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'Threat to kill': Complaint against Labor MP's brother
Police are investigating allegations that a former senior adviser to Premier Daniel Andrews made threats to kill the wife of an independent candidate during the state election.
- by Adam Carey
'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe over sexism
One Senator said it was obvious events since Malcolm Turnbull's ousting had been extremely damaging for the government, and that the Liberal Party had a problem with women.
- by Michael Koziol
Australian researchers close in on cure for rare cancer
Just three years ago, a diagnosis of this rare type of blood cancer was essentially a death sentence.
- by Liam Mannix
'Not happy about it': Trump fumes as 15,000 auto jobs go
It will be crucial for the President to capture states like Michigan and Ohio - where car manufacturing jobs are being lost - if he is to win re-election in 2020.
- by Matthew Knott
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'We live in an Idiocracy': How lies become truth in online America
Christopher Blair makes $20k a month from his satirical political website. He's found "the more extreme we become, the more people believe it".
- by Eli Saslow
Blood on the tarmac: Avalon tests emergency response
As shock swept across their faces, a plane passenger's worst nightmare played out in front of their eyes.
- by Erin Pearson
Opinion
Tragedy
Like Jesus, US man accepted death as part of his mission
He may have been naive, but at least he did not come to the island wielding a gun or wearing a uniform.
- by Michael Jensen
Labor makes history as it reveals new cabinet
Women will make up 50 per cent of Victoria's state government ministry for the first time.
- by Adam Carey
Opinion
Liberal Party
Strewth. The PM is kicked where it hurts
At the precise moment Scott Morrison tries to jump-start his stalled government, a bombshell drops.
- by Tony Wright
Featured
Victorian Election
The eight undecided seats - and those that may need recount
- by Anthony Colangelo
Massive payday looms for vote 'whisperer'
- by Benjamin Preiss & Royce Millar
'I've got a mortgage': Fiona Patten to consider job offer from Andrews
- by Chloe Booker & Anthony Colangelo
As many Liberal MPs named David as are female
- by Tom Cowie & Benjamin Preiss
Opinion & Perspectives
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Crime
Man arrested and baby found safe after alleged assault, high-speed chase
- by Anthony Colangelo, Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
Victoria
'If you scream, we shoot you': Hunt for alleged teen home invaders
- by Anthony Colangelo & Sumeyya Ilanbey
National
Politics
'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe after Banks quits party
Later on Tuesday Greens leader Richard Di Natale was suspended from the chamber after defending another senator over what he considered a sexist slur.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Great Barrier Reef
Federal government botched scrutiny of plan to bulldoze pristine forest
- by Nicole Hasham
Opinion
Liberal Party
Strewth. Trying to kick-start things, the PM gets kicked where it hurts
- by Tony Wright
World
Argentina considers charging Saudi Crown Prince ahead of G20
- by Daniel Politi and David D. Kirkpatrick
Property bydomain
'I couldn’t think of a better present than having her come to visit'
Welcome to the nursing home where appearances from four-legged friends are making a noticeable difference for residents.
- by Sue Williams
Buy a country home, get a free hovercraft
Two seaside farms outside Melbourne are up for grabs and there's a good reason why they come with an unusual form of transport.
- by Melissa Heagney
Business
AMP's fees-for-no-service scandal could top $1 billion
AMP has uncovered a fresh fees-for-no-service issue, this time in its superannuation business as the cost of the scandal to its business grows.
- by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
Breaking
Media & marketing
Cost-cutting, exec reshuffle likely as Nine-Fairfax deal approved
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Osher Gunsberg on how The Bachelor helps his mental health struggles
"You're in this space where it's all very choreographed."
- by Broede Carmody
'Disgraceful and disruptive': Gang of Youths call for Viagogo ban
ARIA winners Gang of Youths have called for global ticket reseller Viagogo to be banned in Australia.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Adult advent calendars to get you through December
From beer and wine to beauty or stationery - there's an adult advent to suit everybody.
- by Suzi Catchpole
Staying fit with a newborn baby is easier with this
A new baby doesn't mean you have to give up running, but it does make it creative.
- by Laura Hill
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Stephanie Gilmore joins Layne Beachley as a seven-time world champ
'Smiling Assassin' Stephanie Gilmore is top of the surfing world yet again.
- by Peter Ryan
Roughead stands down as Hawthorn skipper
Hawthorn veteran Jarryd Roughead has stepped down as captain of the AFL club after two years in the role.
- by Peter Ryan
Cricket
