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Hinch says preference whisperer may have worked against him
Senator Derryn Hinch has acknowledged preference deals by his adviser Glenn Druery, may have worked against the interests of Hinch’s Justice party
- by Royce Millar & Ben Schneiders
On bail: Bourke St terror rampage stokes justice debate ahead of poll
The Opposition says Hassan Khalif Shire Ali 'should have been in jail' when he killed one and injured two in Bourke Street last Friday.
- by Erin Pearson, Timna Jacks, Adam Cooper & Adam Carey
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Traffic
After traffic chaos, expect more delays this weekend
Melbourne's major arterials grind to a halt after three truck crashes.
- by Chloe Booker & Matilda Boseley
'These views have no place in this society': Judge sentences Melbourne terror plot ringleader
Ibrahim Abbas has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for planning a Christmas Day terror attack at major Melbourne landmarks in a jihad-inspired plan to inflict mass carnage in 2016.
- by Erin Pearson
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Masterhost: Before the celebrity chef came along, these faces built our food scene
France-Soir, Flower Drum, Caterina’s, the Waiters Restaurant. And, of course, Pellegrini's. If you don’t know these restaurants and call yourself a Melburnian, you’re on shaky ground.
- by Gemima Cody
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Extreme weather
How a cyclone forms and what it's like to fly in one
Giant engines that suck up the air over warm waters then spin to the coast full of destruction. It's cyclone season.
- by Peter Hannam
'It's a disaster': Brexit voters despair at the mess they're in
Theresa May's Brexit deal is tearing her party apart, and her country. In Britain's cafes and hair salons, people are fed up.
- by Nick Miller
$123m for David Hockney painting shatters record
The price for the 1972 painting, Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures), easily surpassed the previous high.
Julian Assange has been charged, prosecutors reveal
The charging of the WikiLeaks founder could advance the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- by Matt Zapotosky & Devlin Barrett
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Open for inspection: The best properties for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Caroline James, Jacqui Hammerton
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Banking royal commission
Big bank boss in investigation over resort holiday
- by Nick McKenzie, Sarah Danckert & Richard Baker
AFL
A taste of Richmond, but Collingwood looms for Quaynor
Rebounding defender Isaac Quaynor is the son of an African immigrant and describes himself as a "competitor".
- by Daniel Cherny
New Saint Hannebery stares down the doubters
Star Saints recruit Dan Hannebery knows people are questioning St Kilda's decision to recruit him but he is confident he will prove the doubters wrong.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Morrison calls for US leadership on free trade, warns of breakdown of rules
The PM will use a speech at the high-powered APEC summit today to deliver a coded appeal for greater leadership by the Trump administration on free trade.
- by David Wroe
World
Julian Assange has been charged, prosecutors reveal inadvertently in court filing
- by Matt Zapotosky & Devlin Barrett
Property bydomain
Just one piece of the puzzle: What experts say about credit tightening
The royal commission has become a bogeyman of sorts for the property industry, blamed for all housing-related woes. Is that exactly right?
- by Jim Malo
Should you buy or sell first? Experts reveal their top tips
Juggling the purchase of a new property and the sale of your existing home can be tricky, so we've laid out your options for you.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Business
How a luxury Fiji holiday and a Thermomix ruined NAB boss's weekend
Perks for executives are not uncommon in banking sector, but as National Australia Bank Andrew Thorburn now knows a trip to Fiji and a Thermomix can cause all sorts of headaches.
- by Sarah Danckert & Nick McKenzie
Small business
Entertainment
Ali Oetjen's Bachelorette finale least-watched to date
But Network Ten says it's unfair to compare her with the likes of Sophie Monk.
- by Broede Carmody
Iggy Azalea attacked by teen rapper Bhad Bhabie at Hollywood party
The Aussie rapper copped a drink in the face during an altercation with the 15-year-old internet star.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Four new bars prove Melbourne, not Sydney, is the fun city
A thriving small bar scene and an understanding of great food makes Melbourne the bar capital.
- by Jane Rocca
Should I let my son make the same mistakes I made?
I don't want my boy to grow up too fast but I also want to protect him from excruciating embarrassment.
- by Tony Webeck
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Sport
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Football Federation Australia
Foster withdrawal from FFA board race an indictment on soccer politics
'People's choice' Craig Foster has pulled out of the race for a place on the Football Federation Australia board.
- by Michael Lynch
Victory get one on City in historic Melbourne derby
Melbourne Victory were too strong for defending champions Melbourne City, winning 2-0.
- by Michael Lynch
