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Coronavirus pandemic
One in five doctors and nurses have limited access to face masks
Two surveys by peak doctor and nurse groups have separately found that 20 per cent have limited access to personal protective equipment including surgical masks.
- by Anna Patty
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Your life is important': $60 million coronavirus support package for mental health
Young Victorians account for almost a third of the people admitted to hospital for self-harm over the past six weeks.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
As it happened: 17 die, 394 infected on Victoria's deadliest day; NSW and QLD borders restricted
Premier Daniel Andrews has warned Victorians not to read too much into today's figure of 394 new cases which represents the state's lowest single-day tally in 12 days.
- by Roy Ward
Protesters arrested at an anti-lockdown Melbourne Freedom March
Six protesters have been arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday.
- by Chloe Booker and Simone Fox Koob
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Pipped at the post: Dachshund's incredible journey home thwarted in Melbourne
Sea dog Pip travels from North Carolina but gets stuck in Melbourne on last leg to Sydney.
- by Tim Barlass
Chaouk family member charged with ramming police car and fleeing
Victoria Police says no one was hurt when a member of the Chaouk crime family allegedly rammed a police car after breaking Melbourne's curfew.
- by Cameron Houston and Erin Pearson
Opinion
Sunday Life
After overhearing my son talk about women, I knew I had to end my marriage
I’d been consumed by the impact his abuse was having on me, but suddenly it was clear that the boys were taking in everything they heard from their father.
- by Anonymous
Analysis
US votes 2020
Joe Biden's VP pick: Why race matters in the 2020 contest
Does it matter if Joe Biden picks a woman of colour as his running mate? And how will such a decision shape the contest against Donald Trump?
- by Farrah Tomazin
Singles plea for a 'lockdown bubble' rule, to see one friend
Lockdown restrictions can be especially tough for those who live alone, some want a NZ-style policy allowing single people to visit one other household.
- by Jewel Topsfield
weekend reads
Tackling skin concerns via a virtual consultation
Many brands and therapists are offering complimentary online consulations to help target skin issues from home.
- by Stephanie Darling
Once on life support, Never Trump Republicans enjoy a resurgence
Some of the toughest ads against Donald Trump are driven by lifelong Republicans unable to stomach the direction their party has taken.
- by Matthew Knott
Local
'Rising from the ashes': Melbourne's Lebanese community rallies to help Beirut
Almost everyone in Melbourne's Lebanese community knows someone who has been displaced, injured or killed in the Beirut explosion.
- by Chloe Booker
More than 260 Victorians fined for breaching COVID-19 restrictions
A St Albans man caught walking in Melbourne's CBD at 2am is among 268 people fined in the past 24 hours for breaching restrictions.
- by Craig Butt
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Courts
Woman overturns will to force parents to pay for reassignment surgery
A trans woman who waged a battle with her conservative parents to compel them to pay for her gender reassignment won a multimillion-dollar payout.
- by David Estcourt
Life in the city that's gone to sleep
Melbourne’s first weekend of the most severe civic restrictions in its history was just ‘bizarre'.
- by Zach Hope
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Planning
Federation Square renovation to open up Yarra River frontage
Federation Square will be opened up to the Yarra in a post-pandemic world with riverside activities and the promotion of its waterfront venues such as Riverland and Pilgrim.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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afl 2020
Eagles storm home after bright start by the Blues
- by Brad Elborough
Pickett's forward thinking helps Dees overrun the Roos
Coach Simon Goodwin has bemoaned his side's poor midfield-to-forward connection, but Kysaiah Pickett provided a key link as Melbourne romped home over North to claim a 57-point victory.
- by Anthony Colangelo
4 Points: Resurgent Port fly promising flag
Win over reigning premiers proved Port Adelaide are the real deal; Moves afoot on grand final host; No awards for staging theatrics; Cat out of the bag on Cockatoo?
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
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Bob Hawke
States fight it out for seat named in honour of Hawke
A tug-of-war over the legacy of Labor prime minister Bob Hawke is brewing as Australia's election umpire prepares to name a federal electorate in his honour.
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Health versus economy trade-off isn't a solvable equation
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Business
Google, Facebook profits won't be wiped out by publishers' payments: ACCC
Competition tsar Rod Sims believes tech giants and publishers will find common ground on payments.
- by Zoe Samios and Fergus Hunter
Opinion
Money Makeover
Call me Scrooge: Why I love tracking my money the old-fashioned way
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Ask an expert
You can get a 'real' mortgage offset account cheaper than you think
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
World
New Zealand marks 100 days free of coronavirus
Life has returned to normal for many New Zealanders but some worry the country may be getting complacent and not preparing well enough for any future outbreaks.
- by Nick Perry
Afghan council agrees to free 400 Taliban, paving way for peace talks
- by Rahim Faiez and Kathy Gannon
Ex-Green Berets jailed for 20 years over failed Venezuela coup
- by Scott Smith and Joshua Goodman
Opinion
Pandemic accountability: Should we be angrier at Dan Andrews or not?
Jacqueline Maley
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Guns v giving: the trend that says everything about our priorities
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
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In an age of restricted travel could these properties be great again?
With road trips taking on a new importance during COVID-19, these properties could be set for a second wind.
- by Jack Needham
'Sense of responsibility': What it's like to own an iconic home
Film producer Don Bennetts spent more than 40 years as custodian of a home in the Beverley Hills apartment complex in South Yarra.
- by Sue Green
Life & Culture
The Service is a personal and political story of NZ's spy agency
John Daniell's first-hand story is a fascinating account of Cold War espionage.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
Pickett's forward thinking helps Dees overrun the Roos
Coach Simon Goodwin has bemoaned his side's poor midfield-to-forward connection, but Kysaiah Pickett provided a key link as Melbourne romped home over North to claim a 57-point win.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Eagles storm home after a bright start by the Blues
They overcame a scare against Carlton on Sunday, but West Coast continues to bank important wins ahead of an inevitable return to hub life outside of Western Australia.
- by Brad Elborough
Takeover target: owners fund could buy battling clubs
The A-League's richest chairmen are considering pooling together funds to buy the licences of battling clubs like Central Coast and the Newcastle Jets.
- by Vince Rugari
Bamboozled Blues call for clarity on holding the ball
Carlton coach David Teague admits his players are confused by interpretations of the rule after Sam Petrevski-Seton was pinged despite not having had a chance at disposal.
- by Brad Elborough
Goodwin wants Gawn protected, Shaw lashes Roos
Dees coach says ruckman Max Gawn needs better protection from off-the-ball attention, while North coach says his side 'shot themselves in the foot' after a poor display in Sunday's loss.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Day sets stage for big PGA Championship finish
Former winner Jason Day takes heart from remaining in contention despite what he described as a "poor" round at the PGA Championship in California.
- by Doug Ferguson
Riewoldt fined for low blow as Tigers count cost of loss
Jack Riewoldt's low blow to Port Adelaide skipper Tom Jonas is set to leave the Richmond star out-of-pocket, while Dustin Martin is also counting the cost of Saturday's bruising loss.
- by Daniel Cherny
Have Your Say
Carlton's Papley play: will there be a second act?
If there's a second act in Carlton's pursuit of Tom Papley, the back-story to the script has been re-written. His value to Sydney has increased.
