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Atta Elayyan has been named as one of the victims of the Christchurch massacre. 

Identities of the Christchurch victims emerge

Atta Elayyan has been named as one of the victims of the Christchurch massacre. 

While dozens of people are still missing, some of the victims from Friday's far-right terrorist attack are being named. 

  • by Matilda Boseley and Joel MacManus

Anning lashes out after he was egged by teenager

Fraser Anning strikes the young activist who egged him.

Right-wing senator and his supporters tackle a teenager who hit him on the back of the head with an egg.

  • by Paul Sakkal

Jacinda Ardern shines on New Zealand's darkest day

Jacinda Ardern speaks to members of the Muslim community at the Canterbury Refugee Centre.

The New Zealand leader worked tirelessly through the night as her nation's worst nightmare evolved.

  • by Helen Pitt

'The most dishonest thing would be to say I'm shocked'

Waleed Aly on The Project talking about the Christchurch mosque shooting.

Waleed Aly made a poignant statement about the  mosque shootings, in a clip viewed more than a million times.

  • by Waleed Aly

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For sale signs are multiplying.

The end of the property boom: Is the worst still to come?

To some it's a bloodbath. Others see it as a correction. But all agree Australia's property boom is well and truly over.

  • by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
The Silver Fern of New Zealand is displayed on the Sydney Opera House as a show of support and respect for the people of New Zealand.

New Zealand silver fern displayed on Opera House

Sydney's most iconic building shows Australia's solidarity following the worst act of terrorism of NZ soil.

Maroccan model Imane Fadil, left, and an unidentified companion arrive at the Milan court to testify in April 2012. Her death two weeks ago is under investigation.

Italy investigates mysterious death of 'bunga bunga' model

Imane Fadil has died a month after being admitted to a Milan hospital for what she said was a poisoning.

  • by Emilio Parodi
Farmers have been already been hit hard by drought - with the Bureau of Meteorology saying rainfall totals in Australia in 2018 were the lowest since 2005.

'Monster' El Nino a chance later this year

Relief for Australia's drought-hit regions could be a long way off, with climate influences in the Pacific and Indian oceans tilting towards drier conditions.

  • by Peter Hannam
Lewis Hamilton after taking pole.

Pole for Hamilton, agony for local hero Ricciardo

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton nabs record-equalling pole position at the season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne.

  • by Matthew Clayton
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There are forward plans for Hawthorn's James Sicily but skipper Ben Stratton is keen to keep him in defence.

Stratton wants to keep Sicily in defence

New skipper Ben Stratton hopes James Sicily spends more time beside him than further up the ground.

  • by Jon Pierik
Gemma Houghton flies for the Dockers.

Dockers defeat North in AFLW elimination clash

Fremantle have qualified for the AFLW finals at the expense of North Melbourne after beating the Kangaroos by 27 points in Saturday's winner-takes-all clash at Fremantle Oval.

  • by Justin Chadwick

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Forced to pay for damage after a burglary: Alex's rent debacle

Forced to pay for damage after a burglary: Alex's rent debacle

Last year, 280,000 international students studied in Victoria. Some of them are being taken advantage of and forced into sub-standard housing.

  • by Melissa Heagney
First-home buyers fight it out at Melbourne auctions

First-home buyers fight it out at Melbourne auctions

Spirited bidding through the inner suburbs, with potential buyers trying to get into the market took advantage of stamp duty exemptions.

  • by Elizabeth Redman

Business

Health accounted for one third of General government sector expenses for 2018-19.

'Have you got insurance?': the US-style question finding its way to our hospitals

In a warped reversal of the US system, it is actually patients who do have private health insurance who potentially face a nightmare when they enter hospital.

  • by Colin Kruger

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Samantha Armytage

Temperatures rise in TV make-up departments

As Samantha Armytage would attest, emotions are often running high in these pressure cookers as stars get camera-ready.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Former Vogue editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements is headed to rival mag Harper's BAZAAR.
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Former Vogue Editor sets sights on mag rival

Seven years after being dumped from Vogue, Kirstie Clements has joined the Harper's BAZAAR team.

  • by Lucy Manly
Dancing queen Kylie Minogue at the Myer Music Bowl this week.
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Kylie, our golden dancing girl, needs a bigger stage

  • by Hannah Francis
Neko Case.
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Breathtaking voice conjures dark fairytales and danger

  • by Michelle Griffin
Dancers work with their own centres of gravity.
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Chunky Move swan song a world-class affair

  • by Jana Perkovic

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Australians love their pets, so why don’t more public places welcome them?

Australians love their pets, so why don’t more public places welcome them?

Ever tried to take Fido to a cafe or pub? Chances are you were turned away.

  • by Louise Grimmer and Gary Mortimer
Global Sony Mobile president Mitsuya Kishida holds the new Xperia 1. Like the last two Xperia flagships, it will not make it to Australia.
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Why Sony silently stopped selling phones in Australia

It's been a long time since an Xperia phone was a bona fide hit in Australia, and Sony's mobile arm appears to have called it a day.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Sport

Victory's Kenny Athiu battles Jacob Pepper in the air.

Victory down Roar, snap winless streak

Melbourne Victory got back into a winning groove  with a 2-1 triumph over struggling Brisbane Roar at Marvel Stadium.

  • by Michael Lynch
Lewis Hamilton after taking pole.

Pole for Hamilton, agony for Ricciardo

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has captured a record-equalling pole position at the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

  • by Matthew Clayton

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