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Pope to pick Melbourne's next Archbishop as Hart set to depart
The Catholic Church in Australia faces a pivotal moment in its history with an official search now underway to replace Melbourne Archbishop, Denis Hart
- by Ben Schneiders, Royce Millar and Chris Vedelago
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Test cricket
Smith won't challenge ban for role in ball tampering crisis
Smith says he would give anything to be back representing his country, but wants to take responsibility as captain.
- by Andrew Wu
Female shooter 'angry' at YouTube, says father
Woman who opened fire at YouTube wounding three before fatally shooting herself, 'hated' the company, says father.
- by Michael Balsamo
Opinion
Commonwealth Games
'Officious Games' have been ruined by petty bureaucrats
Now the Commonwealth Games have been corporatised and monetised, nobody cares about them.
- by Duncan Fine
DNA test shows woman's dad was parents' fertility doctor
When Kelli Rowlette received the results from a DNA sample, she assumed there had been a mistake.
- by Lindsey Bever
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Victoria Police
Drunk, disorderly - and slammed into a cell door
WARNING: DISTRESSING FOOTAGE He was arrested after a pub night got out of hand. Police dealt him a knockout blow.
- by Nick McKenzie
Minister Neville defends 'professional' police
Minister defends police in the wake of brutality allegations and announces tougher penalties for police car ramming.
- by Adam Carey and Tom Cowie
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Opinion & Perspectives
Matthew Guy's cynical ploy is an insult to voters
AGE EDITORIAL: Integrity, dignity, respect and honesty should be the currency of politics and public policy. Our politicians have debased that currency.
The five qualities of a truly great leader
What is it that makes a good leader a truly great one?
Linda Blair
An idea quickly agreed to: Julia Gillard's next move
Former PM to serve as inaugural chair of the new Global Institute for Women's Leadership in London.
Julia Baird
AFL
Opinion
AFL Grand Final
You, me and the battle: now that's worth a hand
Respect for your opponent and the contest is fundamental to sport, so let's shake on it.
- by Bob Murphy
Bolton and Buckley with selection headaches
Brendon Bolton and Nathan Buckley have plenty of thinking to do at the selection table before Friday night's crucial clash at the MCG.
- by Sam McClure
Politics
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Energy
Second bidder enters race to buy Liddell coal-fired power station
A new contender has emerged in the fight to extend the life of an ageing coal-fired power station.
- by David Crowe
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Business
Air New Zealand ends alliance with Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has lost its alliance partner after the Kiwi carrier decided to end a deal that saw them code-share on flights across the Tasman.
- by Patrick Hatch
Small business
Smarter living
The expert's guide to getting through airport customs faster
It's the last hurdle before you hit the ground running, but customs doesn't need to be a struggle.
- by David Flynn
Opinion
Consumer rights
Little protection for consumers in weak code for hire car companies
There's a new Car Rental Code of Practice but it’s your smartphone that will safeguard you from future rental car rorts.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
7 non-negotiable rules of the playground every parent should 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
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Test cricket
Smith accepts ban for role in ball tampering crisis
Steve Smith will not challenge his 12-month ban from Cricket Australia.
- by Andrew Wu
Analysis
US Masters
Would a Tiger win be the greatest comeback in the history of sport?
How would a fifth green jacket for Tiger Woods go down in the annals of sporting comebacks?
- by Adam Pengilly
