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'If I could fly it'd be perfect': The glitch with Melbourne's school zones

'If I could fly it'd be perfect': The glitch with Melbourne's school zones

As the crow flies, six-year-old Eliott lives a kilometre from his school. But because of poor road access, he has to be driven 40 minutes every morning - passing other schools on the journey. 

  • by Henrietta Cook

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Taxpayers to pay for Borce Ristevski's murder defence 

Taxpayers to pay for Borce Ristevski's murder defence 

Victorian taxpayers will fund the legal defence for Borce Ristevski who has been charged with murdering his wife Karen.

  • by Adam Cooper
Bank exec dies after 'partly sucked out of plane window'

Bank exec dies after 'partly sucked out of plane window'

A US bank executive and mother-of-two was killed when a plane blew an engine and shrapnel smashed the window.

Actress back in court as Bauer fights $4.5m damages
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Actress back in court as Bauer fights $4.5m damages

Rebel Wilson returns to court to fight an appeal by magazine publisher, which was found to have defamed the film star.

  • by Broede Carmody
Sir John Monash was familiar with a brush-off 100 years ago
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Sir John Monash was familiar with a brush-off 100 years ago

Sir John Monash was so revered that 300,000 people turned out for his funeral. But he had his enemies too.

  • by Tony Wright
Bourke Street Mall's oldest building is on the market

Bourke Street Mall's oldest building is on the market

The oldest building on the Bourke Street Mall, near the corner of Swanston Street, is up for sale for about $40m.

  • by Nicole Lindsay
AMP's behaviour can be punished by jail: Morrison

AMP's behaviour can be punished by jail: Morrison

Treasurer says revelations AMP lied to corporate regulator are deeply disturbing, warns such behaviour can lead to jail.

  • by Clancy Yeates
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There are more jobs, but 730,000 people are still out of work

Why have politicians and the media stopped talking about unemployment?

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    AMP in strife following Royal Commission admissions

    Monday's revelations by AMP are likely to have lasting ramifications for the company and its shareholders

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      The three stages of gentrification, by dog breed

      One of the first signs of gentrification was the blue heelers in beaten-up utes driven by sculptors freshly out of art school.

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        Free to a good player: Martin rewarded

        Free to a good player: Martin rewarded

        The Brisbane Lions ruckman set a new record for free kicks in a game on Saturday, but some players are not so lucky

        • by Peter Ryan
        Jarrod Berry says Luke Hodge's experience is invaluable

        Jarrod Berry says Luke Hodge's experience is invaluable

        Emerging Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry has backed veteran Hawk Luke Hodge, saying he is the link between the players and the coaches

        • by Peter Ryan

        Politics

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        The former deputy prime minister has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the decision not to posthumously promote John Monash to field marshal. 

        • by Bevan Shields

        World

        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

        • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig

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        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        The royal commission also hears that AMP charges companies that want their funds on AMP’s investment platforms a $25,000 a month administration fee.

        • by Sarah Danckert
        The ASX is predicted to advance in early trading.

        Markets Live: Harvey Norman sparkles

        • by Sarah Turner
        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust
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        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust

        • by Colin Kruger

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        Entertainment

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Viewers have reacted angrily after a teased "lesbian kiss", used in pre-season promos to amp up excitement for the Ten series, turned out to be a lie.

        • by Rob Moran
        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        The controversial host backed lawyer Michael Cohen on air without disclosing their relationship, but Fox News says Hannity has their "full support".

        • by Michael Idato

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        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        Chasing status can be a time consuming enterprise, but there are shortcuts to getting Gold.

        • by David Flynn
        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against these potentially harmful viruses.

        • by Christopher Blyth & Kristine Macartney

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        Sport

        Ben Simmons a top 10 NBA jersey seller

        Ben Simmons a top 10 NBA jersey seller

        Ben Simmons continues to light up the basketball court - and the cash register.

        • by Peter Mitchell
        Margaret River Pro cancelled due to shark fears
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        Margaret River Pro cancelled due to shark fears

        The World Surf League says the safety of surfers is a priority and they have therefore decided to cancel the rest of the competition.