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Coronavirus outbreak
New case in Victoria, as expert says virus is contagious before symptoms show
Professor Brendan Murphy has confirmed health experts believe the new coronavirus is contagious before people show symptoms.
- by Rachel Clun and Paul Sakkal
Melbourne primary school defies state coronavirus advice and isolates students
While the state government updated advice on Wednesday evening, a primary school has responded to parent concern by banning any students who have visited China for two weeks.
- by Michael Fowler and Paul Sakkal
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Victoria Police
Woman killed in suspected burglary was on video call when intruder broke in
A woman killed during a suspected burglary at her Melbourne home was on a video call when she was fatally attacked by a man who broke into her house.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Zach Hope
'You're not above the law': State takes Corkman 'rogue' developers back to court
Planning Minister Richard Wynne says the government and Melbourne council will seek an enforcement order to ensure the developers deliver on their promise to build a park.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Clay Lucas
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Pablo Escobar fan jailed over international drug ring
On a wall adorning the home of Melbourne drug trafficker Steen McBeth hung a hand-painted portrait depicting a Colombian drug kingpin in a cloud of white powder.
- by Erin Pearson
Paedophile jailed for 35 years over 'appalling abuse' in Asia, Australia
The Melbourne man produced more than 35,000 photos and 4800 videos of abuse between 2002 and 2017.
- by Georgie Moore
'Destroying value': Treasury Wine sheds $3 billion amid anger over US push
Analyst blasts the company over its foray into America after weak results from the US resulted in shares tumbling.
- by Darren Gray
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Australian Open
Zverev downs Wawrinka, heads to his first grand slam semi final
Follow the action with Simona Halep, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev and Stan Wawrinka all on court.
- by Anthony Colangelo and Roy Ward
Blues appoint son of a gun as new list boss
Carlton have poached Bulldogs national recruiting manager Nick Austin to replace Stephen Silvagni as list chief.
- by Daniel Cherny
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Monash Uni defers exams, warns students to avoid gathering in groups
Monash University has deferred its February exams and says any students stranded in China due to the coronavirus outbreak may be forced to defer their studies.
- by Adam Carey
Government warned six months ago builders could pull out of West Gate project
The builders of the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel project are threatening to dump the Andrews government's flagship transport project over what they claim is a failure to deal with contaminated soil. Â
- by Timna Jacks, Clay Lucas and Sarah Danckert
Gobbo told Victoria Police she would 'walk away for $30m'
The barrister-turned-informer claimed she helped police seize up to $80 million from crooks and she wanted a share of the total, a royal commission has heard.
- by Karen Sweeney
Australian cricketer Fraser-McGurk attacked by monkey
Australian batting young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk is heading home from South Africa after being attacked by a monkey.
- by Daniel Cherny
'The worst scenario': Droves of Chinese tourists cancel trips to Victoria
Victorian businesses reliant on Chinese tourists are already refunding tickets and cutting staff as the Chinese government's coronavirus travel ban hits hard.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Fines aplenty dished out to players at Australian Open
- by Sam McClure
Lib MP and gay rights backer says Margaret Court's name should stay on arena
Prominent Liberal MP and gay marriage advocate Tim Wilson says the removal would be 'too 1984'.
- by Jake Niall
Muguruza sets up semis showdown with Halep
Garbine Muguruza has set up an Australian Open semi-final showdown with fellow former world No.1 Simona Halep as they both look to add a third grand slam to their haul.
Politics
PM distances his office from 'sports rorts', defends scheme
The Prime Minister says his office only passed on requests for funding from Bridget McKenzie's sports grants scheme, rather than directing it.
- by Rob Harris
Qantas set to evacuate Australians from Wuhan, fly them to Christmas Island
- by Eryk Bagshaw, Dana McCauley and Anthony Galloway
Business
Cost of coronavirus to Qantas is 'too early' to tell: Alan Joyce
The chief executive says the SARS pandemic, which cost the airline $55 million in 2003, would be used as a benchmark.
- by Lydia Lynch
World
Fifty US troops left with brain injuries after Iranian rocket attack
Despite earlier assurances from the US President that the attack had little impact, the Pentagon has confirmed some troops are still undergoing treatment.
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White House mulls suspending China-US flights amid coronavirus outbreak
- by Mekhla Raina
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'Ready when they need us': Architects band together for bushfire relief
More than 400 architecture firms from around the country have banded together to form Architects Assist.
- by Kate Bartels
How to earn an extra $65,000 a year from the rooms of your home
Broke after the Christmas spending frenzy? Your home could potentially generate spare cash - and we're not talking about Airbnb.
- by Joanne Brookfield
Life & Culture
Meet the Australian who worked on Justin Bieber's forthcoming album
Chris O'Ryan, known professionally as "Tek", is an award-winning music producer originally from Melbourne.Â
- by Broede Carmody
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'It's simple to say have more babies – but let's consider parents' health'
- by Megan Blandford
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Australian Open
Zverev rebounds from shaky start to eliminate Wawrinka
German Alexander Zverev has reached a major semi-final for the first time, ending the charge of former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka in an up-and-down quarter-final.
- by Scott Spits
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Australian Open
Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates: Zverev through, now Nadal takes the stage
Follow the action from a big day of quarter-finals action at Melbourne Park, with Alexander Zverev recovering from a horror first set to eliminate Stan Wawrinka. In the night session, Rafael Nadal faces Dominic Thiem.
- by Anthony Colangelo and Roy Ward
Athletics world farewells Maurie Plant
Melbourne's athletics track classic next year will be renamed the Maurie Plant Track Classic and draw in some of the competition's top stars to honour one of its most important figures.
- by Michael Gleeson
Racing Victoria seeks to pay cheated owners
Racing Victoria is expected to apply to disqualify at least 115 illegally-medicated Aquanita horses after the deadline for appeals closed.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Australian cricketer Fraser-McGurk attacked by monkey
Australian batting young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk is heading home early from South Africa after being scratched by a monkey.
- by Daniel Cherny
Blues appoint son of a gun as new list boss
Carlton have poached Western Bulldogs national recruiting manager Nick Austin to replace Stephen Silvagni as the Blues' new list chief.
- by Daniel Cherny
Ben Simmons' tribute to Kobe and daughter
Ben Simmons wore shoes enscribed with "Mamba Forever" and "RIP Gigi" as he helped the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-104 NBA win over Golden State Warriors.
Have Your Say
Victory in defeat - was this the turning point for Kyrgios?
Yes, he lost. But, in the context of his volatile career, this defeat to Rafael Nadal was really a big-picture victory for Nick Kyrgios.
