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Economic impact of fires and rains could weigh economy down for months
The fires, together with this week's hail storms, are on track to be one of the most expensive natural disasters in terms of insurance claims on record.
- by Shane Wright
Bridget McKenzie signed off on more than $1 million for shooting clubs
Embattled Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie approved more than $1 million in grants to shooting clubs while she was sports minister.
- by Rob Harris
Health authorities brace for surge in coronavirus patients
Australia's chief medical officer said there were "likely to be more cases" here while in China, 10 cities and more than 18 million people are now in lockdown.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Rachel Clun
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Train drivers refusing to use new South Yarra tracks
There could be more train pain for Frankston, Dandenong and Pakenham commuters in the week their trains are finally supposed to resume.
- by Timna Jacks
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John Millman takes Roger Federer to the brink in thrilling fifth-set tiebreaker
Roger Federer has stared down a gallant five-set challenge from Australia’s John Millman to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.
- by Scott Spits
Clerical body threatens fatwa against Netflix - or does it?
Global streaming giant is in cross hairs of conservative Muslims in Indonesia over indecent content.
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
Four Australian MPs urge Britain to ban Huawei
Four Australians launched an unprecedented combined intervention into Britain's Huawei debate.
- by Latika Bourke
UN: Saudi prince involved in hacking Bezos phone
Exchange of phone numbers may shed new light on modern surveillance techniques.
- by Marc Fisher
Bird populations decimated in bushfire crisis
Preliminary analysis has found 19 bird species have lost more than half their habitat in this summer's fire season.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Australian of the Year finalist says to go nuclear to cut emissions
Australian of the Year finalist Munjed Al Muderis, the celebrated orthopaedic surgeon, wants the nation to embrace nuclear energy to cut emissions.
- by Dana McCauley
'We thought we had three years': Australian team to fast-track vaccine
When asked whether he has told his children if he'll save the world, Dr Keith Chappell chuckled and said, "We'll try".
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Three American firefighter 'heroes' identified
Captain Ian McBeth, First Officer Paul Hudson, flight engineer Rick DeMorgan jnr were all highly experienced.
- by Laura Chung
Man arrested over gun stash after EastLink shooting raids
A man has been arrested over a cache of guns after raids linked to EastLink execution of fruiterer Paul Virgona.
- by Erin Pearson
'Screams at midnight': Woman charged with murder after man found dead
A 55-year-old man was found allegedly fatally stabbed at a home in Melbourne's north-east. A 41-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.
- by Rachel Eddie and Erin Pearson
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Evert casts doubt on Williams' pursuit record
Tennis legend cast doubt over Serena Williams' ability to chase down Margaret Court's grand slam record.
- by Sam Phillips
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Serena Williams crashes out of Australian Open
Serena Williams has crashed out of the Australian Open in dramatic fashion losing a three-set classic to Chinese veteran Qiang Wang.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Nationals leader backs embattled McKenzie, says declarations were made
Michael McCormack has backed Bridget McKenzie to stay in her job despite a review into whether she breached ministerial standards.
- by Rob Harris
Business
Crown's chairman to step down in governance overhaul
John Alexander will step down as executive chairman of the embattled casino group.
- by Colin Kruger
'Software is eating the world': Atlassian revenue up 37 per cent
- by Cara Waters and Emma Koehn
World
Deadly Storm Gloria lashes Spain with powerful winds, heavy rain
A devastating storm has killed at least 13 people in Spain, as rivers overflowed their banks and vast areas of agricultural land were flooded with seawater.
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'You can do both': The unlikely alliance solving two issues for property owners
Not-for-profits are working with landowners across Australia on a project that has a direct benefit to them as well as a bigger-picture goal.
- by Jim Malo
'The element of surprise': How this couple tackled a sloped block
Many buyers are turned off by a sloping block but this pair discovered they were able to get their dream home without having to spend more money.
- by Ellen Lutton
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TV's It boy reveals how being bullied shaped his career
The normally guarded Hamish Macdonald is about to begin one of the toughest gigs on television.
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John Millman takes Roger Federer to the brink in thrilling fifth-set tiebreaker
Roger Federer has stared down a gallant five-set challenge from Australia’s John Millman to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.
- by Scott Spits
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Australian Open
US teen Gauff eliminates reigning Australian Open champion Osaka
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open title defence is over in the third round after her shock elimination by American youngster Coco Gauff.
- by Greg Baum
Sydney FC outclass Victory in 3-0 Big Blue triumph
Victory old boy Kosta Barbarouses was on target to rub salt into the wounds of the home side as the Sky Blues proved too good at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
- by Michael Lynch
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Australian Open
Greek fans inspire Sakkari but can't help Tsitsipas
Greek fans came in numbers in full-throated voice to urge Maria Sakkari to her greatest career win but could not help Stefanos Tsitsipas, who bowed out.
- by Michael Gleeson
Court, given the tools, would rise to the top: Chris Evert
American great Chris Evert believes that, with access to the science, racquets and training regimes of today, Margaret Court would still reach the top of women's tennis.
- by Jake Niall
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Australian Open
Barty's next opponent beat her at Wimbledon
Ash Barty lost to her fourth round opponent at Wimbledon last year but she expects to be much fresher going into the match this year.
- by Peter Ryan
Hussey fined $2000 for comments detrimental to spirit of cricket
Melbourne Stars coach David Hussey has paid a price for joking in an interview that he had worn spiked shoes on the Adelaide Oval pitch.
- by Jon Pierik
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'I really don't care': Nadal dismisses Kyrgios impersonation
Kyrgios was astounded to receive what he felt was an incorrect warning for taking too long to serve, so he impersonated Nadal's pre-serve action.
