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John Brumby quits Huawei board days after US criminal charges outlined
Former Victorian premier John Brumby has resigned from the board of Huawei’s Australian operations in a damaging blow to the Chinese technology giant.
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
Police probe after vision emerges of principal 'dragging pupil along ground'
Hundreds of parents have signed a petition pushing for the reinstatement of a school principal who was stood down after footage emerged that appeared to show him dragging a child along the ground.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
God wanted Donald Trump to be president, says Sarah Sanders
Asked whether it blew her mind that Trump was elected, the White House press secretary said: "I think God calls all of us to fill different roles ... and I think that He wanted Donald Trump to become president'.
- by Ben Riley-Smith
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Political infighting
'Betrayed us all': Libs unleash on Julia Banks as Turnbull's son joins campaign
Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex Turnbull has confirmed he is 'involved' in the independent MP's bid to oust a senior government minister, but says that his father is not.
- by Michael Koziol
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Healthcare
Katya started noticing abnormal behaviour in her son during kinder. Then it escalated
After the release of a study that shows kids in Melbourne are being under-diagnosed with ADHD and under-treated, one mother wants parents to know medication and the care a diagnosis brought changed her family's life.Â
- by Anthony Colangelo
'Exceptionally hot' January was hottest month on record
As temperature records tumbled across the country, Victorians experienced one of our hottest and driest Januaries.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Rachel Clun
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Test cricket
'Shocking': Bad start for Aussies as three wickets fall
After Australia belted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Brisbane, the action heads to Manuka Oval in Canberra.
- by Jon Pierik
A secret tunnel leading to a Florida bank stumps the FBI
In what sounds like the plot from a bank heist movie, the FBI is on the case of a mysterious tunnel that leads to a bank.
Hell officially freezes over as Arctic blast spreads over US
Nearly unthinkable temperatures caused power grids collapse, led to spontaneous nosebleeds and saw Hell freeze over.
- by Rich McKay
Featured
If you have a genuine hoarding problem, Marie Kondo will not help
- by Melissa Norberg & Jessica Grisham
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
'Disturbing': Government intervenes in Melbourne Uni publishing turmoil
- by Henrietta Cook & Clay Lucas
Victoria
Police release CCTV of youths wanted over assaults, robbery at train station
- by Melissa Cunningham & Erin Pearson
National
'Massive assassination': Hopes fade for missing Australian-based family
- by Diarlei Rodrigues & Lia Timson
Politics
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Political infighting
Liberals unleash on Julia Banks for Turnbull-backed tilt to oust Greg Hunt
Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex Turnbull has confirmed he is "involved" in the independent MP's bid to oust Mr Hunt, but says his father is not.
- by Michael Koziol
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Banking royal commission
Scott Morrison warns against rash response to banking royal commission
- by Bevan Shields
World
Property bydomain
Which Australian city ranks worst for housing inequality?
The most expensive houses in one state capital cost almost four times as much as the cheapest, and even apartments are pricey.
- by Trent Wiltshire
Victorian Airbnb unit owners face thousands in fines over rowdy parties
Unit and townhouse owners will soon be able to take legal action over problem Airbnb hosts and their guests.
- by Jim Malo
Business
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Healthcare
Healthscope accepts $4.4 billion takeover offer from Brookfield
The private hospital operator has finally agreed to a formal $4.5 billion takeover bid from the Canadians.
- by Colin Kruger
H&M hires the 29-year-old Facebook whistleblower to mine its data
- by Anna Molin & Niklas Magnusson
Small business
Entertainment
Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan
The Lemonade singer announced the contest to her 123 million Instagram followers.
- by Jill Serjeant
Ariana Grande fumbles again in attempt to fix botched Japanese tattoo
If Ariana Grande didn't mean for her new tattoo to say "barbecue grill", it's safe to say she also didn't mean a hastily applied fix to read "Japanese BBQ finger".Â
- by Michael Brice-Saddler
Lifestyle
Opinion
Social media
Kylie Jenner made young motherhood look blissful. I nearly fell for it
- by Natasha Gillezeau
Opinion
Social media
I changed my Facebook picture, and now people have started 'liking' me
- by Penny Flanagan
Smarter living
'A Doll Like Me' creates dolls that look just like their owners
The clever US doll maker provides custom-dolls for kids with disabilities and other physical differences.
- by Suzi Catchpole
15 swoon-worthy gifts for Valentine’s Day
From luxury water escapes to art-inspired jewellery, the language of love is diverse.
- by Jane Rocca
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Sport
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Test cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka live: Australia lose early wickets
After Australia belted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Brisbane, the action heads to Manuka Oval in Canberra for the second Test. Follow live here.
- by Jon Pierik
Finally: Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star
The budding superstar has succeeded where the likes of Luc Longley, Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills have fallen short, earning a place in the NBA's showpiece event.
- by James Dampney
Cricket
Opinion
Australia
Starc no longer a certainty for Ashes unless he can swing wickets at Manuka
- by Mark Taylor
