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'Incredibly disappointing': More than 100 West Gate Tunnel jobs to go
About 150 workers on the West Gate Tunnel have been given two weeks' notice of their termination.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Analysis
Royal family
Failure at crisis meeting could trigger couple's nuclear option
If the Queen required a reminder of the dangers facing the monarchy, she'd only need to fetch a copy of The Sunday Times.
- by Bevan Shields
Breaking
Victoria Police
Driver charged over car crash that killed firefighter
The driver of a car which struck and killed a Forest Fires Management worker fighting the Victorian bushfires is set to face court after being charged over the crash.
- by Erin Pearson
Global engineering giant ignores Thunberg to stick with Adani project
After a special board meeting German engineering giant Siemens will continue to work on the Adani mine project despite protests.
- by Bevan Shields
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Retired Pope out of 'hiding' to release controversial book on priestly celibacy
The former pope's decision to raise priestly celibacy as Pope Francis considers the issue will fuel anxiety over the unprecedented existence of two popes.
- by Nicole Winfield
US Defence Secretary admits 'no specific proof' of Iranian embassy plot
Mark Esper's admission calls into question Donald Trump's justification for the killing of Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani.
- by Valerie Volcovici
Federer suggests Barty adopt a 'different mindset'
Roger Federer has given an insight into the approach Ashleigh Barty may need to adopt now she is the hunted over the hunter.
- by Scott Spits
'Could actually get worse': Smoke haze blankets Melbourne's city skyline
The familiar haze from bushfire smoke has blown back into Melbourne, as experts warn air quality is again set to deteriorate.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
'Nothing helped': New hope for people with migraine
New drugs designed to prevent migraine offer another treatment option, but they don't come without warnings.
- by Rachel Clun
Local
Teens charged after alleged robbery with machete, shop staffer assaulted
Six teenagers, aged 14 to 16, have been charged after a bottle shop was allegedly robbed with a machete and a store attendant was assaulted in Melbourne's west.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Updated
Bushfires
Warnings downgraded after residents told to flee amid 'misbehaving' fires
Two emergency warnings have been downgraded after residents were again told to flee as bushfires threatened homes, with 19 fires continuing to burn across Victoria.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Government shelves rules for stricter curfew on trucks
Plan would have extended curfews for the dirtiest diesel-engine trucks on key inner-west residential streets.
- by Timna Jacks
'Now is not the time': Andrews won't be drawn on early emissions cuts
The Premier says it is not appropriate to announce bold new emissions targets while the state is in the grips of a crisis.
- by Timna Jacks and Paul Sakkal
Greek drama at annual Blessing of the Waters swim
Greek Orthodox bishop condemns interlopers who snatched holy cross from the official pack.
- by Carolyn Webb
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VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
Koalas could be listed as endangered in parts of the country after taking 'extraordinary hit'
- by Nick Bonyhady and Mike Foley
'I couldn't let it burn': Buchan couple saved precious picture before home turned to ash
In the moments before Donald Graham's house was razed, he grabbed a lithograph depicting the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Celeste Barber to host concert with Queen, KD Lang, Olivia Newton John
Barber will be the glue that holds acts from Olivia Newton-John and Alice Cooper to Amy Shark and Queen together.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Politics
Australian foreign minister calls for restraint in US-Iran tensions
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne wants "de-escalation" in the Middle East amid widespread protests after Iran admitted shooting a Ukrainian airliner.
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
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Retail
Coles exec flags 'checkout-free stores' within 10 years
Scanning your groceries will soon be a thing of the past, according to Coles' commercial chief, who predicts customers will just 'walk out' with their products.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Superannuation
Weaker returns, more mergers: Tougher year tipped for super sector in 2020
- by Stephen Miles
World
Fresh rocket attack on airbase used by US forces in Iraq
Four Iraqi personnel were wounded when at least six rockets were fired at a base north of Baghdad.
- by Qassem Abdul-Zahra
Opinion
Bushfires: Let's turn our pain into a force for good
Wendy Squires
Iran will almost certainly accelerate nuclear program
Tony Walker
Columnist and award-winning foreign correspondent
Australia's bushfires show why democracy requires shared truths
Chris Zappone
Digital Foreign Editor
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How to help animals in your backyard after a bushfire
If you're in a position to help others right now and live in a bushfire-prone area, there are a few simple ways to look after thirsty or injured animals.
- by Kate Bartels
The cheapest places to live when starting university
The start of university often means moving out of home for the first time, but some accommodation options are more affordable than others.
- by Madeleine Wedesweiler
Why home insurance is rarely enough to recover after bushfires
- by Chloe Lucas, Christine Eriksen and David Bowman
Life & Culture
Summer fashion: Why brands launch new stock in peak sale season
Brands say the injection of new stock at the peak of sales season is good for customers.
- by Melissa Singer
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Sport
Federer suggests Barty adopt a 'different mindset'
Roger Federer has given an insight into the approach Ashleigh Barty may need to adopt now she is the hunted over the hunter.
- by Scott Spits
Injured de Minaur out of Adelaide International
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from this week’s Adelaide International, citing an aggravated abdominal injury.
Stoinis ashamed after slur sanction
A remorseful Marcus Stoinis has been carrying the shame of being sanctioned for making a homophobic slur but is hopeful others will learn from his error.
- by Daniel Cherny
Seahawks clipped in NFL playoffs
An all-Australian punting duel in one of the NFL's biggest games has been averted with Seattle Seahawks knocked out of the playoffs by the Packers.
Goncalves dies in Dakar Rally crash
Australian rider Toby Price, the defending champion, stopped to try to help Paulo Goncalves and is set to have his position on the stage recalculated.
Circumstance prevents Henriques from bowling more
Veteran all-rounder Moises Henriques has been starved of bowling opportunities because of the strength of NSW’s attack.
- by Daniel Cherny
Aguero breaks record as City thrash Villa
Sergio Aguero set a record for goals by an overseas player as his hat-trick propelled City to a 6-1 win. Watford moved out of the relegation zone.
Have Your Say
VAR controversies continue to hurt soccer
The execution of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has turned the game upside down and inside out, writes Michael Lynch.
