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Royal family
All aboard: Meghan and Harry take iconic Melbourne tram to the beach
There was a massive roar from the crowd in South Melbourne when the tram carrying the royal couple arrived. The Duke and Duchess strolled over to the beach where they chatted to lifesavers and thrilled fans.
- by Anna Prytz & Robyn Grace
More top stories
Dead woman's ex 'told killer mum she'd be thrown off cliff'
Mum who killed woman before getting son to help dump body near a beach was allegedly bashed, raped in payback.
- by Adam Cooper
Don't sweat - cooler nights and restful sleep on the way
Melburnians can look forward to an easier night’s sleep this weekend, with cooler evenings after a muggy week.
- by Nathan John
Opinion
Barnaby Joyce
Send vampire-slaying kit: Barnaby's rising from dead
When undead leaders roam the fearful night, it is time for extreme measures. We expect a strike at any moment.
- by Tony Wright
'You'll get me into trouble': Harry hugs teen during walk
India Brown burst into tears when Prince Harry broke with royal protocol and hugged her. 'It was awesome,' she says.
- by Chloe Booker, Robyn Grace & Joe Hinchliffe
US intelligence casts doubt on Saudi prince’s denials
US intelligence officials think the Crown Prince is culpable in the killing of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- by Julian E. Barnes
Analysis
Draft
At a glance: Assessing each club's 2018 AFL trade period
Each club took a different approach to the trade period, showing their colours in the process.
- by Peter Ryan
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Future of the Nationals does not rest with Barnaby Joyce
Push to bring down Deputy PM Michael McCormack is real and gathering speed. But the future lies with Littleproud.
Bevan Shields
There's no reason to delay our republic debate
A leak from Buckingham Palace shows it is not disrespectful to the royal family to talk about a republic now.
Moving embassy to Jerusalem could renew peace process
A potential positive result of Australia moving its embassy to Jerusalem is that it pressures the Palestinians to negotiate.
Matthew Lesh
Melbourne
Victoria
Fox tale sparks claims senior police in 'blatant cover-up'
- by Cameron Houston, Chris Vedelago & Tammy Mills
National
AFL
Tim Kelly will shake off disappointment and go again
Contracted midfielder Tim Kelly may begin his pre-season in Perth before returning to the Cats in the new year after his bid to join West Coast in 2019 failed.
- by Peter Ryan
Risky business: The teams with the most on the line after trade period
Trade period is over for another year, and now we wait to see which teams will benefit the most from their deals.
Politics
Exclusive
Electricity
Power bills will soar unless government prepares for electric vehicles, top adviser warns
Analysis indicates that the daily energy required to charge an electric vehicle is up to half the energy consumption of an average house
- by Nicole Hasham
Exclusive
Israel
United Nations cautions against unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
- by Fergus Hunter & David Wroe
World
Property bydomain
These are the features that every top-rating Airbnb has in common
Whether it’s your spare room, your granny flat or your entire house, creating a successful and inviting Airbnb takes effort.
- by Katie Newton
How one couple lived their #VanLife dream and saved a house deposit
"One day we were going for a walk in the Blue Mountains and we decided this just isn't it. This isn't for us."
- by Zara McDonald
Real estate body takes aim at regulator for being 'in favour of consumers'
- by Allison Worrall, Jim Malo
Business
US private equity giants muscle in on Australia's home loan market
Buyout firms like KKR and Blackstone are wading into Australia's lucrative mortgage business, seeking to go where the big banks are pulling back.
- by Emily Cadman
Updated
Banking royal commission
Watchdog launches review of school banking after Dollarmites scandal
- by Mathew Dunckley & Rachel Clun
Exclusive
Commercial real estate
Reaching for the sky: $270m building set to tower over Sydney's CBD
- by Carolyn Cummins
Small business
Entertainment
'It worked every time': Banksy reveals half-shredded artwork was an accident
It was the stunt that generated headlines around the world - but it looks like it didn't go exactly as planned.
Netflix's Orange is the New Black is coming to an end
The final season will go to air in 2019.
- by Broede Carmody
review
Melbourne Festival
Dancers, musicians and audience unite in participatory work
- by Jordan Beth Vincent
Lifestyle
Smarter living
What it's really like to fly the world's longest flight
Singapore has joined the ultra long-haul flight paths, but there are ways to make this leg more comfortable.
- by David Flynn
Asking my spouse these two questions every week keeps our bond strong
It's the small gestures that connect us - and add up to a whole lot.
- by Kristen Manieri
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Sport
Kaneria admits guilt in spot-fixing case
Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has admitted his role in a nine-year-old County cricket spot-fixing case.
Red Sox take 3-1 lead in ALCS after controversial Game 4
The Boston Red Sox claimed an 8-6 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series but not before fan interference caused controversy.
