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Australian government ministers met with representatives from social media sites and telecommunications companies.

'Fight the hatred': Top tech firms vow to block terrorists

Australian government ministers met with representatives from social media sites and telecommunications companies.

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

'Not fair': Fearful Richmond residents vote to move safe injecting room 

City of Yarra councillor Stephen Jolly addresses a second meeting of residents concerned about the safe injecting room in Richmond.

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'

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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

The motorcycle and Mercedes coupe collided on Hutton Street in Osborne Park.

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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Minister Aged Care Ken Wyatt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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
The banks are facing another financial headache ahead of the royal commission final report.

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
Frank McGovern, last survivor of HMAS Perth taken at his home aged 92.

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
LeBron James has long been a topic of conversation in AFL locker rooms
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
Melbourne Express

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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Sydney's five-point win over Essendon has become embroiled in controversy due to Dane Rampe's actions as David Myers lined up for an after-the-siren shot on goal.

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
Geelong CEO Brian Cook.

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

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Minister Aged Care Ken Wyatt and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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

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Where you could save hundreds of thousands by moving one station away

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

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

More electric vehicles are expected to hit the streets with expectations that non-EV car sales may have already hit a ceiling.

'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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Photographer Bill Henson is having his first exhibition in Sydney in seven years.

'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
The final season of Game of Thrones has divided fans and TV critics alike.

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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Most of the 5G excitement is around phones, but mobile PCs will also greatly benefit from the new networks.

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
Fidget kids.

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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Jekyll and Hyde: Game seven will be crucial for Philadelphia's Ben Simmons.

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
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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

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