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'Apart from the roads ...' what did Michelle Guthrie ever do for us?
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'Apart from the roads ...' what did Michelle Guthrie ever do for us?

Her focus on younger audiences was necessary, but no wonder the ABC's existing audience felt increasingly left out.

  • by Karl Quinn

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Gownlow night:  Winners, dresses, red carpet arrivals
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Gownlow night:  Winners, dresses, red carpet arrivals

Who will take home the Brownlow? All the frocks, shocks and jocks as the AFL celebrates its best and fairest.

  • by Daniella Miletic
'Astonishing fail': Jon Faine slams Guthrie's legacy

'Astonishing fail': Jon Faine slams Guthrie's legacy

"She was smart and we were excited. But she was only interested in a few parts of the organisation."

  • by Broede Carmody
The billionaire who grew up in a housing estate

The billionaire who grew up in a housing estate

He's gone from office cleaner to a billionaire and is now London's 'richest man'.

  • by Lucy Burton
Shark attack survivor's first words since mauling

Shark attack survivor's first words since mauling

The other Melbourne shark attack victim's condition has also improved as she recovers in the children's hospital.

  • by Toby Crockford
Good Samaritan helps driver, another kills him, steals car

Good Samaritan helps driver, another kills him, steals car

The tragedy that unfolded off a US highway started with an act of compassion.

  • by Amy B Wang
Private schools' hush money leaves public schools behind

Private schools' hush money leaves public schools behind

It’s time we say enough is enough and band together as parents to demand an end to this special-deal culture.

  • by Mehreen Faruqi
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        Why Collingwood will win the flag

        Why Collingwood will win the flag

        The defence nobody believed in. The coach under pressure at the start of the season. An unlikely hero. The Collingwood juggernaut is up and running.

        Eagles confident McGovern plays despite missing training

        Eagles confident McGovern plays despite missing training

        Key defender Jeremy McGovern was the only Eagle who did not appear on the ground for the club's open training session but the Eagles say he will play.

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        Melbourne's development hot spots hold some surprises

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        Three key rules to follow to make downsizing less painful

        Three key rules to follow to make downsizing less painful

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        NewSat founder, Adrian Ballintine, committed to stand trial: ASIC

        NewSat founder, Adrian Ballintine, has been committed to stand trial over false or misleading invoices.

        • by Colin Kruger

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        'Apart from the roads...' what did Michelle Guthrie ever do for us?
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        'Apart from the roads...' what did Michelle Guthrie ever do for us?

        Her focus on younger audiences was necessary, but no wonder the ABC's existing audience felt increasingly left out.

        • by Karl Quinn
        The Saturday Paper alters prestigious award after judge's resignation

        The Saturday Paper alters prestigious award after judge's resignation

        The Horne Prize had placed a ban on non-Indigenous Australians writing about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Meet the Queensland mates behind one of the world's top travel apps

        Meet the Queensland mates behind one of the world's top travel apps

        Some beers, a bunch of backpackers and years of solo travelling appear to have paid off for two rugby mates.

        • by Toby Crockford
        My family lives in a one bedroom apartment ... and I love it

        My family lives in a one bedroom apartment ... and I love it

        Family and friends ask how can we live like this - but we are happy here. Is that so hard to comprehend?

        • by Mikki Cusack

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        Moeen Ali 'Osama' case closed as no new evidence emerges

        Moeen Ali 'Osama' case closed as no new evidence emerges

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        • by Jon Pierik
        Ryan Hoffman says Billy Slater decision is a "flip of a coin"

        Ryan Hoffman says Billy Slater decision is a "flip of a coin"

        Retiring Storm star Ryan Hoffman admits you can never walk into the NRL Judiciary confident of your fate as Billy Slater puts his Grand Final hopes on the line.

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