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The artificial heart set to transform medicine – and the Aussie who invented it
Biomedical engineer Daniel Timms lost his father to heart disease, but their kitchen-top tests helped him hone a radical idea.
Exclusive
Victorian budget
Dozens of school upgrades could miss out in budget ‘bloodbath’
Labor committed $850 million to upgrade at least 89 schools in 2022, but more than half failed to secure funding to put shovels in the ground in last year’s state budget.
Opinion
National security
After a week of mass-murder and terror, we must look in the mirror
Albanese expected the week would be dominated by the unveiling of the government’s new defence strategy. Instead, Australia’s internal security was on the agenda.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Merrick Watts’ simple rule during Eltham pub fights: ‘Grab the till and run’
Once Eltham was an “amazing dichotomy between ruthless bogan and the arts”. Nowadays the leafy suburb is fighting not to look like everywhere else.
‘If I won lottery, I would never leave’: Melbourne’s most tightly held suburbs
Families bought in years ago, and loved the neighbourhood so much they stayed - sometimes for decades.
‘Forest gardening’: Stoush over Aboriginal corporation’s land management
Wombat State Forest near Daylesford has sparked a new chapter in Victoria’s forest wars, pitting Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation against a renowned ecology professor and his publisher.
Swigs and arrows: How a beer over lunch killed an Olympic dream
Astin Darcy took a dispute with Archery Australia to the National Sports Tribunal after being sanctioned for consuming alcohol during a break in a competition.
AFL
AFL 2024
Want to see the running of the bulls? It’s at the footy, not in Spain
Two of the AFL’s best midfielders go head-to-head on Saturday in a clash between a Brownlow medallist and the man favoured to win it this year.
Crows won’t bite on costly non-call against Bombers
Friday night’s no-call was the third time in less than 10 months that Adelaide have been denied potential victories by last-minute umpiring decisions.
These brides broke one of the last wedding dress taboos. And so did I
Being part of the ‘anti-bride’ movement can have its drawbacks, as I learnt.
Opinion
Crime
Rape myths are extremely dangerous. It will take more than the Lehrmann verdict to change them
After the awful, vitriolic and often ignorant public debate we’ve seen during the Lehrmann trial, now is the time to elevate the best drivers of change: experts, evidence and experience.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Emmysborough: Australia’s Neighbours cracks daytime TV’s big time
The long-running soap opera has become the first Australian TV drama to be nominated at America’s annual Daytime Emmys.
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
Analysis
Workplace culture
Feel like what you do at work goes unrecognised? You’re not alone
Not being recognised for the work we do is prompting many of us to look for greener pastures.
Why everyone in finance is getting ripped
People who spend their working lives trying to manage risk in return for long-term financial gain often fail to apply those lessons to their own health.
It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival: Here are the shows not to miss
From an existentially challenging joke about bin bags to the Norwegian clown who won Britain’s Got Talent, keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
The best heckles, riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival
After a huge month packed with shows, our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
Creator of the ‘world’s best chocolate cake’ shares her new, improved kid-friendly recipe
Helen Goh swaps the original’s dark chocolate ganache for whipped cocoa cream in this simple “everyday” recipe.
WEEKEND READS
Four gay friends and I shared the same secret. And it brings me nothing but joy
Gone are the days when the identity of donors was a tightly guarded secret – and this biological dad couldn’t be happier.
Analysis
There was Rolf Harris, Prince Andrew and a former AFL footballer. Then there was George Weaver
Secrecy in justice should be a last resort, but it is widespread in Victoria. Is the system fair?
Victoria
Exclusive
City life
Former Xavier site’s big build back on track as minister seizes control
A rejected bid to build 84 two-storey townhouses on a former Xavier College campus looks set to go ahead, with the state government taking over control of the development from the council.
Cause of Clunes wellness centre death remains a mystery despite autopsy
Police are investigating if so-called “magic mushrooms” were behind the death of Rachael Dixon.
Exclusive
Parenting
This simple baby and parenting class is making babies smarter
Rolled out by researchers in Vietnam, there are now calls for it to be trialled in Australia.
Exclusive
City life
Member group claims Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club spent $800,000 on wagyu beef
The money was allegedly spent on the expensive variety of meat in the same financial year in which the club reported a $2.4 million loss from its hospitality operations.
Exclusive
Food safety
Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria, but they are hardly being screened
Mushrooms imported to Australia have been linked to serious and fatal outbreaks of listeria and salmonella, but are going largely unchecked by federal authorities.
AFL
Opinion
Why Beveridge has to go – and the man who should replace him
Pressure is building on Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, and despite public denials from both the club and coach, it is clear the relationship is strained and change is needed.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
The Scoop
What a LIV golfer taught the besieged Bulldogs about goalkicking
He’s billed as the best putter from inside 12 feet. This week the Western Bulldogs called him in for goalkicking advice.
Politics
Chalmers lists the five threats to the federal budget
The first threat, the treasurer will say, is rising global tensions, as he looks to repair the nation’s finances and reform the economy.
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
ABC local radio just hit rock bottom. What’s next?
The national broadcaster peaked during bushfires and COVID-19 and it has been downhill for a long time.
World
Graphic content
US Votes 2024
Man sets himself ablaze near courthouse where Trump trial under way
The incident took place on the fourth day of Trump’s historic trial, in which the former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Opinion
Israel and Iran are following the rules of the jungle, not the rule of law
Ben Saul
Challis Chair of International Law at Sydney University
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Property
Where property prices will be once interest rates fall
Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money, and new analysis shows whether it would be enough.
Exclusive
Property market
Australia set to build 1.2 million new homes so poor they’re ‘closer to a tent’
A seven-star energy-efficient home built today might look like a high-quality home, but turn out to be as comfortable as a tent, a new report warns.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so, should you?
Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?
Culture
Taylor Swift’s new album is here, and it’s proof she needs to take a break
The megastar exorcises her past relationships with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy on an album likely to divide fans.
Traveller
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Sport
Scrutiny, screaming, and the best seat in the house: Chelsea Roffey’s football life
The goal umpire will run out for her 300th AFL game on Saturday, becoming the first woman and just the eighth umpire in history to reach the milestone.
Crows won’t bite on costly non-call against Bombers
Friday night’s no-call was the third time in less than 10 months that Adelaide have been denied potential victories by last-minute umpiring decisions.
AFL
AFL 2024
Want to see the running of the bulls? It’s at the footy, not in Spain
Two of the AFL’s best midfielders go head-to-head on Saturday in a clash between a Brownlow medallist and the man favoured to win it this year.
‘If in doubt, rule them out:’ The new rule changing local footy
Rourke Fischer couldn’t recall what he had for breakfast. His long history of concussions ended his time in the game he loved earlier than he would have liked, but he now acknowledges it came later than it should have.
Largest wave ever surfed? 28.57m claim to break German’s own world record
Sebastian Steudtner has partnered with engineering giant Porsche and taken on the monster swells at Nazare, potentially emerging with a new world record in the process.
Bombers hang on for thrilling win amid high tension
Essendon and Adelaide clash in what is a vital round six clash for both sides to stay in touch with the top eight.
Booze and arrows: How a beer over lunch killed an Olympic dream
Astin Darcy took a dispute with Archery Australia to the National Sports Tribunal after being sanctioned for consuming alcohol during a break in a competition.
Have Your Say
The art of the sporting apology, and how it became a business
Somewhere in the sports world, someone is always apologising, and saying sorry has become a business with its own skill set.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
