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'No conclusions' in second Robert Doyle sexual harassment investigation
A second investigation into sexual harassment claims against the former lord mayor has been unable to reach a conclusion because he is too ill to participate.
- by Miki Perkins & Clay Lucas
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Interest-only mortgage holders face $7,000 a year hit
The RBA says borrowers with a typical interest-only home loan face a $7,000 jump in their annual mortgage costs.
- by Clancy Yeates
Work starts on new train station, but surrounds to wait
Construction of North Melbourne station starts but plans to transform surrounds won't be approved for two more years.
- by Timna Jacks
Driver 'may have been angry after rebuffed by women'
Toronto van driver identified after 10 people killed, 15 hurt. Report says driver may have been angry about women.
- by Amanda Coletta
'I've got to go tell him': Verdict brings closure for Geelong
'It hasn’t just affected me and my family, it’s affected all of Geelong,' says mother of murder victim Ricky Balcombe.
- by Erin Pearson
Melbourne has largest population growth in nation
Melbourne's population rockets, with the quickest growing suburb in the city's outer south-east.
- by Clay Lucas, Craig Butt & Tom Cowie
Teen in court over double fatal told to give police DNA
Teen accused of a double fatal after he allegedly crashed Lexus must see a psychiatric nurse, give cops DNA sample.
- by Adam Cooper
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Opinion & Perspectives
Royal baby: why youngest children are the rule-breakers
To an outsider, the youngest of three looks like the most privileged birth order position.
Linda Blair
The human cost of fast fashion is still too high
This tragedy is described as the garment industry’s “worst industrial accident”, but what led to it was far from accidental.
Keren Adams
Was Barbara Bush partially to blame for Donald Trump's presidency?
The Bushes should be understood as the last gasp of the moderate Republicans.
Nicole Hemmer
AFL
Franklin out, Optus Stadium blamed
Sydney have suffered a huge double blow with Lance Franklin and Dan Hannebery both ruled out of their blockbuster clash with Geelong this weekend.
- by Ronny Lerner
Hocking: Burton suspension would have meant bump was banned
The AFL thinks Ryan Burton's bump on Shaun Higgins was perfectly executed and therefore he could not be suspended regardless of the outcome.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Border control is key to successful multiculturalism: Malcolm Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull told a Berlin audience that using firm policies to stop people smugglers was important to maintaining community support for immigration.
- by David Crowe
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Business
CFMMEU fined more than half a million dollars for unlawful strikes
The newly merged construction and maritime super union has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of unlawful strikes on nine Brisbane sites.
- by Anna Patty
Small business
Entertainment
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Breakfast TV
Ita Buttrose departing Studio 10: 'It is time for me to move on'
The news comes after Jessica Rowe announced her resignation last month.
- by Broede Carmody
'Just a ratings ploy': Viewers slam MKR ambulance drama
The backlash comes after Melbourne mum Suong was filmed being put in an ambulance because of stomach cramps.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
Why did a police officer give out a woman's address to her abusive ex?
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
Opinion
Banking royal commission
The financial traps revealed at the banking royal commission
Here's five ways the inquiry into the banks has shown you how to save money.
- by Nicole Pederson-McKinnon
Want to encourage your child's creativity? Do this
How limiting access to toys has benefits that could extend into adulthood.
- by Suzanne Catchpole
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Sport
Bogut begins spruiking the NBL ahead of his Australian homecoming
Andrew Bogut has confirmed he has retired from the NBA and has committed himself to play out the two years of his new NBL contract with the Sydney Kings.
- by Roy Ward
FIFA planning special meeting to discuss new competitions
FIFA will hold a special meeting to discuss ambitious plans for a revamped version of the Club World Cup and a new global Nations League competition.
