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Forget jobs and growth, there's more to happiness than enjoying your work
Economists have measured what enhances or undermines our wellbeing. Mental and physical health and relationships are more important than work.
- by Jessica Irvine
'You never knew him': Family of Young Liberal pay tribute to their son and brother
Wilson Gavin died this week after his involvement in a protest against a drag queen event at a Brisbane library.
- by The family of Wilson Gavin
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Start-ups
George Gregan accused of 'cowardly and reprehensible behaviour' in legal case
The former Wallabies captain and another partner in a sports startup have been accused of hatching a plan to get rid of the business' founder.
- by Cara Waters
Billionaire sells hundreds of cows as bushfires ravage his farms
The Harvey Norman billionaire says his farms are experiencing the worst conditions he's seen in his lifetime - but he won't attribute it to climate change.
- by Dominic Powell
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Irish luck: Injury-riddled Bomber set to cross the seas again to visit groin guru
Joe Daniher is again bound for Ireland with the injury-riddled forward set to visit world-leading specialist Dr Andy Franklyn-Miller in a bid to curb the Bomber’s groin woes.
- by Daniel Cherny
'You called me a liar,' Warren told Sanders after debate
Elizabeth Warren reportedly accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience.
Mean book clubs and how to avoid them
Book clubs encourage empathy and discussion. Usually. But they can sometimes be hotbeds of cattiness.
- by Jenna Price
How to make your own DIY Netflix with movies you own
If you already own a copy of a TV show or film, it's possible to set up your own server at home to house them.
- by Adam Turner
Kids changing the world, one skateboard trick at a time
A Melbourne woman's skateboard art workshops are raising money to build skateparks around the world.
- by Carolyn Webb
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Local
Owner loses battle to raze 'uninhabitable' Brighton heritage house
The Heritage Council has refused to allow the demolition of a historic Brighton house even though it is currently uninhabitable.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Crime
Baby boy critical: Mother charged after 14-month-old left in hot car outside pub
The actions of a mother who allegedly left her baby boy inside a hot car outside a pub in Melbourne's south-west are being investigated by police, including the possibility she was inside the venue playing pokies.
- by Paul Sakkal and Simone Fox Koob
Little Tommy suspected of big cocaine trafficking, murder, court told
Tomislav "Little Tommy" Ivanovic, the only witness to the murder of Carl Williams behind bars, faced Sunshine Magistrates Court to apply for bail after his arrest on deception charges.
- by Erin Pearson
'Reaching a new epidemic': Syphilis cases surge in Melbourne suburbs
Significant outbreaks of the highly infectious and sometimes fatal disease are being detected in areas including the city, Port Phillip, Stonnington and Yarra.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Big sinkhole opens up in suburban front yard
Storms that lashed parts of the state helped clear smoke, but may have made conditions more difficult for firefighters.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Ghost road to Mallacoota: This is where the sheer scale of the bushfires is clear
On 145km of the Princes Highway into Mallacoota, those trees still standing are naked and lifeless. This is where the sheer scale of the bushfires becomes clear.
- by Michael Fowler
Volunteer foster carers needed to help injured wildlife like Leafy the koala
Meet Leafy. He’s one of the lucky koalas rescued by wildlife carers at Healesville Sanctuary after the devastating bushfires at Mallacoota.
- by Jessica Greenan
Politics
'No rules were broken': McKenzie defends sports cash-splash in marginal seats
Bridget McKenzie says sports grants program was “hugely successful” and vastly improved community sporting facilities, providing much-needed women’s facilities.
- by Rob Harris
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Bushfires
Tourism industry takes $1b hit as Australians cancel their holidays
- by Anthony Galloway
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Political Leadership
Former Minerals Council spinner poised for National Party top job
- by Kylar Loussikian and Rob Harris
Business
How to make your own DIY Netflix with shows and movies you own
Not every old film and TV show is available to stream, but if you already own a copy it's possible to set up your own server at home to house them.
- by Adam Turner
World
Mysterious Chinese coronavirus spreads to Japan
Authorities say there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission despite the coronavirus having spread to Thailand and Japan.
- by Sui-Lee Wee
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10 eco-friendly product alternatives you should own by now
We can't buy our way to sustainability with a cupboard full of pretty 'eco' things. The only good sustainable products are the ones we actually use.
- by Mikaela Wilkes
Dr Phil's son's house is for sale for $US5.75m and the interiors are wild
Owned by Dr Phil but occupied by his son, the home has an anti-gun artwork, animal statuettes, a vine-draped staircase, neon and bold prints. Take a peek.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
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Wellbeing
We need to celebrate female artists for their work not their bodies
Is Lizzo's body healthy? That's not up to me, you or Jillian Michaels. It's up to Lizzo.
- by Cat Woods
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Sport
Less donations to NK Foundation when Kyrgios in trouble, but tide is turning
As Nick Kyrgios leads the push to help people suffering through Australia's bushfires, those close to him feel public sentiment toward the precociously talented tennis star turning.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Houli prays for Rance fulfilment - and Tiger return
At the launch of his hologram at soon-to-be-opened Australian Sports Museum, Bachar Houli admitted he hadn't given up hope Alex Rance would return.
- by Peter Ryan
Daniher bound for Ireland again to visit groin guru
Joe Daniher is again bound for Ireland with the injury-riddled forward set to visit world-leading specialist Dr Andy Franklyn-Miller.
- by Daniel Cherny
Harris hauls Sixers past Nets, home dominance continues
Tobias Harris posted 34 points with 10 rebounds and hit three clutch shots in the dying minutes of the game as Philly continued their home dominance.
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Australian Open
Injured de Minaur pulls out of Australian Open
Top-ranked local hope Alex de Minaur has pulled out of the Australian Open, unable to overcome an abdominal injury that flared during the ATP Cup.
- by Greg Baum
City-Jets clash to be refereed by a woman in league first
Kate Jacewicz will become the first female to referee an A-League match when she takes charge of the Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets match on Saturday.
Everything you need to know about the Australian Open
It's Australian Open time, and here's your guide to everything you need to know about the 2020 tournament at Melbourne Park.
- by Mikayla van Loon and Jessica Greenan
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Aussies consider rotating quicks for second ODI
Australia will consider rotating Josh Hazlewood in for the second ODI against India on Friday as they try to look after their workhorse pacemen.
