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City life
Residents of this council may have to vote again after alleged voter fraud revealed
The penmanship on ballots lodged during last October’s council elections is among the evidence filed in alleged schemes of voter fraud uncovered by the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Live
Australia votes
Chalmers flags new rate cuts after $85b ASX hit; Polls show Labor could win majority
As the Australian sharemarket is smashed, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.
Opinion
Trade wars
Is Trump sending the US into a financial crisis? We’re about to see
The ways markets are reacting to Trump’s tariffs paint a threatening picture.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Live
Hot seats
Ryan lands punch over Hamer’s ‘misleading’ renter persona; Kooyong voters speak on revelation
Kooyong MP Monique Ryan has taken a swipe at her main rival after the revelation that Amelia Hamer owns two investment properties, despite publicly presenting herself as a renter.
Aussie dollar plummets as US-China trade war lets rip
The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest point in five years, with travellers and importers set to feel the brunt.
‘Your question is so stupid’: Trump reacts to market fallout after weekend of golf
As world markets crashed, Trump spent much of the weekend golfing in Florida, where he claimed to have won another tournament.
AFL briefing
AFL 2025
Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’
Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.
Spoilers
Streaming
‘We were all crying’: The White Lotus cast unpack the epic finale
At the LA screening of the final episode, the cast host a spoiler-riddled discussion of the twists and turns.
Hanson recruits daughter to run for Senate, says her sons aren’t up to the job
Pauline Hanson says her political career is “coming to the end” and has recruited her daughter to carry on her work.
From Hawke to Dutton: Politicians and their sporting mishaps
News that a cameraman was bloodied after a misplaced punt from Peter Dutton is just the latest political sports mishap
Opinion
Peter Dutton
Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias
In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.
Helen Irving
Professor emerita at Sydney Law School.
The White House accidentally sent a man to a notorious jail – and now can’t bring him back
A judge has rejected as “eye-popping” the US government’s excuse for not returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had a permit to work in the US.
Ten country bakeries worth a roadtrip (and where to find the best pie)
A vanilla slice that “puts others to shame”. Pies and pasties made the old-school way. And what might be the country’s best lamington. These standout bakeries are worth a detour.
Feu or pho? The French dish that probably inspired the Vietnamese classic
Pot-au-feu is a French classic, a one-pot wonder, a dish of meat simmered over many hours with vegetables and a bouquet garni.
Peak Sydney: Uninhabitable dump with external curtains fetches $2.72m
The dilapidated three-bedroom home, which the agent thought was “too much work” for many buyers, soared past its reserve.
FEDERAL ELECTION 2025
Opinion
The Liberals need to win back teal seats. But one thing is electoral kryptonite
Christopher Pyne
Consultant and former minister
Analysis
How an ungainly U-turn on WFH has exposed Dutton’s deeper problems
The opposition leader has made a necessary decision to stage a big policy shift so he can assure voters – especially women.
Exclusive
Amelia Hamer pitched herself as a renter. She owns two investment properties
The Oxford-educated grandniece of former Victorian premier Rupert Hamer describes herself as a renter and someone who empathises with tenants’ struggles.
Victoria
Sold a dream, left in gridlock: The isolated suburb begging for traffic fix
The isolated and car-dependent community of Beveridge is a planning disaster 10 years in the making, say residents of Melbourne’s northernmost suburb.
‘Mad for it’: Can superfan Jacinta Allan bring ABBA Voyage to Melbourne?
The push to re-create the multimillion-dollar holographic concert in Melbourne is still on.
How a 125-metre dragon brings the Lougoon family together each year
Bendigo’s Easter parade doubles as a reunion for the Lougoon family, who are descended from a 19th century Chinese immigrant.
Learning activities 12 hours a day at private schools as parents juggle work commitments
Some schools are offering organised activities 12 hours a day, as parents juggle working and commuting with children’s needs.
Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter? I tried it out
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a firefighter? An Age reporter geared up and faced the flames to find out.
Politics
Opinion
Trade wars
Trump wants to close off America. If he succeeds, the global consequences will be catastrophic
Under Donald Trump, the country that created the global free market is bringing it to an end.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX takes $85 billion hit; CBA, BHP plummet
More than $85 billion has been wiped off the value of Australian shares in a dramatic market plunge, with share prices of corporate giants collapsing in response to the escalating trade war between the United States and China.
World
Trump criticises ‘witch hunt’ against far-right leader Marine Le Pen
The French presidential hopeful likened her battle against a court ruling barring her from running in the next election to America’s struggle for civil rights.
Opinion
How the West was lost by Donald Trump – a predator on his own allies
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Adolescence is compelling, but here’s what it gets wrong
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Are boys really toxic or are we in a moral panic?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
Bidder offers $1.65m less than seller wanted for iconic Melbourne home
The bluestone Georgian residence and the adjacent apartment block in a sought-after spot managed to draw only one bid at auction.
Melbourne suburbs where landlords hiked the rent most
Some of the sharpest increases are in relatively affordable suburbs, but many affluent neighbourhoods have not been spared.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Inside this restored 1890s inner-city home, complete with butler’s pantry
This grand home in Melbourne’s east makes the most of its lofty space.
Culture
Goodbye Gaitok or bye-bye Belinda: Who will die in The White Lotus’ final episode?
For seven episodes, season three of The White Lotus has kept audiences captivated with its central murder mystery. But who did it and who dies? We take a guess.
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Analysis
AFL 2025
Why Carlton coach’s weekend got worse on Saturday: Key takeouts from round four
Michael Voss is close to the point of making wholesale changes. The problem for the Blues coach is he has more spots available than he has players worthy of taking them.
AFL briefing
AFL 2025
Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’
Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.
Four Points
AFL 2025
Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban
Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.
Opinion
US Masters
It’s shameful that the Masters welcomes serial abuser Angel Cabrera
Augusta National has no qualms inviting the former champion back to their tournament despite the Argentinian being convicted and jailed for domestic violence crimes.
James Corrigan
Darcy snags five as Dogs fall short; Saints’ win defies history; AFL admits Rankine mistake
The Dogs were brave in their loss to Fremantle, with Sam Darcy starring again. The Saints firmed up their spot in the top eight with a mature performance on the road in Adelaide, and the AFL admits an umpiring error hurt the Crows.
‘I didn’t do a good enough job,’ Piastri admits after Verstappen flexes his muscle to win in Japan
The four-time reigning world champion has won in Suzuka for the fourth time in a row, despite Norris and Piastri having the best race car on the grid.
‘A bit mental’: Parachutist rescued from rugby stadium roof after stunt goes wrong
The paratrooper was left hanging 30 metres off the ground when he crashed into a roof while attempting to deliver the match ball.
Have Your Say
The Eagles threw Oscar Allen to the wolves
West Coast’s culture is not toxic – the club dealt with its worst issues almost two decades ago – but it’s hardly strong and supportive, either, and Sam Mitchell can’t be the only coach who smelt blood.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
