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Pies go into half time ahead but Bombers still fighting
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Pies go into half time ahead but Bombers still fighting

Follow the action live as Pies and Bombers go head-to-head in the Anzac Day blockbuster.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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Anthony left the navy to start a business, it earns over $7m

Anthony left the navy to start a business, it earns over $7m

He started making his fitness product in his garage. Now Anthony is supplying the equipment to the Pentagon.

  • by Christine D'Mello
Five ways Melbourne's population is increasing 
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Five ways Melbourne's population is increasing 

The population is surging. Where are they from? Where do they go? Here are some interesting facts. 

  • by Craig Butt
A 'zero discount' energy bill may be your cheapest option

A 'zero discount' energy bill may be your cheapest option

The confusing nature of energy bill discounts is leading to more "no frills" offers - and they could save you money.

  • by Cole Latimer
Worldwide, Melbourne's airport stands out for this

Worldwide, Melbourne's airport stands out for this

Melbourne Airport needs express as well as commuter rail access, but it needs more than this.

  • by Ian Woodcock
No more 'free' money: Finland ends its basic income trial 

No more 'free' money: Finland ends its basic income trial 

Finland is having second thoughts about giving free money to people without conditions on how they use it.

  • by Peter S. Goodman
No rain on parade as balmy weather greets marchers

No rain on parade as balmy weather greets marchers

Marchers and crowds aged seven to 97 took part in a vibrant Anzac Day march to the Shrine

  • by Carolyn Webb
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Amid all the reluctant truth-telling, one big lie stands out

Shame-faced banking inquiry witnesses keep admitting they put shareholders ahead of customers. Don’t believe it.

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    Ross Gittins

    The adoration of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton is anti-feminist

    Praise for women joining, or continuing a colonial empire rings hollow to those who need feminism the most.

    Roqayah Chamseddine

      Legalising marijuana is a lot more complex than you might think

      Australia is in a great position to wait and see what happens in other countries that are legalising cannabis.

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        Anzac Day: Magpies well placed at half-time in captivating clash

        Follow the action live as Collingwood and Essendon go head-to-head in the Anzac Day blockbuster.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        Powell-Pepper banned but no reference to sexual misconduct

        Powell-Pepper banned but no reference to sexual misconduct

        Sam Powell-Pepper will spend another week on the sidelines after the AFL handed down its findings.

        • by Daniel Cherny

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        What if the royal commission's outcome is worse than the status quo?

        What if the royal commission's outcome is worse than the status quo?

        There is no shortage of people saying the major banks should be forced to sell their financial advisory arms. But that would open a new set of challenges.

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Studio 10 may be imploding, but it's here to stay... for now
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        Studio 10 may be imploding, but it's here to stay... for now

        Star departures, on-air tensions, declining ratings: nothing much is going right for Channel Ten's morning show.

        • by Karl Quinn
        'Lovely fella': Australian musician Paul Gray, singer of Wa Wa Nee, has died

        'Lovely fella': Australian musician Paul Gray, singer of Wa Wa Nee, has died

        Tributes have started to flow for '80s singer Paul Gray, who died of a bone marrow cancer at age 53.

        • by Martin Boulton

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        Another man waging war on women
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        Another man waging war on women

        • by Clementine Ford
        Latest porn statistics are surprising

        Latest porn statistics are surprising

        • by Jane Gilmore
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        God of War is the most impressive video game of 2018 so far

        God of War is the most impressive video game of 2018 so far

        A beautiful, exciting and heartfelt adventure through Norse myth, plus killing demons with a sweet axe.

        • by Tim Biggs
        Five of the most affordable luxury cars that won't break the bank

        Five of the most affordable luxury cars that won't break the bank

        These top shelf brands have created entry level machines that still pack their own punch.

        • by Toby Hagon

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        Simmons' Sixers advance, await Bucks or Celtics in next round

        Simmons' Sixers advance, await Bucks or Celtics in next round

        The Philadelphia 76ers punched their tickets to the conference semis with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat in game five.

        Fury over Armstrong Giro d'Italia visit ignores real issues

        Fury over Armstrong Giro d'Italia visit ignores real issues

        Cycling's most infamous cheat is planning to be at Giro d'Italia start in Jerusalem and people are upset, writes Tom Cary.