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Victorian expat was asked to show finished ballot
Consulate staff in Hong Kong were unaware of correct voting procedures, according to a complaint from an Australian living in the territory who was voting in the upcoming state election.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
'We are going round in circles': Frankston hopeful caught in awkward interview
A Liberal candidate running in the marginal seat of Frankston has been caught in a trainwreck interview after he was quizzed on the party's plans to build a power station in Victoria.
- by Simone Fox Koob
This is the key to deeper cuts to population growth
Population growth has fallen in Victoria and NSW, but state governments have poured resources into promoting international education in Melbourne and Sydney.
- by David Crowe
'Malcolm Termite': Warren Mundine lashes Turnbull as he considers joining Liberals
The former president of the Australian Labor Party said people wanted him to run and he was considering his future.
- by Michael Koziol
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Matthew's manifesto: What the Opposition Leader will do first if he becomes premier
In its first month a Coalition government would start work on a new power station and draft new laws introducing mandatory minimum jail time.
- by Adam Carey
Renae Lawrence has walked free from her Bali jail
After 13 long years, and seven years before her 20-year sentence was up, Lawrence will soon fly back home.
- by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Benefit of the doubt on 'Vote Tony Out' Instagram follow
'Maybe he’s just keeping an eye on them so he can help me more effectively,' Tony Abbott suggested on Wednesday.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Waiting for help, Rick's daughter grabbed a knife
Families forced to care for suicidal loved ones say they are being left behind by Victoria’s struggling services.
- by Aisha Dow
Should terror suspects' passports be cancelled?
The cancelling of more than a dozen passports as sparked debate about the merits of the practice.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Victorian Election
Guy's promise to switch $250m contract to Bendigo described as 'crazy'
- by Mathew Dunckley
Liberal Party will fight order to dump how-to-vote cards
- by Benjamin Preiss
Terror on the hustings as arrests overshadow day's campaigning
- by Noel Towell & Adam Carey
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How China diverts, then spies on our internet traffic
- by Nick McKenzie, Angus Grigg & Chris Uhlmann
AFL
2018 AFL draft: First-round predictions
It's the first draft of a new era. Here's how it may pan out, and the complications.
- by Daniel Cherny
Opinion
Draft
Dubious world of AFL's Next Generation Academies
No fewer than 15 players can be claimed by 10 clubs under the contentious Next Generation Academy rules.
- by Jake Niall
Politics
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Mundine aims for political trifecta with Liberals
Former ALP president Warren Mundine, who is flagging his interest in running as a Liberal candidate for the marginal NSW seat of Gilmore, had been in secret negotiations with the Liberal Democrats to replace David Leyonhjelm in the Senate.
- by Kylar Loussikian & Michael Koziol
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A lightbulb moment: Historic Ballarat buildings up for sale
Looking for a tree change? Two historic buildings are on offer, including one whose former owner is claimed to have invented the lightbulb before Thomas Edison.
- by Melissa Heagney
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Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett sells Great Ocean Road holiday house
Amid a separation from former Neighbours star Madeleine West, the chef's luxurious Lorne retreat was listed with hopes of $4.2m.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
'No excuses': PM unveils payment times plan for small business
PM Scott Morrison will make big business own up to how quickly they pay smaller operators.
- by Emma Koehn
CBA accused of board minutes criminal breach
- by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
'It feels quite surreal': Lucy Zelić expecting first child with football star
The SBS star opens up about her happy news - and describes her first trimester as "horrific".
- by Genevieve Rota
Sex and the City 3 film would've featured major character's death
A new podcast about Sex and the City has delved into reasons behind the film sequel's notorious implosion.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
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Daily Life
O'Dwyer a good women's minister, but can she fix inequality in her party?
- by Jenna Price
Smarter living
Battle of the Chinese superphones: OnePlus 6T v Oppo R17 Pro
Coming in at under $900 but packing features not seen in flagships twice the price, these phones should be on your list if you're looking for a new mid-range marvel.
- by Krishan Sharma
Computershare backs down on $1375.50 overcharge to grieving relative
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Sport
'My head was on fire and so was my body': Wright details illness struggles
Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has not competed on tour since illness forced her out of the sixth of 10 events, with no clear timeline for recovery.
- by Neil Harvey
Live scores: Australia v India, T20 clash in Brisbane
Follow the action live as Australia host India in the first T20 International in Brisbane.