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Anti-corruption watchdog to probe Labor branch-stacking scandal
IBAC launches 'Operation Fortescue' as the race begins to fill now-vacant ministerial positions after the ALP branch stacking scandal.
- by Noel Towell
Deer Park stabbing: Three teens freed on bail
Three males charged with violent disorder and affray following the death of a 15-year-old boy in Melbourne's western suburbs have faced a Children's Court.
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Coronavirus pandemic
After 21 new cases, Sutton admits 'days like today can make me nervous'
Victoria's health chief warns rising community transmission cases could delay timetable for easing COVID-19 restrictions after spike in fresh cases.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Police may use special powers to ease tensions after Deer Park fatal stabbing
Officers may use special stop-and-search powers in Melbourne's west following a fatal attack on a 15-year-old boy outside a suburban shopping centre.
- by Rachael Dexter and Erin Pearson
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'Fly high son': Six teens charged as grieving parents vow to forgive son's attackers
The grieving parents of a teenager stabbed to death outside a suburban shopping centre have vowed to forgive their son's killers.
- by Anthony Colangelo, Rachael Dexter and David Estcourt
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AFL 2020
Dusty out, O'Meara in as Baker given quarantine relief
Richmond champion has been forced out of the Tigers side to play Hawthorn after suffering bruised ribs last week.
- by Michael Gleeson
Labor's power-hungry culture must change: Bracks
Ex-premier is one of two administrators after Labor’s federal authority took over party's Victorian branch.
- by Noel Towell
Peter Dutton threatened with contempt of court over visa delay
There was 'no self-evident' reason why a minister could not be fined or jailed if found guilty of contempt of court: judge
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Man shot dead by cops on Monash 'fixated' on COVID-19, coroner told
A father who was shot dead by police on the Monash had grown fixated by the pandemic, fearing his family would die.
- by Erin Pearson
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Fallen minister Robin Scott signed off on grants to factional allies
One charity group whose committee is made up of ALP members and staffers received a large number of payments between 2015 and 2019.
- by Sarah Danckert and Nick McKenzie
Labor Party review will return power to 'true believers': Andrews
Premier says he will 'break the business model' of branch stackers and return the party to the 'true believers'.
- by Michael Fowler
Local
Human remains discovered in Melbourne's south-east
Detectives from the missing persons squad made the discovery in a semi-rural area at Lysterfield on Wednesday.
- by Benita Kolovos
Porsche driver Pusey hit with more charges over Eastern Freeway crash
Police have charged Richard Pusey with more offences in relation to the crash that killed four police officers.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Tammy Mills
Council rejects Gippsland marina plan linked to allegedly corrupt consultant
A $380m marina proposal in Gippsland that was fronted by planning consultant John Woodman has been rejected by Bass Coast Shire.
- by Royce Millar and Miki Perkins
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Public transport
Deadly train crash averted thanks to footy shutdown and 'luck factor'
A possibly fatal rail accident was avoided last month when an out-of control Ballarat train that would have been full of football supporters hit level crossing gates.
- by Timna Jacks
Police investigate shooting at Mt Martha residence of former trainer
Victoria Police is investigating a shooting at the Mount Martha home of former racehorse trainer Mark Riley.
- by Damien Ractliffe and Erin Pearson
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Politics
Election funding furore over 'backdoor' donations
Crossbench MPs are trying to stop a looming law change that will blur the lines between state and federal donations to political parties.
- by David Crowe
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Environmental protection
'You can't mine with teaspoons': minister calls for speedy decisions
- by David Crowe
Parliament
Parliament House
Order! A pandemic forces the doors to democracy to swing open
- by Tony Wright
Business
Union support rallies around Branson-linked Virgin bidder Cyrus
Two unions representing Virgin Australia workers have publicly backed the Richard Branson-linked investment firm Cyrus Capital.
- by Patrick Hatch
As it happened: Choppy ASX adds 0.8pc despite mining lag
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
Beijing cuts flights, refunds train tickets to curb new virus cases
Some residents are worried that the city is inching closer to a lockdown. Macau also to enact quarantine for anyone coming from the Chinese capital.
- by Stella Qiu and Huizhong Wu
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The fixer-uppers buyers are chasing to get the HomeBuilder reno grant
They’re usually the homes that only the young and brave or those with building experience would take on but now there's a $25,000 sweetener.
- by Melissa Heagney
'Fewer options': Listings dip another blow to first-home hopefuls
First-home buyers who still have jobs and are trying to get into the market may find slim pickings, as the number of homes for sale in their price range drops.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?
- by Val Hooper, Gordon Anderson and Stephen Blumenfeld
Life & Culture
Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist announced
Six novelists are in contention for the $60,000 literary fiction prize, with the offerings 'diverse in form and tone'.
- by Melanie Kembrey
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AFL 2020
Dusty out, O'Meara in as Baker given WA quarantine exemption
Richmond champion Dustin Martin has been forced out of the Tigers side to play Hawthorn after suffering bruised ribs last week.
- by Michael Gleeson
Overpaid, under-performing: Ricciuto takes aim
Crows footy director delivers stinging attack on players who he says left for money, singling out Mitch McGovern for not delivering.
- by Michael Gleeson
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Australian cricket
Batting coach Hick axed as CA slashes 40 jobs
A day after Kevin Roberts' departure as chief executive was confirmed, there are more personnel walking out the door after a painful round of redundancies.
- by Chris Barrett and Andrew Wu
McEvoy's 'best role' in ruck: Ex-coach questions move
Ben McEvoy’s former coach Scott Watters has cast doubt about whether the big man’s move to Hawthorn's defence is sustainable.
- by Daniel Cherny
Cup bid wins south-east Asia support in blow to Japan
ASEAN Football Federation described the Australia-New Zealand Women's World Cup bid as an "outstanding" choice ahead of rivals Japan and Colombia.
- by Dominic Bossi
'Wish they just said they hated us': Storm boss
Chairman has wasted no time defending Cameron Smith, claiming renewed attacks are examples of "tall poppy syndrome from north of the border".
- by Adam Pengilly
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AFL 2020
AFL offloads Docklands real estate for estimated $60 million amid pandemic
The AFL has offloaded a prime piece of Melbourne real estate, earmarked for the redevelopment around Marvel Stadium, for an estimated $60 million.
- by Caroline Wilson
Have Your Say
Test pathway? It's cross-country now
To contain costs, Cricket Australia is temporarily shutting down the so-called "pathways" to national selection. But what if it works?
