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Scared state: Crime looms large but we don't know who's best to fix it

Scared state: Crime looms large but we don't know who's best to fix it

Voters across Victoria say crime is the biggest issue facing the state, with a survey finding it is a far greater concern than transport, education or housing.

  • by Adam Carey and Craig Butt

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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
Ex-NAB adviser banned after 'withdrawing $1.9m in funds'

Ex-NAB adviser banned after 'withdrawing $1.9m in funds'

Ex-adviser has been banned from practising after allegedly withdrawing more than $1.95 million from clients.

  • by Matilda Boseley
Canadian jailed for role in cocaine-smuggling ring

Canadian jailed for role in cocaine-smuggling ring

Judge says Melina Roberge was not only motivated by money, but posting Instagram photos in exotic locations.

  • by Angus Thompson
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.

China's drills in Taiwan waters send a warning to US

China's drills in Taiwan waters send a warning to US

China has issued a warning against attempts to "split" its territory as it began live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.

  • by Neil Connor
Victorian Liberals vow to put safe injecting room on ice

Victorian Liberals vow to put safe injecting room on ice

There's no confusion, says Matthew Guy, the injecting room will close if he wins government.

  • by Noel Towell
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Opinion & Perspectives

There are more jobs, but 730,000 people are still out of work

Why have politicians and the media stopped talking about unemployment?

Matt Wade
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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

    John Collett

      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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        Remember, Blues and Saints: every Dog has its day
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        Remember, Blues and Saints: every Dog has its day

        In 2000, Terry Wallace and the Bulldogs went all alternative and stunned invincible Essendon. Here's how it happened.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Bulldogs skipper and league come to agreement over suspension rules.

        • by Daniel Cherny

        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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        Business

        ASIC missed chance to stop the rot in financial advice 12 years ago

        ASIC missed chance to stop the rot in financial advice 12 years ago

        Had the regulator taken AMP to court 12 years ago, we could have been saved from one financial scandal after another.

        • by John Collett

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Rebel Wilson back in court as Bauer fights record $4.5m damages bill
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        Rebel Wilson back in court as Bauer fights record $4.5m damages bill

        Hollywood actress returns to court in Melbourne to fight an appeal by magazine publisher Bauer Media, which was found to have defamed the film star.

        • by Broede Carmody
        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

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        Smarter living

        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

        Baynes and Celtics trump Bucks in NBA

        Baynes and Celtics trump Bucks in NBA

        Aron Baynes' Boston Celtics are just two wins away from eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks from the NBA playoffs

        • by Peter Mitchell
        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