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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
Analysis
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
Liberals forced to distribute new how-to-vote cards
The Liberal Party faces a major inconvenience over how-to-vote cards featuring its former candidate for Yan Yean.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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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Risky business: Carlton in great, big AFL draft gamble
Carlton has made an audacious draft gamble trading next year's first round draft pick to buy into this year's draft..
- by Michael Gleeson
Jaden did months of work and left empty-handed
'I wasn't paid at all': Uncovering widespread underpayment of farm workers around the country.
- by Anna Patty & Zoe Wilson
Armed robbery of boys aged nine and 11 in suburban park
Three young people, all aged under 15, have been arrested over the incident in Melbourne's west.
- 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
Featured
Victorian Election
Labor doubles debt but Coalition promises to keep the lid on
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
Opinion & Perspectives
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Victoria
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
Analysis
Draft
Carlton’s bold move livens up first night
The first seven picks went precisely as expected, but a few grenades were eventually lobbed during round one of the AFL national draft.
- by Jake Niall
Sydney Swans get Blakey for a steal? It's a live debate
The Swans have made the most of the live trading of picks in a deal with West Coast that saw them snare Nick Blakey for three picks within the 30s.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's massive energy plan divides critics
Labor has sparked a political clash over a new plan to use $15 billion in Commonwealth debt to finance new energy projects.
- by David Crowe & Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
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
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Macquarie's 'model' struts its stuff on royal commission catwalk
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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.
