Features
‘I’ll never forget that moment’: Samantha Ratnam on politics, Palestine and the path ahead
Samantha Ratnam is close to tears. The former Greens candidate for Wills is talking about the interaction with locals after the federal election – and the one issue that played a defining role in the campaign.
- Hannah Hammoud
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He used to be a street kid. Now he has an apartment with a harbour view
Kings Cross has changed dramatically since the heady days of the late 1960s. So too, one of its most colourful and long-time locals.
- Lucy Macken
The care fracture: How shocking abuse allegations have hit mothers
A seam of shame and blame on mothers has been exposed. Parenting advocates say this needs to be dispelled.
- Wendy Tuohy
- Explainer
- Health
Noisy restaurants, muffled voices: How hearing loss creeps up on us
Blasting headphones, loud gigs – it can take years for the damage to show. Then there’s everyday wear and tear to our ears. Here’s how it can be helped.
- Jackson Graham
‘They tend to be kind of sneakier’: Profile of a poisoner
In the aftermath of Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial, experts see a familiar pattern – meticulous planning before the crime, then telltale signs of unravelling.
- Carla Jaeger
The video games industry is having its #MeToo moment. But there’s a long way to go
Former high-flying executives at a major video game company have been put on trial for enabling a toxic workplace. How did we get to this point, and will legal action change anything?
- Nell Geraets
- Analysis
- Naked City
Crime and chaos: Victoria’s seven most notorious women
Professional killers are known as hitmen, and just about every serious crook is male. This is one of the reasons that women who go bad are a source of endless fascination.
- John Silvester
Hobbies, heckles and love letters: How Erin Patterson’s life is unfolding behind bars
The mushroom triple-killer has never been known to be violent in prison. But one thing has peeved those behind bars with her.
- Chris Vedelago
‘There is nothing the world can do about it’: Australian takes on controversial Middle Eastern role
Najah al-Rajabi’s family has lived in their home since 1975. Melbourne-born Daniel Luria is leading the fight to install Jewish families there instead.
- Matthew Knott
Why police can’t prove children like Harry committed serious crimes
Half of all court cases involving children aged between 10 and 13 end with all charges withdrawn.
- Patrick Begley
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