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'EXPECTED RATE RISE SHOWS NEED FOR LABOR HOME SCHEME'

Children inheriting property from parents who accessed the proposed Help to Buy
Scheme may be forced to sell the home, Scott Morrison and fellow Coalition MPs
say.

Sarah Ison

LIVE

POLITICS NOW


'PRACTICAL' HOUSING PLAN WIDELY BACKED: ALBANESE

Children inheriting property from parents who accessed the proposed Help to Buy
Scheme may be forced to sell the home, Scott Morrison and fellow Coalition MPs
say.

Sarah Ison

LIVE

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ANDREWS BOOSTS HOSPITAL PLAN BY $698M

Children inheriting property from parents who accessed the proposed Help to Buy
Scheme may be forced to sell the home, Scott Morrison and fellow Coalition MPs
say.

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Children inheriting property from parents who accessed the proposed Help to Buy
Scheme may be forced to sell the home, Scott Morrison and fellow Coalition MPs
say.



1 hour ago By Sarah Ison, Joe Kelly
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COMMENTARY


CANNON-BROOKES IN UNCHARTED TERRITORY WITH AGL RAID



Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes says he’ll run a no-holds barred campaign to
block AGL’s demerger, targeting proxies, institutions, staff, mums and dads.



1651525200 By Ticky Fullerton
 * AGL board to go if demerger sinks: tech titan

COMMENTARY


THE LULL BEFORE AN ECONOMIC STORM: PRINTING MONEY ALWAYS ENDS IN TEARS



The prospect of rising interest rates no doubt is prompting anxiety among many
households, particularly those with large mortgages and those who recently
purchased (potentially overpriced) homes.



8 minutes ago By Judith Sloan
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COMMENTARY


TEALS PLAY THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM FOR A SUCKER



How is it serving democracy when a candidate polls 46pc of the vote but is
beaten by an independent on 25pc, supported by ALP and Greens candidates playing
dead?



40 minutes ago By Greg Sheridan
 * ‘Independents’ want to override our democracy

COURT


DEPP WAS TO HAVE EARNED $22.5M FOR ‘PIRATES’ 6: AGENT



Johnny Depp was set for a massive payday before his ex-wife Amber Heard accused
him of domestic abuse in a Washington Post op-ed, the actor’s agent says.



By AFP

FASHION


A-LIST GLORY: MET GALA 2022 RED CARPET ARRIVALS



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Lively offered an early moment of drama at fashion’s night of nights.



By Glynis Traill-Nash

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR


PUTIN ‘MAY DECLARE WAR ON UKRAINE ON MAY 9’



Vladimir Putin might use Russia's Victory Day anniversary to move to a full war
footing, allowing him to fully mobilise troops. 



By Agencies

WAR IN UKRAINE


HITLER HAD JEWISH BLOOD, LAVROV CLAIMS



The Russian foreign minister has provoked outrage in Israel by asserting that
Adolf Hitler had ‘Jewish origins’ and that Jews were the worst antisemites.



33 minutes ago By Tom Kington

EXCLUSIVE


KEEPING A DISTANCE: HOME TRUTHS ABOUT ‘LOCAL’ MPS



At least 16 members of parliament – including two cabinet ministers and two
members of the shadow cabinet – do not reside in the electorate they represent.



35 minutes ago By ALICE WORKMAN, REMY VARGA

EXCLUSIVE


MINISTER SUED OVER CHINESE WATER LICENCE



Traditional owners sue NT Labor minister over ‘seriously irrational’ decision to
grant free-water licence to Chinese firm.



1651518420 By Amos Aikman

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BUSINESS

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TRADING DAY


ASX TRIMS FALLS; AGL REBUFFS CANNON-BROOKES

Banks, miners and health drag ASX lower ahead of RBA rates decision. AGL to push
on with demerger, Macquarie CEO flags inflation, Woolworths sales climb and
Dexus lifts guidance.

1651520967 By David Rogers, Sarah Jones, Valerina Changarathil, Matt Bell
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 * 19 minutes agoMinRes completes $US1.25bn notes offering
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ENERGY


AGL RETURNS FIRE WITH $2BN GIP DEAL



AGL Energy unveils a giant renewables investment from Global Infrastructure
Partners, amid Mike Cannon-Brookes’ attack.

17 minutes ago By Perry Williams

AGL ENERGY


AGL BOARD TO GO IF DEMERGER SINKS: TECH TITAN



Mike Cannon-Brookes, one of the country’s richest businessmen, has dramatically
intervened to stop an attempt by AGL Energy to hive off its coal-fired power
stations.

1651526220 By Perry Williams

COMMENTARY


THE BIGGER PLAY BEHIND CANNON-BROOKES’ AGL RAID



Mike Cannon-Brookes has narrowed his focus in the battle for AGL, taking a
calculated move to buy him enough time to bring about an early exit from coal.

1651529220 By Eric Johnston

RETAIL


WOOLWORTHS BOSS CALLS FOR WAGES BOOST TO MATCH INFLATION



The retailer is seeing price increases across fresh produce, led by red meat and
vegetables, and backs a wage increase for its 180,000 staff to fight
inflationary pressures.



25 minutes ago By ELI GREENBLAT

AVIATION


JET ORDER POSITIONS QANTAS FOR LIFE AFTER JOYCE



Qantas says it has seen a ‘strong, sustained’ recovery in travel demand as the
country ends onerous Covid-19 restrictions.



1651483680 By Robyn Ironside

COMMENTARY


RBA’S FRONT ROW SEAT FOR INFLATION CLASS



Philip Lowe could get some last-minute insight into the severity of inflation
washing through the economy.



2 hours ago By Eric Johnston

MARGIN CALL


NAB’S SLAP ON THE WRIST FROM AUSTRAC



Australia’s lacklustre anti-money laundering agency, Austrac, said it would
accept what amounts to a grovelling assurance from National Australia Bank to
improve its levels of compliance.



1651493160 By Christine Lacy, Yoni Bashan


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THE REMARKABLE REINVENTION OF HARD-LEFT ALBO

The Anthony Albanese who was elected Labor leader three years ago didn’t have a
chance of becoming PM. But Albo ’19 is not Albo ’22.

Troy Bramston Senior Writer

COMMENTARY


‘TRUST US IN TOUGH TIMES’ ALL MORRISON HAS ON ECONOMY

Scott Morrison is putting the best gloss he can on the expected interest rate
rise.

Dennis Shanahan National Editor

COMMENTARY


RBA’S HIGH STAKES ON RATES CALL

The Reserve Bank is behind the curve on rising inflation and needs to act.

Ticky Fullerton Editor-at-large, The Australian Business Review

COMMENTARY


‘INDEPENDENTS’ WANT TO OVERRIDE OUR DEMOCRACY

The so-called teal independents are quite open about wanting climate taken out
of the hands of voters.

Tim Wilson Contributor

EDITORIAL


XI’S ABJECT FAILURE ON COVID

China’s response to the virus is inhumane and incompetent.

Editorial

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BELIEVE IN YOUR SELFIE, ANDREW

Kevin Rudd appears to have met his selfie match in Andrew Charlton.

Alice Workman Strewth Editor


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EXCLUSIVE


PLIBERSEK TO ARRIVE AT ALBO’S SIDE, AT LAST



Tanya Plibersek will join Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail for the first
time later this week, amid growing questions over why she hasn’t yet accompanied
the Labor leader.



By SARAH ISON

EXCLUSIVE


LABOR IN MARKET FOR REPAIRS



An independent assessor will determine the extra money home buyers can claim
from renovations when they sell a house bought through Anthony Albanese’s
home-equity scheme.



By PATRICK COMMINS

CAMPAIGN DIARY


BELIEVE IN YOUR SELFIE, ANDREW



Kevin Rudd appears to have met his selfie match in Andrew Charlton.

1651503240 By ALICE WORKMAN


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Labor has been accused of running a ‘dirty tricks’ campaign against Scott
Morrison by taking the Prime Minister out of context in its advertisements.

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GUY SEBASTIAN’S ‘STOLEN’ FORTUNE, AND MPS WHO REFUSE TO SLUM IT

Trial to commence over the alleged theft of singer Guy Sebastian’s millions by a
powerful talent agent.

14:40

‘PREJUDICIAL PUBLICITY’


DAWSON TO FACE A JUDGE-ONLY MURDER TRIAL



Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife 40 years ago, will face a judge-only
trial after successfully claiming pre-trial publicity could influence jurors.



By DAVID MURRAY, NICHOLAS JENSEN

COURT


MYSTERY WITNESSES HIDDEN FROM SPOTLIGHT



Two mystery Australian personalities who would generate ‘an awful lot of
publicity’ are expected to be called as witnesses in the embezzlement trial of
Guy Sebastian’s former manager.

1651526340 By LIAM MENDES

EXCLUSIVE


KEEPING A DISTANCE: HOME TRUTHS ABOUT ‘LOCAL’ MPS



At least 16 members of parliament – including two cabinet ministers and two
members of the shadow cabinet – do not reside in the electorate they represent.

35 minutes ago By ALICE WORKMAN, REMY VARGA


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THE MOST ICONIC MET GALA LOOKS OF ALL TIME



Making a statement on the Met red carpet, which is about to kick off in NYC,
isn’t just a case of looking good. It’s about nailing the theme.



By Hannah Rogers

STORYTELLING


THE STORY LEAH PURCELL NEVER GREW TIRED OF



It’s been a remarkable few years for the stage and screen actor, writer,
director and author, but the release of Purcell’s debut feature film is tinged
with regret.



By JANE ALBERT

TIKTOK TRENDINESS


WHY THE COASTAL GRANDMOTHER IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A TREND



The Coastal Grandmother is more of a mindset than a rigid classification.

1651469220 By Rory Satran

GIFT GUIDE


15 MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS SHE’S BOUND TO ADORE



Whether it’s something indulgent, edible (or drinkable, preferably fizzy),
carefully chosen or just plain old lovely, these gifts are certain to be loved.

1651454100 By Annie Brown


THE NATION

‘INAPPROPRIATE’ PRESENCE


IRE OVER SEAT FOR PREMIER’S PARTNER



Annastacia Palaszczuk has come under fire for the ‘weird’ call to take her
partner to an official 2032 Olympic Games meeting.

1651489860 By Charlie Peel

EXCLUSIVE


‘SHONKS AND ABUSERS’: UNION TARGETS FARM OPERATORS



The Australian Workers Union will target farm operators who have complained
about paying the new $25 hourly minimum wage to fruit pickers

1651489740 By EWIN HANNAN

COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO CHILD SEX ABUSE


CHILD ABUSE SUSPECTS ‘KEPT IN JOBS’



Tasmanian teachers, youth detention workers subject to child abuse allegations
have been allowed to continue working for up to nine months.



By MATTHEW DENHOLM

UPDATED


HUGE TWIST IN GAY HATE MURDER CASE



A father of six behind a suspected gay hate murder made a bombshell admission
after telling police about bashing “poofters”.



By Ryan Young


WORLD

WAR IN UKRAINE


PUTIN ‘PLANS INVASION’ TO OPEN NEW FRONT



Russia will try to open a new front against Ukraine from Moldova as the war
threatens to spill into more territory, military sources say.

1651476420 By Larisa Brown

COMMENTARY


RUSSIA ISN’T A MILITARY STATE. IT’S A DELUSIONAL ONE



His army may be incompetent and corrupt, but for all the talk of Putin’s
mistakes, he was right in guessing that NATO won’t fight for Ukraine.

1651476060 By Yulia Latynina


SINN FEIN EYES POWER IN BELFAST



Pollsters expect victory on Thursday for the one-time political arm of the IRA
in polls for the devolved assembly in Northern Ireland.



By Callum Paton, Jitendra Joshi


OUTBREAK THINS OUT BEIJING TOURIST SITES



A typically bustling public holiday was overshadowed by a Covid outbreak that
has shunted millions under lockdown nationwide.



By AFP



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Australian energy expert and key adviser to the Biden administration, Saul
Griffith says EVs could help stabilise the grid, making them a central part of
the renewable energy transition.

1645793100 By Jackson Hewett

ELECTRIC VEHICLES


DUNE SHOT: AUDI’S JOLT TO DAKAR



The world-famous 8099km Dakar cross-country rally – one of the world’s most
brutal long-distance motor races – has become a proving ground for “moon shot”
hybrid technology.

1645794000 By JAMES JENNINGS


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TRAVEL


A CREATIVE VOYAGE ALONG THE NILE WITH DESIGNER SIBELLA COURT

The interior designer shares pages from her travel journal to offer a glimpse of
ancient Egypt through her inspired lens.

1651477440 By Sibella Court, Imogen Reid



TRAVEL

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PACK YOUR BAGS


THE WORLD’S BEST SMALL HOTELS



Found in every corner of the globe, there is something for every type of trip.
Here, our editors list the best small hotels the world has to offer.



By SUSAN KUROSAWA

TUSCAN DINING


TUSCAN RECIPES TO TRANSPORT YOUR TASTE BUDS



Cook Amber Guinness has compiled her Italian know-how in a tantalising new book
filled with recipes and reminiscences.



By Charlie Calver


COUNTRIES DROPPING TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN MAY



Fiji, Thailand and Switzerland are among the latest destinations to ease back
into normality for travellers and locals alike.

1651216620 By Imogen Reid

TRAVEL + LUXURY


MEET THE CHEFS WHO ARE CHANGING NZ’S DINING SCENE



Restaurants have become as adventurous as the nation’s outdoor escapes. These
are the names you need on your radar when you next cross the ditch.

1651118040 By David Burton


TODAY'S MIND GAMES




INQUIRER

COMMENTARY


RUSSIA ISN’T A MILITARY STATE. IT’S A DELUSIONAL ONE



His army may be incompetent and corrupt, but for all the talk of Putin’s
mistakes, he was right in guessing that NATO won’t fight for Ukraine.



By Yulia Latynina

‘THE HALO EFFECT’


KING OF BIG TECH SHOWS LITTLE SIGN OF SURRENDERING THRONE



While the bubble may have burst for many American success stories, Apple is on a
seemingly relentless rise.



By Emma Powell

EXCLUSIVE


‘GET ME OUT OF HERE’: CHINA’S HISTORIC EXPAT EXODUS



It took three days in ‘Covid jail’ in Shanghai for Australian Mason and his
girlfriend to decide they were done with China. They are joining a historic
exodus.

1651463280 By Will Glasgow

INQUIRER


WAR ON THE WEST IS A BRUTAL ASSAULT ON OUR VALUES



Many of us sensed that something was wrong. We wondered why one-sided arguments
kept being made and why unfair claims levelled. Only now do we see the scale of
what is being attempted.

1651240800 By DOUGLAS MURRAY


DAILY CARTOON




SPORT

UPDATED


WOMEN’S FOOTY PIONEER TERMINATED $100K UMP FUNDING



Women’s footy trailblazer Susan Alberti was ‘so disgusted’ by how female umpires
were being treated that she pulled the plug on significant financial support.



By Sam Landsberger,


AFL’S BIG ADMISSION ON EXPLOSIVE UMPIRES REPORT



The AFL’s acting CEO has made a concession after News Corp exposed its hidden
report which shared disturbing incidents of sexual harrassment and abuse.



By Sam Landsberger

NRL


‘WHY SHOULD SYDNEY GET IT ALL?’: QUEENSLAND TURN UP GF HEAT

1651481580 By Robert Craddock

NRL


WHY CODY HASN’T BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT HIS LITTLE MATE

1651522320 By Dean Ritchie

Rugby Union


REDS’ FINALS HOPES DEALT MASSIVE BLOW

1651487940 By Christy Doran


TV & STREAMING

STREAMING GUIDE


AWARD SEASON BRINGS OUT BEST IN TV SHOWS



May promises to be a blockbuster month of television, with several series
dropping on to streaming just in time to qualify for the Emmys.



By Hannah-Rose Yee

TELEVISION


GETTING IN ON THE ACTION



We Own This City dives straight into the activities of a corrupt group of police
officers charged with taking guns and drugs off the streets



By Graeme Blundell

TELEVISION


ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE IN SAUL’S LATEST DESCENT



Better Call Saul is one of those shows that reminds you that you are observing
an art form. Season six is as good as television gets.

1651240800 By HUGO RIFKIND

KYLIE AND JASON COMEBACK


ICONIC DUO RETURN FOR NEIGHBOURS FAREWELL



Two of Australia’s biggest soap stars are set to return to one of Melbourne’s
most famous streets, as Neighbours’ fans prepare to bid farewell.

1651437840 By NICHOLAS JENSEN


LUXURY & LIFESTYLE

TOP 20


THE MOST ICONIC MET GALA LOOKS OF ALL TIME



Making a statement on the Met red carpet, which is about to kick off in NYC,
isn’t just a case of looking good. It’s about nailing the theme.



By Hannah Rogers

STORYTELLING


THE STORY LEAH PURCELL NEVER GREW TIRED OF



It’s been a remarkable few years for the stage and screen actor, writer,
director and author, but the release of Purcell’s debut feature film is tinged
with regret.



By JANE ALBERT

TIKTOK TRENDINESS


WHY THE COASTAL GRANDMOTHER IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A TREND



The Coastal Grandmother is more of a mindset than a rigid classification.

1651469220 By Rory Satran

GIFT GUIDE


15 MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS SHE’S BOUND TO ADORE



Whether it’s something indulgent, edible (or drinkable, preferably fizzy),
carefully chosen or just plain old lovely, these gifts are certain to be loved.

1651454100 By Annie Brown


THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE

MAGAZINE


‘IF I GROPE YOU, I’M NOT SORRY’: CONFESSIONS OF A SURGEON

She always wanted to be a heart surgeon. But when Nikki Stamp made it to the top
she found a system breaking under sexism, bullying and brutal hours.

1651233600 By Nikki Stamp



MAGAZINE

Features and columns from the best writers in Australia



MAGAZINE


ON THE TRAIL OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST INFAMOUS TREASURE HUNTER



He claimed credit for discovering Australia’s oldest shipwreck. But colourful
treasure hunter Alan Robinson left behind an explosive legacy.



By Gideon Haigh

MAGAZINE


‘ALEXEI NAVALNY’S STORY HAS THE MAKINGS OF AN EPIC’



He survived an assassination attempt only to be thrown into prison. Yet,
somehow, anti-Putin crusader Alexei Navalny manages to remain defiant.



By Julian O’Shaughnessy

THRILL OF THE KILL


ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM



We were sitting in his study when Kerry Packer made a confession. “I’ve had a
phone call from Idi Amin,” he said.

1651240800 By Phillip Adams

Q&A


‘HEARING THOSE HEAVENLY VOICES WAS AMAZING’



Singer Marcia Hines on where she first heard gospel music, her 50-year career
and why disco’s not dead.

1651240800 By Cathy Osmond


 * AVIATION
   
   AVIATION
   
   
   JET ORDER POSITIONS QANTAS FOR LIFE AFTER JOYCE
   
   
   
   Qantas says it has seen a ‘strong, sustained’ recovery in travel demand as
   the country ends onerous Covid-19 restrictions.
   
   1651483680 By Robyn Ironside
   
   AVIATION
   
   
   FARES $100 OR LESS: THE MAN BEHIND AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST REGIONAL AIRLINE
   
   
   
   A new Queensland-based regional airline is set to take off with five planes
   in the middle of this year, with the promise of 27 routes between 17
   destinations and average fares of $100 or less.
   
   1651473540 By Chris Herde


 * HIGHER EDUCATION
   
   UNIVERSITIES
   
   
   UNION IN PUSH FOR 30 DAYS OF TRANS LEAVE
   
   
   
   The university workers’ union is demanding up to 30 days of
   ­gender-affirmation leave across the nation’s campuses for staff who are
   gender transitioning.
   
   1651142280 By Joanne Tran
   
   ELECTION 2022
   
   
   STUDENTS FEEL PAIN AS EDUCATION COSTS SOAR
   
   
   
   Education costs rose a massive 4.5 per cent in the March quarter, driven up
   by the Coalition’s sharp hikes in university fees.
   
   1651055760 By Tim Dodd, Alasdair Belling


 * MEDIA
   
   THE GROWTH AGENDA
   
   
   BURNOUT IS A SURE WAY TO BURN YOUR RESULTS
   
   
   
   Why is mental wellbeing still not on the risk register of companies?
   
   1651447080 By Sean Hall
   
   BATTLE FOR GOLDSTEIN
   
   
   DANIEL TELLS SUPPORTERS SHE IS ‘NOT A RISK’
   
   
   
   Climate 200-backed candidate Zoe Daniel is quizzed why she signed a letter
   accusing Israel of maintaining an ‘apartheid regime’.
   
   1651437120 By Sophie Elsworth


 * PROPERTY
   
   HOSPITALITY
   
   
   PUB PARTY HITS NEWCASTLE AS BEACH HOTEL SELLS FOR $40M
   
   
   
   Pub values are soaring as coastal properties change hands at a rapid clip.
   
   1651475640 By Ben Wimot
   
   DEVELOPMENT
   
   
   WAVE PARKS AND HIKING TRAILS ADD THRILLS TO BIG BOX RETAILING
   
   
   
   A new Australian-first lifestyle retail precinct near Brisbane offers a
   glimpse into how the big box sector is transforming to reflect the seismic
   shift in consumer expectations.
   
   1651456500 By Chris Herde


 * TECHNOLOGY
   
   COMMENTARY
   
   
   REALLY, WOULD YOU TRUST ELON MUSK WITH A SECRET?
   
   
   
   The billionaire known for his capricious streak and random vindictiveness
   will soon have access not just to our IP addresses but to every Twitter
   message all of us have ever sent.
   
   46 minutes ago By Hugo Rifkind
   
   BRAINS
   
   
   BILLIONAIRE EXCITES NEURONS AND INVESTORS
   
   
   
   The goal is a ‘Fitbit’ for your brain that costs no more than a smartphone.
   
   1651493040 By DANNY FORTSON


 * SCIENCE
   
   BRAINS
   
   
   BILLIONAIRE EXCITES NEURONS AND INVESTORS
   
   
   
   The goal is a ‘Fitbit’ for your brain that costs no more than a smartphone.
   
   1651493040 By DANNY FORTSON
   
   HEALTH AND FITNESS
   
   
   WHY YOU SHOULD LOSE THAT STUBBORN 3KG
   
   
   
   Even a couple kilograms less means lower blood pressure, healthier joints and
   discs and less risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes
   
   1651397280 By Peta Bee


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