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Tools down at West Gate Tunnel after Liberals, Greens halt $6.7b 'dud'
Work will halt on the Victorian Government's controversial $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel after the Coalition and the Greens teamed up to stop the project.
- by Noel Towell and Benjamin Preiss
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Trade
Turnbull, Bishop open new talks on Trump tariffs
Government steps up talks with other countries to resist new steel tariffs, as shock resignation fuels trade war fears.
- by David Crowe and David Wroe
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Health
'Toxic': Claims of bullying, infighting at medical college
One of Australia’s largest medical colleges rocked by infighting, as it faces allegations of a culture of bullying.
- by Aisha Dow
Langbroek reveals details of terrifying home invasion
Radio personality Kate Langbroek has been left bruised and shaken after an attempted home invasion.
- by Broede Carmody
Barnaby accuser blasts handling of her complaint
Catherine Marriott says her complaint has been used for "political advantage" and threatens to stop others coming forward.
- by Bevan Shields and Mark Kenny
No bin collections for thousands as recycling crisis intensifies
Two councils are in crisis talks to convince its main rubbish contractor to keep collecting bins.
- by Liam Mannix
Fresh footage shows Warner's 'sook' sledge before stair row
Video emerges showing David Warner call Quinton de Kock a "f---ing sook" in lead-up to their wild altercation.
- by Shiamak Unwalla
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Opinion & Perspectives
'Woeful' state of affordable housing worsened by political debate
While some people work themselves into a lather debating this topic, thousands need secure, affordable housing right now.
Emma King
The real story of #MeToo is much bigger than front-page scandals
The real story is the quiet prevalence of deeply unsurprised people across our state: those who believe that sexual harassment is as eternal as the weather.
Kristen Hilton
There's a female jobs boom, and it's good for the whole economy
There is an important detail within our jobs boom that you may well have missed.
Clancy Yeates
Melbourne
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Melbourne
Questions and chaos as commuters face major delays and mixed messages
- by Chloe Booker
Victoria
Investigation
Public transport
Think your commute this morning was bad? This is what Victoria cops each day
- by Timna Jacks
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AFL
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AFL
Super power takes control at the AFL
An all-powerful super panel under the stewardship of AFL football boss Steve Hocking will become the sole group consulted on every key football decision.
- by Sam McClure
Dane Swan's advice for Collingwood's Jordan De Goey
Dane Swan knows more than most how banished Collingwood gun Jordan De Goey can turn around his career.
- by Luke Costin
Politics
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Trade
Trump, Pence not taking calls as Turnbull, Bishop seek tariff exemption
Foreign Minister to speak to Donald Trump's Secretary of State
- by David Crowe and David Wroe
Accuser blasts handling of her sexual harassment complaint against Joyce
- by Bevan Shields and Mark Kenny
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Barnaby Joyce
Review finds political interference compromised complaint against Joyce
- by Mark Kenny
Turnbull government warns of 'chaos' as powerful super union takes shape
- by Adam Gartrell and Anna Patty
World
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North Korea
South Korean diplomacy catalyst for breakthrough, not Trump tweets
- by Kirsty Needham
Murder and abuse: Italy's migrants fear future after election
- by Giulia Segreti & Philip Pullella
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Business
'Significant interest': BHP confident it can nail US shale sale
BHP’s petroleum boss says oil is an “attractive commodity” with a sound future and rising demand .
- by Darren Gray
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Daily Life
'Tinder for real estate': Is this the solution to the housing crisis?
- by Roqayah Chamseddine
Smarter living
Top route: Virgin takes on Qantas and Cathay in new flight war
The carrier is edging its way into the route which has been a cosy two-horse race.
- by David Flynn
Amazon Echo Dot v Google Home Mini: which is best for you?
Which tiny speaker is best to put a smart assistant in your house?
- by Adam Turner
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Sport
Fresh footage shows Warner's 'sook' sledge before stairwell row
Fresh video has emerged showing David Warner call Quinton de Kock a "f---ing sook" as the players exited the ground in the lead-up to their wild altercation.
- by Shiamak Unwalla
'We should win gold': Opals, Boomers embrace Commonwealth Games favouritism
The Boomers and Opals won't shy away from being outright favourites to claim Commonwealth Games gold.
- by Roy Ward