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Surgeon under investigation over ‘chilling’ video of him tearing down teal’s corflute
Melbourne surgeon Greg Malham said he was “deeply sorry” and that there was no excuse for his actions, as an investigation is launched by the health regulator.
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Russia-Ukraine war
New picture emerges of Melbourne man facing 15 years in jail for fighting with Ukrainian army
Russian puppet authorities in eastern Ukraine will try 33-year-old Oscar Jenkins with fighting for Ukraine against Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
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‘Mediscare’ is back – and this time it’s even dirtier
Labor has claimed the Coalition will close all existing Medicare urgent care clinics, despite a vow from the Coalition that it will not do so.
No-show campers leave sites empty over bumper Easter weekend
Campsites are half-full, despite being fully booked online, as Victorians reserve spots and don’t show up.
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Tragedy
Police who shot rough sleeper in Footscray did not have Tasers, union says
Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt said the officers had access to capsicum spray but were yet to be fitted with the conducted energy device.
Luxury home trends clients ask for – especially in mid-life and beyond
They know what they liked about their current home over the years, and what they’re looking for in their next iteration.
Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian Premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win
The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.
Stawell utterly enthralled by Gout the great entertainer
Twice as many people as last year came just to see the heats. They came to see one person – the man whose name they chanted as he stood on the blocks. This was the day Gout Gout came to the Stawell Gift.
‘Loving my time’: Kozzy’s all-in, as Demons enjoy breakthrough win over Dockers
Kysaiah Pickett was brilliant with five goals in Melbourne’s victory and says he’s not looking too far forward. “I am signed at the Dees – that’s what matters,” he said.
Rip Curl’s founding fathers – Bells royalty, sitting in a plywood palace
They first surfed in garbage bags and footy jumpers. Now they’re in their 80s and happiest in a tiny wooden box at the world’s longest-running surf contest.
Analysis
Aged care
What you need to know about the exit-fee sting coming to aged care
While retirement villages and aged care can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end.
Opinion
Commercial real estate
Architect-designed Northcote house keeps it simple in cost-of-living crisis
It may not have wall-to-wall marble, but this simple architect-designed house shows what can be achieved on a relatively modest budget.
Stephen Crafti
Money contributor
The luxury hotel, the US senator and the man wrongly deported by Trump. It’s not all it seems
Chris Van Hollen finally got to meet the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but accused El Salvador’s government of aiming to “deceive” by staging it as a chat with drinks appearing to be alcohol, garnished with maraschino cherries.
Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed scepticism about the unilateral ceasefire announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Robots took on humans in a half-marathon. Runners shouldn’t worry just yet
One robot fell at the starting line and lay flat for a few minutes before getting up and taking off. Another crashed into a railing, causing its human operator to fall over.
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Review
Goodbye, pet: TV’s iconic detective gets the ending she deserves
The final episode of a beloved show can produce mixed emotions, but this two-part Vera special is a fitting tribute to a beloved character.
FEDERAL ELECTION 2025
Would Dutton cut free TAFE? Does Plibersek have a place in Albanese’s cabinet? We reality check
It was a drama-filled week muddied with word salads and a truly criminal number of statistics being lobbed at punters. Here’s the truth behind the press conferences and debates.
Teal titans and Liberal loyalists: the fierce fights for Melbourne’s prized seats
Our focus on Victoria’s “hot seats” gives you a sense of what’s happening on the ground in the state’s battleground electorates.
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Victoria
‘Incredible’: Boy found ‘safe and well’ after disappearing near dense forest
Sixteen hours after the non-verbal six-year-old disappeared, a mountain biker found him unharmed in bushland eight kilometres from where he had gone missing.
Greens leader Adam Bandt shows off DJ skills in surprise Good Friday set
In a crisp white T-shirt and cap, Bandt boarded the Venga bus at an iconic Melbourne club. But politics was off the (turn)table.
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Crime
Vigil for man shot dead by police after witness questions why Taser, pepper spray weren’t used
Thursday night’s shooting in Footscray has dismayed residents and community leaders, who say the area desperately needs more support services for people living on the edge.
‘Australia’s tallest tower’ was meant to transform Southbank. Then the world changed
Five years on, after buyers paid deposits for 80 per cent of its planned apartments, the STH BNK project in Melbourne’s Southbank still doesn’t have a builder.
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‘Chilling’ video shows surgeon stomping on Monique Ryan corflute
A Melbourne surgeon has admitted tearing down the election sign before tutoring men in how to “bury the body”, outraging anti-violence campaigners and politicians.
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Investigation
‘Never taken seriously’: Jenny says doctors dismissed her concerns for years. Now she’s dying
More than 1800 women told us their stories of medical misogyny. Today we begin sharing those stories and building the case for change.
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Daniel Hope went to jail a teenager. He’s coming out a ‘monster’
“His last words to me last Saturday were: ‘The system has made me the person I am today.’ I have thought long and hard about that.”
Politics
Heat on in key Coalition seat as Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching becomes an election issue
The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win one electorate.
Business
Opinion
Affordable housing
Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees
For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
‘This is America’: Parkland school massacre survivors caught in Florida uni shooting
The deadly shooting at Florida State University was dreadful reminder for several students who were also at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for the 2018 massacre.
Opinion
Trump has declared war on the world order, so nations like Australia must step up
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
Our love of the ocean runs deep, but yet, we’re in troubled waters
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Gen Z are wrong, office uniforms don’t have to be boring
Jessica Burrell
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‘Ridiculously expensive’: Ben has a great job, but he’s priced out of a home in Melbourne
It’s possible to find something close to the CBD if you know where to look.
Our eight favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now
Looking for your next home? From a natural beauty with bushland views to a church conversion with leadlight windows, we’ve got you covered.
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Lifestyle
Dreading time with family this weekend? Try these ideas for a harmonious get-together
For some, time with family is enriching. For others, it can be more challenging. Here are some ideas to set you up for an enjoyable day.
Culture
Drake claims Kendrick performance was ‘orchestrated to assassinate’ his character
The Canadian rapper says Kendrick Lamar’s performance of diss track Not Like This at the Super Bowl exposed “millions” of children to the track.
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Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian Premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win
The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.
Stawell utterly enthralled by Gout the great entertainer
Twice as many people as last year came just to see the heats. They came to see one person – the man whose name they chanted as he stood on the blocks. This was the day Gout Gout came to the Stawell Gift.
‘Loving my time’: Kozzy’s all-in, as Demons enjoy breakthrough win over Dockers
Kysaiah Pickett was brilliant with five goals in Melbourne’s victory and says he’s not looking too far forward. “I am signed at the Dees – that’s what matters,” he said.
Rip Curl’s founding fathers – Bells royalty, sitting in a plywood palace
They first surfed in garbage bags and footy jumpers. Now they’re in their 80s and happiest in a tiny wooden box at the world’s longest-running surf contest.
Opinion
AFL 2025
‘What can we do?’: Their favourite son now a Sun, Tigers seek to stem bleeding of Indigenous talent
Richmond’s investment in Indigenous talent was a cornerstone of their golden era. A few short years later, Daniel Rioli is playing against them, and Indigenous player numbers are falling at the Tigers and across the AFL.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Tom Hawkins turns his home-town side from 170-point losers to winners within a week
The NSW country town of Finley, and its footy club, was transformed for the former AFL champion’s homecoming game against their arch rivals, Deniliquin.
How NRL’s brightest half came of age: Four things learnt in Dolphins’ boilover
As one of the game’s brightest young talents put on a masterclass, two Queensland hopefuls now face anxious waits with injuries clouding their seasons.
Have Your Say
‘You have to put up with me for a bit longer’: Ange clips critics as Spurs keep trophy hopes alive
Everyone thought this occasion would swallow Tottenham Hotspur whole. Instead, they ate.
