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Asylum seekers
Refugee medical transfer bill passes Senate 36 votes to 34
The Senate has passed the medical transfer bill that has consumed Parliament this week, despite 11th hour attempts to persuade independent Derryn Hinch to withdraw his support.
- by Michael Koziol
Victorian Liberal infighting threatens to derail election campaign
With the federal election less than 100 days away, the party's Victorian division is once again beset by internal woes as conservatives accuse officials of dysfunction.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Benjamin Preiss
Measles alert for visitors to Southbank, Skybus and Melbourne Airport
Melburnians who visited Southbank, caught the Skybus, or travelled through Melbourne Airport have been warned to stay alert for signs of measles after a young traveller was diagnosed with the disease.
- by Ed Bourke
Labor's 'sea to summit' hike trail being clearfelled before it is even built
A promised world-class hiking trail linking Victoria's alpine forests with its wild coast is being logged before the walking route has even been established.
- by Adam Carey
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Awkward conversations: Science says you're far more likeable than you think you are
Like many people, Shaun Mhonde feels awkward and uneasy when talking to people he has just met. Is his conversation dull? Is the other person bored? Oh God - why did I say that?
- by Liam Mannix and Katharine Haynes
Nancy Pelosi had a far harder job before House speaker
Long before she presided over the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi presided over a house of five children.
- by Ellen McCarthy
How a 27-year-old CEO built a $1 billion fashion startup
Ankiti Bose's life changed when she chatted with a neighbour at a house party.
- by Yoolim Lee
Fanning’s emotional advice to shark-attack survivor
Three-time world champion was one of the first to reach out to Matt Gallagher, who was left shaken after a shark attack.
- by Andrew Webster
Australia secures Eurovision berth until 2023
Until now, Australia's participation has been by invitation of the European Broadcast Union each year.
- by Amy Croffey
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Opinion & Perspectives
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Exploitation and abuse of female doctors may be getting worse
- by Aisha Dow and Anthony Colangelo
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Breaking
Asylum seekers
Senate passes refugee medical transfer bill 36 votes to 34
Bill passes after independent senator voted for bill despite "a very tortured 24 hours".
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
Melbourne's most expensive suburbs and where to look instead
While many buyers are priced out of suburbs like Toorak – despite dropping prices – there are some cheaper alternatives, according to the experts.
- by Melissa Heagney
Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure
We usually associate air pollution with the outside environment, but the reality is that air pollution can also create havoc for us indoors.
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
Not a charade: Bill, Melinda Gates defend billionaire philanthropists
Bill and Melinda Gates are pushing back against a new wave of criticism about whether billionaire philanthropy is a force for good.
- by Sally Ho
Small business
Entertainment
Australia has become a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
This year's contest in Tel Aviv, Israel, in May will mark Australia's fifth year taking part, but until now, it's been by invitation of the European Broadcast Union each year.
- by Amy Croffey
Aziz Ansari addresses sex misconduct allegation for the first time
The Parks and Recreation actor said the claims were humiliating, but he hopes he's become better since.
- by Amy Croffey
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against state government
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Nine bad habits that are still ruining your health
There are plenty of ways we can improve our health by cutting out simple daily habits.
- by Michael Jarosky
Analysis
Streaming
What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium
The purchase of Gimlet and Anchor will make Spotify the first true competitor to Apple in the podcast space.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
PSG take charge with 2-0 win at United, Pogba sent off
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has suffered his first defeat as Manchester United manager after the Red Devils succumbed 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at home.
- by Simon Evans
LeBron still king of NBA earners: Forbes
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is the NBA's highest-paid player for the fifth consecutive year with $88.7 million ($A125 million) in earnings, according to a Forbes list.
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