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'Not up to the task': Minister blasts grid after 200,000 hit by blackouts
Up to 200,000 Victorian households have been hit with rolling power outages, with the state's energy minister declaring the energy grid is not fit for modern living.
- by Cole Latimer, Simone Fox Koob, Rachael Dexter & Liam Mannix
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Bushfires
Firefighters forced to retreat as bushfire rages in East Gippsland
The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction, with spot fires burning up to five kilometres ahead of the main fire front.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
Serial Melbourne stalker sent women explicit letters, made lewd phone calls
A serial stalker who sent sexually explicit letters and made lewd phone calls to women working at Melbourne shops and a newspaper has been ordered to submit a DNA sample to police in case he offends again.
- by Christine McGinn
US and China 'miles and miles' from trade deal: Ross
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says nothing is imminent but there is 'a fair chance' the two countries will get a deal,
- by Doina Chiacu
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'Unprecedented heatwaves': Records tumble, as firefighters battle 40 bushfires
Temperature records tumbled across Victoria as the state sweltered through furnace-like conditions that fanned a severe bushfire in the east, strained the public transport system and forced rolling blackouts.
- by Liam Mannix
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Australian Open
Men's semi-final live: Novak Djokovic v Lucas Pouille
Novak Djokovic and Lucas Pouille prepare to do battle for the right to face Rafael Nadal in the men's final.
- by Jon Pierik
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Weather
'What should I do?': Anxious day for new parents
As power outages hit in the savage heat, parents caring for the smallest Victorians became increasingly uneasy.
- by Rachael Dexter
Judge breaks down in jailing teen for motorbiker's death
Judge tells family of man dragged under a stolen BMW and killed there's nothing the court could do to bring him back.
- by Tammy Mills
'Mortal danger': Billionaire unloads on China
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has a habit of making a big speech at Davos. This year was no different.
- by Saijel Kishan, Katherine Burton & Melissa Karsh
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Do You Earn Enough?
The professions dominated by people from certain countries
- by Garreth Hanley, Craig Butt & Cassandra Morgan
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National
Warren Mundine denies hitting ex-wife after marriage breakdown
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Michael Koziol
Politics
'We are doing it for the next family': parents named Local Heroes a year after teen's death
As she lay with the body of her teenage daughter last year, Kate Everett made her a promise.
- by Nicole Hasham
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Credit rating
Majority of companies with access to electoral roll are global marketing firms
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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China
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie blasts China's 'arbitrary' arrest of Yang Hengjun, demands his release
- by Nick McKenzie, Fergus Hunter & Kirsty Needham
World
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Prestige market kicks off 2019 with strong $16 million deal
Melbourne's prestige property market has kicked off the new year, with this luxurious home set to change hands.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Geelong bows out as another city emerges as state's hottest market
Victoria's second city has seen years of soaring price growth but was outshone in 2018 by an unlikely contender.
- by Allison Worrall
Business
'Not up to it': Energy minister blasts power grid after blackouts to 200,000 Victorian households
Up to 200,000 Victorian households have been hit with power outages, with the energy minister declaring the energy grid is not fit for modern living.
- by Cole Latimer, Simone Fox Koob, Rachael Dexter & Liam Mannix
Small business
Entertainment
Suits cancelled following Meghan Markle's exit
"You can never know that one of your stars is going to marry the Prince of England," said the show's creator.
- by Robert Moran & Amy Croffey
Roma actor has been denied visas to US – and might miss the Oscars
"They ... literally just returned my passport through the teller window."
- by Carolina A. Miranda
Lifestyle
Opinion
Women at work
'If you don't have to live like this, don't': Why I quit working full-time
- by Megan Blandford
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Men are embracing selfies: good news, depending on your angle
- by Jenna Price
Smarter living
Is the 10-year challenge a boon to Facebook's facial recognition tech?
The meme encourages people to post a photo of themselves from 10 years and one from today. Perfect data for studying the effect of age.
- by Jacey Fortin
18 airport hacks all parents need to know before their next flight
Because no one wants a meltdown in the middle of a busy airport - especially exhausted parents.
- by Laurel Niedospial
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Test cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka, first Test, live: early wickets with Harris, Lyon out
After bowling out Sri Lanka on day one, the Australians will look to post a big first-innings score on day two.
- by Andrew Wu
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Australian Open
Men's semi-final live: Novak Djokovic v Lucas Pouille
Who will join Rafael Nadal in the men's final of the Australian Open? Join us as Novak Djokovic and Lucas Pouille battle for the right to face the Spaniard.
- by Jon Pierik
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