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'It's unattainable': Victorians' concerns about housing rise sharply
Owning a home feels like a pipe-dream for families like the Flanagans. Research shows Victorians' concerns about housing have risen sharply under the Andrews government.
- by Adam Carey & Debbie Cuthbertson
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Federal election
Turnbull intervenes to save female MP from defeat
PM shields his government from the loss of another female MP - but firebrand conservative faces likely defeat.
- by Michael Koziol
Probe into GP clinic 'charging more to see female doctors'
It costs $7 more to see a female GP in a Melbourne clinic as female doctors often take more time with their patients.
- by Aisha Dow & Melissa Cunningham
'Negligent': Watson whacks Dons over supplements saga
Expanding publicly on catastrophic sports science program, Watson slams club he captained for six years.
- by Daniel Cherny
Pass this test and you could get one of most lucrative jobs
It pays really well, so take our practice test to see if you could be an air traffic controller. You can either do it, or not.
- by Liam Mannix
Bloodstains, signs of struggle at Airbnb house after death
Examination of three men charged over man's death found trio had injuries consistent with an assault, court hears.
- by Adam Cooper
Is your commute time as long as the national average?
The average Australian travels 16 kilometres to get to work, fresh data from the Bureau of Statistics shows.
- by Clay Lucas
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Opinion & Perspectives
Parties offer clear choice at next election
The election could be as soon as August - each side will be conforming more than usual to their left versus right stereotypes.
Ross Gittins
China calls checkmate on South China Sea
The land masses are now there. And they are occupied. It's time Australia got off the back foot and worked with China to see if the new islands can be of joint benefit.
John Powers
A backlash is coming but we should give Meghan a chance to shine
Make no mistake, for all the rapturous post-wedding praise, the backlash is certainly about to begin.
Hannah Betts
Melbourne
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Local council
Councillors accused of sexual harassment face suspension
- by Miki Perkins & Clay Lucas
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Melbourne
Woman under police guard, man fights for life after fire
- by Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
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AFL
Cricket's players boss in line to be Demons chief
Alistair Nicholson has been sounded out for the chief executive position at Melbourne.
- by Andrew Wu
Watson whacks Bombers over supplements saga
Expanding publicly on the Dons’ catastrophic sports science program, Jobe Watson slammed the club he captained for six years.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
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Federal election
Malcolm Turnbull intervenes to save Ann Sudmalis from preselection defeat
PM shields his government from the loss of another female MP - but firebrand conservative Craig Kelly faces likely defeat.
- by Michael Koziol
Political donor Chau Chak Wing behind UN bribe scandal, Parliament told
- by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker
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Energy
Betting on oil: reputations on the line as $14.4b Santos deal falls apart
Harbour Energy has fired some parting shots after its $14.4b takeover bid was rejected by Santos, clearly feeling that it was duped by the energy giant.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
'Mate, my neck is on the line': Sales pressure blamed for ANZ's gelato loan
- by Jessica Irvine & Clancy Yeates
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Entertainment
Pulitzer-winning author Philip Roth dies at 85
Author Philip Roth, who was both hailed and derided for laying bare the neuroses and obsessions that haunted the modern Jewish-American experience, has died.
Ariana Grande's emotional Manchester bombing anniversary tribute
The pop star dropped new single No Tears Left To Cry in time for the one-year anniversary of when a suicide bomber killed 22 of her fans.
- by Broede Carmody
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Performing arts
Review: De Stroyed delivers spirited snapshot of de Beauvoir
- by Cameron Woodhead
Lifestyle
Women need to know about the link between the pill and depression
- by Jayashri Kulkarni & Caroline Gurvich
Smarter living
Style guide: The new rules of rocking black tie from day to night
Confused about when and how to rock the most formal suit in the wardrobe? Don't be.
- by Damien Woolnough
The secret to beat the after school meltdowns
Your kids are tired and emotional and they let you know by screaming - here's what to do.
- by Bianca Wordley
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Sport
Craig Bellamy won't rush into coaching call, will consider gap year
Craig Bellamy won't let media coverage rush his decision on whether to coach on with Melbourne or look to a future in Queensland.
- by Roy Ward
Rockets rally past Warriors to tie up series
James Harden's 30 points saw Houston score a big upset on the road against Golden State.
