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Retirement income review to include pensions, super and the family home
The Treasurer says the review will 'cover the current state of the system and how it will perform in the future as Australians live longer'.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
Vermont Republican first to support Trump impeachment
Governor Phil Scott said he wasn't surprised by the news that Trump repeatedly urged Ukraine's President to "look into" Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
- by Matthew Knott
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Fire
Man dead after fire rips through hoarder's home
Towering piles of junk were at the Carnegie home where a man was found dead this morning.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Abuse victim receives multi-million-dollar payout from Catholic Church
Catholic Church expected to pay out as much as $3 million in legal settlement with man who was raped when he was nine by paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale.
- by Andrew Thomson
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Why the grand final will be this Tiger's last game in the yellow and black
The midfielder may be a dual Richmond premiership player by Saturday afternoon, but within weeks he is set to join Gold Coast.
- by Michael Gleeson
'I thought I might be an emergency': Pickett's joy
Marlion Pickett won't be chasing kicks or handballs when he makes his AFL debut in the grand final on Saturday, he'll be aiming to put on pressure first.
- by Roy Ward
'Outrage is a commodity': Director defends Joker
Since its debut Joker has drawn both rave reviews and concerns over its realistic portrayal of a character sliding into a psychosis that leads him to kill.
- by Katie Shepherd
Dusty delight: Fit Martin ready to handle Giant heat
The superstar Tiger dispelled any concerns about his corkie as he took part in the grand final parade.
- by Jon Pierik
Whistleblower is a CIA officer at the White House
The man at the centre of a political storm engulfing Trump has a sophisticated understanding of Ukrainian politics and US law.
- by Adam Goldman, Michael S. Schmidt and Julian E. Barnes
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'I heard his cries': Mum of boy, 5, struck in hit-run speaks of horror
The little boy who was left fighting for life after a hit-run collision in Melbourne's south-east has made an extraordinary recovery and been released from hospital.
- by Melissa Cunningham and Simone Fox Koob
Flying taxis in the next few years? Tell 'em they're dreaming
Melbourne’s skies are unlikely to be filled with flying taxis within the next 10 to 15 years a new study says.
- by Erin Pearson
This is the average Victorian criminal offender
He's most likely to be a man about to turn 34 and hasn't been arrested for any other crimes in the past year.
- by Bianca Hall
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Dusty delight: Fit Martin ready to handle Giant heat
The superstar Tiger dispelled any concerns about his corkie as he took part in the grand final parade.
- by Jon Pierik
View from the coaches' box: Jade Rawlings on how to win the grand final
North Melbourne senior assistant coach Jade Rawlings says Tigers want a chaotic game, while the Giants have been hardened by the obstacles they have overcome.
- by Jade Rawlings
Politics
Nauru warns of climate change 'Armageddon'
Nauru's president has delivered a stark warning that climate change could bring 'economic Armageddon' on Pacific island nations.
- by Bianca Hall
Business
'Like cage-fighting': Labor's franking foe on the stoush of his life
There are many reasons why franking credits campaigner Geoff Wilson would choose casual and affordable CBD diner Kitchen by Mike for lunch.
- by Colin Kruger
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The 'ogre' behind the microphone: Alan Jones doesn't understand all the fuss
- by Jennifer Duke
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Indonesian election
While Indonesia burns, the people want to know Jokowi is listening
Indonesian President Joko Widodo was re-elected with huge popular support. He is already wasting political capital and Indonesia is suffering as a result.
- by James Massola
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Five insider tips to help your new kitchen sizzle
Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to a successful kitchen renovation is not knowing that there may have been a better way.
- by Kate Farrelly
'Copy-gate': The latest scandal to rock The Block 2019
It wouldn't be The Block without a cheating scandal, but this one has ruffled a lot of feathers. Where exactly is the line when it comes to drawing inspiration?
- by Kate Bartels
Open for inspection: The best homes to see this weekend
- by Jacqui Hammerton, Josh Bozin, Kate Nancarrow and Caroline James
Culture
The Veronicas say Qantas flight attendant hid his ID amid baggage row
They claim the man "turned his body away so we could not see his badge" upon telling them he was going to call security.
- by Nicholas McElroy
Even Iggy Pop has heard about blood spitting Starcrawler
On the eve of their second album coming out Starcrawler are living up to some major hype.
- by Jo Roberts
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Sport
Bloodstock agent bought Azkadellia for breeder
Bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills was the successful buyer of group 1-winning mare Azkadellia at an Echuca saleyard on Thursday on behalf of an undisclosed client.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Berisha opts for Western United in A-League return
A-League record goalscorer Besart Berisha has plumped for start up club Western United as he returns to the competition after a stint in Japan
- by Michael Lynch
