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Education
The $10 billion Gonski circuit breaker for Victorian state schools
Victorian Education Minister James Merlino has declared for the first time that he’s serious about reaching a new school funding agreement with the Turnbull government.
- by Henrietta Cook
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AFL
Premier's multimillion-dollar cash splash on AFL stadiums
Etihad Stadium will undergo a major upgrade while one suburban ground will receive $20 million.
- by Peter Ryan and Scott Spits
This is what two black holes colliding sounds like
Each weighing more than the sun and travelling about 650 million km/h, it would sound like...
- by Liam Mannix
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Commonwealth Games
English runner stripped of gold in 200 metres final
Zharnel Hughes has been disqualified after pipping Trinidad and Tobago's Jereem Richards on the line.
- by Michael Gleeson
Company behind 'flushable wipes' cops massive fine
Three things can be flushed down toilets. These are not on the list as one company (expensively) found out.
- by Jenny Noyes
Fears gothic landmark could crack from rail tunnelling
Facade of 'prized city asset' at risk, but danger is being overlooked, says building's owners corporation.
- by Timna Jacks
What's my line? Route row could delay airport rail
Canberra want one route, Victoria another. It could be years before the wrangling stops and building starts.
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
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Opinion & Perspectives
The Putin myth: Why Russia is no economic superpower
Vladimir Putin's Russia is posing as a world-class superpower. The reality is much different.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
After 60 years of discussion, airport rail link may take off
Malcolm Turnbull says there's no doubt a funding deal will be done. But what are the pros and cons of each possible route?
Clay Lucas
Destruction looms as Abbott plays immigration card
Anxiety about population growth is a force that cannot be contained once it is unleashed.
David Crowe
Melbourne
Teen girl 'followed off tram, stalked in Melbourne's east', man charged
- by Anna Prytz and Melissa Cunningham
Where will it go? Airport rail link route remains a mystery
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
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AFL
Analysis
Collingwood
I see where the Pies are going - at last
Collingwood have a plan - but will it stand up in Adelaide?
- by Wayne Carey
Richmond breaks AFL record as membership hits 90,000
Richmond has become the first AFL club in history to exceed 90,000 members.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Politics
The political battle to address housing affordability is not over
John Alexander predicts a "war to come" unless the Turnbull government takes decisive action.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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School funding
Richest private schools get payments from secretive $7m government fund
- by Michael Koziol
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Business
Wesfarmers' eyes strife-ridden NZ group Fletcher Building
There is growing speculation the Perth-headquartered giant has identified a potential acquisition target.
- by Patrick Hatch
Opinion
Superannuation
Behind Spaceship's ASIC fine: drama, tension and false funding news
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
Rampage review: Fake gorilla makes a monkey of Johnson's acting ability
Based on a 1980s video game, Rampage does not encourage cerebral activity. It's big, loud and stupid and proud to be so.
- by Paul Byrnes
Cinemagoers say it's too stressful to snack during silent film A Quiet Place
"The movie is silent and you're about to hear every crunch of popcorn [and] slurp of diet coke."
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Would you pay over a million dollars a night for these views?
This could be the final frontier in the ultimate weekend getaway experience.
- by Justin Bachman
How to check if your Facebook data was shared with Cambridge Analytica
Facebook has published a support page to inform users if their personal data was shared.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Socceroos drop three spots in world rankings
The Socceroos have dropped three places to 40th in the latest FIFA rankings after a loss to Norway and draw with Colombia in two friendlies last month.
Kilmore races called off after steel posts found on track
Police and Racing Victoria are investigating the circumstances that led to yesterday’s race meeting at Kilmore being abandoned.
- by Patrick Bartley
