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Melbourne has a 'Bible ring': A map of religious affiliation across the city
It might seem like Melbourne has become less religious. But in the city’s north-west, a 'Bible ring' has formed around Melbourne Airport.
- by Craig Butt
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'Heartbreaking': Athletes disappointed over ceremony
Athletes including swimmers Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm have criticised how closing ceremony was handled.
- by Jorge Branco, Rachel Clun, Rob Moran and Broede Carmody
Gay 'conversion' off Liberal agenda, president pulls pin
Michael Kroger intervenes to stop controversial motion on gay 'conversion' therapy at party's state council.
- by Farrah Tomazin, Robyn Grace and Michael Koziol
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Healthcare
Why women spend weeks flat in bed after giving birth
Himali Nayak was determined to follow the traditional Indian practice of bed rest after birth.
- by Kate Aubusson
Swim school chain underpaid 1300 mostly teenaged staff
Popular swimming school Paul Sadler Swimland has admitted to $1.4 million in underpayments over a six-year period.
- by Sarah Danckert
Phone recording unearths decades-old sexual abuse
Rick Martin graphically explained on the video what former school superintendent Karl Ward allegedly did to him.
Opinion
LNP
Turnbull looks to reaffirm faith in the ‘sensible centre’
The PM and his ministers believe the government’s hold on power risks being trashed by a noisy insurgent campaign.
- by Tony Walker
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Opinion
Melbourne
After decades of failure, how can I raise my kids to be Demons fans?
- by James Massola
Opinion & Perspectives
Why do educated young women objectify themselves online?
When a young woman adjusts her bikini with her phone at the ready, she probably isn’t worrying about the patriarchy.
Khandis Blake
Missile strikes are the easy part. What happens next is harder
Trump needs to make the difficult decision of identifying how the US can play a role in supporting the development consensus.
Denis Dragovic
Bank boss bonuses in the spotlight as Royal Commission rolls on
It's clear Australia's banking industry is beset by poor financial incentives which produce unacceptable outcomes.
Jessica Irvine
AFL
'It certainly shakes you up': Saints give Roberton update
St Kilda football boss Simon Lethlean has given an insight into Dylan Roberton's on-field collapse and has said the defender is "feeling OK" in hospital.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Opinion
Melbourne
After decades of failure, how can I raise my kids to be Demons fans?
After Sunday’s performance, I cannot but ask myself whether raising three more Demons supporters constitutes some form of cruel and unusual punishment.
- by James Massola
Politics
'Big issue': Turnbull government's energy plan may curb state ambition
The Turnbull government could face pushback from states and territory governments to its signature energy policy after new details of the plan emerge.
- by Peter Hannam
World
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Business
Big four admit to 'misconduct' in financial advice
ANZ Bank, CBA, NAB and Westpac have admitted to 'misconduct' in the financial advice sector, while AMP admitted to 'possible misconduct'.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Entertainment
All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella
A year after her anticipated spot at Coachella was cancelled, Beyonce conquered the festival with a stunning show.
- by Michael Idato
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Bitter court battle over Mad Max: Fury Road blocks two new movies
George Miller's production company claims Warner Bros' "reprehensible" behavior has destroyed their "relationship of trust".
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The parenting phrases that get you through the school holidays
Play bingo with them tomorrow - can you get through the day without saying them all?
- by Jo Hartley
THEC64 Mini review: Commodore's '80s classic reborn
It doesn't wholly capture the spirit of the original machine, but if you need Boulder Dash in HD it's great.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Thunder target 'Slow-Mo Joe' to beat Jazz
Oklahoma City Thunder won game one of their NBA play-off series against the Utah Jazz after executing a strategy to pressure Joe Ingles.
'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'
The smile was broader than ever as Daniel Ricciardo savoured a surprise Chinese Grand Prix victory in his own inimitable fashion on Sunday.
- by Abhishek Takle
