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Dog doors blamed for crime hike as thieves sneak in while residents sleep
Aggravated burglaries have surged in Victoria over the past few years, and analysis of crime statistics shows that in about one in nine home burglaries last year, the victim was present when their residence was targeted.
- by Hanna Turbet & Craig Butt
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Bushfires
Residents urged to evacuate as grassfire breaks out near Little River
Residents in two suburbs west of Melbourne have been urged to evacuate due to a fast moving grass fire.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Life & relationships
Bad behaviour or sackable offence: Where is the line at the office Christmas Party?
If the rules ever did bend at the work Christmas party, they don't flex any more. Here's our guide to have fun and avoid losing your job this festive season.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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Border security
Border Force slashing airport staff at Christmas as budget cuts bite, leaks show
Border Force has also reportedly suspended a fleet of boats supposed to protect the nation's northern waters as the organisation scrambles to absorb severe budget cuts.
- by Nicole Hasham
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Test cricket
Two wickets in four deliveries: Day two of Test off to dramatic start in Adelaide
The Australians are taking to the crease for the first time this summer, after Josh Hazlewood struck early on the second day at the Adelaide Oval.
- by Phil Lutton
Opinion
Food
Six chips. That's it. Experts say you can't have any more
As we enter the season of overeating, it’s also the time of year when experts tell us what we should and shouldn’t eat.
- by Jenna Price
Analysis
Harassment
To hug, or not to hug? Ted Baker furore sparks debate
Whether a hug - or any other action - amounts to harassment would depend on the victim's perception, lawyers say.
- by Mariaelena Agostini
Opinion
Work in Progress
Do you think the cleaner is beneath you?
Service staff like cleaners report feeling invisible on the job: but does it have to be this way?
- by James Adonis
Huawei arrest: How does extradition to the US work?
These are steps US authorities typically follow in seeking extraditions of individuals in foreign countries.
- by Brendan Pierson and Jonathan Stempel
Featured
Open for inspection: The best properties for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Caroline James, Jacqui Hammerton
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Victoria
Trio arrested in Sydney over Geelong woman's body found in burnt-out tent
- by Erin Pearson & Melissa Cunningham
Under-control fire near Ballarat could flare up again as mercury rises
- by Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
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Indigenous
Self-confessed 'hard-a----' businessman barred from Aboriginal trusts
- by Richard Baker
'Anxious ... stressed': Dawson to plead not guilty to murder of wife Lynette
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan
Politics
Bill Shorten says Labor achieved 'half a win' on encryption legislation
The Opposition Leader also rejected claims Labor is a risk to national security and border protection.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Border security
Leaks show Border Force slashing airport staff at Christmas as budget cuts bite
- by Nicole Hasham
Analysis
National security
Breakdown on national security a damning indictment of both sides
- by David Wroe
World
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What first-home buyers need to do to get into the market in 2019
Price pullbacks in the Melbourne market have created an opportunity for first-home buyers with deposits ready. Here's what six experts recommend.
- by Daniel Butkovich
'Every year it's delayed, millions of dollars are wasted': Housing fix urged
An overhaul of Australia's building codes has been mooted in bid to make more homes accessible to cater for a broader range of people.
- by Jim Malo
Business
Analysis
World Politics
Why Huawei arrest deepens conflict between US and China
The dramatic arrest of a Chinese telecommunications executive has driven home why it will be so hard for the Trump administration to resolve its deepening conflict with China.
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Banking royal commission
IOOF shares dive as APRA seeks to disqualify top executives, directors
- by Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
Historic Black Panther nom at Golden Globes puts pressure on the Oscars
Nicole Kidman and Yvonne Strahovski were nominated, but the news wasn't so good for other Australians.
- by Karl Quinn & Jenny Cooney
Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley dead, aged 63
Buzzcocks' singer and founding member Pete Shelley has died, aged 63.
- by Martin Boulton
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
Santa swag: 59 gift ideas you'll actually want this Christmas
His, hers, ours: There is something for everyone to indulge in these holidays.
- by Benjamen Judd
Hacker warning: Beware of smart toys that 'spy' on your kids
Smart toys can be easily hacked, and toy makers have taken heat for sharing personal information.
- by Christian Hetrick
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Test cricket
Australia v India, day two, live: Australia build slowly after Finch departure
Australia are in pursuit of India's first innings of 250 after cleaning up the final Indian wicket with the very first ball in Adelaide.
- by Phil Lutton
'Tricky position': Simmons' World Cup dilemma
Australia's first No.1 NBA draft pick Andrew Bogut says he'll understand if Ben Simmons doesn't commit to next year's basketball World Cup.
Cricket
Analysis
Australia
Slogger's graveyard: Glut of white-ball cricket softens India for kill
- by Malcolm Knox
