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Under pressure: Premier Daniel Andrews.

'Wicked, shameful lie': Teary Premier denies remark

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The renovations at the former Mirka at Tolarno restaurant.

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Attorney General George Brandis said the plebiscite was the "only way".

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Guvera must pay $1m by Wednesday

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The pressure to be the breadwinner comes at the expense of time and relationships with family.

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Ellen McCarthy

I was furious that it had taken a photo to shake me out of my naivety.

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Erin Anderson*

Kim and Kanye looking thrilled to be at the VMAs.

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Mayim Bialik and Marcie Leeds as CC Bloom and Hillary in <i>Beaches</i> (1988).

Child stars of Beaches recreate famous scene as adults

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Teen took her life fearing fallout of joke photo

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Nope. That's not where that is.

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The APF says the government's project 'harbours enormous threats to individuals'.

Government's 'digital identity' slammed

Rae Johnston

Tim Cook's Apple is poaching employees from other companies, sometimes leading to those companies no longer existing.

New iPhones: What to expect from Apple's event next week

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As it serves up more global original content like <i>Stranger Things</i>, Netflix is locking down its borders.

UFlix surrenders in expensive war on Netflix

COMMENT
Adam Turner

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Peugeot's 508 is a comfortable cruiser.

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Porsche has previously previewed a wagon variant at the 2012 Paris motor show with its Panamera Sport Turismo concept.

Porsche Panamera wagon likely

Stephen Corby

Unlike some rivals, Kia's Cerato is not a household name.

Kia's new Corolla rival reviewed

David McCowen

The 2016 Infiniti Q30 S ofers impressive on-road manners.

First drive: Infiniti Q30

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Outback Comparison: Ford Everest v Toyota Prado v Toyota Fortuner.

Which is the best 4WD?

Toby Hagon

Ford's SYNC3 infotainment system.

Ford introduces new SYNC

Stephen Ottley

Investigated for deliberately hiding from drug testers: Lachie Whitfield.

AFL investigates GWS Giants over drugs allegations

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Gleeson

Former Lion Jonathan Brown.

Brisbane great Brown lashes dysfunctional Lions

The fallout has begun at Tigerland after a disappointing season and Saturday's smashing in Sydney.

Richmond Tigers dump five coaches

Caroline Wilson

Leppitsch's sacking is the start of a club-wide review, said Sharpless.

The 'mad Monday' call that finished a wounded Lion

Andrew Stafford

Coach Justin Leppitsch tries to fire up the troops on Saturday.

Leppitsch just the first casualty as Lions go feral

ANALYSIS
Caroline Wilson

Sam Mitchell and Jack Fitzpatrick celebrate the win over Collingwood.

Finally, 'Five-points' Fitzpatrick's magic moment arrives

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Just another game? The Hawks and the Cats will meet in a first-round final.

Guide to week one of the AFL finals

Needs to kick more often: Carlton's Patrick Cripps averaged just 8.4 kicks a game this season.

Walls: Cripps needs to analyse 'Diesel' Williams

Jon Pierik

Disappointed: Jordan Thompson.

'I let myself down': Australian loses US Open epic

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Feeling the love: Swim star Cate Campbell says the ‘‘positive reinforcement has just been immense’’.

Campbell refutes accusations against Australian swim team

Chris Barrett

Back on top: Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

Sterling revival sparked by text from Guardiola

Luke Edwards

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