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Courts
Bourke Street accused fit to stand trial for murder
A jury has found James Gargasoulas is fit to stand trial on the criminal charges, as early as next week, after deliberating for just over three hours.
- by Adam Cooper
'I'm frightened': Texts from actors revealed in Rush defamation case
In the first insight into Eryn Jean Norvill's state of mind, the young actress reached out to renowned stage actor, Robyn Nevin, to express her fears.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
World markets
The sharemarket correction is getting serious - and there's more pain to come
It is one of those enduring pillars of stockmarket wisdom which has served investors well down the decades, but it should be ignored for the time being.
- by Jeremy Warner
Calls for reduction in trio's fines after 'appalling' episode in South Africa
The Australian Cricketers' Association has endorsed the findings that Cricket Australia must take some responsibility for the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
- by Andrew Wu
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'We're waiting for miracles': Lion Air flight carrying 188 people crashes into ocean
The Lion Air jet was flying from Jakarta when it crashed into the ocean. It is not yet clear how many passengers were on the flight.
- by James Massola, Karuni Rompies, Amilia Rosa & Jenny Noyes
Col Sylvia, a larrikin life cut short
Colin Sylvia was a larrikin footballer with enormous talent and a love of life.
- by Michael Gleeson
Opinion
TV & radio
In its celebration of excess, Block misses an opportunity
Contestants and producers, here’s your task for 2019: ditch the indulgence.
- by Karl Quinn
'Make customers unhappy, you'll be sacked': Optus CEO
Optus boss is furious about the company’s 35% surge in complaints.
- by Jennifer Duke
Opinion
Media & marketing
Why Trump’s attacks on the media are working
Trump's almost daily attacks on media seem to be delivering the desired effect.
- by Jim Rutenberg
Featured
Victorian Election
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'It will save lives': Labor promises royal commission on mental health
- by Benjamin Preiss & Aisha Dow
Opinion & Perspectives
Don't come trick or treating at my house. I won't answer the door
I am the fun police, people think, out to suck the joy from what is supposed to be a light-hearted moment.
Nicola Philp
Our super problem of living longer
Paul Keating's call for a national insurance program to help people who outlive their super merits a close look.
The ASX in 'official correction'? That's officially incorrect
There is no such thing as an 'official correction'. So stay calm, ignore the noise and carry on trading.
Scott Phillips
Melbourne
Victoria
National
Exclusive
Defamation
Unemployed couple can't pay Nine's huge legal bill over 60 Minutes story
- by Kate McClymont
AFL
Analysis
Essendon
North to play Essendon or Richmond on Good Friday
AFL to decide whether Essendon or Richmond will play North Melbourne in next year's Good Friday match ahead of fixture announcement on Wednesday.
- by Sam McClure
Col Sylvia, a larrikin life cut short
Colin Sylvia never fully adjusted to the life of an AFL footballer. Then, he could not adjust to the life of not being an AFL footballer.
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
Ban on Chinese mobile giants for 5G 'needed to protect critical infrastructure'
Companies contemplating vigilante tactics delivered a stern caution from the nation’s electronic spy chief.
- by Nick McKenzie, Angus Grigg & David Wroe
World
'We are waiting for miracles': Lion Air flight crashes in Indonesia
- by James Massola, Karuni Rompies, Amilia Rosa & Jenny Noyes
The devastating dilemma facing Yazidi mothers of children by IS
- by Hamza Hendawi, Qassim Abdul-zahra & Salar Salim
Property bydomain
The Block: What you didn't see on TV at Bianca and Carla’s auction
With the cameras rolling, auctioneer Damien Cooley locked horns with two agitated investors amid bidding on Bianca and Carla’s penthouse apartment.
- by Jim Malo
'Reality TV doesn’t prepare you': Lessons from a Block-inspired reno
If it weren’t for the know-how of our tradespeople, we would have constant reminders of our rookie mistakes.
- by Lisa Buckingham
Business
Afterpay claims savvy pensioners are switching to trendy app
Buy now, pay later payments app Afterpay says it has leveraged distrust of the banks to expand its customers to include pensioners and people doing Christmas shopping.
- by Emma Koehn
Corporate Travel Management scrambles to reassure investors after bombshell report
- by Patrick Hatch & Simon Johanson
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Banking royal commission
Hayne pain: Bank numbers set to show how much commission has hurt
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
The Block finale smashes 2018 reality ratings record
But many viewers are unhappy about who won.
- by Michael Lallo
Hannah Gadsby's love life is not 'yawn'
"Who cares who Hannah Gadsby is dating?" a commenter asked. Calm down, commenter.
- by Robert Moran
Celebrated Australian conductor Richard Gill dies at 76
- by Matilda Boseley & Nick Galvin
Lifestyle
Smarter living
I'm glad my husband has close female friends - this is why
I'm immensely happy these women are in his life.
- by Bianca Wordley
Fly around the world like a billionaire and never pay a thing
Frequent flyers schemes can be a chore, but used wisely can get you into the pointy end quicker.
- by Mark Gambino
First person
Gig economy
This is what it's really like to be an Uber driver
- by Patrick Carr as told to Rosamund Burton
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Cars bydrive
Sport
Lehmann joins calls for lesser bans for Smith, Warner and Bancroft
CA is under renewed pressure to reconsider ball tampering sanctions after the release of a damning report which found banned trio not solely responsible.
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Australia
Last man standing in wake of cricket reviews - but on what?
Everyone cops it in the neck in findings of the report into the state of Australian cricket, including the chairman. But he alone refuses to to budge.
- by Greg Baum
