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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
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Finance
'Robin Hood in reverse': Finance companies taking $31m in alleged TV scam
Finance companies and a rich lister are benefiting from the alleged scam involving Viewble and The Shoppers Network.
- by Cara Waters
'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's $15bn 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
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Draft
How a bold deal turned the AFL draft into an American-influenced prime-time drama
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
Aussie shoppers urged to examine Black Friday 'deals'
Retailers are gearing up for a marketing blitz but experts say shoppers should make sure they are getting a bargain.
- by Lucinda McDonald
'God, I don't want to die': Plea before remote tribe struck
US missionary's riveting journal of his last days shows a treacherous journey before a fatal encounter.
- by Joanna Slater & Annie Gowen
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Melbourne
Grab a brolly, it's going to be a wet, miserable day
3.6 millimetres of rain fell in Melbourne while you slept and there’s more expected today.
- by Aimee Amiga
Greek cleaning lady jailed for 10 years for faking diploma
A cleaning lady has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for fibbing about her elementary school record.
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Victorian Election
Greens candidate stood down after rape complaint
- by Adam Carey
Liberals forced to distribute new how-to-vote cards
- by Benjamin Preiss
Labor doubles debt but Coalition promises to keep the lid on
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
Opinion & Perspectives
AFL
Moments after being drafted by the Suns, social media trolling started
Loyalty was a big topic when Gold Coast interviewed top AFL draft pick Jack Lukosius.
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
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
Why the treasurer's upbeat about Victoria's property market
On the eve of the state election, Tim Pallas says any changes to negative gearing would help the potential home owners and recommits to first-home buyer help.
- by Allison Worrall
Opposition urges caution on house price forecasts as it pushes to win
Shadow treasurer Michael O'Brien warns: If the current house price decline lasts longer than Treasury forecasts of 12 months, the state budget could be hit.
- by Jim Malo
Business
Fall from grace: Rock star CEO Carlos Ghosn's Tokyo prison life
Carlos Ghosn's new routine couldn't be further from the hard-charging executive lifestyle he enjoyed over the years running a global car alliance.
- by Takahiko Hyuga
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Entertainment
‘Silly is not what our viewers like’: Michael Rowland on breakfast TV
No cash cows, crazy stunts or fake laughter: why ABC's morning show is as strong as ever.
- by Michael Lallo
Leah Remini claims Tom Cruise knows about abuse in Scientology
The actress says Cruise has even personally administered punishment on a high-ranking member.
- by Patrick Ryan
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The kid from Byron who became a global sensation
At the top of the fashion world, wild child supermodel Barrett is living the high life as the face of his generation.
- by Michael Harry
Opinion
Money & relationships
Are you up for the no-cost Christmas challenge?
Why not decide to have a no-cost Christmas without needing to fall out with everyone you love (or are related to)?
- by Melissa Browne
Food bygoodfood
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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.
