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Celebrity planner's world implodes over 'risible' advice

Celebrity planner's world implodes over 'risible' advice

He was a TV host and award winner but self-styled financial whiz Sam Henderson met his match in Donna McKenna.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Jennifer Duke

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Tigers' fourth-quarter goal burst slays Demons

Tigers' fourth-quarter goal burst slays Demons

Richmond steamroll Melbourne, as Demons give up the fight.

  • by Michael Gleeson
7000 new residents in a year: Welcome to Cranbourne East

7000 new residents in a year: Welcome to Cranbourne East

It's the nation's fastest growing suburb by headcount. So why are people moving here, and where are they coming from?

  • by Tom Cowie & Carolyn Webb
Feeling the pinch? This could help explain why

Feeling the pinch? This could help explain why

Melbourne leads the nation in cost-of-living increases amid rising gas and electricity prices, while wages stagnate.

  • by Benjamin Preiss
'No conclusions' in second Robert Doyle investigation

'No conclusions' in second Robert Doyle investigation

Two initial complainants receive $20k towards legal fees, while second investigation unable to reach conclusion.

  • by Miki Perkins & Clay Lucas
Violent footage of wild schoolyard brawl emerges

Violent footage of wild schoolyard brawl emerges

Violent footage of dozens of teenagers kicking and punching each other in a wild schoolyard brawl has emerged.  

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Ex-star cricketer spared jail for jewellery store robberies 

Ex-star cricketer spared jail for jewellery store robberies 

Judge finds the community has more to gain in having a young armed robber continue his rehabilitation than go to jail.

  • by Adam Cooper
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Royal baby and wedding jewel in the crown for monarchists

Australians will remain content to ride the wave of constitutional monarchy further into the 21st century.

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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.

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      Tigers' fourth-quarter goal burst slays Demons

      Tigers' fourth-quarter goal burst slays Demons

      Richmond steam roll Melbourne as Demons roll over.

      • by Michael Gleeson
      Hefty three-match ban for Thomas over Scott Selwood bump

      Hefty three-match ban for Thomas over Scott Selwood bump

      Lindsay Thomas's attempt to reboot his AFL career with Port Adelaide hits roadblock after he was banned for three games for Scott Selwood bump.

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      'I'm at a loss to explain': Experts baffled by HSC maths results
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      'I'm at a loss to explain': Experts baffled by HSC maths results

      HSC students of similar ability who took advanced mathematics enjoyed a "significant advantage" over those who did general maths.

      • by Michael Koziol

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      A hung parliament looms in Malaysia: opposition
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      A hung parliament looms in Malaysia: opposition

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      'Bewildered': ex-ACCC boss says don't jump to conclusions on commission

      'Bewildered': ex-ACCC boss says don't jump to conclusions on commission

      Graeme Samuel says "self-anointed experts" need to let the royal commission "get on with the job", rather than making procalamations..

      • by Clancy Yeates

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      'I'm famous all over the world': Boy George sledges Delta Goodrem

      'I'm famous all over the world': Boy George sledges Delta Goodrem

      Harsh words were used while the pair were trying to win over the youngest person to ever audition for The Voice. 

      • by Broede Carmody
      Eddie McGuire has a case over fake ad, just not against Facebook

      Eddie McGuire has a case over fake ad, just not against Facebook

      Lawyers suggest Eddie McGuire could win against publishers of an erectile dysfunction ad but taking down the social media giant could be a lot harder.

      • by Karl Quinn

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      The financial traps revealed at the 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

      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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      Bogut begins spruiking the NBL ahead of his Australian homecoming

      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
      Cricket Australia: Lights not out on Adelaide Test - yet

      Cricket Australia: Lights not out on Adelaide Test - yet

      India has reportedly rejected a day-night Test in Adelaide but Cricket Australia remains hopeful the event will still go ahead.

      • by Jon Pierik