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Disease's spread hits global markets and wipes $50bn off ASX
Coronavirus has inflicted its first big hit on Australian markets and the government has not ruled out further travel restrictions.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright
Sleeper agent operated in Australia for years before ASIO caught him
A sleeper agent for a foreign government operated in Australia for years before he was caught, as ASIO also reveals its terrorism leads have doubled in a year.
- by Anthony Galloway and Nick McKenzie
Firm behind airport rail plan in last-ditch bid to convince Labor MPs
The giant investment firm behind a private multibillion-dollar airport rail plan has written to Labor MPs in Melbourne’s west, in a desperate last bid to convince them their plan has merit.
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
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'Things changed over past 48 hours': Experts warn of global coronavirus pandemic
Major football games and concerts could be cancelled and schools closed as a coronavirus pandemic appears increasingly likely after outbreaks in Italy, Japan, Iran and South Korea.
- by Liam Mannix, Rachel Clun and Kate Aubusson
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After a devastating diagnosis, James and Steven planned their dream trip. Now, it's in tatters after a travel agency's collapse
A Melbourne couple has lost $11,500 after booking a Europe trip following a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Colleagues mourn 'popular' train pilot killed in crash
Sam Meintanis was killed in the Wallan train derailment as concerns are raised about extra safety measures.
- by Timna Jacks
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How Eddie McGuire and Amazon could shake up the AFL on TV
Global streaming giant Amazon agreed to a $10 million deal with the Collingwood president's media company.
- by Sam McClure
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Recycling
Red, yellow, green... purple: The new bins in your yard
One million Victorian households across 46 councils will have four new bins next year, in 'biggest recycling overhaul'.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Paul Sakkal
ABC's Insiders drops conservative commentator
Gerard Henderson and ABC insist the decision is unrelated to a recent interview on The Bolt Report.
- by Michael Lallo
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Virus biggest health crisis facing Communist Party in 70 years: Xi Jinping
There was no mention of criticism from the public that officials delayed taking action against the disease and might be concealing details of its impact.
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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?
The window to contain the spread of COVID-19 world-wide is rapidly narrowing. What is the new virus and is it the world's next pandemic?
- by Sherryn Groch
Local
'Not our job': CIRT leader defends elite police who refused to help arrest Gargasoulas
Only Victoria's elite Special Operations Group stood a chance of stopping James Gargasoulas once he drove into the CBD, the inquest into the Bourke Street rampage has heard.
- by Erin Pearson
Curiouser and curiouser: friends make birds book for little Audra
You've heard of Melway, now there's Melbirds, a kids' guide to Melbourne birds such as seagulls, pigeons and Australasian grebes.
- by Carolyn Webb
No clear picture of mental state when man killed brother with sword
Forensic psychologist wants extra material so he can assess whether mental impairment is an issue in case of man who allegedly murdered brother in a lift.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Former minister joins Australia Post exodus
It's been just seven months since Philip Dalidakis stunned his Labor colleagues with the sudden announcement he was quitting politics for a senior gig inside Australia Post.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Kylar Loussikian
New principal says St Kevin's needs 'to face some hard questions'
The school's new head has vowed to do everything he can to ensure child safety at the troubled Catholic boys' school, but he was silent on recent teacher departures.
- by Adam Carey
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Unions and employers join forces to oppose religious freedom bill
Unions and employers have joined forces to fight against the Morrison government's religious freedom bill, warning it will lead to conflict in workplaces.
- by Dana McCauley
Business
Crown's Macau junket licence claim 'no comfort' to crime revelations
Crown Resorts' reassurance that its "junket" tour partners were regulated and licensed in Macau provides no comfort against revelations of links to drug syndicates, an inquiry has heard.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Buffett roasts bosses who hire cocker spaniels rather than pit bulls
- by Elizabeth Knight
World
Assange's fate hangs in balance as UK court considers US extradition bid
Almost a decade after WikiLeaks enraged Washington by leaking secret US documents, website founder Julian Assange's extradition hearing will begin on Monday in London.
- by Michael Holden
Opinion
Morrison's secret? Don't promise, or do, too much
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How Eddie McGuire and Amazon could shake up the AFL on TV
The AFL's television landscape is set for a shake-up after global streaming giant Amazon agreed to a $10 million deal with Collingwood president Eddie McGuire’s media company.
- by Sam McClure
Carlton board challengers fail as Judd re-elected
Chris Judd, the club's football director and former captain, along with two other directors were re-elected after a board challenge.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Captain and vice-captain save Australia's sinking ship
Australia are still afloat in the Twenty20 World Cup as captain Meg Lanning and vice-captain Rachael Haynes saved their side's sinking ship against Sri Lanka at the WACA Ground on Monday.
- by Daniel Cherny
How Max Gawn went from class clown to Melbourne captain
New Melbourne capatain Max Gawn wasn't always a model footballer but tough love and "amazing self-belief" have turned him into a forthright leader.
- by Jon Pierik
'I had a tear in my eye': Winmar touched by Addo-Carr gesture
Nicky Winmar wants to meet Josh Addo-Carr and thank the rugby league star for his tribute which brought a tear to the St Kilda legend’s eye.
- by Daniel Cherny
A-League clubs in radical move to sign five marquee players each
Clubs, PFA are in discussions for foreign players to be exempt from the A-League salary cap paving the way for up to five marquees at each team next season.
- by Dominic Bossi
Alastair Clarkson pulls out of origin to coach Hawks
Alastair Clarkson has pulled the pin on his planned involvement in Friday night's state of origin bushfire relief match, opting instead to coach Hawthorn in their practice match against St Kilda in Morwell.
- by Daniel Cherny
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An ode to Moorabbin
Football's process of "ground rationalisation" was an emotional saga. For thousands of fans, to lose their home ground was to lose part of their personal history.
