Melbourne’s live music scene on the rocks

Capacity rules for live music venues need to be loosened or federal government support for musicians and their crew extended, industry leaders warn.

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New inclusive emoji give us even more reasons to smiley

The range of available emoji is expanding to include more and more people, from exhausted home-schooling parents to transgender and gender non-conforming people.

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The tip of the iceberg: Melbourne fund manager dumps Facebook

Melbourne fund manager Munro Partners has sold its long-held Facebook shares, claiming its dispute with the Australian government over news content is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Shootings trigger three-day operation targeting feuding criminal groups

Police launched the high-visibility operation, just hours before a home in Merrylands was sprayed with bullets. Five people were home, including two children.

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Ease of Reds’ victory over Waratahs should ring alarm bells for NSW

There was a disturbingly familiar look about the Waratahs in Brisbane but a bright new star emerged in the midfield for the Brumbies.

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Joke or genius? Zappa doco doesn’t quite pierce the veil

Directed by Bill and Ted star Alex Winter, this film delves into the life of an extraordinary musician but pays the price of being an “authorised” documentary.

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Blues star Martin grateful despite ‘massive’ financial hit

The poster boy for the AFL’s colossal pay cuts last year says the Blues are “desperate” to end their eight-year finals drought, having learned plenty from a string of near-misses in 2020.

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Archie Roach’s last tour a heart-breaking and inspiring experience

Uncle Archie was wheeled onto stage holding an oxygen bottle, the tubes from which were feeding much-needed oxygen into his lungs.

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Where are you in the vaccine queue? Our calculator shows when you’re likely to get the jab

As Australia’s vaccine rollout begins, our online calculator will tell you which group you have likely been assigned to for receiving the jab.

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Eddie Perfect serves up hilarious insight into his Broadway nightmare

Eddie Perfect’s new cabaret show is a brilliant display of his songwriting talents - he’s a lyrical tall poppy nobody would want to cut down.

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Clownish farce exposes hilarious horror of a long marriage

The Anniversary is packed with inventive physical comedy, though a dark turn near the end feels a little sudden.

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‘Winning a grand slam is totally achievable’: In defeat, Brady proves she belongs

The old Jennifer Brady was not the one who took the court Saturday. This Brady approached this match like she belonged and didn’t need a participation medal for making it to her first grand slam final.

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Russian court clears way to send Navalny to a penal colony

The ruling upheld Navalny’s sentence of more than two years in prison and set Russia on a collision course with Western nations, which could impose additional sanctions on Moscow.

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Vaccine passports open doors in Israel

Israel will take a major step towards normality with the roll-out of a digital vaccination pass that will allow citizens to visit gyms, swimming pools and hotels.

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The Age photos of the week, February 21, 2021

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Liverpool suffer first home loss to Everton in 22 years

The English title that took 30 years to win again is being surrendered far too easily by Liverpool.

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The escaping princess, a French spy and the fatal error that gave her away

Accusations fly over who was to blame for a mobile phone that signalled location of the emir’s daughter.

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We have touchdown: COVID-19 jabs arrive at Brisbane Airport

Gold Coast health workers will be the first to be vaccinated first thing on Monday, while the rollout to the broader population will be carried out in phases. See when you’ll get yours.

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Debris falls from plane into Denver suburbs during emergency landing

Debris from a United Airlines plane fell onto Denver suburbs during an emergency landing on Saturday after one of its engines suffered a catastrophic failure.

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Prominent Greek actor-director arrested, charged with rape

A well-known Greek actor and director has been arrested on rape charges, police say, as recent claims spark the country’s own #MeToo movement.

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Ancestor of Britain’s Prince William on path to Catholic sainthood

Pope Francis has put a 19th century English Catholic priest who was a distant relative of Britain’s Prince William on the path to sainthood.

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Two motorcyclists killed in separate Queensland crashes

Both riders were aged 19, with one crashing into a tree early on Sunday and the other colliding with an oncoming car.

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‘Outrageously talented’ Ugle-Hagan will need time: Wallis

Newly appointed Western Bulldogs vice-captain Mitch Wallis has moved to temper the expectations surrounding No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

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Millions March rally against vaccine draws hundreds

Hundreds gathered in Hyde Park on Saturday to voice COVID-19 conspiracies and demonstrate against the vaccination rollout as part of the Millions March Against Mandatory Covid Vaccination.

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eSwatini king recovers from COVID-19 after Taiwan sends drugs

The small southern African country, an absolute monarchy formerly known as Swaziland, is Taiwan’s only remaining diplomatic ally on the continent.

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Sporting hubs instead of quarantine a ‘risky proposition’: Tiley

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has strongly endorsed strict quarantine for athletes at major events - instead of living in a bubble - due to the threat a single COVID-19 positive case can provide.

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‘Wrong’: MI6 top spy apologises for discrimination against gays

Richard Moore said such misguided policies had caused hurt to the people involved and deprived Britain’s spy services of talent.

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Suaalii already doing ‘what 10-year first-graders wish they could do’: Cronk

Cooper Cronk has joined the growing list of Joseph Suaalii believers as the teen Roosters star prepares to step into the limelight for the first time.

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Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, February 20

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

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Harry and Meghan had a perfect public service platform. It didn’t pay enough

The Queen had left the door ajar, but it was never going to be possible for them to have the best of both worlds.

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The hamstring expert who could make or break Manly’s season

David Opar spent time during the off-season working with injury-prone Sea Eagles stars Tom Trbojevic and Kieran Foran. The results of his work could be crucial to Manly’s campaign.

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Sutton pleads with Victorians to ignore ‘fervent anti-vaxxers’ as protesters gather

Hundreds of anti-vaccination protestors gathered in South Yarra’s Fawkner Park on Saturday to voice COVID-19 conspiracies and demonstrate against a vaccination rollout they have interpreted to be mandatory.

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Farewell, Serena? Not So Fast

After her humbling semi-final loss to Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open, retirement questions came hard and fast. But Serena Williams will be back. Count on it.

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‘We got it wrong’: Refs boss’ admission after controversial calls cost Mariners

Ladder-leading Central Coast were left feeling like they had been “robbed” after a night of high drama against Adelaide United.

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Affordable Chinese electric vehicles to be sold in Australia from 2022

Australian importer to sell electric cars online only.

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Good Weekend letters to the editor: February 20

We’d love to hear from you. Send your letters to goodweekend@goodweekend.com.au.

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Perth international student faces deportation over ‘child-like’ sex dolls and exploitation material

The 27-year-old man from Beckenham fronted Perth District Court on Friday where he was sentenced to 11 months in jail but later released on a good behaviour bond.

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Rape victim met her attacker twice in court

Defence grilled Ham on the stand for a day and a half, suggesting that she was a prostitute who had fought with her pimp.

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Back in the Paris climate club, US vows to ‘work overtime’ to catch up

Joe Biden has promised to chart a path towards net-zero US emissions by 2050.

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From flying in an FA Cup final, to trying to find your wings again

Callum McManaman was one of the brightest young talents in the Premier League, but his career nosedived. He is seeking redemption and meaning with Melbourne Victory.

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‘Parliament should be setting the standard’: PM blasts workplace culture after second rape allegation

As a second sexual assault claim emerged on Saturday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says “significant work” must be done to improve Parliament’s workplace culture.

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‘No regrets’: Wade holds out hope for Ashes recall

Matthew Wade may have been axed from Australia’s Test squad but he still has a key role to play in the team’s Twenty20 World Cup plans, beginning in New Zealand on Monday.

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Europe’s sleeper trains wake up to a new era

What is driving the renaissance of the mode of transport celebrated by TS Elliot, Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie?

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Police urgently searching for missing mother and daughter

A young mother and her two-year-old daughter were last seen at Ipswich Train Station. Now police are urgently trying to find the pair they believe may have been travelling to New South Wales.

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US senator says Facebook news ban an abuse of market power

Facebook’s dramatic move in Australia has attracted the attention of US politicians and made top-selling tabloid front pages.

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WA Charter of Rights would protect the freedoms we hold dear

Australia is the only western democracy that does not protect the basic rights and freedoms of its people in either legislation or the constitution.

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‘I’ve got nothing against police’: Man who stabbed officer at Central Station jailed for four years

Mark Thompson was in a psychotic state when he walked up behind a police officer and shoved a large hunting knife into his back. Afterwards, he said he wanted police to shoot him dead to stop the voices in his head.

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PM says Australia is ‘getting to that point’ of open borders as jabs start

His comments came after Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said health authorities were “working through” what percentage of the population would need to be vaccinated.

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Cochlear’s outlook brightens, reinstates dividend

The hearing implant maker is still on the long path back to a COVID normal but is seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

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Masking our fears: Growing tensions over complying with COVID-19 rules

Mary Fenelon is not shy about telling people they should be wearing a mask and socially distancing during the pandemic.

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