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Road to wreckage: Their homes will go but residents want gridlock fixed
Peter Stahlberg and his partner Emily Paterson are going to lose their home to make way for the North East Link. But they can see that the road needs to be built.
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
Opinion
Australia votes
Frydenberg looks ridiculous as government gets into a pickle
The government is hoping to send opposite messages to different constituencies.
- by John Hewson
Driver on the run after road rage stabbing in broad daylight
One driver stabbed another and fled the scene after two cars repeatedly rammed each other in Hallam, in Melbourne's south-east.
- by Michael Fowler
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Courts
Jail for men who raped woman after she said 'no' to caravan threesome
Two young men who raped a woman in a caravan in regional Victoria have been jailed for their 'opportunistic' crime.
- by Amber Wilson
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'We saw the house cave in': Family's lucky escape after crane collapses on home
Three people - Anna Pace, her son Fred, 17, and nephew Daniel Pantalleresco, 19 - were inside a home which was crushed by a crane on Wednesday, but have miraculously escaped uninjured.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Paul Sakkal
Scott Morrison prepares to call the federal election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is ready to call the federal election after days of campaigning in key marginal electorates.
- by David Crowe
No. 1 villain is Masters' most unpopular defending champ
Patrick Reed returns to Augusta National chasing a second straight title but not many people will be cheering for him.
- by Neil Breen
'WA should want to share big games': McGuire hits back
Eddie McGuire has taken the claim he’s "WA's most despised commentator" in his stride ahead of the western derby.
- by Heather McNeill
Labor's vehicle carbon target would save motorists $27.5b
Savings of Labor's policy would be almost double cost of the shift to lower carbon emitting vehicles, figures show.
- by David Crowe
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Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Union rally more important than road closures, delays: Premier
- by Noel Towell, Susan Telai and Simone Fox Koob
Cancer patients at Peter Mac harassed by anti-euthanasia protesters
- by Melissa Cunningham and Benjamin Preiss
Victoria
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Roads
Dozens of homes, more than 100 businesses to be acquired for North East Link
- by Timna Jacks, Clay Lucas and Adam Carey
National
Arrest in US after man's body found bound, gagged on a road in Sydney
- by Lucy Cormack and Nick Ralston
Drunk man steals three-tonne truck, crashes into CBD cafe: police
- by Rachel Clun and Laura Chung
AFL
'A big opportunity for Indigenous Victorians': Tigers back treaty
Richmond have taken a political stand on behalf of the Victorian Aboriginal community, supporting the push for a treaty in the lead-up to the federal election.
- by Caroline Wilson
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Richmond
Fined Martin planning on staying in Melbourne to serve ban
Tigers star Dustin Martin fined in relation to obscene hand gestures during last week's game against Greater Western Sydney.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
House prices are falling and wages stagnant, but consumers are optimistic
As Treasury and the RBA warn of a "sagging" economy, consumers have been buoyed by the prospect of tax relief.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright
World
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Christchurch shooting
New Zealand passes gun law banning high-powered rifles
- by Collette Devlin
Property bydomain
Why demand is still growing in some high-end holiday pockets
With Australia’s cities becoming ever busier and more developed, the desire among prestige buyers for country retreats continues to increase.
- by Sue Williams
The coastal Spanish strip that lures high-profile tourists
With its mix of sunshine, glamour and decadence, this area is a favourite for cashed-up holiday-makers but entrepreneurs are increasingly muscling in.
- by Elicia Murray
Business
Lynas says Malaysia woes made it vulnerable to 'opportunistic' bid
Lynas has defended its decision to reject Wesfarmers' bid saying it would not have been vulnerable to the bid if it was not for the challenges it faces in Malaysia.
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
With Princess Diana cast, Netflix’s The Crown is ready for its next phase
Newcomer Emma Corrin has been cast as Princess Diana and will appear in the series' fourth season.
- by Broede Carmody
HBO has elaborate, sneaky ways of keeping Game of Thrones secrets
From digital-only scripts to setting up fake scenes, GoT producers have taken no chances.
- by Travis M. Andrews
MICF: All killer lines, no filler in Valvo's happy hour ★★★★★
- by Michael Lallo
Lifestyle
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Sustainable fashion
From A+ to F, this is how Australian fashion brands rate on ethics
- by Melissa Singer
Smarter living
The simple reason pet owners value dogs more than cats
Pet owners spend a lot more on dogs than cats, and new research suggests it has a lot to do with how differently canines and felines behave.
- by Colleen P Kirk
Boost your running game by adding some weight
Getting yourself over that finish line faster can be easier with a little extra weight.
- by Michael Jarosky
Life at triple speed: how to listen to 36 hours of podcasts a day
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Tim Biggs
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Sport
Opals Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor primed for WNBA draft selection
Australian Opals duo Alanna Smith and Ezi Magbegor are tipped to be selected in Thursday's WNBA draft in New York.
- by Roy Ward
'Reckless self-sabotage': Golf star Koepka lashed over weight loss
American star Brooks Koepka has been handed extra motivation to land his third golf major title in 10 months at the US Masters.
