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Victoria set to record lowest ever road toll
Initiatives such as flexible barriers have helped, with this year's 211 fatalities 48 fewer than in 2017.
- by Craig Butt
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Water safety
Woman drowns, bringing toll to five since Christmas Eve
The 34-year-old died when trying to rescue a child while swimming in east Victoria on Saturday.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Analysis
Naked City
‘We pay them visits ... to let them know they are being watched'
There is a good reason that local terrorists have moved to more mundane, but often deadly weapons, such as knives, gas bottles and motor vehicles.
- by John Silvester
Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected militants in raids
Officials did not say whether the suspects were connected to the bus bomb that killed tourists near the pyramids.
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Analysis
Australia
Second Cummins: Paceman's lone stand the portrait of a future skipper
To see Pat Cummins excelling with both bat and ball is to ponder the strengths and weaknesses in Australia’s development of its elite cricketers.
- by Malcolm Knox
After years of tortured negotiations, TPP kicks in
Member nations of the the TPP-11 have a combined GDP of $13.7 trillion and the agreement will eliminate 98 per cent of tariffs in the new trade zone.
- by Fergus Hunter
'Concerning amount' of dangerous chemicals found
Security remains at an Epping warehouse and three in Campbellfield after the EPA discovered dangerous liquid chemicals stored at the sites.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
'I've had my time': Bob Hawke reveals 'terrible health'
Former PM is reportedly confident Labor will win the upcoming federal election but doesn't think he'll be around to see it happen because of his poor health.
How a UK plane spotter cracked Trump's secret
The US President thought his first visit to a combat zone was under wraps, but he didn't account for this.
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Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Chelsea traders and beachgoers fear growing violence
- by Melissa Cunningham, Olivia Jenkins & Craig Butt
Victoria
National
Politics
The capital cities that ate Australia
The nation's capital cities are swallowing the rest of the country, upending politics and the economy.
- by Shane Wright
World
Property bydomain
The 11 Victorian towns where you can afford to buy a home
In Melbourne, it may seem like the dream of owning a home is out of reach. But you can still find a bargain outside the capital.
- by Melissa Heagney
The good habits you need to learn to buy your first home in 2019
If you're serious about buying a property this year, these simple changes will bring the goal closer to reality.
- by Kate Farrelly
Business
A right pain: Royal commission shines light on bank-run compo
The royal commission has triggered debate about bank compensation schemes, which critics say are too often opaque, slow, and complex to navigate.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Investment banking
Expect a big takeover deal for Macquarie's 50th anniversary
- by Clara Ferreira-Marques
Small business
Entertainment
Tiaras, tantrums, falls and fights: The year that was
As the end of 2018 approaches, it's time to ask: was it a vintage year for PS?
- by Andrew Hornery
What to read in 2019: the top shelf books that will fill shelves next year
Next year promises an abundance of choice for readers.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Seven ways to make New Year's Eve at home with kids more fun
Can't find a babysitter this New Year's Eve? That doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun.
- by Bianca Wordley
Five essential exercises every healthy person should be able to do
Australians have moved away from their traditionally athletic image to become soft caricature of themselves.
- by Michael Jarosky
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Sport
Analysis
Test cricket
Bats in the belfry, but not in the middle
The Australian batsmen had a chance to make a statement. Instead, they posed more questions.
- by Greg Baum
Renegades miss Finch and Harris as batting fails in loss to Sixers
What looked like a regulation win for the Renegades turned into a comfortable Sixers victory.
- by Daniel Cherny
Cricket
Opinion
Australia
Sales pitch: Drop-in wickets not the problem as cricket struggles for space
- by Geoff Lawson
