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Rudy Giuliani: The aggressive new face of Trump's legal team

Rudy Giuliani: The aggressive new face of Trump's legal team

Rudy Giuliani was once known as 'America's mayor' and hailed for helping unite a wounded city after September 11. 

  • by Jonathan Lamire

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Government finally buys into growing congestion problem

Government finally buys into growing congestion problem

In the past 50 years, federal and state governments combined to build one new rail line in Victoria. That's just doubled.

  • by Adam Carey
Phone taps nab gold buyer 'talking about stolen goods'

Phone taps nab gold buyer 'talking about stolen goods'

The 'front of house' man' for the brothers dealt in jewellery he allegedly knew was stolen in violent raids, court hears.

  • by Tammy Mills
Free tram zone to extend as 'construction blitz' starts

Free tram zone to extend as 'construction blitz' starts

Passengers using some key rail lines will face major disruptions in coming weeks and free tram zone will extend for footy.

  • by Benjamin Preiss
Mormon influence rising in the Liberal party

Mormon influence rising in the Liberal party

Mormons are taking an increasingly active role in the Victorian Liberals with at least five elected to party positions.

  • by Royce Millar & Ben Schneiders
Bishop warns Beijing against political pressure on Qantas

Bishop warns Beijing against political pressure on Qantas

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has warned Beijing against using threats to pressure Qantas over how it refers to Taiwan.

  • by David Wroe
The 10 minutes that saved Milena from her ex-husband
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The 10 minutes that saved Milena from her ex-husband

Shelden Vaughan googled "carotid artery neck" before he drove to his wife's work with a knife. 

  • by Michaela Whitbourn & Megan Gorrey
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Today's millennials are the New Victorians

Are we headed back to an age of calling for smelling salts, covering up table legs lest they offend anyone, and banishing from society anyone who talks the wrong way about sex?

Ed Cumming

    Will Australia be first to force Netflix to make local content?

    Could the government force Netflix to make more Australian shows? It's question being asked in media circles.

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      Next time you're at brunch, ask if they pay penalty rates

      We want small business to stop believing their status as small makes them exempt from paying workers the legal minimum.

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        Should Joe Daniher be dropped?

        Should Joe Daniher be dropped?

        Is Joe Daniher completely to blame for his own slump in form? Or should we be turning the blowtorch on those who are delivering the ball to him?

        Are some more equal than others?

        Are some more equal than others?

        Of all the AFL’s policies, the most confusing by far is that transgender athletes can play in the VFLW, but not the AFLW.

        • by Chris Judd

        Politics

        Just say 'no': Politicians can't seem to give a straight answer on Newstart

        Just say 'no': Politicians can't seem to give a straight answer on Newstart

        Politicians who receive $285 a night to stay in Canberra should admit they couldn't live on $40 a day.

        • by Michael Koziol

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        The little telco taking on Optus
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        The little telco taking on Optus

        TeleChoice has come back from the brink twice and now founder Ehab Abdou is claiming $100 million in damages from Optus.

        • by Cara Waters
        The ASX is set to advance early this week in the lead up to the budget.

        Markets Live: ASX rises on Westpac, BHP

        • by William McInnes
        Westpac and the end of the golden age
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        Westpac and the end of the golden age

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Entertainment

        One giant leap for mankind: Apollo's music mission has a launch date

        One giant leap for mankind: Apollo's music mission has a launch date

        The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, Tim Tam ads... music? Apollo Jackson diversifies his attempts for fame.

        • by Broede Carmody
        Not invited: MKR winners won't welcome detractors to new restaurant

        Not invited: MKR winners won't welcome detractors to new restaurant

        "There have been some serious trolls out there." 

        • by Broede Carmody
        Is Lisa Wilkinson a ratings failure?
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        Is Lisa Wilkinson a ratings failure?

        • by Michael Lallo
        So you think you can doggy dance

        So you think you can doggy dance

        • by Hannah Francis

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        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        The widespread practice of banks offering interest rate discounts is less helpful to customers than you might think.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        From not returning my phone calls to making plans on my weekends - it's always a fight.

        • by Jann Blackstone

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        Arzani hopes to make it to Russia, but not at Cahill's expense
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        Arzani hopes to make it to Russia, but not at Cahill's expense

        Daniel Arzani is only 19, but he is on the verge of achieving a childhood dream after being named in the Socceroos' preliminary World Cup squad.

        • by Michael Lynch
        Socceroos bolter Karacic known to wear Australian jersey to training

        Socceroos bolter Karacic known to wear Australian jersey to training

        Ivan Vujic's first memory of Fran Karacic wasn't his tireless work rate, but that he was the only man in Zagreb wearing a Socceroos shirt.

        • by Dominic Bossi