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Gang bashes man, steals BMW, outruns police as two-day rampage continues
Men brandishing 'edged weapons' broke into a family home in Melbourne's west overnight in what is believed to be the latest episode in a frightening city-wide crime spree.
- by Rachel Eddie and Liam Mannix
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Emergency services
Eight people rescued after being trapped by heavy snow at Mount Hotham
Four adults and four children who spent the night stuck in 4WDs near Mount Hotham as the temperature fell as low as -4 have been rescued.
- by Blair Thomson and Liam Mannix
'I will ignore him': Billionaire Huawei founder takes aim at 'laughable' Donald Trump
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei struck a defiant tone in the face of US sanctions that threaten his company's very survival.
- by Tom Mackenzie, Gao Yuan and Sabrina Mao
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Tragedy
Three dead: Primary school children among more than a 20 stabbed in Japanese park
A man wielding a knife attacked commuters waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo during the morning peak.
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'He woke up paralysed': Rare disease attacks six-year-old Kobe, robs him of speech
Kobe has acute flaccid myelitis - a rare disease that affects the spinal cord and has left him in hospital unable to walk, breathe or swallow.
- by Anita Beaumont
'Goodbyes are not forever': Demons champion pays tribute to wife Anna Green
Anna Green, a mum, wife of Demons champion Brad Green and lifestyle blogger has tragically passed away.
Opinion
Australia votes
Inner-city Australia will not be silenced on coal
I don't accept that Australia is 'about' any one thing – whether that's central Queensland or Melbourne's inner north.
- by Matt Holden
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AFL 2019
Drinking at charity event: Thomas 'fails stupidity test'
Carlton director Chris Judd blasts veteran Dale Thomas for drinking at a charity function, two nights before latest loss.
Labor and unions silent on Setka after he agrees to plea to harassment
Premier and unions have avoided giving any answers on the admissions made last week by union leader John Setka.
- by Royce Millar
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Courtney Herron was at gathering with alleged killer
- by Tammy Mills, Simone Fox Koob and Rachel Eddie
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Climate policy
Transforming Melbourne's skyline: Push for green roofs across the city
- by Jewel Topsfield
Victoria
National
AFL
Shiel could face Blues as pressure mounts on Worsfold
Essendon haven’t ruled out star recruit Dylan Shiel from Sunday’s crucial clash with arch rivals Carlton, with a scan revealing there’s no tear in his hamstring.
- by Sam McClure
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AFL 2019
Blues investigating as Thomas 'fails the stupidity test'
Carlton director Chris Judd has blasted veteran Dale Thomas for drinking at a charity function, two nights before their latest loss.
Politics
'Wind at our backs': PM warns against complacency in party room meeting
Scott Morrison welcomed 28 new members to the party room, where he reprised his message that the government would "burn" for voters.
- by David Crowe
Albanese warned to stand firm on tax cuts as he vows bipartisan approach
- by Michael Koziol and Eryk Bagshaw
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Climate policy
'We now have a clear mandate': Coalition holds the line on climate plan
- by David Crowe
World
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Victorian budget 2019: Property industry slams higher taxes
Higher taxes for foreign buyers and a modest social housing program came under attack but experts praised a focus on infrastructure.
- by Jim Malo
With this secluded Aussie house, the neighbours are half an hour away
One of the many things you can say about this place is it's breathtaking. One of the other things is that you've never seen anything like it before.
- by Nicole Frost
Business
Domino's shares hit almost four-year low on growth worries
Morgan Stanley analyst's negative outlook for fast food giant sends the share price tumbling.
- by Patrick Hatch
Chinese markets shaken as bank with links to a missing tycoon is taken over by authorities
- by Andrew Galbraith and Cheng Leng
Small business
Entertainment
Devil in the detail: Naomi Wolf's queer history criticised for inaccuracies
Naomi Wolf suffered a 'gotcha' moment when she was confronted with crucial inaccuracies in her latest book during a radio interview. But Outrages still has a lot to say.
- by Lucy Sussex
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag is heartbreaking and close to perfect
Season 2 of the award-winning English comedy-drama picks up where season 1 ended - with its heroine trying to clean up a mess at least partly of her own making.
- by Karl Quinn
Analysis
News & current affairs
Sky’s jump to the right has boosted ratings – but at what cost?
- by Michael Lallo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Analysis
Phones
Is Telstra's exclusive Samsung 5G phone worth the investment?
The limitations of 5G coverage are a key part of weighing the benefits of buying into the next generation of mobiles.
- by Adam Turner
Five of the best headphones and earphones for runners
Whether it's a podcast or thumping base, get the best sound on your next run.
- by Laura Hill
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Sport
Ultimate leave pass: NRL player to attend Champions League final
Wests Tigers veteran Robbie Farah has been given permission to fly to Madrid to watch his beloved Liverpool play Tottenham this weekend.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Jedinak could still join A-League despite Villa's EPL promotion
A-League newcomers Macarthur FC are set to formally make an approach for Mile Jedinak next month after the former Socceroo captain sealed promotion to the EPL.
- by Dominic Bossi
