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Crime
Shooting death: Gunman on the run as SES continues search for evidence
A gunman is still on the run and emergency services are scouring a park in Melbourne's south-east more than 24 hours after a fatal shooting.
- by Joe Hinchliffe and Goya Dmytryshchak
'Exhaustion' kills hundreds of Indonesian election workers
More than 270 Indonesian election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illneses caused by long hours of work counting millions of ballot papers.
Teenage synagogue shooter tried to livestream rampage
Teen who opened fire at a California synagogue, leaving one person dead, posted hate-filled manifesto online.
- by Deanna Paul and Katie Mettler
Woman knocked over by man riding horse at Clermont anti-Adani protest
Witnesses said the man riding a “big” horse galloped into the showground and did a circuit of the main arena before riding through the gates and into the central crowd of people.
- by Lucy Stone
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Australia votes
Labor is going big - really big - on childcare for this election
The challenge will be to convince voters it is worth $10 billion of their taxes to fix it.
- by Judith Ireland
Google staffers share stories of 'systemic' retaliation
Google staffers discussed what activists allege is a frequent consequence of criticising the company: Retaliation.
- by Mark Bergen and Josh Eidelson
The rise of the helicopter parent at universities
One mother of tertiary student even threatened legal action after her child missed out on a tutorial.
- by Henrietta Cook
Opinion
Workplace culture
If the boss spies on you, do you want to work there?
Employers who need to monitor their staff should ask themselves: Is their business a happy place to work?
- by Claire Kimball
Recycling crisis: 'Our current model... is broken'
One inner-city council is adding a bin for glass in a bid to reduce the amount of recycling waste it sends to landfill.
- by Clay Lucas
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Opinion
Sex & relationships
Forget romance, there's only one relationship in life that counts
- by Wendy Squires
Federal election
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Victoria
Vigil for Natalina as family seeks to fly body to Africa
- by Joe Hinchliffe, Simone Fox Koob and Michael Fowler
Exclusive
Recycling
Fears Victoria's recycling woes could worsen as e-waste ban kicks in
- by Farrah Tomazin and Ben Preiss
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Crime
Police release man and woman after dramatic counter-terror arrests
- by Tammy Mills
National
AFL
Mark Thompson returns to Geelong for 2009 reunion
Geelong premiership coach Mark Thompson has made a surprise return to GMHBA Stadium to attend the club's 2009 flag reunion
- by Peter Ryan
Reprieve for injury-hit Saints as Lonie avoids ACL damage
Small forward expected to play again this season after avoiding an ACL tear following an awkward landing during the St Kilda's loss to Adelaide.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
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Australia votes
'No way in the world': Former Liberal MP slams preference deal with Clive Palmer
A former Coalition MP for the seat devastated by Clive Palmer's business record has slammed a deal with the "vacuous" mining magnate.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
A jaw-dropping apartment in one of Australia's first warehouse conversions
The South Yarra home of interior designer Mardi Ola is one of the first examples of a warehouse conversion in Australia.
- by Lucy Feagins
The Melbourne electorates where vendors are slashing prices most
Four of the five electorates with the heaviest rate of discounting are held by current or former Liberals as the election looms.
- by Jim Malo
Business
Google staffers share stories of 'systemic' retaliation
Hundreds of Google staffers met on Friday and discussed what activists allege is a frequent consequence of criticizing the company: Retaliation.
- by Mark Bergen and Josh Eidelson
Small business
Entertainment
All eyes on Instagram as world waits for glimpse of Harry and Meghan's baby
When King James II's son James Francis Edward was born in 1688, 42 people were required to be in attendance for verification. No wonder the Duchess of Sussex wants some privacy.
- by Andrew Hornery
'I never knew': David Campbell didn't put his hand up for Karl's job
After Nine's recent Today show turmoil, in which Karl Stefanovic was sent packing, for many it seemed a no-brainer to bump Campbell into a more prominent spot. But he says he is happy where he is.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Forget romance, there's only one relationship in life that counts
- by Wendy Squires
Smarter living
Review
Home tech
Dyson's latest heater purifier combo is a smart way to clean your air
With some clever upgrades over the previous model, the Pure Hot + Cool Link still provides fresh, clean air all year round.
- by Tim Biggs
The compliments you should avoid overusing with your kids
Children don't benefit from constant praise as much as we'd like to think. Here is what to say instead.
- by Emma Freeman
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Sport
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Super Netball
Wallace inspires Swifts to opening derby win over Giants
Wallace’s effort to nail 46 of her 49 shots in the Sydney derby was a testimony to her mental toughness as she feared for her father's health.
- by Daniel Lane
All eyes on goalkeeper selection as Victory prepare for title defence
Melbourne Victory kick off the finals series in defence of their championship on Friday night. But who will be between the posts?
- by Michael Lynch