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Melbourne property prices to keep falling, says RBA
Australia's financial stability is being hit hard by rising household debt and shrinking economic growth, the RBA has warned.
- by Michael Heath
Opinion
Australia votes
Both sides expect the election to be dirty but few thought Peter Dutton would stoop so low so quickly
Ali France has a very good chance of achieving a remarkable victory. Peter Dutton knows it and is lashing out.
- by Bevan Shields
'Violated 100 times': Teacher who abused boys on farm gets four years
A retired teacher has been jailed for at least four years for sexually abusing young boys, including one who was violated up to 100 times.
- by Jacqueline Le
He praised Assange during the election campaign. Now, Trump says he knows 'nothing about WikiLeaks'
Donald Trump praised WikiLeaks more than 100 times during the 2016 presidential campaign, but now claims he knows "nothing about WikiLeaks".
- by Joshua Goodman
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The online video that changed the world, and thrust Assange into the spotlight
Nineties hacker, Noughties activist and journalist, then a fugitive whose fans refer to him in messianic terms. The story of Julian Assange is epic.
- by Nick Miller
Breaking
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Folau fronts up at Rugby Australia headquarters in bid to save rugby career
Israel Folau arrived to meet with officials after another social media post which could cost him his rugby career.
- by Tom Decent
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Chief Commissioner Ashton said Lawyer X was a 'glittering prize'
Graham Ashton said Nicola Gobbo's information could solve murders and her role as a source was a 'glittering prize', newly released documents reveal.
- by Tammy Mills
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Melbourne emergency
'I am still in shock': Worker injured in toxic fire speaks
A worker who became engulfed in flames during a toxic factory fire says he remains in shock and cannot sleep.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Michael Fowler
Broken escalator adds to Southern Cross chaos
A broken escalator at the already chaotic Southern Cross station has caused train diversions and huge queues for days
- by Timna Jacks and Zach Hope
Featured
Open for inspection: The best properties for sale in Victoria this week
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Kate Nancarrow
Federal election
Voters in key seats to face barrage from GetUp and conservative rival
- by Judith Ireland, Max Koslowski and Dana McCauley
Explainer
Australia votes
Everything you need to know about the election, and where it will be won and lost
- by Judith Ireland
Opinion & Perspectives
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Drugs
Dealers are exploiting an injecting room loophole and police can't stop them
- by Paul Sakkal
Victoria
National
Rush awarded $850k in defamation win against tabloid
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Georgina Mitchell
Voters in key seats to face barrage from GetUp and conservative rival
- by Judith Ireland, Max Koslowski and Dana McCauley
AFL
Neale gives early doubters short shrift
Told he was too short to make it, Lachie Neale is now second-favourite for the Brownlow Medal.
- by Daniel Cherny
Welcome to football's hot seat
John Worsfold has plenty to pass on to football's most promising young female coach.
- by Caroline Wilson
Politics
Opinion
Australia votes
Both sides expect the election to be dirty but few thought Peter Dutton would stoop so low so quickly
Ali France has a very good chance of achieving a remarkable victory. Peter Dutton knows it and is lashing out.
- by Bevan Shields
Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison
- by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke
World
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Scott Morrison slams Brunei's anti-gay laws, risks diplomatic rift
- by James Massola
Authorities investigate alleged meeting between Malkoun and Macris
- by Nick Miller and Irene Lioumi
Property bydomain
Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?
A new report identifies problems including water leaks, structurally unsound roof construction and poorly constructed fire-resisting elements.
- by Geoff Hanmer
Former PM's Canberra penthouse sale price revealed
The sale of former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's Canberra residence was finalised in February and the price has now emerged.
- by Lucy Bladen
Business
Sydney, Melbourne property prices to keep falling, says RBA
Australia's financial stability is being hit hard by rising household debt and shrinking economic growth, the RBA has warned.
- by Michael Heath
Small business
Entertainment
'It's like The Beatles, on top of the building, doing the last gig': Game of Thrones readies for its finale
The fantasy drama that re-wrote the rule book on television is coming to its bittersweet finish.
- by Michael Idato
Netflix tight-lipped on controversial new Chris Lilley character
The trailer for Lilley's new show has dropped, introducing six new characters - and one of them is generating plenty of discussion.
- by Broede Carmody
MICF review: Maria Bamford's many voices make for dynamite comedy ★★★★
- by Debbie Cuthbertson
Lifestyle
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Video games
The Mega Sg is the Ferrari of playing old Sega games in HD
If old game cartridges are like vinyl, Analogue's machines are like expensive reference-quality turntables.
- by Tim Biggs
Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how
Take these four steps to ensure you enjoy some time to yourself on your next family trip.
- by Sara Ahmed
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Australia
India power play means no ODI cricket in Australia next summer
Australia's 2019-20 schedule will not feature a one-day international for the first time in more than 40 years, after India flexed their financial and political muscle.
- by Jon Pierik
Melbourne United say biggest offer in team history couldn't keep Ware
Melbourne United chief executive Vince Crivelli believes his side couldn't have gone any higher in the race to sign star import Casper Ware.
- by Roy Ward
