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Police freeze $7.5m in assets of former NAB staffer
Police have frozen assets of Andrew Thorburn's chief of staff Rosemary Rogers including a $1 million NAB cheque and $6.3 million property porftolio.
- by Sarah Danckert, Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
Qantas flight QF2 diverted back to London after take-off
A minor issue with a cargo door has caused a Qantas flight from London to Singapore to abruptly turn back to Heathrow shortly after taking off.
- by Matt Bungard
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Drugs
Victoria Police help seize largest-ever meth haul in US bound for our shores
Australian authorities have helped seize about $1.3 billion worth of methamphetamine in the US, the largest-ever haul of the drug in either the US and here. It is a haul that could have resulted in more than 17 million drug deals, according to police.
- by Paul Sakkal and Sally Rawsthorne
'Presidential harassment': Trump lashes out as inquiries step up
Trump has called Democratic investigations into his administration and business 'ridiculous'.
- by Matthew Knott
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Opinion
Superannuation
Why taxpayers shouldn't subsidise the country's richest retirees
The current imputation cash refund system is, essentially, a reverse death duty: low and middle-income earners are subsidizing the estates of the very wealthy.
- by Emma Dawson and Tim Lyons
Hour-long traffic delays as Olympic Boulevard shuts
The closure of one of Melbourne's main arterials will cause major delays this weekend.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Movies
Why Hollywood may not give Liam Neeson a second act
The actor's racist anecdote could put him beyond redemption in the eyes of movie makers and viewers.
- by Celia Walden
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Regulation
Is Moe Turaga the modern Australian slave?
Turaga was a victim of modern slavery on a grape farm in Victoria. Now, there is a call for big companies to help.
- by Anna Patty
Pro golfer admits to drinking regularly during PGA Tours
Rocco Mediate, best remembered for an epic playoff with Tiger Woods, made a startling admission about his career.
- by Matt Bonesteel
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Victoria
Police interview women as part of probe into Doyle sex assault claims
- by Clay Lucas and Christine McGinn
National
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Informer 3838
'Like a Russian spy novel': Police fear for lives of five new secret informers
- by Chris Vedelago, Cameron Houston and Ben Priess
Diplomatic stoush escalates as Australia issues statement
- by James Massola and Veena Thoopkrajae
'The rorts, the rip-offs, it’s got to stop': NAB's 'golden handshakes' blasted
- by Sarah Danckert, Clancy Yeates and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Politics
Federal MPs' computer network hacked in possible foreign government attack
Hackers have infiltrated Federal Parliament’s computer network in the latest breach of major national systems in which authorities cannot rule out that data might have been stolen.
- by David Wroe and Chris Uhlmann
World
France recalls ambassador to Italy as rift deepens
- by Richard Pérez-Peña, Adam Nossiter and Jason Horowitz
Property bydomain
South Yarra mansion set to trade for mid-$30 millions in secret deal
An entrepreneur in his 30s is upgrading to a home once owned by a Baillieu, while another Toorak residence is set to change hands for $14m.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Post-auction negotiation tips from an expert property buyer
With clearance rates hovering around 50 per cent, buyers with sharp negotiation skills will get the best result in a post-auction deal.
- by Julian Muldoon
Business
Qantas to pay out thousands to staff after 'embarrassing' bungle
The airline will fork out thousands of dollars in backpay after discovering an "embarrassing" bungle that saw it short-change dozens of workers, while overpaying others.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Entertainment
'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage
The pop star, with wife Hailey, opened up about their "effing hard" marriage in a new Vogue article.
- by Erin Jensen
Woody Allen sues Amazon for $96 million over terminated movie deal
Allen is seeking damages after Amazon Studios shelved his movie A Rainy Day in New York following renewed focus on sexual abuse allegations against the filmmaker.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Dads are happier than mums - and this is why
Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.
- by Ariane Beeston
The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer
The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.
- by Jane Rocca
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AFL
Carlton
Why Murphy stuck with the Blues
The former skipper wants to play a part in his young teammates becoming successful. Hopefully while he is still playing alongside them.
- by Peter Ryan
Opinion
Tragedy
So much for grief: Nantes shows true colours with demand for Sala fee
Behind the prayers and the vigils for Emiliano Sala, the scarves and the No.9 shirts, lies a web of boundless cynicism.
- by Oliver Brown