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Large chunks of parkland to disappear as Eastern Fwy widened to 20 lanes
The $16.5 billion tollway and road widening project will see the freeway extended outwards along almost its entire length, taking out parkland in several eastern suburbs.
- by Clay Lucas & Timna Jacks
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Jackpot for Aussie business as Coke digests sugar issue
It began with a couple experimenting in their back shed. Now it's the newest arm of the Coca-Cola Company.
- by Patrick Hatch
Outrage after footballers black up for Mad Monday
Three players from a Tasmanian football club have drawn criticism after dressing up in blackface costumes.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Breaking
Tragedy
Family mourns hardworking husband hit by crane truck
Joseph Lian Hrin, 34, had only recently arrived in Australia, after spending six years in a refugee camp.
- by Simone Fox Koob
NAB loan fraud: Photocopier technician received $800k
Man with no banking background has admitted receiving commissions as an 'introducer' for the NAB.
- by Karen Sweeney
Dutton wanted au pair visa within hour, inquiry told
"This is urgent. The minister requires this submission tonight," said email from departmental liaison officer.
- by Angus Livingston
Analysis
AFL
It might be a preliminary, but it feels oh so final
Don't let anyone tell you that there's nothing to lose in a play-off for an AFL grand final spot.
- by Bob Murphy
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
'Questions ate away at me': The heavy burden of aged care
Three and a half years after my dad died, I'm still tormented by memories of his time in residential care.
Tina Broad
The workplaces where bullies flourish
Bullying is a scourge of many workplaces but they often have particular features, many of which can be found in politics.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Let's embrace high-rise living for families, not be fearful
Children grow up in apartments across the world and turn out just fine. The key is to encourage proper planning incentives.
Chris Johnson
Melbourne
Victoria
Victoria
Statue of limitations: No place in the city for men we'd rather forget
- by Benjamin Millar
Victoria
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AFL
Analysis
AFL
Bob Murphy: Preliminary, but oh so final
Don't let anyone tell you that there's nothing to lose in a play-off for a grand final spot.
- by Bob Murphy
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Richmond
Martin has bleeding on knee but set to be 'wrecking-ball' self v Pies
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has moved to silence any doubt that his champion midfielder won't line up in the preliminary final.
- by Jon Pierik
Politics
Aged care funding blow-out could be examined by royal commission
The Coalition and Labor are open to asking the the royal commission to examine a looming $40 billion-a-year blow out in aged care funding.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Gender equality
Bill Shorten to announce $400 million pitch to women on superannuation
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
James Packer splurges $82m on Danny Devito's old Hollywood home
The 51-year-old tycoon is reported to have splashed out on his first purchase since leaving Australia five years ago to be closer to his children.
- by Tawar Razaghi
The biggest interior trends for spring, according to the experts
Spring is officially here and that means it's time to pack away the dark soft furnishings and woollen blankets.
- by Natalia Didovich
Business
Banks' spring racing season begins with horse-trading on rates
For the banks, the start of spring is crucial to their marketing schedules. With home auctions down, they are competing for a smaller share of the property pie.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Insurer delayed reforming questionable sales practices
- by Clancy Yeates & Ruth Williams
Small business
Entertainment
Analysis
ABC
ABC Radio breakfast has crashed to a 40-year low. What happens now?
Since Red Symons was pushed out, its share of the breakfast market has halved.
- by Michael Lallo
Ozzy Osbourne to headline 2019 Download festival
The rocker will headline next year's festival in Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Martin Boulton
Lifestyle
Smarter living
iPhone XS and XS Max review: few compromises, but few changes too
This is the most impressive iPhone yet. But how much better is it than the phone you're already using?
- by Peter Wells
Is 'wealth coaching' the new and improved financial planning?
Financial planners are repositioning themselves as personal trainer-like wealth coaches.
- by Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
Is children's sport becoming too expensive for Australian families?
- by Michelle Cull and Keith Parry
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Sport
Australian star Mitch Creek facing more challenges to NBA roster spot
Australia's Mitch Creek will face a tough time earning an NBA contract with the Brooklyn Nets signalling their intent to give their last two-way contract to another player.
- by Roy Ward
Umpire at centre of Kyrgios controversy suspended for two weeks
The chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks.
- by Frank Pingue