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Anyone fancy an extra five hours of peak-hour traffic

Anyone fancy an extra five hours of peak-hour traffic

Melbourne drivers could spend 20 per cent more time sitting in traffic unless low-cost solutions were delivered, an expert has warned.

  • by Timna Jacks

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Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says
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Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says

'Promises were made' and 'the truth will come out' before the next election, Peter Marshals warns in incendiary interview.

  • by Adam Carey and Noel Towell
Mayor wants to keep her job - from 2600kms away

Mayor wants to keep her job - from 2600kms away

Furious Ararat council colleagues say Glenda McLean has turned them into a 'laughing stock'.

  • by Rex Martinich & Brendan Wrigley
Melbourne's booming night life 'needs a night tsar'

Melbourne's booming night life 'needs a night tsar'

The ones who keep the city going while the rest of us sleep deserve support, says lord mayoral candidate.

  • by Clay Lucas
'It smells like death': Tiny US town endures a 'poop train'

'It smells like death': Tiny US town endures a 'poop train'

A trainload of human waste from New York is stranded in a small southern town, spreading a horrific stench.

Trump confirms CIA chief met with Kim Jong-un

Trump confirms CIA chief met with Kim Jong-un

US President says his CIA chief secretly met with the North Korean leader and said 'a good relationship was formed'.

Data theft, bullying claims rock first gay radio station

Data theft, bullying claims rock first gay radio station

'Morale at JOY 94.9 is possibly at its lowest point ever': Tensions are expected to come to a head in coming weeks.

  • by Broede Carmody
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Why we can only trust ethical fashion lists so far

The Baptist World Aid Australia report is a good consumer tool but it gives fast-fashion brands more credit than they deserve.

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    Melissa Singer

    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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      Matt Wade

      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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        AFL

        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

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        Digital diagnosis: less time with family, more time with the doctor

        Digital diagnosis: less time with family, more time with the doctor

        Workers will be spending less time talking to each other in the office and with families at home - and more time with the doctor, two reports show.

        • by Anna Patty

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor
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        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor

        After flipping off a cameraman and telling a producer to "f--- right off", Leah earns a place in Bachelor blow-up history.

        • by Rob Moran
        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        For the first time in My Kitchen Rules history, two contestants have been booted from the competition over verbal abuse.

        • by Broede Carmody and Aja Styles

        Lifestyle

        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        • by Jo Hartley
        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        • by Parul Sehgal
        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        • by Kathryn Fletcher & Kristi-Ann Villagonzalo
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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

        'No appointment has been made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        'No appointment has been made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        Justin Langer remains the firm favourite to be Australia's next head coach as Cricket Australia finalises its process for appointing Darren Lehmann's successor.

        • by Andrew Wu
        Victory exit ACL with heads high as kids see off Shanghai

        Victory exit ACL with heads high as kids see off Shanghai

        Kevin Muscat gave youngsters and fringe players a chance - including a midfielder who only turned 16 two months ago - and was rewarded with a memorable win.

        • by Michael Lynch