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Married couple killed in hit-run crash after teens sped through red light  
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Married couple killed in hit-run crash after teens sped through red light  

Police are searching for a girl and boy who were in the 4WD that caused the deadly crash after it was stolen during an aggravated burglary earlier in the week.

  • by Anthony Colangelo

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Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

He is often described as a masterful operator, or inconceivably cruel. 

  • by Nick Toscano
When money goes missing on the way to the ATO
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When money goes missing on the way to the ATO

They paid their tax to their accountant, or gave their correct TFN. But the tax office is saying 'tough luck, cough up' anyway.

  • by Nassim Khadem
North Korea halts nuclear tests ahead of rare summit

North Korea halts nuclear tests ahead of rare summit

North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.

Melbourne's next lord mayor: Who'll win the race for Town Hall?

Melbourne's next lord mayor: Who'll win the race for Town Hall?

Who's who on the ballot paper in next month's byelection.

  • by Clay Lucas
People are still crying out for justice, perhaps now someone will listen

People are still crying out for justice, perhaps now someone will listen

It took four years for the truth about the banks' behaviour to finally come out.

  • by Adele Ferguson
Cash splash for Victorian schools, including one with a long drop toilet

Cash splash for Victorian schools, including one with a long drop toilet

Among the teachers' jobs at Middle Indigo Primary is emptying the toilet.

  • by Henrietta Cook
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AMP's mea culpa doesn't cut it - more heads need to roll

AMP essentially sacking its chief executive for the second time in a month is like shooting someone who is already dead.

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    Elizabeth Knight

    It's not cricket, and that's the whole idea

    You can't improve the appeal of a sport by forever cutting it back.

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      Greg Baum

      In memory of a real war hero, who made his sacrifice every year

      Captain Fraunfelder once shook my sweaty, sticky Twistie-stained boogery-fingered hand.

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        AFL live: St Kilda v GWS

        A big Saturday of footy action kicks off with St Kilda v GWS from Etihad Stadium.

        • by Ronny Lerner
        Potential No.1 AFL draft pick Max King suffers suspected knee injury

        Potential No.1 AFL draft pick Max King suffers suspected knee injury

        Max King, the highly touted No.1 AFL draft pick, hurt his knee while playing schoolboy football on Saturday.

        • by Jon Pierik

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        Breach of trust: how Australian banks went bad

        Breach of trust: how Australian banks went bad

        Bribery, fraud, deception and lies: the royal commission is exposing deep flaws in Australia's once trusted banking system.

        • by Jessica Irvine

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        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Rupert Murdoch certainly could do with a lesson or two when it comes to managing one's "comeback"

        • by Andrew Hornery
        SPECTRUM. Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles of Peking Duk, a producer DJ duo, photographed at ODI in Sydney. April 10, 2018. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

        Peking Duk's rise from digital dilettantes to full-scale rock stars

        Dance music duo Peking Duk take very little seriously, but the prophesied "death of the DJ" has them tweaking their game.

        • by Michael Dwyer

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        I wrote this while having an epidural

        • by Polly Dunning
        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        • by Jacinta Tynan
        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        • by Flic Everett
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        Smarter living

        Orphaned children may have a loving extended family but if their parents don't nominate a testamentary guardian, it becomes a matter for the family court.

        Why everyone needs a will, especially parents

        One of the biggest reasons parents need a will has nothing to do with who gets their money if they die.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Collectors and connoisseurs gathered to try 10 of the most unsual whiskies on the market.

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        City's dominance rewarded as second-half strikes sink Brisbane Roar

        City's dominance rewarded as second-half strikes sink Brisbane Roar

        Melbourne City completely dominated the first elimination final but had to wait to the second half to secure the win at AAMI Park.

        • by Michael Lynch
        Storm keeps remarkable Suncorp streak intact

        Storm keeps remarkable Suncorp streak intact

        There was no shortage of highlights but it was a controversial try by Billy Slater that sparked Melbourne's 34-20 NRL win over Brisbane.