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'You can’t take kids from outside': New rules force schools to reject students
Hundreds of children have been rejected from the state school of their choice due to controversial changes to enrolment rules. Critics have accused the state government of winding back school choice.
- by Henrietta Cook
Fifth suspected overdose at Rainbow Serpent festival
A horror run continues for central Victorian dance festival, with a fifth person hospitalised for a suspected drug overdose and a slew of drug-related arrests.
- by Rachael Dexter
Firefighters brace for worse conditions as bushfires continue to burn across state
At least 13 fires continue to burn across Victoria as emergency services attempt to get the upper hand during mild weather, ahead of increasing fire danger later this week.
- by Rachael Dexter
Thousands of commuters set to use myki on phones - unless you use an iPhone
About 4000 Victorians are being sought to take part in a test-run of 'mobile myki', which allows users to top-up in a matter of seconds without having to queue for a ticket machine.
- by Paul Sakkal
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In 2016, in India, a woman was raped every 13 minutes, six women gang-raped every day
Despite the noise generated by #metoo, violence against women is still rampant in India.
- by Chris de Kretser
Sun Yang 'smashed blood test with hammer'
Controversial Chinese swimming star Sun Yang could face a lifetime ban over a newly-reported incident.
- by Phil Lutton
'Even a very strong swimmer couldn't swim against a rip'
I jumped into a rip. On purpose. And unlike the 19 people who fatally drown in rips each year, I survived.
- by Julie Power
Long delays loom as Punt Rd intersection gets upgrade
Drivers face delays of up to an hour at the intersection of Punt Road and Swan Street.
- by Benjamin Preiss
German plan to phase out coal would cost $64 billion
It would be one of the most significant energy transformations a nation has yet attempted in the face of climate change.
- by Melissa Eddy
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Four-time Olympian launches bid to topple Tony Abbott in Warringah
- by Peter FitzSimons & Bevan Shields
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Four-time Olympian launches bid to topple Tony Abbott in Warringah
World champion athlete-turned-barrister Zali Steggall has called time on the former PM's "destructive and divisive" 25-year career.
- by Peter FitzSimons & Bevan Shields
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Underestimate Tony Abbott at your peril - the man knows how to win
- by Bevan Shields
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Seven of the coolest offices from around the world
You’d be forgiven for wanting to get out of bed each day to go into work if you were an employee at any of these funky office buildings.
- by Lisa Calautti
How the KonMari craze is creating a bigger problem
A wave of decluttering is sweeping the nation, but what happens to all the stuff that simply doesn't "spark joy"?
- by Jenni Downes
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'Confusing and frustrating': Ian's $1600 insurance bill shock
When Ian had spinal surgery last year, he was comforted in the knowledge that he had income protection insurance in place. Then he got a surprise phone call.
- by Nina Hendy
Think you have three years to use a gift card? You don’t
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Why the Gillette #MeToo and lamb Australia Day ads are remarkable
Lamb chops and razor blades, the most unlikely barometers of cultural zeitgeist but topics that have dominated much of the news cycle recently.
- by Andrew Hornery
'Cringefest': Awkward chat about Australian Open crowd goes viral
A conversation between the Today Show's presenters describing the Australian Open's audience as "our own little Europe" has been dubbed "a cringefest" by viewers on social media.
- by Sarah Muller
Married at First Sight vs My Kitchen Rules: who will win the ratings battle?
- by Robert Moran & Broede Carmody
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HyperX's budget PC gaming gear is surprisingly solid
Delivering the essentials of a high-performance keyboard and mouse with some RGB-lighting flair, these are great entry level devices.
- by Tim Biggs
Move over cupcakes: gender reveal lasagna is now a thing
What the fork? The latest gender reveal trend for expecting parents comes with a dyed-cheese 'pink or blue interior'.
- by Ariane Beeston
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Osaka eyes 'Naomi Slam' after Australian Open triumph
Naomi Osaka is eyeing one of the rarest feats in tennis after ushering in an exciting new era with her enthralling Australian Open final triumph.
- by Darren Walton
Victory record-breaker Toivonen a real golden boot contender
Ola Toivonen set a new Victory goalscoring record on Saturday night, and is now a real chance to land the golden boot in his first season in Australia.
- by Michael Lynch
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