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Watch live: Victoria records 75 new coronavirus cases, Health Minister announces
Victoria has recorded its fourth-highest daily total since the beginning of the pandemic. Earlier, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said his team was facing a genuine challenge to halt the spread of coronavirus, which is 'absolutely a second peak and it’s going to challenge us.'
- by Craig Butt
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Absolutely concerning': State records surge in cases, many in hotspot suburbs
Victoria has reported 75 new coronavirus cases. One new case is linked to hotel quarantine, 14 are linked to outbreaks, 37 have been detected through routine testing and 23 are still under investigation.
- by Rachael Dexter
State confronts Millennial bug as coronavirus cases rise among young people
Young adults either oblivious to or apathetic about social-distancing rules have contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in some suburban outbreaks.
- by Chip Le Grand and David Estcourt
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ASX plunges 2% as COVID-19 surge sends investors scurrying
The Australian sharemarket fell sharply at Monday's open as COVID-19 cases continue to climb both locally and abroad.
- by Alex Druce and Dominic Powell
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Coronavirus pandemic
The question no one can answer: what if we don't get a coronavirus vaccine?
We all live in hope that an effective vaccine will come along soon, but we should also consider what we will do if it does not.
- by Shaun Carney
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AFL 2020
AFL fixture set to be redrawn because of COVID spike
Tigers likely to play Dees and West Coast to play Sydney because of Queensland concerns over Victorian infection rates.
- by Daniel Cherny, Sam McClure and Lucy Stone
Backyard to be dug up as police probe disappearance of mother 44 years ago
A backyard in Melbourne's west will be excavated by police as detectives reopen the cold-case disappearance of a mother.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Opinion
Heydon controversy
I'm a sexually harassed judge's associate
The lewd comments started quickly. The judge inquired about my dating life. He commented on my outfits. It escalated.
- by Another Judge's Associate
A serial killer has long been blamed. Was that wrong?
For more than 20 years it’s been built into the Perth psyche that a serial killer is responsible for these three murders.
- by Heather McNeill
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Grassroots revolt against Somyurek's 'power grab'
The disgraced former minister has been accused by a suburban mayor of trying to 'corrupt' the local government system.
- by Noel Towell
'Everyone has their part to play': Military on the front line of virus testing
Members of the Australian Defence Force have been testing hundreds of Victorians for the coronavirus.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
'We laughed our heads off': Cheeky aged-care calendar a hit
Residents of an Daylesford aged care facility have had a ball re-creating scenes from classic Hollywood movies for a fundraising calendar.
- by Carolyn Webb
Second Flinders Street Station worker tests positive, 13 staff isolate
Thirteen Metro staff have been sent home to self-isolate after coming into contact with a Flinders Street staff member who tested positive for coronavirus.
- by David Estcourt
In April, Alfredo tried to take his family home. Now they may at last leave
Hundreds of Chilean citizens hope to fly home after months of pandemic uncertainty.
- by Royce Millar and Ben Schneiders
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afl 2020
'S---canning our brand': Clarkson unloads on the AFL
- by Anthony Colangelo
4 Points: Blues' accidental victory tells only half the story
Carlton are building precisely because it’s not just the usual suspects driving things; Suns v Cats has a match-up we all want; Action versus outcome matters most.
- by Michael Gleeson
Feathers ruffled: Hawks survive a late scare against the Roos
Hawthorn propelled themselves into the top four of the AFL ladder courtesy of a nailbiting four-point win after overcoming a stunning fightback by North Melbourne.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Politics
JobKeeper plan to be kept secret until after Eden-Monaro byelection
The federal government has been accused of keeping Australians in the dark over its new plan for the stimulus scheme that has helped keep about 3 million people in work.
- by Jennifer Duke
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ASX plunges 2% as COVID-19 surge sends investors scurrying
The Australian sharemarket fell sharply at Monday's open as COVID-19 cases continue to climb both locally and abroad.
- by Alex Druce and Dominic Powell
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Insurers pull back from Myer and David Jones over liquidity concerns
- by Dominic Powell
World
China could impose new security law on Hong Kong this week
There are signs Chinese president Xi Jinping wants to push through in coming days a new national security law that would crack down on political dissent in Hong Kong.
- by Chris Buckley
Opinion
Government must spend more to support recovery
Brendan Coates and Danielle Wood
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Property bydomain
How coronavirus has snapped Australia's fragile rental system
For years the balance between renters and landlords has become increasingly unstable, and until recently many could afford to be complacent. Not any more.
- by Jim Malo
Hot spot homes sell under the hammer, as online auctions return
Sydney and Melbourne's clearance rates were soft after a weekend which saw a property in Waverton sell for $4 million.
- by Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
It's not how much you lift that matters
Heavier lifting is a powerful myth and could be the reason you're not getting those results.
- by Sam Downing
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AFL 2020
Round five fixture redrawn because of COVID spike
The round five fixture has been partly redrawn, with Richmond to play Melbourne and West Coast to play Sydney because of Queensland government concerns over Victoria's rising coronavirus infection rates.
- by Daniel Cherny, Sam McClure and Lucy Stone
'S---canning our brand': Clarkson unloads on AFL
Hawks coach launches broadside, arguing umpires are not properly able to adjudicate incorrect disposal, which he says is leading to dour footy.
- by Anthony Colangelo
4 Points: Blues' accidental win tells only half the story
Carlton are building precisely because it’s not just the usual suspects driving things; Suns v Cats has a match-up we all want; Action v outcome matters.
- by Michael Gleeson
Cat coach Chris Scott floats changes after dour tussle
While not advocating for a reduction in player numbers, Geelong coach commented on ways to help open game up after a scrappy affair against Dees.
- by Daniel Cherny
Opinion
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic pile-on ignores facts of Serbia's lockdown
True, Djokovic, a naturally tactile type, could have been more observant of guidance to avoid touching and embracing.
- by Oliver Brown
'Lost control of cricket': Heat on Cricket Australia board
Less than a fortnight after Kevin Roberts' exit, pressure is intensifying on the board, with states calling for a reset of the way the game is run.
- by Chris Barrett
City, Arsenal, Chelsea through to FA Cup semis
Defending champions were untroubled while substitutes made the difference as Chelsea and Arsenal both won away from home to reach the last four.
- by Jerome Pugmire
Have Your Say
Making the most of bid win a no-brainer for next gen
Platform for growing sport for girls and women in Australia has been set over many years, but next three years carry great potential and can be defining.
