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Chauvin trial
‘America living up to the Declaration of Independence’
Ben Crump, the attorney for George Floyd’s family, said the guilty verdict was a victory for “America’s quest for equal justice under the law”.
Floyd murder trial verdict ‘a step forward’ says Joe Biden
Biden appeared with Vice-President Kamala Harris, America’s first black vice-president, who said: “A measure of justice isn’t the same as equal justice”.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Pfizer, Moderna-style vaccines could soon be made in Melbourne
The state government has announced it will support the development of an mRNA vaccine facility in Melbourne, investing $50 million towards establishing it.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s small-target approach is missing the mark
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
‘Enormous unmet need’: Women’s employment legal services running on a shoestring
Specialist services providing women with workplace legal advice are waiting on the federal budget to see whether they’ll get funding in line with a Respect@Work recommendation.
‘Invisible woman syndrome’: Nine men appointed to Federal Court in Victoria since 2013
Senior women in the law say new federal attorney-general Michaelia Cash must improve gender equality after the Coalition appointed no women to the Federal Court in Victoria.
I’ve been in my job for years and want to resign. How do I tell my boss?
As a loyal employee for many years, you certainly deserve to now do what you want to do, says Kirstin Ferguson – but there’s a good way to approach it with your employer.
Opinion
China relations
Australia’s ‘meek and muddled’ approach to the great power in the north
Reports of “genocide” against the Uighurs has led to rebukes of China, including a growing call to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. So why is Australia remaining silent?
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Exclusive
Five eyes
Japan should join Five Eyes intelligence network, says ambassador
The idea of Japan becoming the “sixth eye” in the post-war spy network with Australia, the United States, Britain, Canada and New Zealand is gaining traction.
Jumping Jake looms large for mid-season draft
With the mid-season draft not too far away, one player has AFL recruiters excited. And he’s still at school.
Updated
Gadgets
Apple unveils colourful iMacs along with new iPads and gadgets
Apple announced a line of slim iMac computers and iPads with higher-quality video that use its own processors, as well as products including AirTags to find lost items and podcast subscription services.
From Netflix’s pandemic boom to screeching halt
Netflix has been warning for months that growth would slow after customers emerged from COVID hibernation, but few expected it to stall so dramatically.
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Review
Set in an idyllic seaside village, spy movie looks good but is sadly miscast
Set in an idyllic English seaside village, Six Minutes to Midnight is an old-fashioned drama with a hint of Dad’s Army
Local
Kennett says he will not contest Victorian Liberal Party presidency
Former Premier Jeff Kennett has announced he will not contest the presidency of the Victorian Liberal Party, and has thrown his support behind party president Robert Clark.
Spotting bullying a struggle for some early childhood teachers
A study has found most teachers in kindergarten and the early years of primary school fail to correctly identify bullying behaviour by young children.
‘Bashed her black and blue’: Maryam Hamka’s brother tells of alleged attack
A man arrested after the disappearance of Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka allegedly left the 36-year-old “black and blue” in an attack at his home in December last year, according to her family.
Wind farm builder donates to Victorian Labor as $2b project awaits green light
Two businesses linked to a proposed $2 billion wind farm project gave money to the Victorian Labor Party last month, just as the state government was considering its final planning submission.
Disability homes turn to GPs to pick up vaccine slack for vulnerable residents
A parliamentary committee has heard only about 1500 of the nation’s 25,000 disability care residents had received their first vaccinations.
Politics
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Federal politics
‘Very few protections’: Brittany Higgins wants to meet PM to push for culture change
Former government adviser Brittany Higgins has written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office seeking a meeting on changing Parliament’s culture.
Business
Analysis
Property prices
Why regulators aren’t alarmed by the housing boom... yet
As property prices surge, a key question facing regulators is whether it’s time to throw some sand in the gears to slow growth.
World
Russia defends blocking foreign navy amid military buildup near Ukraine
Ukraine last week protested the Russian move to close broad areas of the Black Sea near Crimea to foreign navy ships and state vessels until November.
Opinion
The Fed is on the hot seat as the Great Inflation looms
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
$20 billion and counting: the economic hit from vaccine delays is a big deal
Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden
If push comes to shove with China, Biden meeting may be marked as the moment Tokyo chose sides
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
'Won't be able to give them away': Investors copping losses of up to 40%
Owners of apartments in Melbourne's CBD are copping huge resale losses, often in distress. And some suggest the problem is unlikely to end soon.
Will this year's federal budget just be another disappointment for housing?
Federal budgets have been 'very disappointing' on housing recently, one expert says, but can that be turned around amid pandemic recovery?
Life & Culture
‘No question’ of retirement: Carla’s last interview left zero doubt
In a yet-to-be published profile with The Australian Women’s Weekly, Carla Zampatti’s love for life – and her work – was unwavering.
Sport
National Trust tackles Richmond on grandstand demolition
The National Trust has called for a review of Richmond’s plan to demolish the Jack Dyer Stand at Punt Road Oval due to its significance to Victoria.
Updated
UEFA Champions League
England’s ‘big six’ abandon Super League plan
Manchester City were the first of the 12 clubs involved in the breakaway league to confirm their exit from the project, which has imploded after a fierce backlash.
‘We were ready to go’: When the VFL faced its own rebel league challenge
Secret meetings, dissatisfaction with the league: this is the story of John Elliott’s bid to split from the VFL in the 1980s, which he says shaped the AFL as it is today.
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Women's AFL
W Awards: Davey and Bowers tie for league best and fairest
Fremantle’s Kiara Bowers and Collingwood co-captain Brianna Davey have made AFLW history.
Fear of World Cup, Olympics ban for Kerr and top Matildas stars
With talk of international bans for players of the Super League clubs, four of the Matildas’ biggest names are facing an uncertain future.
Dees star May clear of eye damage, could return for Anzac Day eve
Key defender Steven May seems likely to make a quick comeback for the Demons, while Bayley Fritsch is also a chance to come in for the Anzac Day eve blockbuster with Richmond.
Updated
AFL 2021
Collingwood fined $20,000 over Howe, De Goey mobile phone breach
The two players were both injured and out of the match when they grabbed their phones to let their families know they were OK, however this is still a breach of AFL integrity rules.
Have Your Say
Jumping Jake looms large for mid-season draft
With the mid-season draft not too far away, one player has AFL recruiters excited. And he’s still at school.
