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Reasonable doubt? A murder in Dandenong
William Awu was stabbed through the heart while asleep. A mother-of-three is in jail for the crime, but RMIT researchers studying the case have questioned evidence that led to her conviction.
- by John Power
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Room swap during C-section after hospital chemical spill
A woman had to be evacuated during a C-section after a hazardous chemical spill at a hospital in Melbourne's north.
- by Matilda Boseley
Mysterious government revenue worth nearly $3b
The figure suggests a substantial new policy has been included in the bottom line and will be made public shortly.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Triple zero phone may be the key to Margaret River deaths
Answers to Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur are likely in a call made by a man at the property.
- by Lucy Cormack
Opinion
Feminism
Drop the 'himpathy': Clarion call of festa's #MeToo moment
I am encouraging every woman to drop the "himpathy". I call on you to call these men, and call them out to their face.
- by Helen Pitt
Meet our youngest Royal (Fellow, that is)
Geordie Williamson was 13 when he solved one of his father's conundrums and realised he had a knack for numbers.
- by Esther Han
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France
Terrorism suspected as Paris knife attacker kills one
An assailant shouting "Allah Akbar" killed a passer-by in a knife attack that also wounded four others in the heart of Paris.
- by Julie Carriat
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Women's endurance gives them a financial edge
In tough conditions, women complete the Boston Marathon at a higher rate than men. This psychological edge can also help with finances.
Catherine Robson
The government-backed scheme that beats a reverse mortgage
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
The way we hear cricket on our screens will never be the same
The hirings of the last fortnight confirm that very few Channel Nine commentators will make it to the new broadcasters.
Peter FitzSimons
Melbourne
Victoria
Investigation
Crime
Cocaine, women and fine wine: CBA failed to report lender's $3.5m fraud
- by Chris Vedelago & Cameron Houston
National
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Great Barrier Reef
Swaths of native forest near Great Barrier Reef set to be bulldozed
- by Nicole Hasham
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Missing person
Boy abducted from Gold Coast found inside SUV in northern NSW
- by Toby Crockford & Cameron Atfield
AFL
Dockers too good despite Saints' comeback effort
St Kilda was the fourth Victorian team to try and win at Optus Stadium this season but were blown away early by Fremantle before losing by 30 points.
- by Brad Elborough
Western Bulldogs gain momentum against wasteful Brisbane Lions
The Western Bulldogs have won three on the trot and head to Adelaide with confidence their mojo is back.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Exclusive
Income tax
The verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival income tax plans
Labor has gained a short-term edge over the Coalition in a crucial political fight over the fairness of radical income tax reform.
- by David Crowe
Welcome to the tax election. The fairness election. The enterprise election
- by Mark Kenny & Matt Wade
World
Property bydomain
Business
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Financial advisors
AMP's new chairman declares the company is in crisis
David Murray is not known for mincing his words, and he is typically frank when describing the challenge he confronts.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Banking royal commission
AMP shareholders voted again, this time with their wallets
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
Cate Blanchett to lead Cannes film festival protest
The actress will be among 82 women set to walk the red carpet to highlight the limited number of female filmmakers who have been nominated.
And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .
Melbourne art teacher Yvette Coppersmith has won Australia's most prestigious art prize.
- by Linda Morris
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV
It comes with all the trimmings, but this million-dollar machine is more resort than desert.
- by Toby Hagon
You can't outsource motherhood, but you can share the load
Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the unpaid contribution of mothers and grandmothers to families and communities.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Storm close out injury-ravaged Titans in brutal encounter in Brisbane
Melbourne made it four wins in five weeks as the Titans were down to a bare minimum of players in the first of the Suncorp Stadium double-header.
- by Phil Lutton
City of Casey set to invest $20m to back Team 11's A-League bid
Team 11, the consortium based in Melbourne's south-east, is harnessing funding from the City of Casey for a regional centre of soccer excellence.
- by Michael Lynch
