Seven’s deadly sins: The questionable culture of the network and Mark Llewellyn
The spotlight has been turned back onto Seven’s current affairs show.
- by Jordan Baker, Kate McClymont and Calum Jaspan
‘Oh Britt, we didn’t know’: Michaelia Cash secretly recorded in call with Higgins
The telephone call Brittany Higgins secretly recorded with the Liberal senator has emerged as a flashpoint in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Seven pays for Bruce Lehrmann’s harbour views
The network is paying the former staffer’s $2500-a-week rent in Sydney’s northern beaches in exchange for an interview that landed a Walkley nomination.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Opinion
Courts
Lehrmann case brings home the risks of suing for a court victory
The similarity between the stakes of two high-profile defamation cases doesn’t end with the fact that they share the same lawyers.
- by Nick McKenzie
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Hotel reviews
Offbeat location, but new Melbourne hotel is fun and affordable
The Motley in Richmond offers an arty oasis with a more locally inspired experience.
- by Guy Wilkinson
Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away: Great Victorian getaways
Contemplate the world from a skyscraper infinity pool, within a five-star converted prison, or surrounded by wildlife: Victoria’s visionary escape options.
In 2003, Jonny’s field goal broke Australia’s hearts. It would have been worse if he’d missed.
Jonny Wilkinson’s field goal provided a dramatic end to the Wallabies’ hopes in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final. Twenty years on, referee Andre Watson has revealed there was a more unpalatable sliding doors version.
- by Iain Payten
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Melbourne live reviews
They’re one of our best bands at the moment – and this gig could have been perfect
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes gigs by Body Type, Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter, and Luke Combs, and an in-depth look at the work of Franz Liszt.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jessica Nicholas, Billy Burgess and Tony Way
Pollies get swept away by Matilda Mania
The vibes after the Tillies’ quarter-final win over France were so good that even Emmanuel Macron started liking Australia again.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Three key contenders for the Reserve Bank’s top job
Speculation has been building about who might be the next governor, with the treasurer expected to make an announcement on Friday.
- by Millie Muroi and Rachel Clun
When Gillon called Jeff: The icy phone call that lays bare tensions in Tasmania
The former premier says Australia’s most wealthy and successful sporting code has crossed the line. Gillon McLachlan was clearly irked by this.
- by Melissa Fyfe
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RBA
Philip Lowe’s tumultuous seven-year term as RBA governor ends
His term has been characterised by extraordinary economic events and marked by communication blunders.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
RBA
The risks in appointing Australia’s next top central banker
Canberra understands that Philip Lowe must become the fall guy for a string of rate rises, and the government must be seen as meting out punishment.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The gang is back in a reboot of The Full Monty; this time the clothes are staying on
Twenty-five years after the original film, Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy felt now was the moment to revisit the northern steelmaking town that has once again fallen on hard times.
- by Simran Hans
‘You find out who your real friends are’: What it’s like to be a coach under fire
Graham Arnold has walked down the same tough road as Steve Corica, whose job as Sydney FC coach was in grave peril just a few months ago - only to stand 90 minutes away from another grand final appearance.
- by Vince Rugari
The 11-year-old Aussie and the stars protecting him from celebrity
The flashbulbs, celebrities and red-carpet mayhem at the Cannes Film Festival is a universe away from Aswan Reid’s outback life in Alice Springs.
- by Andrew Hornery
How England’s heartbreak king helped Brad win a Wallabies call-up
Brad Wilkin put a horror stretch of injuries behind him to win a first Wallabies call-up this week, and Jonny Wilkinson helped him get there.
- by Iain Payten
Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo: ‘Chemistry is either there or it’s not’
Breakfast television is a juggernaut into which one does not step lightly. For Syrian-born Abo, an unwavering focus on the audience – and its ability to spot insincerity – is serving her well.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Don’t shift him’: Trbojevic’s reconditioning specialist wades into centre debate
Bill Knowles, the go-to guy for the NRL’s broken stars, has urged Manly to have faith in Tom Trbojevic’s ability to continue at fullback this season.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Papenhuyzen jets off to America to visit specialist who helped Latrell Mitchell
The Storm fullback is on his way to Philadelphia to link up with Bill Knowles, who will also work with injured Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic later this month.
- by Michael Chammas