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Top cop resigns in disgrace over obscene rants as links to racist posts emerge

Top cop resigns in disgrace over obscene rants as links to racist posts emerge

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE WARNING The shocking comments were made under online pseudonym 'Vernon Demerest', which had previously been used to conceal the identity of one of Victoria's most senior police officers.

  • by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago

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Melbourne Express old square

Mum, child threatened in yet another home invasion

Police investigate after trio armed with a hammer, knife broke into house - on the same road as a home invasion last week.

  • by Robyn Grace
Terrified girl, 15, sexually assaulted on suburban bus
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Terrified girl, 15, sexually assaulted on suburban bus

Man sat next to teenager, put arm around her and sexually assaulted her before she broke away and sat closer to the driver.

  • by Daniella Miletic
VCE set for its biggest shake-up in almost 30 years
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VCE set for its biggest shake-up in almost 30 years

Andrews government examines minimum literacy, numeracy standards all students would have to meet to finish school.

  • by Henrietta Cook
Don't know anything about our new Deputy PM? Read on

Don't know anything about our new Deputy PM? Read on

Michael McCormack has been described as a mongrel and a gentleman. Who is the man who succeeded Barnaby Joyce?

  • by Tony Wright
'Horror hotel': Guests slam St Kilda accommodation

'Horror hotel': Guests slam St Kilda accommodation

They wanted a bed for the night. Instead they say they found filthy rooms, obscene graffiti and almost got electrocuted.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Australian media joins fight against Rebel Wilson payout

Australian media joins fight against Rebel Wilson payout

The move to challenge the record payout is a rare show of unity in an industry increasingly divided along political lines. 

  • by Byron Kaye
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Tony Abbott's economic argument against immigration is flawed

It appears that the former PM dozed off during some of his lectures. 

Jessica Irvine
    Jessica Irvine

    Crying's a way we reach out. That's what this little boy was doing 

    In young people in particular, ‘sad crying’ is one way we reach out when we are anxious, frightened, or stressed.

    William McKeith

      Sports rights bubble shows signs of bursting

      A soft result for EPL rights in the UK suggests the glory days are over. Cricket and tennis rights in Australia will be next.

      John McDuling
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        Share moves involving Domino's boss would struggle to pass the sniff test
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        Share moves involving Domino's boss would struggle to pass the sniff test

        A series of announcements spewing forth from Domino’s Pizza on Monday should be forensically scrutinised by the ASX and serve as a warning to investors.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

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        What it's like dating a sex worker

        What it's like dating a sex worker

        • by Kate Iselin
        You're not ‘addicted’ to your phone. Here's why.

        You're not ‘addicted’ to your phone. Here's why.

        • by Andrew Campbell
        How not to deal with rejection

        How not to deal with rejection

        • by Kerri Sackville
        What your floral print says about you

        What your floral print says about you

        • by Melissa Singer
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        When to keep a child home from school

        When to keep a child home from school

        We need simple guidelines on what constitutes the need to keep sick children home.

        • by Staff writer
        How to bust out of credit card debt

        How to bust out of credit card debt

        Psychological and practical tricks to keep you focused on clearing your debts.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Patty Mills suffers racial abuse in Spurs' win over Cavs

        Patty Mills suffers racial abuse in Spurs' win over Cavs

        Patty Mills' great game for the San Antonio Spurs has been overshadowed by a racial abuse incident.

        Australians must prove themselves against 'special' South Africa

        Australians must prove themselves against 'special' South Africa

        The Australian coach wants his side to take it up to the Proteas, particularly their band of ageing greats.

        • by Anthony Colangelo