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Jenna receives 'strange' call after getting help for a homeless man 

Jenna receives 'strange' call after getting help for a homeless man 

Ambulance Victoria admitted passing on her private details to debt collectors who then hounded her for money.

  • by Chloe Booker

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'Untrue' to suggest Melbourne in fear of African gangs: Aly

'Untrue' to suggest Melbourne in fear of African gangs: Aly

The Project host has launched a scathing attack on PM Malcolm Turnbull over his comments about crime in the city.

  • by Genevieve Rota
Brawl bans don't pass the pub test but could cause pain
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Brawl bans don't pass the pub test but could cause pain

On first look FIBA's suspensions from the brawl between Australia and Philippines  basketball teams seem soft.

  • by Roy Ward
Far-right mouthpiece 'hit with hefty police bill'

Far-right mouthpiece 'hit with hefty police bill'

Canadian Lauren Southern is the second far-right provocateur expected to pay up for extra police at her Melbourne shows.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Rival reporters facing hostile White House try new tactic

Rival reporters facing hostile White House try new tactic

Reporters have privately debated how aggressively they should work together to get their questions answered.

  • by Michael M. Grynbaum
Transurban drops fees for CityLink, but raises others

Transurban drops fees for CityLink, but raises others

Transurban might be cutting some fees it charges motorists using CityLink - but it's introducing new ones.

  • by Clay Lucas
Borce Ristevski said 'wife Karen went missing 20 times'

Borce Ristevski said 'wife Karen went missing 20 times'

Ristevksi told police his wife went missing 20 times before her alleged murder, court hears.

  • by Tom Cowie
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There's no doubt we’re seeing the weirdest of presidencies

This is a new patriotism, which rather than celebrating a country’s institutions, declares in a rage that they are corrupt.

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    Waleed Aly

    Tender will allow Coalition to dig its way out of coal hole

    Divisions within the Coalition on energy won’t go away, even though they are costing it electoral support.

    John Hewson
      John Hewson

      Selective schools set standards others should aim for

      In every school, parents need to question why their child is not performing to their personal best.

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        In the name of the father: the pressure on AFL father-son prospects

        In the name of the father: the pressure on AFL father-son prospects

        The draft system is designed to make it easier for the sons of AFL greats, but is it actually having the opposite effect?

        • by Wayne Carey
        Team news: Tigers lose Houli, but regain defender Broad

        Team news: Tigers lose Houli, but regain defender Broad

        Defending premiers hurt by the loss of Bachar Houli with groin soreness but that has been partly offset by the earlier than expected return of Nathan Broad.

        • by Scott Spits

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        'He asks us to front up $1bn': Indian billionaire under fire over Adani rail line

        'He asks us to front up $1bn': Indian billionaire under fire over Adani rail line

        Venerated former senior public servant Sir Leo Hielscher says the government should own the Adani railway line.

        • by Felicity Caldwell

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        Is it too easy to return goods to stores?

        Is it too easy to return goods to stores?

        • by Tony Featherstone
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        Waleed Aly obliterates Turnbull in report on so-called African gangs

        Waleed Aly obliterates Turnbull in report on so-called African gangs

        'To suggest a city is gripped by a fear of African gangs is just untrue,' the host said.

        • by Genevieve Rota
        Sky and Fox Sports presenter quits after on-stage rant at charity event

        Sky and Fox Sports presenter quits after on-stage rant at charity event

        Greg Thomson has resigned and apologised for his behaviour.

        • by Jenny Noyes

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        JBL Bar 5.1 review: easy, wireless surround sound for your TV

        JBL Bar 5.1 review: easy, wireless surround sound for your TV

        JBL's modular soundbar puts out incredible, cinematic sound and easily converts to full 5.1 surround thanks to a pair of detachable speakers.

        • by Tim Biggs
        New ownership models give investors a toenail on the property ladder

        New ownership models give investors a toenail on the property ladder

        Online platforms such as BrickX, CoVesta, DomaCom and Kohab are springing up to help people crack Australia’s most impenetrable markets.

        • by Christine Long

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        Brawl bans don't pass the pub test but could cause pain
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        Brawl bans don't pass the pub test but could cause pain

        On first look FIBA's suspensions from the brawl between Australia and Philippines look soft but they could prove painful in the long term.

        • by Roy Ward
        Sam Kerr wins ESPYS award, Ben Simmons misses out

        Sam Kerr wins ESPYS award, Ben Simmons misses out

        Matildas star Sam Kerr has added another gong to her list of achievements after being named the best international women's soccer player at the ESPYS.