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Crime
'Genuine, credible': Mokbel threatens ex-Purana cop's life
From his jail cell, the 'increasingly erratic' crime boss Tony Mokbel has threatened the life of one of the senior police officers involved in his prosecution.
- by A staff reporter
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Coronavirus outbreak
World Health Organisation declares coronavirus a global health emergency
UN health agency defines an international emergency as an extraordinary event that constitutes a risk to other countries and requires a coordinated international response.
Pressure grows on Premier Daniel Andrews to act on CityLink tolling threat
Daniel Andrews has been challenged to carry out his threat to reconsider a lucrative CityLink tolling extension, amid an escalating dispute over contaminated soil at the West Gate Tunnel project.
- by Timna Jacks and Benjamin Preiss
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Coronavirus outbreak
Third Victorian victim confirmed amid virus alert on Melbourne flight
More than 170 passengers on a flight from Melbourne to the Gold Coast are on high alert after two people on the plane were diagnosed with coronavirus, as a third Victorian diagnosis emerged.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Extreme education: The school with two students and the school with 3200
Amphitheatre Primary, with two students, is one of Victoria's smallest schools. At the other end of the scale is Hazel Glen College.
- by Carolyn Webb
Italian Cruise ship in lockdown with 7000 aboard
The ship owned by Carnival was blocked from leaving the port of Civitavecchia after a passenger became ill.
- by Alberto Brambilla, Jonathan Levin and John Follain
Wounded Federer in gallant loss to Djokovic
Roger Federer's gruelling campaign is over after a straight sets semi-final loss to defending champion Novak Djokovic.
- by Michael Gleeson
Regulator hits Optus with $504,000 fine for spamming
The telco sent text messages and marketing emails to consumers who had unsubscribed from receiving them.
- by Zoe Samios
'Big opportunity' in post-Brexit trade deal with UK
The Morrison government says a new free trade agreement with the UK could help spur a competition shakeup.
- by Bevan Shields
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Local
Red rain is coming down, again, as humidity makes Melbourne 'like Darwin'
Blazing heat also brings another spike in the fire risk. Then there are the dust storms, muddy rain and flash flooding.
- by Rachel Eddie
Primary principal forced to back down on Chinese student quarantines
One day after a primary school announced plans to isolate exchange students for 14 days, the education department has forced the school to reverse its decision.
- by Michael Fowler
Monash Uni postpones 900 exams, disrupts 4000 students to counter virus
Monash University has put off exams it seeks to ward off the potential spread of coronavirus.
- by Adam Carey
Lawyer X: Victoria Police's top lawyer says Gobbo use 'unthinkable'
He was the force's chief lawyer, but Fin McRae says he was never consulted about the use of gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo as an informer until it was too late.
- by Tammy Mills
14 years for man who murdered, burned partner
Victim's mother screams in outrage as sentence handed down.
- by Adam Cooper
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN
'Three per cent': How Federer rated his chances at beating Djokovic
- by Michael Gleeson
'We learn, we move on': Ashleigh Barty upbeat despite exit
World No.1 Ashleigh Barty refuses to dwell on a heartbreaking exit from the Australian Open in the semi-finals.
- by Scott Spits
'I've always dreamed about this': Kenin living her tennis hopes
Ashleigh Barty's quest to end Australia's singles hoodoo at the Australian Open has come to a jolting finish in the semi-finals.
- by Scott Spits
Politics
Morrison government backs new renewable energy projects
The Morrison government is aiming to put renewable generators on an equal footing when seeking project finance with traditional power plants.
- by Mike Foley
Business
When China's sharemarket reopens, it won't be for the fainthearted
As the Chinese hunker down for their extended lunar new year break, forced upon them by a raging epidemic, they're turning to wild guessing games.
- by Shuli Ren
Fortescue monitors coronavirus outbreak as fears shut Chinese ports
- by Nick Toscano and Hamish Hastie
World
Mike Pompeo says China is the 'central threat of our times' amid Huawei talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed never to send intelligence through a network America couldn't trust, declaring China the central threat of our time.
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Why Britain's green light for Huawei is dangerous
Philip Citowicki
Coronavirus: Beware the pandemic panic
Farhad Manjoo
I hounded Ros Kelly until she resigned, but Bridget McKenzie's sports rorts are worse
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Settlement reached in real estate agency sexual harassment case
A former director had earlier accused the agency and its male directors of overseeing a misogynistic and sexually inappropriate culture.
- by Melissa Heagney
How to keep your house cool without using too much power
Before you reach for the aircon remote, here are some other ways to stay cool on days when the mercury is tipped to soar.
- by Kate Bartels
Life & Culture
Are you ever 'really ready' to have a baby? Research can help you decide
Is there a magic number you need in the bank or the right time you can stop work for a while and not be penalised?
- by Caroline Zielinski
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There are issues with 'bushfire merch' but it's better than nothing
- by Melissa Singer
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Sport
Wounded Federer in gallant loss to Djokovic
A physically restricted Roger Federer's gruelling Australian Open campaign is over after a straight sets semi-final loss to defending champion Novak Djokovic.
- by Michael Gleeson
'Three per cent': How Federer rated his chances at beating Djokovic
The injured 20-time grand slam champion took those odds and played, unsuccessfully, like he had nothing to lose.
- by Michael Gleeson
Thunder knock out Hobart in BBL finals
Sydney Thunder keep their title hopes alive with a 57-run BBL elimination play-off win over the Hurricanes.
Opinion
Australian Open
Barty, No.1 aunty, takes disappointment in her stride
The moment Ashleigh Barty appeared cradling her 11-week old niece Olivia, you knew she was going to be all right. It's the rest of the country that might need a bit of a cuddle.
- by Greg Baum
'We learn, we move on': Barty upbeat despite exit
World No.1 Ashleigh Barty knows she was "two points away from winning that in straight sets" but she refuses to dwell on a heartbreaking exit from the Australian Open in the semi-finals.
- by Scott Spits
'I've always dreamed about this': Kenin living her tennis hopes
Ashleigh Barty's quest to end Australia's singles hoodoo at the Australian Open has come to a jolting finish in the semi-finals.
- by Scott Spits
Eight Aquanita winners among 58 likely to escape disqualification
At least eight Aquanita winners and a further 50 runners may escape punishment despite VCAT findings that illegal administrations were likely made.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Have Your Say
BBL is as much about the commentary as the cricket
Big Bash commentary has developed its own style, tone and language, and along the way is also influencing how cricket is covered on TV globally.
