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'Fight the hatred': Top tech firms vow to block terrorists
US behemoths Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and Twitter will share data and technology as part of a new deal to join forces against the sharing of terrorist content in the wake of the Christchurch massacre.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Drug reform
'Not fair': Fearful Richmond residents vote to move safe injecting room
The 'solutions meeting', organised and chaired by City of Yarra councillor Stephen Jolly, included multiple anecdotes from angry and frustrated residents.
- by Michael Fowler
'Becomes more complex': Record number of early votes 'could delay results'
A record number of Australians have already voted and with it comes a warning that a winner may not be declared on Saturday night.
- by Michael Koziol
Drugs, large amount of cash: Police bust alleged drug lab in Melbourne's east
Police believe they have dismantled a well-organised and complex steroid trafficking ring, charging two people after the raids.
- by Zach Hope
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Two of MP's ex-staffers say they asked Scott Morrison to help resolve their complaints
A claim has also been lodged by a former adviser of Ken Wyatt, seeking taxpayer-funded compensation for the psychological stress.
- by Latika Bourke
Which is the worst bank for dealing with complaints?
Consumers will soon know the length of time a financial institution takes to respond to complaints.
- by Sarah Danckert
In hospital with a broken leg, Frank had one chance to live
After HMAS Perth sank in 1942, Frank McGovern was captured by Japanese, then found himself on a prison ship.
- by Tim Barlass
Opinion
AFL 2019
USA here to stay in Australian football
The influence of American culture on the AFL is unmistakeable, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
- by Bob Murphy
Man fighting for life after suspicious blaze behind shop
Firefighters found an unconscious man with burns outside the Glenroy home, rescued another man from inside.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
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Federal election
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Coal miner accuses Bill Shorten of 'hypocrisy' on casualisation
- by Dana McCauley
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Crime
Vicious brawl sparks call for police presence in shopping centre
- by Rachel Eddie and Yan Zhuang
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AFL
Swans, AFL at loggerheads over Rampe saga
Sydney are unhappy with the severity of the sanction given to captain Dane Rampe and are contemplating whether to lodge a formal appeal to the AFL.
- by Andrew Wu
Labor pledges federal funding for GMHBA Stadium redevelopment
The final stage of the redevelopment of GMHBA Stadium will receive an additional $20 million funding if Labor is elected to government.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
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Two former MP's staffers say they asked the PM to help resolve their complaints
A claim has also been lodged by a former adviser of Ken Wyatt, seeking taxpayer-funded compensation for the psychological stress.
- by Latika Bourke
World
White House snubs Christchurch call to stamp out online extremism
- by Tony Romm and Drew Harwell
US orders 'non-emergency' government employees to leave Iraq
- by Louisa Loveluck and Michael Birnbaum
Property bydomain
Where you could save hundreds of thousands by moving one station away
The largest difference between stations in Melbourne is more than $1m, so budget-conscious buyers willing to spread their search could save themselves a motza.
- by Jim Malo
Historic Hawthorn fixer upper sells for more than $3m at auction
It was missing ceilings and skirting boards, but that didn't stop buyers bidding at a private auction to buy the home this week.
- by Melissa Heagney
Business
'May never recover': Non-electric vehicle sales may have peaked globally
Global research house Bloomberg New Energy Finance says sales of non-electric vehicles have passed their peak as more electric cars are due to hit the roads.
- by Cole Latimer
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Media & marketing
Tech giants pledge unprecedented action to tackle terrorist content
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
'Keeping a sense of proportion is very important': Bill Henson reflects
The young, naked models are still there. So too are the lush and dark landscapes. Bill Henson’s latest exhibition couldn’t belong to any other artist.
- by Nick Galvin
Game of Thrones' final season is breaking TV records but dividing fans
"The show doesn't feel like it's concluding organically."
- by Broede Carmody
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Review
Smart and hilarious, Bitch on Heat doesn't waste a single moment ★★★★½
- by Cameron Woodhead
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How 5G will transform the way we use computers
Some laptop-makers think the shift will be as big as going from wired ethernet to Wi-Fi.
- by Krishan Sharma
Does your child struggle to sit still? Here's why that's a good thing
Let your kids fidget - it's good for their health!
- by Bianca Wordley
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Sport
NBA All-Star Ben Simmons in line to promote Victoria to the world
Ben Simmons is taking Australian basketball to new heights after committing to play against USA in Melbourne this August.
- by Roy Ward
On The Bit
Racing
Winx, Black Caviar, Makybe ... HK male drain makes life easier for mares
The best two- and three-year-olds go to stud, the next best with straight legs go to Hong Kong; that leaves the best girls to beat up on the rest
- by Michael Cox
