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Title: Lest We Forget
Illustrator: Cathy Wilcox
Read the letters to the editor Outrage and action is needed on male violence
MeToo founder Tarana Burke defiant after Harvey Weinstein ruling: Tarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in New York is not a ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Comedian Arj Barker Defends Decision To Kick Breastfeeding Mom Out Of His Show: The mother, Trish Faranda, says once she was booted from the performance ...
huffpost.com/entry/arj-barker-breastfeeding-mom-australia-show_n_66268695e4b08151cacb01a5
Quick Glance: Arj Barker and the Controversy Surrounding Children at His Comedy Shows
- Expressing admiration for Arj Barker, the author criticizes the controversy regarding children attending his shows.
- A mother was asked to leave the show after bringing her baby, sparking a debate among audience members.
- Supporting Arj Barker's decision, the author emphasizes parents' responsibility in selecting appropriate venues for their children.
- Concluding with anticipation of meeting Arj Barker, the author shares personal details about plans and challenges.
Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations
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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Exclusive: Anglo American does not find BHP $39 bln offer attractive: Anglo American's management does not consider a proposed $39 billion takeover offer from ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/anglo-american-does-not-find-bhp-39-bln-offer-attractive-sources-say-2024-04-25/
Captain Cook gave this island the wrong name, but somehow got it right: This Queensland island seems a likely candidate to revert to its original name ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/captain-cook-gave-this-island-the-wrong-name-but-somehow-got-it-right-20240328-p5ffzu.html
WhatsApp launches new feature for iPhone users: WhatsApp is about to become a lot easier to log in on an iPhone, thanks to a new feature that’s being rolled out ...
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Welcome to X. Illustration: Cathy Wilcox. Read letters to the editor here: Melbourne heritage: Taking a wrecking ball to MCG a terrible waste
How Kmart reinvented itself in Australia via private label: And became one of the region's largest retailers.
axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2024/04/26/kmart-australia-reinvention-turnaround-retail-discount-department-stores
Advisers tailor their services as women grow richer : With female clients controlling a bigger share of global wealth, managers are doing more to address their ...
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Best pictures from the dawn services: Millions of Australians have risen before the sun to pay respects to the servicemen and women who have served the nation ...
news.com.au/national/politics/millions-of-australians-flock-to-dawn-services-across-the-country-this-anzac-day/news-story/a261aafaac59eb1b4017e8b26ca7ae6b
From France to Australia, here is all you need to know about student protests for Gaza outside of the US.
🔗: Are US campus protests against Israel’s war on Gaza going global? | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Gail Cocksedge's husband left her with three young children when she was in her early 30s.
But she said things would have been much harder if she got divorced ... Show more
Grey divorce has a significant financial impact on women, Monash University researcher says - ABC News
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Grey divorce has a significant financial impact on women, Monash University researcher says - ABC News
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Debate erupts over Anzac Day AFL thriller: Essendon and Collingwood have played out a thrilling 12.13 (85) to 12.13 (85) draw that is certain to reignite calls ...
news.com.au/sport/afl/extraordinary-anzac-day-draw-reignites-age-old-afl-debate/news-story/d984f2df4558c5fa7e7ae3f758548da8
Melbourne to press pause on new CBD bike lanes: The City of Melbourne plans instead to focus on routes into the city centre.
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-to-press-pause-on-new-cbd-bike-lanes-20240422-p5fllj.html
Over $15 million worth of vapes have been seized following an investigation that led them to a West Melbourne warehouse on 17 April.
Nearly 500 ... Show more
Victoria: Largest vape haul in Australian history linked to organised crime
Victoria: Largest vape haul in Australian history linked to organised crime
FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal: The UK's FTSE 100 hit fresh highs on Friday as strong earnings from U.S. tech giants buoyed ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ftse-100-continues-record-run-darktrace-rallies-buyout-deal-2024-04-26/
Norway's reform-minded King Harald, 87, to cut back activity: Norway's 87-year-old King Harald will permanently reduce the number of official activities in which ...
reuters.com/world/europe/norways-reform-minded-king-harald-87-cut-back-activity-2024-04-22/
Vale expects to reach final agreement for Mariana dam reparations in first half of year
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Quick Glance: Vale expects final agreement for Mariana dam reparations by first half of year
- Mining company Vale aims to achieve a final agreement with authorities for reparations for the collapse of the Samarco tailings dam by the end of the first half of this year.
- The mining companies have proposed a new agreement to the federal government and the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo.
- Despite an improvement from the previous proposal of 42 billion reais, the amount is still considered inadequate.
- Vale, BHP, and Samarco have not confirmed the submission of a new proposal but stress their commitment to finding a solution for the reparations.
‘Buyers are much more cautious’: Melbourne house prices in surprise fall: A few years ago, buyers were snapping up properties sight unseen, but Melbourne’s ...
theage.com.au/property/news/buyers-are-much-more-cautious-melbourne-house-prices-in-surprise-fall-20240423-p5flyr.html
Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts can keep Sydney casino licence, regulator says: Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts was found suitable to retain its Sydney casino's ...
reuters.com/business/blackstone-owned-crown-resorts-can-keep-sydney-casino-licence-regulator-says-2024-04-23/
Collingwood and Essendon’s Anzac Day draw a tortuous but fitting result: It started and ended with silence as two teams hung their heads and pondered what could ...
theguardian.com/sport/blog/2024/apr/25/collingwood-and-essendons-anzac-day-draw-a-tortuous-but-fitting-result
Anzac Day 2024 LIVE updates: Dawn services, two-up across the nation as Australia remembers its Diggers
smh.com.au/national/anzac-day-2024-live-updates-dawn-services-two-up-across-the-nation-as-australia-remembers-its-diggers-20240424-p5fmbr.html
A 17-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing in north-west Melbourne yesterday, after an 18-year-old St Albans man was taken to hospital with a ... Show more
Victoria news: Boy charged over alleged stabbing at shopping centre
Victoria news: Boy charged over alleged stabbing at shopping centre
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-loses-world-s-best-airport-title-melbourne-top-in-australia-20240418-p5fkxk.html
Dutton and nuclear plans. Illustration: Cathy Wilcox. Read letters to the editor here: ANZAC Day: stopping to feel the fear and imagine the horror
‘A ticking time bomb’: Family’s plea on battery fires after their home is charred, pets gone
theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-ticking-time-bomb-family-s-plea-on-battery-fires-after-their-home-is-charred-pets-gone-20240424-p5fm81.html
Coles responds to customer’s filthy rant: Coles has apologised for “letting down” shoppers after an angry customer slammed the supermarket for making shoppers ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/coles-responds-to-customers-filthy-rant-about-selfserve-checkouts/news-story/6e0d352925993fc203450b0a71f8074f
Pies great caught in X-rated Anzac moment: Collingwood’s all-time great Scott Pendlebury was caught making an expletive-laden comment during the Anzac Day ...
news.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-great-scott-pendlebury-caught-in-xrated-anzac-day-moment/news-story/3a94f76d1d04b9e7d5b36b3cad589df0
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-brainer-rugby-australia-wants-bledisloe-cup-clash-on-anzac-day-20240424-p5fm6d.html
Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, Chile's mining minister says
reuters.com/markets/commodities/codelco-eyeing-more-output-not-competition-with-bhp-chiles-mining-minister-says-2024-04-22/
Victorian tree-change towns where property prices are getting cheaper: There are more opportunities for buyers now than a few years ago in an end to the boom ...
theage.com.au/property/news/victorian-tree-change-towns-where-property-prices-are-getting-cheaper-20240425-p5fmh3.html
Emma Bates was warned about her new neighbour. Then she was found dead and beaten
theage.com.au/national/victoria/man-who-allegedly-assaulted-emma-bates-won-t-be-charged-with-murder-family-told-20240425-p5fmgd.html
Arj Barker: ‘This is your last warning’: Comedian Arj Barker made a surprise return to the stage this week, days after his now-infamous stand-up show at ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/arj-barker-calls-out-audience-in-first-show-back/news-story/6dfb796c78a8f9e85cde8aac0436494f
Milo the Melbourne Airport escapee reunites with owners in UK after weeks on the run
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/milo-melbourne-airport-lost-dog-reunited-with-owners-in-uk/103748838
Why won’t Melbourne Writers Festival allow live questions any more?: In an unusual move, the Melbourne Writers Festival won’t allow the audience to stand up and ...
theage.com.au/culture/books/why-won-t-melbourne-writers-festival-allow-questions-anymore-20240422-p5flmi.html
Supermarket giants' promotional labels 'confusing and risk misleading shoppers', consumer body claims
9news.com.au/national/major-supermarket-promotional-labels-confuse-shoppers/a0c43706-26c5-47e8-802a-036c4b73018e
Devils moving at a snail’s pace: Fears over when Tasmania’s new stadium will be ready
theage.com.au/sport/afl/devils-moving-at-a-snail-s-pace-fears-over-when-tasmania-s-new-stadium-will-be-ready-20240424-p5fm6i.html
The man pushing for heritage listing for ‘the flats’ says they should be saved, not razed
theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-man-pushing-for-heritage-listing-for-the-flats-says-they-should-be-saved-not-razed-20240421-p5flef.html
A screamer, a banana and a monster torp: Breaking down the brilliant moments of Anzac Day draw
theage.com.au/sport/afl/a-screamer-a-banana-and-a-monster-torp-breaking-down-the-brilliant-moments-of-anzac-day-draw-20240425-p5fmk0.html
No mortgage? No worries: Melbourne property buyers pay cash instead: Some investors have been deterred by higher taxes, but others are snapping up properties in ...
theage.com.au/property/news/no-mortgage-no-worries-melbourne-property-buyers-pay-cash-instead-20240325-p5ff3t.html
School principal wants 12-hour student day to break 'phone addiction': Students at the UK school would be required to start at 7am and engage in ...
9news.com.au/world/uk-school-principal-wants-12-hour-student-day-to-break-smartphone-addiction/c801f2e4-cb32-4d0a-9ec2-d045f87d1114
How Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone brought humanity to true crime: “Under the Bridge” draws from the 2005 nonfiction book by Rebecca Godfrey ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/24/riley-keough-lily-gladstone-bridge-interview/
Councillor slammed for dawn service outfit: A NSW Greens councillor has come under fire for wearing a pro-Palestinian keffiyeh scarf to an Anzac Day service.
news.com.au/national/politics/disrespectful-veterans-slam-planned-anzac-day-protests/news-story/83f6719e18cd51369a7f1dd941e41a38
Woolworths fined $1.2 million for underpaying Victorian workers' long service leave
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/woolworths-underpayment-long-service-leave-court-penalty/103772456
Station 19 Could Get a New Lease on Life by Crossing Over These 10 Characters to Grey’s Anatomy
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Jacinta Allan shows she’s not Andrews, but risks her party’s wrath: The premier abandoned Daniel Andrews’ promise to build a second safe injecting room ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/jacinta-allan-shows-she-s-not-andrews-but-risks-her-party-s-wrath-20240423-p5flvy.html
‘Shortchanging kids’: States demand extra $12b in united front over schools: States are accusing the federal government of shortchanging students as they seek a ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/shortchanging-kids-states-demand-extra-12b-in-united-front-over-schools-20240425-p5fmjd.html
What’s open on Anzac Day and when: Thousands of Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s service men and ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/food/anzac-day-opening-hours-in-nsw-vic-qld-and-more/news-story/79fb8d46b46f2ec4b1bc82bf576470b8
Squeeze on social housing.
Illustration by Matt Golding.
Read the letters to the editor here: Create a citywide design before razing social housing towers
He is ramping up his public appearances King Charles drives Queen Camilla to church near Balmoral amid cancer treatment - Mirror Online
Swansea: Dog lost in Australia reunited with owners in Wales: Swansea: Dog lost in Australia reunited with owners in Wales
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Want to prune a tree in your Glen Eira yard? You might soon need a permit: A council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a new law that will clamp down on ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/want-to-prune-a-tree-in-your-glen-eira-yard-you-might-soon-need-a-permit-20240416-p5fk7b.html
AFL live updates: Bombers hang on for thrilling win amid high tension at Adelaide Oval
theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-round-six-live-updates-adelaide-crows-v-essendon-bombers-at-adelaide-oval-20240419-p5fl1m.html
Beth Orton’s voice is ruined – and just as spectacular as ever: Performing at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Tuesday night, Orton’s control of her voice and all ...
theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/despite-its-title-god-really-doesn-t-get-much-of-a-mention-in-this-offbeat-play-20240418-p5fkt3.html
New Greens leader vows to continue housing fight, target more state seats: Melbourne MP Ellen Sandell is the new leader of the Victorian Greens after Samantha ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/new-greens-leader-vows-to-continue-housing-fight-targets-more-state-seats-20240423-p5flw8.html
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with six months prison for holding Senate in contempt
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/woolworths-ceo-threatened-with-contempt-by-senate-committee/103728244
Quick Glance: Senator Threatens Woolworths CEO with Contempt
- Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci was threatened with contempt by the Senate committee for failing to answer simple questions.
- Banducci refused to answer a question and faced the choice of six months in prison or a $5,000 fine.
- Senator McKim insisted that 'return on equity' was an important measure of corporate profitability, to which Banducci repeatedly declined to respond.
- The discussion concluded with Banducci admitting to not knowing the return on equity for the Woolworths Group last financial year and Senator McKim threatening him with contempt.
The couple may have to 'swallow their pride' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'in a very difficult position' over King Charles' invite - Mirror Online
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
Melbourne remembers those who served and lost their lives for Australia: About 40,000 Victorians attended the dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-remembers-those-who-served-and-lost-their-lives-for-australia-20240425-p5fmg0.html
Australia's Juukan Gorge yields up rare Tasmanian Devil tooth: Archaeologists surveying the Juukan Gorge rock shelter in Western Australia that was destroyed by ...
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Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink: Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices ...
smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/summer-of-intense-weather-pushed-the-power-grid-to-the-brink-20240417-p5fki8.html
Empty church ignites tension between heritage and housing: The fate of a church in Melbourne’s inner north raises questions about preserving the past and meeting ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/empty-church-ignites-tension-between-heritage-and-housing-20240424-p5fm7b.html
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.
smh.com.au/business/companies/abc-local-radio-just-hit-rock-bottom-what-s-next-20240418-p5fkxm.html
Victorians know it as Port Phillip Bay — but is that really the right name for it?
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/port-phillip-bay-melbourne-naarm-bay-landmark/103692264
Japan frets over relentless yen slide as BOJ keeps ultra-low rates: Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-is-concerned-about-weak-yens-negative-effects-finmin-says-2024-04-26/
Three years on from the end of his marriage, the Collingwood legend has had to make a heart-wrenching decision. Full story: AFL great Nathan Buckley forced into ‘difficult’ move after divorce | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Native American group seeks to overturn US court ruling on Rio's Arizona copper mine
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The finance guru doesn't think cash will disappear, but it's going to cost you. Full story: Barefoot Investor Scott Pape reveals cash ‘surcharge’ prediction | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers: In just a year, South Sydney have gone from beating Penrith to having 54 points ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-rabbitohs-are-going-from-bad-to-worse-here-are-their-latest-coach-killers-20240426-p5fmr6.html
One fateful night, Keith Payne saved 40 lives. Now he's calling for help to save others
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/qld-last-surviving-vc-keith-payne-marks-anzac-day/103750708
Who needs the trendy inner city? My suburb had the Hemsworths: Inseparable like two peas in a pod, my suburb and its twin are tight-knit communities where ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/who-needs-the-trendy-inner-city-my-suburb-had-the-hemsworths-20240418-p5fktl.html
Woodside revenue falls from prior quarter on lower LNG, oil prices: Woodside Energy posted a fall in first-quarter revenue on Friday compared with the previous ...
reuters.com/business/energy/energy-giant-woodsides-first-quarter-revenue-falls-12-sequentially-2024-04-18/
The cheeky Jack Russell that went missing for weeks at Melbourne Airport has finally been reunited with his owner, ending a worldwide operation to fly him to ... Show more
‘Terrible’: Fans slam unusual NRL sight: If you tuned in to South Sydney’s Anzac Day clash with the Melbourne Storm on Thursday night ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/stick-to-tradition-rabbitohs-unrecognisable-in-awful-anzac-jersey/news-story/d8e2140bc3fa2c5b2782be7785ac1a95
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