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'Behind closed doors, CEOs literally weep': Do top execs deserve time off?
Controversy about a senior banker's four-week planned break highlights a fundamental tension in corporate Australia.
- by Clancy Yeates
Exclusive
Hayne fallout
'Appalling treatment': Bank customers making 5900 complaints a month
Helen Coonan, the chair of the government’s new financial dispute authority, says community trust in the sector has been 'shattered'.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Investigation
Domestic violence
Claims of mismanagement, nepotism at big domestic violence service
The boss of the Eastern Domestic Violence Service oversaw payments of a claimed $41,000 for her friend. The average is $3000.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Top cop denies elite unit has 'toxic, bullying culture'
Assistant Commissioner's statement comes one day after The Age revealed one Critical Incident Response Team officer had lodged a complaint with WorkSafe Victoria over a perceived internal vendetta against him.
- by Michael Fowler, Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
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Richmond fan's three-game cheer squad ban for 'green maggot' comment
The Richmond cheer squad will hold a 'cultural awareness session' after a fan allegedly called an umpire 'green maggot' during a match last month.
- by Michael Fowler
Andrews in about-face on building Geelong fast rail with Morrison
Premier Daniel Andrews has endorsed the Morrison government’s $2 billion election pledge towards Geelong fast rail in a post-election about-face.
- by Adam Carey
'Not that interested': Voter turnout at record low after young people disengage
After enrolling for the same-sex marriage postal survey, the nation's young people seem to have turned their back on voting in the general election.
- by Shane Wright and Max Koslowski
Top surgeon charged with rape after removing condom without permission
Prominent surgeon charged with raping fellow doctor after he allegedly took condom off during sex wins court battle to keep treating patients.
- by David Estcourt
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Smart Sipping
Wine & spirits
An Adelaide distillery created a whole new category of whisky
- by James Atkinson
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Open for inspection: The best properties for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Caroline James
Opinion & Perspectives
AFL
Fired-up Roos upset the script
The Rhyce Shaw era has begun in spectacular fashion at North Melbourne with a 37-point win over Richmond.
- by Ronny Lerner
Momentum grows for Michael Voss
Michael Voss wants to become a senior coach again. And the industry support behind that ambition is gaining momentum.
- by Caroline Wilson
Politics
Democracy and sausages not enough for voters
The falling turnout among younger voters points to a growing problem for democracy.
- by Shane Wright and Max Koslowski
Exclusive
Hayne fallout
'Appalling treatment': Bank customers making 5900 complaints a month
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Voter turnout at record low after young people disengage
- by Shane Wright and Max Koslowski
World
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Jobe Watson's new challenge: Melbourne's real estate industry
He lost money on his first property, and now the former Essendon captain wants to help others from making the same mistakes.
- by Melissa Heagney
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Former nightclub boss snaps up oversized $15m CBD apartment
This luxury pad was originally five apartments and was combined into one supersized home. It offers some of the best views in Melbourne. Take a peek.
- by Elizabeth Redman and Jim Malo
Business
Crown investors say goodbye to takeover bonus after Packer selldown
Crown Resorts investors have had the value of their shares effectively capped by James Packer's sale to Hong Kong billionaire Lawrence Ho.
- by Patrick Hatch and Nick Toscano
Packer's shock Crown sale triggers fresh casino reviews
- by Nick Toscano, Lisa Visentin and Kirsty Needham
Small business
Entertainment
'We are like brothers': Australia's new Billy Elliots revealed
The four boys who will take on one of the most demanding roles in theatre have been announced.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Turns out Kevin Rudd improvised his lines in viral 7.30 skit
Satirist Mark Humphries says watching the footage for the first time was "like opening a Christmas present".Â
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Amazon's tiny new smart display makes it even with Google
The Echo Show 5 is even smaller and less expensive than Google's Nest Hub.
- by Tim Biggs
The Private Chef: Andrew McConnell's rock 'n' roll origins
One of Melbourne's most celebrated restaurateurs got his break cooking for music royalty.
- by Jane Rocca
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Sport
West Indies crush Pakistan to kick off World Cup campaign
The Windies eased to a seven-wicket victory in their World Cup opener at Trent Bridge after an Oshane Thomas-led pace attack kept Pakistan to a total of 105.
Hon's French Open charge ends, second seed Pliskova ousted in upset
Australian wildcard fell short in a delayed three-set shoot-out against American Madison Keys, Czech Karolina Pliskova's quest for a maiden Slam title ends.
- by Murray Wenzel and Martyn Herman