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Lobster plot: Alleged Mafia boss promised post-dinner donation of 'swag of money'

EXCLUSIVE
Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker, Richard Willingham

Clementine Ritchie-Barnes with her parents, Emily Ritchie and Lachlan Barnes at the Royal Children's Hospital.

Child flu cases up 50 per cent, as GPs give wrong advice

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un .

North Korea is now 'making missile-ready nuclear weapons'

BREAKING
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Refugee Behrouz Boochani from Iran, on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday 11 April 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex ...

The point-scoring and deal-making with our lives is absurd

COMMENT

An image from the propaganda video featuring Australian Islamic State fighter 'Abu Adam'.

'Abu Adam' uses chilling video to urge attacks on Australia

Polly Tommey claims she has been banned from Australia for three years.

Anti-vaccination leaders 'banned from Australia' after tour

1 hr ago

Screen shot from CCTV issued of a jogger police want to trace after a woman was pushed into the road on Putney Bridge. ...

CCTV shows woman 'pushed in front of bus by jogger' in London

Eade's appointment at Gold Coast was cursed from the start

Caroline Wilson

'I feel so hopeless': Truckie jailed over teacher's death

MP demands new Lib members in his Victorian seat be investigated

Skiers narrowly avoid Mt Hotham avalanche as snow blankets Alps

Bank's use of cliche speak volumes on fate of CBA boss

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

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'Disgusting, vile' leaflets being printed for campaign against same-sex marriage

'It is never OK for anyone, even a health professional, to touch without consent and a plausible explanation of their ...

I didn't speak up during a massage, but I wish I had

Karl Stefanovic gets fired up on the Today show.

'Complete BS': TV stars go postal on gay marriage plebiscite

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Why kids at this Aussie daycare nap outside... even in winter

Chicken, helados and empanadas form the core of the menu at CHE.

New eatery CHE brings South American street food to Fitzroy

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'Most unenthusiastic report ever'

Matthew Guy answers questions about his dinner with alleged mafia boss Tony Madafferi

Phone call rebuts Guy's denial on dinner with 'mobster'

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy.

The timing could not be worse for Opposition Leader

A dynamic storm at the southern edge of Jupiter’s northern polar region dominates this Jovian cloudscape, courtesy of ...

NASA's new image of Jupiter's 'Little Red Spot' is incredible

Melbourne

I was told to go to where I came from. Errr, that'd be Melbourne

The former Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

'Luxury hotel': No affordable housing for prime public land sale

Clay Lucas

Widely respected Anne Ferguson announced as new chief justice

Judge shocked at home invader's stabbing of police officer

Graham Collins, 77, was mayor of Sebastopol three times.

Ex-mayor jailed for 'wanton, callous' child sex offences

The 21-year-old survived as temperatures fell to below minus 5.

Cave saves Victorian fisherman lost in freezing Tassie bush

UPDATED

Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle's vandalised Melbourne home on Tuesday.

Don't drag my family into it: Lord mayor slams paint-bombers

Marcus Rowley was fatally attacked just weeks after his cousin was found dead.

Accused train station killer 'mentally unwell', court hears

Champagne tastes: Michael and Daniel Ibrahim and friends.

As brothers dined, the police made plans of their own

NSW

One of the sculptures targeted by vandals at the National Dinosaur Museum.

Thieves steal raptor heads from dinosaur museum

UPDATED

A person on a bicycle detectives wish to identify to assist with the investigation.

Hunt for man who assaulted woman near church

WA

A report has raised concerns on whether the New Generation Rollingstock will be ready in time for the Commonwealth Games.

Trains may not be ready for Commonwealth Games

QLD

Current plans for high-speed rail connecting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane involve a $114 billion price tag and 50 year ...

Slow-moving train crash: Why high-speed rail has become a joke

COMMENT

Hancock Chairman Gina Rinehart red hat / horse in background

Gina Rinehart puts one of her opulent riverfront mansions up for sale

Waverley Street Essendon. Domain Neighbourhoods. Photograph Paul Jeffers The Age DOMAIN 18 Jul 2017

An old school suburb with a new school shopping vibe

Photo: Houzz

Renovation experts reveal how to set and stick to a budget

Byford, in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale area, has seen its population soar in the past five years.

The 10 areas that have transformed most in five years

David Montgomery waited nine years before moving into public housing in Ringwood.

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David Montgomery waited nine years before moving into public housing in Ringwood.

Over-55s pushed to front of social housing queue

Adam Carey, Steffanie Tan

Debra Balhatchet, who has a brain tumour, with husband Mark and their two children, Luke, 4, and Malachi, 1.

Medical specialists shunned because of high costs

John Collett

Lauren Poole was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma when she was 22-years-old.

Discovery of a tiny lump on Lauren's thumb saved her life

Kate Aubusson

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during question time on Tuesday.

Party rule leaves Malcolm Turnbull looking weaker every day

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Cap power prices after market failure, Greens say

Peter Hannam

'Abu Adam' uses video to urge attacks in Australia, Philippines

David Wroe

The fate of same-sex marriage will be determined by a postal plebiscite.

The gay marriage postal plebiscite could break the ABS

COMMENT
Peter Martin

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts is refusing to release documents about his citizenship status.

Greens in High Court push against One Nation senator

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a joint press conference with Minister for Finance Senator Mathias Cormann on Tuesday.

Postal plebiscite a constitutional 'stretch', warn experts

"Strong leaders carry out their promises. Weak leaders break them. I'm a strong leader": Malcolm Turnbull.

Postal vote risks court battle and questions of legitimacy

French President Emmanuel Macro.

Macron's honeymoon comes to a halt

Adam Nossiter

The Kra canal could mean big business.

Thailand's Kra canal plan would link Indian, Pacific oceans

Lindsay Murdoch

US president Donald Trump.

A Russian bot: Trump's biggest fan

Fires in Italy: an anti-fire airplane flies over fires in the national park of mount Vesuvius near Naples, Italy.

Sicily volunteer firemen 'started fires'

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

PM's power play is likely to fizzle

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Refugees at the Manus Island regional processing centre have been engaged in peaceful protests over recent days.

This point scoring and deal making with our lives is absurd

COMMENT
Behrouz Boochani

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Why do we trust strangers more than our colleagues?

COMMENT
Caitlin Fitzsimmons

CBA boss Ian Narev still blundered, but at least he was trying.

Practice improving CBA crisis management

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Josh Rowe is one of several who've forced change at .auDA.

Millions of Australian domain name owners 'ripped off'

Cara Waters

Rebecca Vallance-Gasan at her clothing shop Rebecca Vallance on High Street in Armadale. One of the secrets to the ...

Is this the way to lure tenants to retail strips?

Melissa Singer

Laura McBain, former CEO of Bellmay's.

McBain finds new recipe for success

CBD
Colin Kruger, CBD

'Good first step': CBA urged to go further than bonus cuts

Clancy Yeates

'Confidence' in CBA boss a hollow cliche

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

When an 850 per cent profit jump just isn't enough

Patrick Hatch

The Greens could deal One Nation out of media reform negotiations

Amy Remeikis

Ben Smith, who was sentenced for killing cyclist Steve Jarvie.

The anti-cycling Facebook post that ended up in court

On Your Bike

A running plan can help develop both your strength and endurance.

A simple trick for becoming a better, fitter, runner

The Long Run

Mind the gap. Medical specialists' out-of-pocket costs vary considerably.

Medical specialists shunned because of high costs

John Collett

Illustration: Simon Letch

You can't use an accounting trick to get a tax deductible loan

Noel Whittaker

Josh Rowe is one of several who've forced change at .auDA.

Millions of Australian domain name owners 'ripped off'

Cara Waters

Mark Gustowski has established a new creative tech accelerator.

Meet the creative start-up kings

COMMENT
Alexandra Cain

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Meet the 12-year-old tattoo artist

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Netflix in bed with cable

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Karl Stefanovic: Plebiscite 'complete BS'

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Lunar eclipse around the world

Illustration: Simon Letch

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New approaches for retaining millennial staff

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David Letterman, who said goodbye to his talk show two years ago, is working on a new Netflix series.

Netflix lures Letterman out of retirement for new series

Michael Idato
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History making deal: Luke Lucas proposes to Chrissy Glentis on <i>Shark Tank</I>.

The ultimate TV spoiler? Shark Tank gets two proposals

Aja Styles

Sansa Starkand Jon Snow reunite.

The Stark truth of GoT reunions: There's no going back

SPOILERS
Karl Quinn

Sunrise producer Michael Pell with co-host Samantha Armytage.

Network Ten boss slams Sunrise poaching reports

Broede Carmody

House of Cards, the comic book? Don't laugh, it could happen.

Streaming giant Netflix goes into the comics business

Michael Idato

Karl Stefanovic gets fired up on the Today show.

TV stars go postal on gay marriage plebiscite

Rob Moran

Cate Blanchett is set to play Lucille Ball in a new movie penned by Aaron Sorkin.

Cate Blanchett to play iconic comedian in new Amazon film

Michael Idato

He put his what where? Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) have a Sex and the City moment.

Game of Thrones finally heats up in Spoils of War

Spoilers
Karl Quinn

Tash Sultana performs during the 2016 Age Music Victoria Awards.

The Age Music Victoria Awards to celebrate 12th year

Broede Carmody

Untamed desires: Ruth Ramas.

The strangest film at MIFF this year

MELBOURNE FILM FESTIVAL
Stephanie Bunbury

Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood

MSO brings hard-edged grace to There Will Be Blood score

REVIEW
David Estcourt

'It is never OK for anyone, even a health professional, to touch without consent and a plausible explanation of their ...

I didn't speak up during massage, but I wish I had

Jennifer Morton

Let's stop trivialising our kids' schoolyard experiences, writes Cat Rodie.

The lesson about consent my six-year-old taught me

COMMENT
Cat Rodie

An outfit by Melbourne label Soulan Zee that has been pulled from sale after the designer received complaints from the ...

Hindus complain over 'highly inappropriate' hotpants

Melissa Singer

Sold-out: The Lush Kitchen fidget spinner.

The beauty fidget spinner that sold out in one hour

Natalie Reilly

Actress Emma Roberts has always been one to change her hair up between brunette, blonde and red hued tones.

Emma Roberts swaps long brunette locks for major new do

Writer and director Judd Apatow poses as he arrives for the Just for Laughs awards show at the annual comedy festival in ...

Judd Apatow is not a feminist, but he might need a dictionary

Mary Ward

Taylor Swift claims Colorado radio host David Mueller groped her in June 2013.

Taylor Swift watches over jury selection for assault trial

Keith Coffman

The problem with the This Girl Can campaign is that the male gaze remains dominant, internalised as self-perception.

We must rethink campaigns that rework the 'sex sells' approach

Laura McVey and Paul Harrison

CHE's empanadas come with traditional and creative fillings.

CHE brings South American street food to Fitzroy

Boss move: Use fingers for nigiri.

How to eat like a boss: The ultimate guide to dining out dos and don'ts

Pan-fried pork belly with spring onion.

Adam Liaw's pork belly recipe that's ready in minutes

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The calculator that works out how much sleep parents have lost

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The scientific reason newborns smell so lovely

Ezrah puts his skills to the test.

Tattoo whiz kid has inked his mum and his maths teacher

Delta is the world's third-largest airline and the one with the oldest fleet.

Airline with the oldest planes in the sky revealed

Gavin Haines

Symi, Greece. The Greek Islands are a good spot to visit during Europe's quiet season.

Avoid the tourist backlash: World's best places to go in off-season

David Whitley

Croatia: It's a country that's begging to be grammed.

Not TripAdvisor: The one thing determining where we travel to

Ben Groundwater

Google

Google fires author of anti-diversity memo

Frozen Free Fall s one of 42 Disney apps named in the lawsuit.

These Disney apps may be spying on your kids

Tacoma

Review: Tacoma is a multi-layered sci-fi masterpiece

LinkedIn first started testing the service last month.

LinkedIn's Tinder for mentors sounds creepy

Australians can't hang up on their home phones when the mobile networks are still full of black spots even in the cities.

Fix for mobile coverage needed before NBN

COMMENT

Mazda has revealed its plans for 2030 and beyond.

Mazda reveals future plans

Stephen Ottley

Audi is set to add a four-door coupe to its A3 line-up.

Audi to expand A3 range

Drive Staff

2018 BMW 2-Series Coupe.

New BMW 2-Series prices revealed

Dom Tripolone

Mazda is working on groundbreaking engine technology for future models.

Mazda to introduce sparkless petrol engine

David McCowen

2017 Porsche 911 GTS.

The ultimate 911 reviewed

Andrew Maclean

Porsche has recalled the Cayenne to address diesel emissions issues.

Porsche recalls Cayenne to address diesel emissions

David McCowen

Hot favourite: John Barker.

Suns align: Blues assistant the hot favourite to replace Eade

Sam McClure

Revelation: The podders are impressed with Essendon this season.

The 'revelation' of season 2017

Gary Ablett is in doubt for the final three matches of the season.

New coach but Suns insist Gary Ablett will stay

Jon Pierik

Dennis Armfield has been a fan favourite at Carlton.

Blues' fan favourite announces his retirement

Brad Scott

Eade's exit: The implications for Buckley, Scott and Barker

Jon Pierik

Proud: Western Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd with son James.

Retiring Boyd has no regrets about playing on in 2017

Ronny Lerner

Kieren Jack Sydney Swans player at the Sydney Cricket Ground 14th February 2017 Photo by Louise Kennerley SMH

Jack issues warning to sling tacklers

Andrew Wu

Rodney Eade has been sacked as Gold Coast coach.

Solomon to lead Suns for rest of the season after Eade sacked

UPDATED
Sam McClure

Highland Reel, who finished third to Winx in the 2015 Cox Plate, has gone on to become one of the world's best racehorses.

A possible rival to the world's best race mare

Patrick Bartley

Favourites? Bookmakers' odds don't mean much to Storm centre Will Chambers.

Bookies have gone too soon in calling Storm favourites: Chambers

Roy Ward

Italy's Sara Errani.

The tortellini did it: Player blames pasta for failed drug test

Simon Briggs

Spinner Jon Holland (right) should join the Renegades.

BBL homecomings expected for Victorians

Daniel Cherny

Under pressure: Football Federation Australia chief David Gallop and chairman Steven Lowy.

Players criticise accountability of FFA board

Dominic Bossi

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