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Your right to know: The battle to access your own personal information
You want to see your own medical files. It should be as simple as making a request, right? It's not.
- by Debbie Cuthbertson
Estranged husband of missing woman found dead in car
Police say Gary Ridley's body was found in a blue Mitsubishi Pajero in which Ruth Ridley was believed to have been travelling.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Tennis Australia director 'helped Seven win Australian Open rights'
Harold Mitchell informed Channel 7 that it had competition from a rival bidder for the rights to broadcast the Australian Open amid a souring relationship between the network and Tennis Australia, a court has heard.
- by Sarah Danckert
Bullied girl hid in bin from classmates, disability inquiry hears
The commission heard cases in which parents fearing for their children's safety made the "agonising decision" to remove them from school.
- by Robyn Wuth
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Mount Martha: Beach thrown lifeline to save it from erosion
Fresh efforts are being made to save a popular Mornington Peninsula beach and its bathing boxes from aggressive erosion.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Man with marijuana stuck up nose for 18 years finally has it removed
It was the first reported case of “prison-acquired marijuana-based rhinolith” in the world, Australian doctors say.
- by Kate Aubusson
Free houses on offer in Sicily as town gets desperate to lure new residents
While the plans sound immensely attractive on paper, living in Cammarata is not without its challenges.
- by Will Martin
'I didn't censor': Helen Garner's unflinching look at her past self
The celebrated author's latest offering is journal entries being made public no matter how embarrassing.
- by Broede Carmody
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McDonald's fires CEO over relationship with employee
McDonald's fired CEO because he had a consensual relationship with an employee against company policy.
- by Hannah Knowles
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Lorena was 25 when she started to show signs of menopause. Her reaction? She cried
Lorena Beatriz was 25 when she started to show signs of menopause. A new initiative aims to provide support for the isolation many in her situation feel.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Weather, protesters dampen Melbourne Cup Parade
Activists protesting against horseracing have yelled out the names of dead horses as wet weather hits parade.
- by Rachel Eddie and Ashleigh McMillan
Upgrades to city intersections to create 'cycling superhighway'
Bike riders will be able to make hook turns with ease under plans to overhaul city intersections in a $3.25m program.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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POng su investigation
Dramatic arrest of Pong Su drug mules captured on police video
- by Richard Baker
'It’s a dead person': Drug cops' grim discovery on Victorian beach
Police went to Boggaley Creek beach to search for heroin from North Korean cargo ship the Pong Su. They found more than they bargained for.
- by Richard Baker
North Korean drug trafficker found hiding in bush near Great Ocean Road
Ta Sa Wong was found without a passport on him. All he had, was $1000 in US currency, a Nokia mobile, cigarettes, some water, a bottle of alcohol, binoculars and a GPS device.
- by Richard Baker
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Battle for Warringah
Zali Steggall's campaign was powered by a $1.1m donations war chest
Zali Steggall's campaign to wrest Warringah from Tony Abbott was powered by donations from wealthy environmental philanthropists - and more than 1000 individuals.
- by Jacqueline Maley
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Family law inquiry
'It keeps me up at night': Chief Justice on chronic delays in family law
- by Bianca Hall
Business
Charter Hall taps market for $242m to fund property deals
Property fund manager Charter Hall will tap investors for $242 million in an equity raising to fund the acquisition of several properties around the country.
- by Simon Johanson
World
Free Burma Rangers activist and medic killed by Turkish drone strike in Syria
The conflict in northern Syria has faded from the headlines but Turkish proxies are continuing their advance south into Syria.
- by Michael Bachelard
Opinion
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad: From autocrat to democrat
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A word from the tech wise: focus on fundamentals
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Property bydomain
The city where investors are snapping up property at beaten-down prices
With interest rates low, housing markets in some cities are starting to look out of reach again. But this capital is drawing buyers from interstate and overseas.
- by Julia D'Orazio
'We were exhausted': Melbourne house sells in 92-bid auction
Buyers were still out in force despite the Melbourne Cup long weekend, some terrible weather and fewer properties going under the hammer.
- by Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
Olivia Newton-John's Grease outfit sold for more than double price
The tight black pants and leather jacket from the movie Grease contributed a fifth of the $US2.4 million in total raised, a Beverly Hills auction said.
- by Jill Serjeant
Culture
Actor activist: Geena Davis confronts inequality in children's shows
The Oscar winner's foundation is using data, technology and persuasion to redress imbalance on screen.
- by Shona Martyn
Kanye West's Jesus is King is a gift to us all. These are the best bits
Yes, there's the Kenny G soprano sax solo. But also so much more.
- by Robert Moran
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The Dandy Warhols' 25th anniversary tour is the ultimate high-school reunion
- by Michelle Griffin
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Sport
Lane within touching distance of historic grand slam
Damian Lane has the confidence of a jockey having the greatest year of his career and admits winning Tuesday's Melbourne Cup on Mer De Glace would be a "a nice bonus".
- by Chris Roots
Bennell given chance to train with Demons
Delisted Docker Harley Bennell is being given a chance at a third AFL club, having accepted Melbourne's invitation to train with the club.
Now $6m richer, Barty to spoil niece and nephew
She's effectively won lotto six times in one week, but low-maintenance tennis superstar Ashleigh Barty only plans on splashing out on her niece and nephew.
Australia's Aron Baynes heats up Phoenix Suns
Moments after Aron Baynes dropped a career-high four three-pointers against the Grizzlies, the big Australian found himself surrounded by reporters.
De Minaur top seed for Next Gen finals
Australia's Alex de Minaur has been confirmed as the top seed for the 2019 Next Gen ATP finals, which begin on Wednesday (AEDT).
Finche profiles as Cup winner, says form expert
Finche, trained by Chris Waller, profiles as the most likely winner in tomorrow's Melbourne Cup, according to form expert Dominic Beirne.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Kansas City snap Vikings' winning streak
The Chiefs ended Minnesota's four-game winning run with a field goal as time expired, while Miami finally earned their first win of the season.
Have Your Say
Love, or love to hate: Spencer readies for Cup
Jamie Spencer is one of the most successful race riders in Europe but that doesn't stop him polarising opinion.
