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Self-isolating Victorians receive $5m in payments; Calls for Health Minister to resign
The Victorian government has paid out over $5 million to Victorians who are self-isolating after getting tested for coronavirus, new government data reveals. Opposition leader Michael O'Brien says Jenny Mikakos is 'not up to the job' and is calling for her to be replaced.
- by Henrietta Cook and Kate Rose
Super-spreaders could be key to controlling COVID-19
Mounting evidence suggests the vast majority of coronavirus cases may be spread by as little as 10 per cent of those infected.
- by Liam Mannix
'Dates back 400 years': Porsche driver's lawyers want key charge thrown out
Lawyers for a Porsche driver who allegedly filmed and taunted a dying police officer on a Melbourne freeway are fighting to have a key charge thrown out.
- by Erin Pearson
Hundreds more university jobs to go as La Trobe, Vic Uni announce cuts
The gutting of Victoria’s universities continues, with La Trobe opening up a second round of redundancies and Victoria University revealing a plan to cut up to 190 jobs.
- by Adam Carey
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Ghislaine Maxwell
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and what is she charged with?
What do we know about Ghislaine Maxwell? What legal proceedings relate to her? And what are the next steps in this story?
- by Samantha Selinger-Morris
Trump donated money to Kamala Harris' campaigns twice
In 2015, the year Trump began his campaign for president, Harris said she gave his donations to charity.
- by David A. Fahrenthold
Nick Cave slams cancel culture as 'bad religion run amuck'
A refusal to engage with uncomfortable ideas has 'an asphyxiating effect on the creative soul of a society,' he says.
- by Martin Boulton
Opinion
Hayne fallout
Jolted into the 21st century, AMP faces its cultural awakening
AMP has finally recognised it has cultural problems. It needs to show solid progress on tackling them.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
New bike lanes among changes planned for post-COVID Melbourne
A look at how the state's transport authorities are preparing for the return of commuters when restrictions ease.
- by Rachael Dexter
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Regional testing push after rise in 'mystery cases' as state records 278 cases, eight more deaths
Premier Daniel Andrews said there was a 'concerning' rise in COVID cases in regional areas, currently under stage 3 restrictions. He said there were questions 'that simply can't be answered' such as mystery cases in Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo.
- by Rachael Dexter and Marissa Calligeros
New Zealand reports 13 new cases as officials scramble to find 'patient zero'
After more than 100 days of no community transmission, NZ has 13 new coronavirus cases.
- by Henry Cooke and Kirsty Lawrence
Local
Former sky rail manager jailed over wage racket
A former sky rail manager has been jailed for orchestrating a wage racket that included having taxpayer-funded labourers renovate a colleague's home.
- by Adam Cooper
Bail bid rejected for alleged members of Melbourne cocaine syndicate
In late July, a Cessna overloaded with cocaine and bound for Queensland crashed on a PNG airstrip on take off.
- by David Estcourt
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victorian council elections likely to be postponed amid COVID-19 risks
More than 4.5 million voters could be spared voting in council elections amid tough COVID-19 restrictions.
- by Bianca Hall and Rachel Eddie
Police officer investigated over leak of footage, speeding fine details
'Show me love 'cause I booked ... yesterday,' officer allegedly boasted after pulling over friend's ex-girlfriend.
- by Tammy Mills and Cameron Houston
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Waste
E-waste recycler was under pressure from EPA before toxic weekend fire
The e-waste recycling centre that erupted in a massive toxic blaze was being probed for allegedly amassing a stockpile of batteries and electronic equipment.
- by Chris Vedelago
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Analysis
No Plan B leaves Pies vulnerable
Collingwood's plans, with their best 22 available, were working, but is this team suited to the style they’re being asked to play?
- by Wayne Carey
Cats weighing up whether Dangerfield can follow the Lethal model
Patrick Dangerfield remains one of the competition's greatest midfield weapons but the Cats are debating whether he should become more of a permanent forward to help prolong his career.
- by Jon Pierik
Politics
'Punishment': Backlash over funding changes for failing uni students
There have been warnings vulnerable students would be most at risk from a policy to revoke access to government funding for failing too many subjects.
- by Fergus Hunter
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University
University students who fail half their subjects to lose taxpayer support
- by Fergus Hunter
Business
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Indigenous
Indigenous leaders, investors urge BHP to halt works at sacred sites
Australia's largest miner is facing a landmark shareholder push to put a moratorium on all activities that threaten significant Aboriginal sites.
- by Nick Toscano and Hamish Hastie
World
Human pyramids banned at Mumbai's 'Lord Krishna' festival this year
State governments have clamped down on celebrations since a strict lockdown was imposed in India on March 25.
- by Shilpa Jamkhandikar
Bolsonaro calls 10,000 new Amazon fires this month a 'lie'
- by Jake Spring and Maria Carolina Marcello
Opinion
Economically, the jury is still out on lockdowns
Jessica Irvine
Economics writer
The disgrace of aged care is a national flaw - the failure to plan
John Hewson
Columnist and former Liberal opposition leader
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The hidden secrets behind choosing the right dining table and chairs
Have you spent more time than usual at your kitchen table over the past few months? Here's what the experts look for in dining furniture.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
If someone at home gets Covid, here's how to keep your house infection-free
Most people who test positive for COVID-19 won’t need hospital care and will self-isolate at home.
- by Thea van de Mortel and Griffith University
340,000 Melburnians have little or no parkland within 5km of home
- by Ali Lakhani, Dennis Wollersheim, Elizabeth Kendall and Prosper Korah
Life & Culture
Chapter and diverse: SBS's Hungry Ghosts goes all out for authenticity
With 60 per cent of its sprawling cast being Vietnamese-Australian, this supernatural series shows what's possible - and what's not.
- by Karl Quinn
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Sport
AFL weighs up pre-finals bye
The AFL has deferred a decision on whether to schedule a pre-finals bye despite the home and away season entering its home straight.
- by Daniel Cherny
Analysis
AFL 2020
No Plan B leaves Pies vulnerable
Collingwood's plans, with their best 22 available, were working, but is this team suited to the style they’re being asked to play?
- by Wayne Carey
Bulldogs targeting small, pressure forward
The Western Bulldogs have identified a lack of small, pressure forwards on their list and have made landing one later this year a priority.
- by Daniel Cherny
Horse at centre of viral text wins like Winx
Viral text message that saw Clayton Douglas' first runner plunged from $6 into a $1.70 favourite might have been fictional, but horse lived up to the hype.
- by Damien Ractliffe
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AFL injury ward
Hamstrung Jackson out of action in blow for Demons
Melbourne's Luke Jackson has hurt his hamstring at training ahead of the Demons' clash against the Magpies and is expected to miss a month.
- by Peter Ryan
Young Rebels aim for top spot but Reds shape as big challenge
The Melbourne Rebels have top spot on the Super Rugby AU ladder in their sights but they face Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.
- by Roy Ward
Broad says dad off Christmas card list after sanction
England quick says his father, match referee Chris Broad, is off his Christmas card list after he fined him for giving Yasir Shah a send-off in first Test.
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Lions interested in Bombers forward Daniher
Though there has been no official correspondence, the Brisbane Lions are interested in rarely sighted Essendon forward Joe Daniher.
