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Victoria Police
A violent crime, a brutal police response
The young man robbed a chemist and attacked bystanders. He deserved to be punished. But did he deserve this?
- by Nick McKenzie
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'Nothing new mate': Share footage online, victims told
African victims of police brutality are forced to find redress by other means, says a community legal service head.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Exclusive
China
Defence Department scientist had China firm link
The scientist had access to classified material and the Chinese firm was its biggest missile manufacturer.
- by Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
The Netflix effect: Data downloads have exploded
Australians' appetite for streaming video continues apace with downloads doubling since Netflix's launch.
- by Jennifer Duke
MH17: Radar boffins debunk 'invisible missile' claim
Russia claimed raw radar data discredits the investigation blaming the MH17 crash on a Russian missile. But it doesn't.
- by Nick Miller
Not such a good Friday: Poor showing forces clash rethink
The AFL will consider allocating the blockbuster fixture to teams that are well-performed after this year’s match.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
Liberal Party
Guy says ends justify means. Colleagues hope he's right
The Coalition is desperate to keep alive the CFA issue, which it sees as a political winner. But there is a price to pay.
- by Noel Towell
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Police treatment of John was a breach of duty and decency
Slowly police realised this was the wrong approach with psychologically disturbed people and could have tragic outcomes.
John Silvester
System must change if police brutality is to be properly investigated
There is a strong argument for establishing a separate, independent oversight body to deal with complaints against police.
Why Afterpay 'broke AF' ad campaign is so very wrong
Afterpay and other companies such as Nimble are making it too easy for young people to pay for things they can’t afford.
Melissa Browne
Melbourne
Victoria
Cops accused of brutality may be stood down during probe
- by Daniella Miletic and Tom Cowie
'A dog act': Man hit with shovel at campsite, hunt for couple
- by Robyn Grace and Melissa Cunningham
National
AFL
Not such a good Friday: AFL weigh up options after poor holiday spectacle
The AFL will consider allocating the Good Friday game to teams that are well-performed following the poor spectacle of this year’s match.
- by Jake Niall
Scully lucky not to suffer Dane Swan-like injury
Leading sports medico believes star GWS midfielder Tom Scully is very lucky not have suffered a similar fate to that of Dane Swan in early 2016.
- by Ronny Lerner
Politics
Analysis
Malcolm Turnbull
A bitter group of troops send the PM a message: you're no John Monash
It is no coincidence Coalition backbenchers have unveiled a pro-coal 'ginger' group just as the PM braces for a landmark poll loss.
- by Mark Kenny
World
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Business
Analysis
Courts
G8 Education's former chairwoman faces 25 years in jail
Jenny Hutson was charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice following an ASIC investigation of G8's takeover bid for Affinity Education Group in 2015.
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
Recap
Reality
Tears, betrayal and Fake Jake lead brutal Bachelor in Paradise rose ceremony
For a series with such low stakes, Bachelor In Paradise just delivered Ten's franchise one of its more brutal rose ceremonies.
- by Rob Moran
Mark Llewellyn defects from Seven to Nine
Nine's director of news says Llewellyn is one of Australia's 'finest and forward-thinking producers'.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The short cut to being a better runner (without getting injured)
A simple tweak to your technique can make you faster, and less prone to injury.
- by Laura Hill
7 non-negotiable rules of the playground every parent should follow
Don't let the hectic atmosphere for the playground fool you - there are still rules to follow.
- by Laurel Niedospial
Analysis
Superannuation
Super funds at the top of league have two things in common
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Vernon Philander blows Australia away with stunning last-day spell
It was probably fitting, given the depths to which Australian cricket has plummeted, that the team was torn apart on the ground as they have been off it.
- by Chris Barrett
Updated
Surfing
Mick Fanning into quarters at Bells swansong
Surfing great Mick Fanning's last hurrah at Bells Beach will continue into the quarter-finals as the draw opens up for a potential dream finale.
