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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
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
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
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
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
A breakdown in communication has left Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin embarrassed and disappointed.
- by Caroline Wilson
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
AFL
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
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
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
'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Patrick Begley
World
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Business
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
Small business
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
Seriously, they don't remember a thing.
- by Tarah Chieffi
Opinion
Family finance
Five mistakes to avoid if you're to reach your financial goals
- by Olivia Maragna
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Sport
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
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
