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‘Vindicated’: Robert Doyle accuser ‘very pleased’ with probe findings

‘Vindicated’: Robert Doyle accuser ‘very pleased’ with probe findings

Tessa Sullivan responds to former lord mayor after investigation upholds allegations.

  • by Robyn Grace, Clay Lucas and Miki Perkins

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Watchdog to probe sacked Trinity deputy headmaster
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Watchdog to probe sacked Trinity deputy headmaster

It came as cracks began to emerge in the school council, with the Old Trinity Grammarians nominee resigning.

  • by Henrietta Cook
MCG car park to close for major sporting events

MCG car park to close for major sporting events

Cars will be blocked from major sporting events at the MCG in a bid to strengthen security against vehicular terror attacks.

  • by Robyn Grace
Fire rages at Cranbourne East retirement village
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Fire rages at Cranbourne East retirement village

Retirement village residents and staff evacuated as blaze breaks out in Cranbourne East.

  • by Matilda Boseley
NAB board aware of alleged fraud ring for months

NAB board aware of alleged fraud ring for months

The banking royal commission has heard more sensational details of NAB's home loan 'introducer' program. 

  • by Sarah Danckert
Mute, deaf teen escapes jail for driving at pedestrians

Mute, deaf teen escapes jail for driving at pedestrians

A 15-year-old with severe autism and the mind of a small child has escaped jail after Flinders St grand final day incident.

  • by Ebony Bowden
Family on an average wage wants a freestanding house...

Family on an average wage wants a freestanding house...

Good luck with that. With two kids and average household income of $2935 each week, they’ll be pushing it.

  • by Jemimah Clegg
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ASEAN summit reflects our standing in the region

This is a historic moment for our place in the world; a rare opportunity that is unprecedented in its scale and pace.

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    How some of the wealthiest Australians pay 'negative' tax

    One lucky non-taxpayer actually received $2.5 million in "tax credits" in a single year.

    Ben Oquist

      It's a level playing field as long as you're not 'dumb' with your cash

      Here are a few practices that I would consider 'dumb money' behaviour when it comes to investing.

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        Dangerfield a chance for round one, say Cats

        Dangerfield a chance for round one, say Cats

        Patrick Dangerfield has strained his hamstring but remains a chance of playing in round one, according to Geelong.

        • by Sam McClure
        Lehmo to replace Whateley on ABC's AFL radio programs

        Lehmo to replace Whateley on ABC's AFL radio programs

        Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann has been announced as the new host of the ABC's football shows.

        • by Matilda Boseley

        Politics

        Government fails to back minimum wage increase as Labor calls for rise

        Government fails to back minimum wage increase as Labor calls for rise

        The government says has warned the workplace umpire an increase could pose "employment risks".

        • by Adam Gartrell

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        Push to police the 'dark side' of cryptocurrencies

        Push to police the 'dark side' of cryptocurrencies

        Crypto currencies raise issues about consumer and investor protection, tax evasion, money laundering and terrorist financing, the G20 draft communique says.

        • by Jan Strupczewski

        Small business

        What’s the real cost of Facebook advertising?
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        What’s the real cost of Facebook advertising?

        • by Alexandra Cain
        Tap and go relief looms for small business

        Tap and go relief looms for small business

        • by Shiamak Unwalla
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        Never skip this muscle group at the gym

        Never skip this muscle group at the gym

        Overlooked in favour of more obvious muscle groups, leg day is essential for overall strength.

        • by Michael Jarosky
        Positive phrases for parents to use instead of  'no'

        Positive phrases for parents to use instead of 'no'

        As parent to a two year old, I find myself saying "no" so frequently that it's lost its impact.

        • by Emma Freeman

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        Ben Simmons equals Magic Johnson with another triple double

        Ben Simmons equals Magic Johnson with another triple double

        Ben Simmons had 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to tie Magic Johnson for the second most triple-doubles by a rookie with his seventh of the NBA season.

        Tim Cahill makes final cut in van Marwijk's first Socceroos squad

        Tim Cahill makes final cut in van Marwijk's first Socceroos squad

        A late flurry of appearances off the bench for Millwall has proved enough for Tim Cahill to be included in Bert van Marwijk's first Socceroos squad.

        • by Dominic Bossi
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