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MH17 investigators 'to name names', bring charges
'A birdie is flying towards you', a pro-Russian separatist warned his Russian commander shortly before the Malaysia Airlines plane was shot down killing all 298 on board including 38 Australians.
- by Nick Miller
Carlton fan at centre of 'bald-headed flog' slur engages lawyer for AFL apology
The supporter, known only as 'Frankie', has angrily denied claims he had run, screaming and waving his arms, two bays away and 'spooked' the umpire.
- by Rachel Eddie
WIN shuts down five newsrooms as regional broadcasters struggle
Staff at multiple WIN television newsrooms were pulled into meetings late on Thursday and told their offices would be shut down on June 28, sources close to the broadcaster said.
- by Jennifer Duke
Coalition fears court ruling on medevac law could see influx of refugees
A new court ruling has reignited the medevac debate, with the government fearing it will significantly increase the number of refugees coming to Australia.
- by Max Koslowski
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'I've seen kids grow up, have babies, then bring them in': Beloved bookshop for sale after 35 years
An institution of Melbourne's east, the Kew book store was put up for sale last week - but owner Tim is hopeful it will keep selling books.
- by Michael Fowler
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The throwaway line that led Jaidyn Stephenson to confess
It was in MCG rooms after their round nine match the 20-year-old made a passing comment to a senior teammate.
- by Sam McClure
Victim of pencil stabbing opens up about ordeal
'Tom' says his assailant 'did not say a word' during the attack and believes he may owe his life to a mystery hero.
- by Zach Hope
Why a city visit by a weary polar bear is worrying
It is the first polar bear seen in the Russian city in more than 40 years, according to local environmentalists.
- by Tom Balmforth
Father of accused top cop bashers charged over threats
Melbourne father of the two accused brothers charged after allegedly threatening police in social media posts.
- by Erin Pearson, Zach Hope and Adam Cooper
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'Still in disbelief': Girlfriend, family plead for details on Prahran shooting
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Collingwood
The throwaway line that led Jaidyn Stephenson to confess
It was in the rooms at the MCG after the Magpies had just beaten St Kilda by 41 points that the 20-year-old made a passing comment to a senior teammate.
- by Sam McClure
Six changes for Eagles, Bombers lose Stringer
Reigning premiers West Coast have made a whopping six changes for their Thursday night meeting with Essendon, who will be without Jake Stringer.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
Coalition fears court ruling on medevac law could see influx of refugees
A new court ruling has reignited the medevac debate, with the government fearing it will significantly increase the number of refugees coming to Australia.
- by Max Koslowski
Union threatens to audit Labor MPs after Setka crackdown
- by Dana McCauley and Benjamin Preiss
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Preschool teachers demand $100,000 salaries in Fair Work Commission
- by Dana McCauley
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Hoping for a second act: Trump bathes in nostalgia at 2020 campaign launch
- by Matthew Knott
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How an entire suburb inspired an architectural masterpiece
When a much-loved local building was demolished, one architect decided to pay homage to the few buildings left that were constructed in such a way.
- by Dana Tomic Hughes
Daggy or designer: What some homes get right that others get so wrong
Most people would love a designer home, but what is it that will make your home stand out for the right reasons?
- by Jane Eyles-Bennett
Business
WIN shuts down five newsrooms as regional broadcasters struggle
Bruce Gordon's WIN Corporation will shut down five newsrooms across Australia as regional broadcasters struggle to justify funding local journalism in a tough market.
- by Jennifer Duke
Facebook currency 'clearly a threat' to big banks, finance sector
- by Clancy Yeates and Colin Kruger
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Entertainment
Hanks calls Toy Story 4 'one of the best movies ever'. Is he right?
Our critics reviewed a handful of movies released this week. So which ones are worth the price of entry?
- by Genevieve Rota, Sandra Hall, Jake Wilson and Paul Byrnes
Hollywood comes calling for Adrian McKinty's The Chain
After years of making little money from his books, crime writer Adrian McKinty could be in for a seven-figure sum.
- by Jason Steger
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Make healthy gains your focus in the new financial year
Your finances aren't the only thing you need to make sure stay healthy.
- by Michael Jarosky
I was a really bad husband - but here's how it made me a better father
OPINION: At the core of it, I'm not happy I'm divorced. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. But it has taught me things I could have never learned otherwise.
- by Matthew Fray
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Milicic acknowledges improvement needed for Norway test
Matildas will need to defend better and be more effective in transition against Norway than they were against Jamaica if they are to progress, says coach.
- by Michael Lynch
'World's best all-rounder': Australia ready for Bangladesh blaster
He may not have the aura of cricket's great all-rounders but Australia knows Shakib Al Hasan will be hard work to dislodge in their World Cup clash.
- by Jon Pierik
