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Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice
Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley

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In Depth

'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate

Ben Silvester and Jessica Greenan
An independent review of the amalgamation of Grampians Health found significant problems with the way the process was managed.
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Defence Housing mandated deadly engineered stone in new homes
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage
Connor Pearce
Tears, wrinkles, cancers: Read about ways to protect our ageing skin
GP Dr Adrian Sheen advises ways to protect our skin as we age.
Eileen Wood
Our skin becomes wrinkled and prone to cancers and injuries as we age. Picture Shutterstock

Lachie Young charged over death of Clunes woman Hannah McGuire

Hannah McGuire.
Michelle Smith

Irrepressible Audrey kick starts new line dancing hobby

Audrey Eastgate says you're never too old to boot scoot.
Rowan Cowley
Audrey Eastgate has taken up line dancing at the age of 88. Picture supplied

Undignified: Dean Bradshaw's death didn't have to be so slow

His brother-in law's petition calls for VAD in palliative care.
Eileen Wood
Gaynor and Dean Bradshaw shortly before Dean's death in April.
Advice
What to do and how to prevent your water meter freezing in Ballarat
Staff Reporters
Frosts can damage your water meter, or worse. File photo by Kate Healy.
In Depth
'Wicked witch narrative' engulfing mushroom cook murder investigation
Erin Patterson talks to reporters outside her home on August 7, 2023. Heather Wilkinson, Don and Gail Patterson (pictured) died days earlier while Ian WIlkinson (bottom right) recovered from a liver tranplant in hospital. Pictures Supplied/Nine News
Anna Houlahan
'Look beyond TikTok. Look for people who are changing lives'
Eva Kolimar
Jeff Wang keeps an eye out for community champions. Picture by John Veage

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Sensitive Content

Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied

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National

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky

Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anna Houlahan

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

Alex Mitchell • 2hrs ago
Anthony Albanese steered clear of any discussion of Palestine or the CFMEU controversy. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

Rave into reality: Bunnings to host warehouse dance party

Annika Rhoades
Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram

Myanmar urged to stop 'unsustainable' conflict by Wong

Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has issued a direct plea to Myanmar's military rulers at ASEAN. Photo: AP PHOTO

PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference

Nyk Carnsew
Drummers lead the pro-Palestine rally outside the NSW Labor conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

It's not the smashed noses and broken jaws of the '80s. But this is still ugly

Opinion
I have loved rugby league for decades. But the State of Origin III biff made me gasp. Picture AAP
Jenna Price

Ernie Els wins in Ohio for his first senior PGA major

South African veteran Ernie Els has won his first senior major on the PGA Tour. (AP PHOTO)

IOC, Saudis agree 12-year deal for Esports Olympics

Graham Dunbar
Already a host of major sporting events, Saudi Arabia is set to become home to the Esports Olympics. (EPA PHOTO)

Tasmania's AFL stadium design world first cricket plans

Melissa Meehan
Concept designs for an AFL stadium in Hobart have been released. (HANDOUT/TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT)

Bland in US Senior Open dreamland as Green grabs third

Richard Bland says winning two successive seniors majors is beyond his wildest dreams. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView

What's On

Huge week of live music

What's on
CAN'T MISS: Grammy-nominated musician Cedric Burnside will perform in Castlemaine on Friday.
Darren Lowe
What's on

Caustic take on celebrity

Darren Lowe
WITTY: SuperGirly and her personal man-slave Bradley Cooper will present a wild night of comedy.
What's on

ChillOut Festival guests The Marion Cranes set to wow

Darren Lowe
The Marion Cranes
What's on

Get ready to rock and roll

Darren Lowe
ROCKING: Having recently returned from a tour with no less than Suzi Q, Nat Alison will hit the stage at this year's Cream, part of the 2020 ChillOut Festival.
What's on

Huge week of live music

Darren Lowe
WINNER: Lloyd Spiegel recently scored three Australia Blues Chain Awards for new album Cut and Run.

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Paracetamol the first choice for everyday pain management

Everyday pain like headaches, muscle aches and joint pain impacts 93 per cent of Australians. Picture Shutterstock
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Redefining self-care: How to treat yourself on your own terms

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5 reasons why you should consider upgrading to a Samsung Galaxy Z series phone

Miranda Aitken
Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.

Best savings in tech and gaming | Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals

Pick up great deals on brands such as Samsung. Picture by Amazon.

Best savings on health and beauty | Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals

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Photos and Video

Third minister steps aside, leaving more options for Labor reshuffle

Labor senator Carol Brown. The Tasmanian senator announced she will step back from her ministerial duties. Picture by Craig George
Connor Pearce
Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Dr Indigo Willing
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Music

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Glen Humphries
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Review

We all remember those special teachers who inspired us. Watch this

Jane Freebury
Enric Auquer portrays the unorthodox and charismatic Antonio Benaiges. Picture by Sergi Bernal

Comment

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Analysis
Children skateboarding. File Picture.
Dr Indigo Willing
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
Cruising
What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
John Hanscombe
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore
Natascha Mirosch

Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia

Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia

We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Carrie Hutchinson
We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
Hungry Traveller

The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas

Ben Groundwater
The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas
Car Expert

Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia

Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert

Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia

Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert

The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia

Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review
The Senior

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
Stock & Land

How Joe Gibson landed a GO.FARM gig after completing a 12-month graduate program

Joe Gibson, Tatyoon, completed the GO.FARM graduate program before going onto manage a cropping operation for the company. Picture supplied

How stock containment areas could protect your paddocks

Good fencing, appropriate subdivision to separate different classes of livestock, and water troughs with a reliable water supply are required in a stock containment area. File picture

Fire water set for Port Philip Bay and agriculture

Rachael Ward
Testing after a huge Melbourne factory fire revealed acetone but overall, waterways were healthy. Photo: HANDOUT/MELBOURNE WATER

Life & Style

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
Linley Wilkie

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied