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Suspected Islamic State member arrested, feared to have planned Gallipoli attack
Turkish authorities have arrested a Syrian national they believe was planning to attack a World War I commemoration attended by hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders.
For Eliza Potter, losing three sons was too much to bear. She died of a broken heart
Eliza Potter was simply one of tens of thousands of mothers who lost sons to the First World War. But she lost three boys, all in one battle, all in the space of a few hours.
- by Tony Wright
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Sri Lanka bombings
Sri Lankan suicide bomber studied in Melbourne
One of the Easter Sunday bombers is believed to have studied in the UK before undertaking postgraduate studies at a university in Melbourne.
- by David Wroe and Eryk Bagshaw
'Think you're smart now?' Man murdered over festering nature-strip parking row
Neighbour drank can of Wild Turkey, then shot Wayne Binse dead in what a court heard was 'essentially an execution in the street'. He's now in protective custody.
- by Adam Cooper and Michael Fowler
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Anzac Day
Tens of thousands remember the fallen at emotional Anzac Day dawn service
Join our live coverage of Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service and parade.
- by Michael Fowler
Hour a day: WHO issues first kids' screen-time guidelines
Children younger than one shouldn't be exposed to any electronic screens, the World Health Organisation says.
- by Rachel Siegel and Craig Timberg
'Freak waves' up to 10 metres to hit Victoria's west coast
Some are saying the biggest waves in 40 years will hit Bells Beach on Friday, as world's top surfers battle in Rip Curl pro.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Recycling
Popular bag recycling service could be binned
A council service that allows half a million Victorians to put plastic bags in their kerbside recycling bins is in doubt.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Woman reportedly wakes up from coma after 27 years
A car crash in 1991 left Munira Abdulla in a comatose state but her son never lost hope that she would wake up.
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'It was insane': Cinemas sell out as fans flock to Avengers: Endgame
- by Robert Moran, Alexandra Gauci and Genevieve Rota
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Water buyback controversy
Water buyback criticism 'a joke', says company at centre of scandal
- by Nicole Hasham
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Crime
Woman's body found on Chinatown street, man charged with murder
- by Rachel Eddie and Zach Hope
Trapped in the gap: Father fights for his life after being dragged by train
- by Rachel Eddie and Robyn Grace
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Gobbo told underworld clients Hodson was a snitch months before his murder
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
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AFL
Richmond's Riewoldt set to be sidelined again with knee injury
Tigers' star forward to undergo scans after suffering a suspected PCL injury in win over Melbourne, while Dees lick their wounds after yet another loss.
- by Daniel Cherny
Analysis
AFL 2019
The rising sons who could make the greatest difference
At some stage, following the Last Post and before the final siren, Darcy Moore will be opposed to Essendon's Joe Daniher.
- by Jake Niall
Politics
Reserve Bank under pressure to cut interest rates days out from election
The RBA faces a politically charged meeting next month, as financial markets tip a cut in rates in response to inflation figures.
- by Shane Wright
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Is the build-to-rent sector all it is built up to be?
The federal election has created renewed interest in build-to-rent. But how far will it go in improving housing affordability and stability?
- by Eliza Owen
How to choose a sofa and ensure you get the most out of it
We asked the experts what to look for, what's currently on trend, and how to avoid making an expensive (and heavy) mistake.
- by Nicole Frost
Business
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Sharemarket
The stocks that have helped fuel the ASX's latest revival
They are Australia's PAWN stocks, and have played no small part in helping to revive the fortunes of the ASX.
- by Lucy Battersby
Opinion
Inflation
Vegie price increase is more bitter news for consumers to stomach
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
'It really was insane': cinemas sell out as fans flock to see Avengers: Endgame
As of this morning, presale figures were already more than double the amount Infinity War raked in.
- by Robert Moran, Alexandra Gauci and Genevieve Rota
Beyoncé's Netflix concert film Homecoming is $20 million well spent
The first fruit of the pop diva's three-project, $60 million deal with the streaming giant is money well spent.
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
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Gadgets
New basic Kindle brings illumination, but not clarity
Amazon's least expensive e-reader has a built-in light for the first time, but that's the only upgrade here.
- by Tim Biggs
Why we all need more rituals in our lives
We've become far too casual over the years. As a result, we've shed old rituals without coming up with new ones.
- by David Brooks
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Sport
City back on top after prevailing in Manchester derby, Arsenal stumble
Manchester City kept the destination of the EPL title in their own hands by beating Manchester United to climb back above Liverpool with three games left.
'Freak waves' up to 10 metres to hit Victoria's west coast on Friday
Some are saying the biggest waves in 40 years will hit Bells Beach on Friday, as the world's best surfers battle for the Rip Curl pro.
- by Paul Sakkal
