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Barrister in high-profile Geoff Clark fraud case dies after road tragedy
James Westmore, 34, had been clinging to life since February 8. He has been remembered as a man with a sharp mind and enormous potential.
- by Zach Hope
Italy's man-made dam wall to stop the virus from spilling to Europe is already cracking
The man-made dam wall designed to hold back the virus from spilling over into Europe is already cracking.
- by Bevan Shields
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US votes 2020
'Divisive, toxic, exhausting': Democratic rivals finally aim fire at Bernie Sanders
Democratic contenders finally targeted frontrunner Sanders for his big-spending policies and praise for far-left revolutionary leaders.
- by Matthew Knott
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Forget FOMO: The coronavirus isn't a buying opportunity yet
The majority of market analysts are urging investors to buy in the dip in fear of missing out on yet another leg up.
- by Mohamed A. El-Erian
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'Like a nightclub': Rangers roped in to help wrangle crowds at St Kilda's penguin colony
Parks Victoria rangers are helping to care for penguins at St Kilda Pier every night until Easter after volunteers warned of a free-for-all.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Father fatally stabbed 'apple of his eye' in row over drugs and parties
Ex-heroin dealer who took knife into car intending to scare his daughter ended up knifing her eight times, court told.
- by Emily Cosenza
'Trump will win': Beazley offers Bloomberg advice, cautions against Sanders
Ex-ambassador to the US Kim Beazley has offered some advice to Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
- by Nathan Hondros
Baboon escape sparks calls for transparency in animal medical research
The three baboons escaped after a lock failed and wandered through a carpark. The male was due for a vasectomy.
- by Rachel Clun
'Help me, please!'Body cam captures 6-year-old's tearful pleas during arrest
The video that Kaia Rolle's family shared shows the girl being arrested for kicking and punching school staff members.
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Coronavirus outbreak
Australia pulls trigger on coronavirus pandemic plan
- by Kate Aubusson and Melissa Cunningham
Death toll rises, coronavirus spreads in Europe, leaders resist border closures
The Italian Prime Minister has defended his government's handling of an expanding coronavirus cluster.
- by Bevan Shields
China's coronavirus response 'inadequate' says ex-UN secretary general
Ban Ki-moon didn't answer when asked if China's suppression and punishment of early whistleblowers had done damage.
- by Latika Bourke
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Bourke Street Killings
'Better off protecting ourselves': Bourke St widow lashes out at police
Melinda Tan, whose husband Matthew Si was killed in the rampage, says people may be 'better off protecting ourselves'.
- by Erin Pearson
Police can use 'reasonable force' to photo murder suspect's tattoos
Cops will be able to use "reasonable force" to photograph the tattoos of a heavily-inked man facing murder charge.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Setka's CFMMEU branch poached 219 members from rival faction, court told
Union's internal warfare centres on wrangling between manufacturing and construction divisions.
- by Adam Cooper
Bail for man charged over gun stash after EastLink shooting raids
Andrew Heil's lawyer said his client had no prior criminal history, lived with his mother and had an upcoming operation for 'profound varicose veins'.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Free zone extension would 'overcrowd trams, benefit wrong groups'
The peak advisory body says an extension of the free tram zone would unduly help groups who need it least.
- by Michael Fowler
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'Alcohol-fuelled bender': Senator slams consulting firm's governance, culture
Senator aired allegations of sexual harassment, illicit drug taking and alcohol-fuelled benders at consultancy.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Business
ASX tumbles as coronavirus fears collide with lofty valuations
Australia's benchmark share index has suffered its largest three-day decline since August 2015 as weekly losses climb to almost $130 billion.
- by David Scutt
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Aviation
Never let a crisis go to waste: Virgin cuts deeper amid coronavirus gloom
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Wage scandal
Investors want heads to roll as Woolies' underpayments rise to $315m
- by Dominic Powell
World
After resignation, East Timor PM prepared to stay till deadlock solved
Taur Matan Ruak, sent a letter of resignation to President Francisco Guterres on Tuesday after the collapse of a coalition supporting him in parliament.
- by Nelson de la Cruz
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Why having a 'She Shed' has made me a better human
Initially when I voiced my need for some sort of lady sanctuary, I was met with odd looks and statements along the lines of, 'But you have the whole house'.
- by Laura Jackel
Two-thirds of the area was destroyed by fire. So what happens now?
Weeks after fires tore through, locals are torn about rebuilding. Others not affected face not being able to stay at all.
- by Kate Burke
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Kids are prepared to work, but no one will give them a chance. Employers want uni students, unlimited flexibility, advanced qualifications and extensive experience.
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Inside the 'Big V' meeting that signalled state of origin's demise
On Friday night Victoria will play for the second time this century when they take on an All-Stars team - once again raising calls for a state-of-origin revival. Why did it die?
- by Peter Ryan
AFLW ratings up on Fox, down on Seven
Fox Footy's ratings have grown so far in 2020, but Seven's audiences have declined as several matches have been bumped to 7mate.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Ellyse Perry has Australia's best batting average. So why is she coming in at No.7?
In WBBL, Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry ranks among the best batters. But there's a reason she bats so low for her country.
- by Andrew Wu
Murray may need a third hip operation in tennis comeback
Andy Murray may need to have another operation as he continues his bid to return to top-level tennis.
Eddie Betts in for All Stars
Eddie Betts will play for the All Stars in Friday night's Bushfire Relief match at Marvel Stadium after Brisbane Lions' skipper Dayne Zorko withdrew.
- by Peter Ryan
'All going to plan': Australia's $3 million man relishes white-ball spell
Iron man Pat Cummins is loving the opportunity to play for Australia in all three formats as he prepares to become the $3 million man in the IPL.
'Watching these kids head a ball was crazy': FFA to review heading policy
A Sydney researcher says banning heading the ball in junior soccer practice isn't the solution to growing concerns about concussion.
- by Vince Rugari
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How McGuire, Amazon could shake up AFL on TV
The AFL's television landscape is set for a shake-up after global streaming giant agreed to a $10m deal with Collingwood president’s media company.
