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Major delays for commuters as key line suspended after woman hit by train
The Sandringham train line was suspended for several hours, causing long queues for commuters waiting for replacement buses on Princes Bridge.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Medicine
TV doctor and Chemist Warehouse scion warned for prescribing drugs to herself
Daughter of Chemist Warehouse family and doctor on Channel 7s 'House of Wellness' has had conditions put on her medical registration.
- by Ben Schneiders and Royce Millar
'Who do the battlers back?' Leukaemia sufferer challenges Shorten on cancer promise
It was an unscripted moment in an election campaign so far dominated by picture-perfect planning.
- by Shane Wright
Alleged drink-driver fails to front court over crash that killed teen
Driver possibly suffered a fractured spine, cracked ribs and a head wound, a court has heard. One passenger died and two others are fighting for life.
- by Amber Wilson
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Nightclub patron was standing in line at Love Machine when he was hit by bullet
Richard Arow, 28, was standing in line outside the Love Machine nightclub on Saturday night when he was hit by a bullet.
- by Cameron Houston and Simone Fox Koob
'Sexualised' video sparks call for Abbott to set standards
Video shows the caped conservative crusader 'Captain GetUp' gyrating, rubbing himself on poster of candidate.
- by Jacqueline Maley
How Chloe Shorten keeps herself 'planted in the now'
Insulating their children from the muck and fiercely defending their right to privacy has been a priority for the family.
- by Jamila Rizvi
'Bubble question': Leadership demons haunt Morrison
PM dismissed questions about last year's botched leadership coup, which Labor has revived in a series of attack ads.
- by Michael Koziol
Man charged over body found in Gisbourne
A man had allegedly tried to hand himself in to police earlier in the day, but found the station locked.
- by Zach Hope
Featured
Opinion
Meghan Markle
As beauty standards get harsher, this mother-to-be is a welcome rebel
- by Wendy Tuohy
Federal election
Analysis
Australia votes
A rugby man in the football state: Liberals cling to hope in a difficult Victoria
- by Michael Koziol
Hospital bidding war sparks warnings of marginal seats being favoured over strategy
- by Dana McCauley and David Crowe
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Bikies’ extortion bids probed after fatal nightclub shooting
- by Cameron Houston, Tammy Mills and Matilda Boseley
Victoria
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Crime
Firefighters demand crackdown on toxic dump 'death traps'
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
National
AFL
'The implications are going to be enormous'
Carlton are the only team in the competition to still be without a win after four rounds, and the pressure is on.
Blues' players must 'own' losses: Cripps, Docherty
Carlton's skippers have told teammates they, not the coaches, must take responsibility after the devastating defeat by Gold Coast.
- by Sam McClure and Jake Niall
Politics
'Who do the battlers back?' Leukaemia sufferer Rob challenges Shorten on cancer promise
Bill Shorten is challenged by a cancer patient over the ALP's cancer cost policy
- by Shane Wright
World
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China
Woman accused of being Chinese influence agent tells her story for the first time
- by Kirsty Needham
Property bydomain
Vaucluse house of alleged tax fraud masterminds up for grabs
The property sell-off behind Australia's largest white-collar crime case includes a Vaucluse house owned by alleged masterminds Adam Cranston and Jay Onley.
- by Lucy Macken
'It was never a big deal for us': Growing up in a haunted house
Not many Australians can say they grew up in a haunted mansion, but that was the reality for Christopher Morgan and his family.
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
Chinese firms lift Australian coal orders, as curbs tipped to end
Chinese private power companies have started to buy contracts for Australian thermal coal, which could signal an end to China's import restrictions that have sent prices plummeting.
- by Cole Latimer and Kirsty Needham
Opinion
Wall Street
Trump lashes Fed as his plan to install two fans on the board misfires
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
Why Chris Hemsworth would make the perfect James Bond
The Aussie actor is the latest star to throw his hat into the ring to take over from Daniel Craig.
- by Robert Moran
Spoilers
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones returns, with the most awkward family reunion ever
One episode in, it seems like family dramas - not the undead - will cause the biggest problems in the final season of the HBO drama.
- by Louise Rugendyke
MICF review: Maria Bamford's many voices make for dynamite comedy ★★★★
- by Debbie Cuthbertson
MICF review: Maddie HW's loud personality elicits big laughs ★★★★
- by Charlotte Grieve
Lifestyle
Opinion
Meghan Markle
Mother-to-be Meghan is a welcome rebel against harsh beauty standards
- by Wendy Tuohy
Smarter living
It's time to move on from tattoos being taboo in the office
It has no reflection on your work but having some ink is still a touchy subject for some.
- by Robyn Doreian
New Walkman plays the flugel like a dream
Sony's high resolution portable music player revealed detail to me I hadn't noticed before.
- by Rod Easdown
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Cars bydrive
Sport
Tiger Woods likely to play at Royal Melbourne after Masters win
The prospect of Tiger Woods playing in Melbourne this year is increasing following his victory at Augusta.
- by Daniel Cherny
One spot: Warner and Khawaja in battle for opening role
Aaron Finch has all but confirmed he will remain as an opener, so who to partner him – David Warner or Usman Khawaja?
- by Jon Pierik
