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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
Richmond steamroll Melbourne, as Demons give up the fight.
- by Michael Gleeson
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
Melbourne leads the nation in cost-of-living increases amid rising gas and electricity prices, while wages stagnate.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Local council
'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 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
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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Opinion & Perspectives
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.
Rachel Bailes
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
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
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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HSC
'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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Najib Razak
A hung parliament looms in Malaysia: opposition
- by James Massola & Haylena Krishnamoorthy
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Business
'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
A celebrity planner's world comes crashing down over 'risible' advice
- by Sarah Danckert & Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
'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
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
Lifestyle
Why you're exhausted from running after your kids (and they aren't)
- by Mary Ward & Liam Mannix
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
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
