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Private school's massive payout over sex abuse by 'hero' teacher
Trinity Grammar, whose headmaster resigned this year after furore over a boy's haircut, lauded its former staff member despite knowing he had been charged with the child sex crime.
- by Tammy Mills
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True or false? Fact-checking Fraser Anning's speech
The Senator made several claims in his maiden speech and in subsequent media interviews. So we tested them.
- by Michael Koziol, Stephanie Peatling & Dana McCauley
Opinion
Tax deductions
How the ATO is nudging Australians to pay more tax
It's a low-cost method that has proven to work, especially since most people don't deliberately try to do the wrong thing.
- by Nassim Khadem
'Afraid to use Medicare': Citizenship queue blows out
Migrants say they have been left in despair as their lives are put on hold amid a divisive debate on immigration.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Victorian town steaks a claim to fame with this dish
'If I stopped selling florries I'd get murdered, I reckon': the secret is out about this town's signature dish.
- by Carolyn Webb
Identity of London terror attack suspect revealed
The man is a 29-year-old British citizen of Sudanese origin, who has been identified by his neighbours.
Alt-right figure to return despite $50k outstanding bill
Milo Yiannopoulos has been slammed for failing to pick up the Victoria Police bill from his last tour.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Opinion & Perspectives
This senator set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
You know something fundamental is at stake an Opposition Leader calls the media to say one thing.
Peter Hartcher
'Bloke from the bush' reveals he is no student of economics
In his maiden speech to Parliament, Fraser Anning focused his criticism on what is, in fact, one of the major benefits of Australia's immigration policy.
Jessica Irvine
Fraser Anning achieves what he deserves: denunciation from the ages
Senator Fraser Anning is a political nobody, but he has managed to get a prime minister and an opposition leader to reach across the divide and shake hands in condemnation of his odious views about immigration.
Tony Wright
Melbourne
Victoria's biggest ever bus strike called off at 11th hour
- by Timna Jacks & Benjamin Preiss
'Speculative': No application yet for city's tallest tower
- by Clay Lucas & Chloe Booker
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Richmond
Locked away: Cotchin extends his contract with Richmond
Another Richmond star has recommitted to the club, with premiership captain and Brownlow medallist Trent Cotchin signing a two-year contract extension.
- by Daniel Cherny
Bob Murphy goes home to Warragul: Cattle Club the lifeline for diving Gulls
I saw smoke billowing skyward in the distance before I’d even arrived at Western Park. My old footy club, the Warragul Gulls, were taking on Maffra at home.
- by Bob Murphy
Politics
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Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
The Katter's Australian Party senator's words were so divisive that they served to galvanise the rest of the Parliament into unifying.
- by Peter Hartcher
World
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The robot revolution? Well, it's still a little way off yet
Anyone hoping to welcome new overlords will have to wait a little while. For one company, the next step in smart homes is all about artificial intelligence.
- by Nicole Frost
Where the banks are discounting, and who pays the price
New customers have become the main battleground as banks wrestle over mortgage market share in a new lending landscape.
- by Chris Kohler
Business
CSL to draw blood donors' data with help of artificial intelligence
About 1400 to 1700 people a week walk into one of CSL's 191 blood collection centres in the US and more arrive when gas price spikes.
- by Nassim Khadem
Small business
Entertainment
'I hope Nick doesn't have any pet bunnies': Yes, The Bachelor is back
Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins charms 25 ladies - and very nearly sends one into full meltdown mode.
- by Genevieve Rota
RuPaul's Drag Race star cancels Australian tour amid ugly pay dispute
BenDeLaCreme says the Melbourne promoter of her tour still owes other artists payment.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Analysis
Parenting
Don't dismiss a new mum's boredom. It could be a sign of something more serious
- by Erica Komisar
Smarter living
It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week
Eating less meat has documented benefits, but giving it up altogether is an entirely different challenge.
- by Michael Jarosky
Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?
With digital clocks an easier option, are analog clocks still important?
- by Vivienne Pearson
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Honda goes from verge of retirement to making Victory a priority
Victory and the A-League will be marquee signing Keisuke Honda’s first priority, despite the Japanese star’s new role as Cambodia’s national team manager.
- by Claire Siracusa
Could Kementari derail Winx from Australian record 26 straight wins?
There is a scenario where superstar Winx could be challenged but it probably won't happen in the race named in her honour on Saturday.
- by Chris Roots
