitted were “unacceptable”.
Opinion
AFL 2026
Inside the exhaustive process to find an AFL senior coach
When I hear that people say that Essendon is “different” to other clubs, I’m not so sure. This is why they must run a process.
Wayne Campbell
Age columnist and former Richmond captain
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NBA
Taylor Swift, stars and a stunning comeback: New York pull off the impossible in NBA finals thriller
The celebrities were in the house as the New York Knicks set a record for the biggest comeback in NBA finals history.
Olympic champion tells Gout Gout to bide his time after sixth place finish
Reigning 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo had some advice for teen star Gout Gout after the Australian finished sixth in his first Diamond League race.
