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Victoria Votes
Election eve poll is all bad news for Matthew Guy
Coalition seats under threat as Daniel Andrews' state government stretches lead in The Age's latest poll.
- by Noel Towell
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Victoria Votes
This is one poll the Liberal leader cannot wish away
It's not easy for Liberal and Nationals strategists to close their eyes and pretend that their situation is not dire.
- by Noel Towell
Ever the diplomat, star speaker Julie Bishop keeps mum on Liberal Party gossip
The former deputy Liberal leader was addressing a forum in Melbourne on the theme of politics, leadership and the Liberal Party.
- by Miki Perkins
Greens candidate stood down after rape complaint
A woman has written to the Greens accusing a candidate in this weekend’s election of raping her. The party has stood the candidate down from campaigning.
- by Adam Carey
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AFL draft: This year's number one selection has been revealed
The first five picks are done and they have gone as expected. Follow our live coverage.
- by Scott Spits
Glass smashing then she woke 'covered in blood'
Corinna remembers being in mid-air but not much else of the night she was allegedly bashed by a police officer.
- by Adam Cooper
'Wild and woolly': Snow falls a week out from summer
Summer is less than 10 days away, but the alpine regions have been hit with frosty temperatures.
- by Simone Fox Koob
'God, I don't want to die': Plea before remote tribe struck
US missionarys riveting journal of his last days shows a treacherous journey before a fatal encounter.
- by Joanna Slater & Annie Gowen
'Only I am being prosecuted': Sexism raised in court stoush
Fire brand Senator David Leyonhjelm is being prosecuted for failing to register he and his wife's backyard pool.
- by Angus Thompson
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Victorian Election
Labor doubles debt but Coalition promises to keep the lid on
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
Opinion & Perspectives
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National
He spent 19 years in jail for the murder of a cop. Today, he was found not guilty
- by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
AFL
LIVE
Draft
AFL draft live: Top 5 - Walsh, Lukosius, Rankine, Max King and Rozee
Follow live coverage as the 2018 AFL national draft unfolds.
- by Scott Spits
Red card on amber but AFL keen to get tough on punching
The AFL are unlikely to introduce a red card next year, but the issue is set to remain on the agenda with the competition committee keen to stamp out punching.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Australia's population projected to hit 42 million by 2066 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney
The Australian Bureau of Statistics projects Australia will accommodate another 5 million people by about the end of the next decade.
- by Michael Koziol
World
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Australian shopping malls shortlisted for 2018 World Architecture Festival
Bricks-and-mortar retail is alive and kicking, with shopping centres now aiming to "surprise and delight" their visitors.
- by Jenny Brown
Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now
Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
'What do we have to lose': soft touch ASIC laid bare at commission
ASIC's attempts to paint itself as a tough cop on the beat has been dismantled by an internal email showing senior staff pushing against prosecutions.
- by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
'I wasn't paid at all': Jaden was left empty-handed after a month's work
- by Anna Patty & Zoe Wilson
Small business
Entertainment
'Thank u, next': Ariana Grande shuts down Piers Morgan in Twitter spat
The British TV host had expressed opinions about women using their sexuality to sell records.
- by Julia Hunt
LFO singer Devin Lima dies of cancer at 41
The singer was diagnosed with the illness just 13 months ago.
- by Maane Khatchatourian
Lifestyle
Smarter living
High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars
A year since consumption of cannabis-related hemp was legalised, the herb has lit up the alcohol industry.
- by Stephen A Russell
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks
For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.
- by Martha Irvine
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Sport
We are tired of being 'bashed up': Langer
Having endured a rugged year since the ball-tampering scandal, Australia are keen to rebound.
- by Jon Pierik
Simmons' 76ers top Pelicans after Davis' missed free throw
Joel Embiid out-duelled Anthony Davis as Philadelphia extended their winning streak to four games with a 121-120 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night.
