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Informer 3838
Ex-police chief Christine Nixon says she was not told about Nicola Gobbo
As she joins a string of retired senior police to be quizzed at the royal commission, Ms Nixon says she didn’t find out about Informer 3838 ‘until it became public’.
- by Tammy Mills
Police pinpoint trucks' role in tow bar tragedy that killed young mum
Police release images of two trucks they say were involved in a fatal accident that saw part of a tow bar smash through a car's windscreen, killing a young mother.
- by Paul Sakkal
Former corporate raider charged with child porn offences
Sir Ron Brierley, 82, has been charged after police allegedly found a 'large amount of child abuse material' on his laptop at Sydney Airport yesterday.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Inflation nightclub owner awarded $90,000 over defamation by police
Melbourne nightclub owner awarded damages after five-year battle with police over defamatory comments.
- by Cameron Houston
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Americans flock to protests across 50 states demanding Trump impeachment
Protests follow dramatic day in which US President sends furious letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- by Matthew Knott
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Weather
Australia experiences hottest day on record on Tuesday - with more to comeÂ
Yesterday was Australia's hottest day on record based on average maximums across country, weather bureau says.
- by Robyn Grace and Rachel Eddie
Breaking
University
Fine arts boom as budding uni students shun practical degrees
While medicine surged to the most popular course, the popularity of music theatre and acting has grown.
- by Michael Fowler, Craig Butt and Adam Carey
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UK election
Creative, actually: 'Digi Kiwis' lift the lid on Boris Johnson's video masterstroke
The 20-somethings behind the viral UK election video explain how they made it.
- by Latika Bourke
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Courts
Courtney Herron's accused killer pleads not guilty
Police said at the time of her death that the woman had been killed at a park in a 'horrendous bashing'.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Power outage
Day from hell: why the grid melts down in summer sun
The wheels start to fall off most energy infrastructure when it’s hot. How come? And what are the solutions?
- by Michael Bachelard
Kethmi's year started with misfortune, but ended in perfection
The Age publishes the VCE honour roll today, with the names of about 12,500 students who achieved a study score of 40 or above.
- by Adam Carey and Craig Butt
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Visual art
Sotheby's all finished in Australia but auction house far from done
Sotheby’s will cease to exist in Australia after nearly 50 years when the married couple who run the business drop the famous name for a new one - their own.
- by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios
Buyout talks raise hopes for Portland smelter's future
- by Benjamin Preiss and Nick Toscano
National
Politics
Out-of-pocket specialist costs spike at triple the rate of inflation
New health data shows how much each electorate pays to see a doctor, with Australians now paying an average $83 to see a specialist.
- by Dana McCauley
Business
'Lost a lot of respect and trust': New NAB chief's plan to rebuild bank's reputation
NAB's new chief executive Ross McEwan says the bank is looking at five key focus areas after a tumultuous past few years.
- by Clancy Yeates
World
Trump blasts Pelosi, calls impeachment a 'war on democracy'Â
The US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Democrats in a furious six-page letter, labelling his looming impeachment an illegal attempted coup.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Those people who lost the election for British Labour hate the working class
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
Is Bodyline back in 2019? Nope, not even close
Jon Pierik
Cricket writer for The Age
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Barack Obama buys $US11.75 million house on Martha's Vineyard: reports
The Obamas are well-known summer residents of the island, spending every August there bar one during the former president’s two terms in the White House.
- by Jemimah Clegg
This factor is more important to home buyers than living close to friends
When it comes to making a property appealing, we might be overlooking an essential member of the family.
- by Linda Moon
Culture
Richard Wilkins, Steve Jacobs out as Today's new lineup revealed
The Nine breakfast show has announced three new presenters to join Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon's team.
- by Robert Moran
Exclusive
Visual art
Sotheby's all finished in Australia but auction house far from done
Sotheby’s will cease to exist in Australia after nearly 50 years when the married couple who run the business drop the famous name for a new one - their own.
- by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios
So how did Virginia Trioli go? Her morning radio show ratings are in
- by Broede Carmody and Michael Lallo
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Sport
Boult ready to live Boxing Day dream in major boost for NZ
As many of New Zealand's squad rested on a sweltering day in Melbourne, the left-arm quick emerged unscathed through a testing session.
- by Andrew Wu
Freo veteran breaks leg while riding bike with his children
David Mundy took part in training for two weeks after incident but reported soreness on Friday and was sent for scans that uncovered the fracture.
Woman creates history at world darts championship
Fallon Sherrock was left speechless after creating history by becoming the first woman to beat a man at the world darts championship.
DRS to be considered for BBL, but not this season
Aaron Finch has urged CA to implement a decision review system in the Big Bash but Kevin Roberts has ruled out bringing in the technology this season.
- by Daniel Cherny
Fan sues for $146m after ban over alleged racial heckling
The fan, who allegedly yelled "racial" remarks at Russell Westbrook, claims his heckling was of the same kind as that of the other audience members.
- by Cindy Boren
Smith re-signs with Bulldogs until 2022
Young Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith has re-signed with the club until the end of 2022.
Serie A chief sorry after outrage over painting
Luigi De Siervo has expressed his "sincere apologies" after a painting featuring monkeys was unveiled as part of an anti-racism campaign.
Have Your Say
Was Paine on the right line invoking Bodyline?
Tim Paine may have stoked memories of Bodyline in Perth but this is a different time with different conditions to the infamous Ashes series.
