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The problem with Victoria's crime rate
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Crime

The problem with Victoria's crime rate

Victoria experienced its steepest drop in crime in a decade, but in Melbourne’s south-east, the statistics aren’t necessarily changing perception.

  • by Tammy Mills

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Severe fire danger as hot, windy weather hits Victoria

Severe fire danger as hot, windy weather hits Victoria

Victorians are being warned this weekend to expect for the worst bushfire conditions in a year.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Re-recorded footy club songs strike a sour note

Re-recorded footy club songs strike a sour note

The AFL has re-recorded 15 club theme songs, with a few changes. One original singer says it's "disappointing". 

  • by Anthony Colangelo
Australians in fatal Cambodia blast not military trainers

Australians in fatal Cambodia blast not military trainers

An Australian man killed by a blast at a Cambodian army base was reportedly there as a tourist to fire weapons.

Man dead after stabbing at Richmond convenience store

Man dead after stabbing at Richmond convenience store

A man has been stabbed to death following a violent brawl outside a convenience store in Richmond.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
The fall-out from the Demons pre-season camp fiasco

The fall-out from the Demons pre-season camp fiasco

A breakdown in communication has left Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin embarrassed and disappointed.

  • by Caroline Wilson
The Age dominates the Quill Awards

The Age dominates the Quill Awards

The Age has once again dominated the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards for excellence in journalism.

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Opinion & Perspectives

No one should have to pay for the privilege of working

Taking on an unpaid internship so you can get a job is one thing. Asking students to pay for pleasure of working is another.

Clare Millar

    Is poisoning of former Russian spy the start of Cold War II?

    Most people thought they'd seen the last of diplomatic skirmishes like this 30 years ago after the Berlin Wall fell – but no.

      Science proves attitude can be a powerful mental tool

      One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you'd prefer.

      Linda Blair
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        Dusty, the silent face of football

        Dusty, the silent face of football

        This time last year, he was an exceptional but still unfulfilled talent playing for an unexceptional team, on an unexceptional contract.

        • by Jake Niall
        The fall-out from the Melbourne pre-season camp fiasco

        The fall-out from the Melbourne pre-season camp fiasco

        A breakdown in communication has left Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin embarrassed and disappointed.

        • by Caroline Wilson

        Politics

        X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble

        X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble

        For an anti-gambling guy, Nick Xenophon made a large and risky bet on re-entering SA politics. But as the campaign ended, his juggernaut appeared to be slowing.

        • by Mark Kenny National affairs editor
        Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra
        Analysis
        Income tax

        Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra

        • by David Crowe
        Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom
        Breaking
        Trade

        Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom

        • by David Crowe and Nick O'Malley

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        Business

        Illustration: Glen Le Lievre

        Trade wars: a group exercise in self-destruction

        With The Donald now busy playing poker with Little Rocket Man, the threat of a trade war has receded. Good. Gives us time to get our thinking straight before the threat returns.

        • by Ross Gittins

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        Entertainment

        Lifestyle

        Why I gave up sex in 2018

        Why I gave up sex in 2018

        • by Victoria Zerbst
        The conversation around full-time parenting is too one-sided

        The conversation around full-time parenting is too one-sided

        • by Laura Hanby Hudgens
        When 'date night' doesn't go to plan

        When 'date night' doesn't go to plan

        • by Jo Stanley
        Kaftan queen takes catwalk honour

        Kaftan queen takes catwalk honour

        • by Melissa Singer
        How to interrupt the pattern of sexual violence
        Opinion
        Daily Life

        How to interrupt the pattern of sexual violence

        • by Clementine Ford
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        Smarter living

        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        Toast the Irish holiday with a tasty new take on a classic favourite.

        • by James Atkinson
        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Seriously, they don't remember a thing.

        • by Tarah Chieffi

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        Sport

        Goulding fires as Melbourne take game one

        Goulding fires as Melbourne take game one

        Chris Goulding set them up and Casper Ware knocked them down as Melbourne United went up 1-0 in the NBL grand final series on Friday night.

        • by Roy Ward
        How rebel Rabada became destined for greatness

        How rebel Rabada became destined for greatness

        The South African fast bowler, who is appealing his suspension from the rest of the series against Australia, is very much his own man - and always has been.

        • by Chris Barrett