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Russia probe
'This is the end of my presidency': Mueller report reveals Trump's efforts to control probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report paints a more damning portrait of Trump’s behaviour than the initial summary released by Attorney-General William Barr.
- by Matthew Knott and Rachel Olding
Suspected cause of Notre-Dame fire revealed
Investigators still do not have the green light to work in the cathedral or search in the rubble, for safety reasons.
- by Angela Charlton
Prosecutors may appeal Ristevski sentence after public outrage
The Director of Public Prosecutions has left the door open to appeal Borce Ristevski's sentence following public outrage that the remorseless wife-killer could walk free in five years.
- by Tammy Mills
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Victorian budget
Coalition road fund blasted as 'baloney'
Victoria has set its sights on a future federal Labor government to inject a massive increase to infrastructure funding for the booming state.
- by Bianca Hall
More top stories
'Tenants shouldn't be forced to suffer in hot boxes': Push to keep public housing cooler
After the hottest summer on record, questions are being asked about a 20-year-old law which means most public housing tenants can’t get air conditioning.
- by Miki Perkins
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Phones
At the third stroke, the dial-up clock will be no more ...
Time's up: The 1194 'talking clock' service will end in September, says Telstra.
- by Carolyn Webb
Liberal Party disendorses Victorian candidate
The Liberal Party no longer has a candidate for the seat of Corio, held by Labor's Richard Marles.
- by Rachel Eddie
'It's become a thing': The rise and rise of pre-poll voters
Officially, you need a valid reason to vote before election day, but more and more Australians are doing it anyway.
- by Judith Ireland
What's open, what's closed in Melbourne this weekend
Friday marks the start of the Easter break in Victoria. Here's your public holiday guide.
- by Susan Telai
Featured
Federal election
Exclusive
Australia votes
Labor opts against last-minute tax cut for average full-time workers
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Australia votes
Interactive: understand what makes your federal electorate so special
- by Matt Wade, Nigel Gladstone and Nick Bonyhady
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
'We didn't get justice today at all': Borce Ristevski sentenced to nine years' jail
- by Tammy Mills and Adam Cooper
Victoria
National
Analysis
Australia votes
The political fault lines dividing the nation's electorates
- by Matt Wade, Nigel Gladstone and Nick Bonyhady
AFL
Bucks and his versatile Pies take big win over Lions in their stride
After a 62-point win over Brisbane, the Collingwood coach praised his side's flexible, clinical display in booting 18 goals and limiting the Lions to eight.
- by Andrew Stafford
Bombers choose to give Devon Smith's knee a rest
Essendon suffer a blow after losing best-and-fairest winner Devon Smith for the intriguing Good Friday match against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
- by Scott Spits
Politics
Exclusive
Australia votes
MP spent nearly 300 days overseas - and billed taxpayers for connecting flights
George Christensen's slogan has been "Standing up for the North", but the Nationals MP missed a chunk of work because he was in the Philippines.
- by David Wroe
World
On eve of Mueller report's release, Barr accused of protecting Trump
- by Colby Itkowitz and Rachael Bade
Mayor feels heat from police over London climate protest chaos
- by Bill Gardner and Camilla Tominey
Property bydomain
Take a look at the world's tallest building made of wood
The 18-storey tower eclipses the previous record by a mammoth 32 metres but despite the benefits of timber, why don't we have more of them in Australia?
- by Kell Andersen
Incredible Greek mansion built into a cliff for sale for $8.65m
To get around tough planning laws, 4500 tonnes of earth were shifted to build this seven-bedroom house into a cliff overlooking the Aegean. It's now for sale.
- by Melissa Heagney
Business
‘Haters like to pick on China’: Huawei exec defends video surveillance
China’s use of video surveillance on its citizens has been defended by a senior Huawei executive, who has described the media attention on the country’s policing techniques as “anti-Chinese”.
- by Jennifer Duke
Opinion
Iron ore
Iron ore's darkish clouds create silver lining for Pilbara miners
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
'These kids will never love you': Jocelyn Moorhouse on heartbreak and unconditional love
The acclaimed film director disappeared from public view in the late 90s; her memoir explains why.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Inside the world of intimacy co-ordinators, who choreograph sex scenes for HBO, Netflix and more
Hollywood is facing issues of consent, harassment and sexual assault in the workplace head on.
- by Travis M. Andrews
Lifestyle
Opinion
Ristevski case
Justice for Karen Ristevski does not feel like it has been served
- by Wendy Tuohy
Smarter living
Banned car seat chest clips declared 'safe' for children
Researchers will now make a submission to the Australian Standards Committee.
- by Bianca Wordley
Getting a hug can be the healthiest thing you can do
Years of conditioning have seen men emotionally starve themselves of the simplest of tactile experiences.
- by Phil Barker
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Sport
Eustace, Maher chasing second group 1 a week after their first
David Eustace and Ciaron Maher took eight months to win a group 1 in tandem but more success seven days later could kick off a big 12-months for the stable
- by Michael Cox
Antetokounmpo dominates as Bucks go 2-0 up over Pistons
Australian Thon Maker has had another poor NBA shooting night as his Detroit Pistons were soundly defeated again by the Milwaukee Bucks.
