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Labor thinks it dodged a bullet. The voters might have other ideas
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Labor thinks it dodged a bullet. The voters might have other ideas

Some in the Andrews government believe the Ombudsman handed them a get-out-of-jail card. It shouldn't celebrate too soon.

  • by Noel Towell

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Victorians have right to feel outrage at MPs' funds misuse 
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Victorians have right to feel outrage at MPs' funds misuse 

It's little wonder regard for our lawmakers is at historical lows after scathing report released.

Jan put her kids first. Her life soon spiralled out of control 

Jan put her kids first. Her life soon spiralled out of control 

One age group of women is two to three times more likely to experience anxiety and depression than their male peers.

  • by Esther Han
Lovers guilty of cyanide murder 'no longer speak'

Lovers guilty of cyanide murder 'no longer speak'

A woman no longer speaks to the lover who helped murder her husband with cyanide while he slept, court told.

Cops raid Comanchero bikies in money laundering probe

Cops raid Comanchero bikies in money laundering probe

Police swoop on more than 40 properties including a brothel and tattoo parlour linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang.

  • by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
Packer at crossroad amid 'dark clouds' of mental illness 

Packer at crossroad amid 'dark clouds' of mental illness 

Packer's resignation shows his willingness to publicly recognise the depression and anxiety he's had for years.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Victim speaks after ex-GP jailed for rapes in 1970s

Victim speaks after ex-GP jailed for rapes in 1970s

County Court hears GP raped two vulnerable female patients during medical examinations.

  • by Adam Cooper
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South African farmers are trapped in a brutal reality 

We pleaded with my father-in-law to move closer into town where he would be safer. But he never stood a chance. 

Glenn Freeman

    The way over-65s vote, Labor doesn't have much to lose

    Talk about missing the point. The media spent last week in a lather over dividend imputation credits. And the upshot?

    Ross Gittins
      Ross Gittins

      Are banks irresponsible about responsible lending?

      We are only in week two of the royal commission but a clear pattern is emerging from banks.

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        Tigers surge up AFL revenue ladder - but just miss the top four
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        Tigers surge up AFL revenue ladder - but just miss the top four

        Richmond's drought-breaking flag saw the Tigers climb the AFL's revenue ladder in 2017, but a huge cash increase couldn't get them past fifth on the table.

        • by Peter Ryan
        Clubs to have their say on who joins 'super panel'
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        Clubs to have their say on who joins 'super panel'

        Clubs will have until next Thursday to nominate their preferred candidates to sit on the AFL’s new competition committee.

        • by Sam McClure

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        Tigerair puts former lawyer in chief executive hot seat

        Tigerair puts former lawyer in chief executive hot seat

        Virgin Australia has tapped its head of cargo and charter service to become chief executive of Tigerair Australia.

        • by Patrick Hatch
        Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve to decide on interest rates.

        ASX inches higher ahead of US Fed interest rate decision

        • by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak
        Santos's offshore gas project gets greenlight

        Santos's offshore gas project gets greenlight

        • by Cole Latimer

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        Are ICOs the new IPOs?

        Are ICOs the new IPOs?

        • by Alexandra Cain
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        9 play date rules that are non-negotiable

        Play dates. Every parent has a love-hate relationship with them.

        • by Katharine Stahl
        Australia's oldest hoon was just trying to save money on petrol

        Australia's oldest hoon was just trying to save money on petrol

        How to save money at the petrol pump without going to extremes.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Time to make a statement: Ricciardo wants to take charge in Melbourne

        Time to make a statement: Ricciardo wants to take charge in Melbourne

        An excited Daniel Ricciardo wants to start the Formula One season on the right note for his team - and himself.

        • by Jon Pierik
        The lone Australian in ESPN's 'Dominant 20' list

        The lone Australian in ESPN's 'Dominant 20' list

        Lauren Jackson admits she is blown away after her WNBA career earned her a place in ESPN Magazine's Dominant 20 list for the most dominant athletes.

        • by Roy Ward