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As it happened: 37 new cases for Melbourne, none in regional Victoria
Premier Daniel Andrews has set out an optimistic view of summer in the state after another fall in new case numbers. There were 37 cases reported today, none of which were in regional Victoria.
- by Roy Ward and Simone Fox Koob
Anti-lockdown protests flop in Melbourne amid gloom and confusion
Police said 100 protesters gathered at 'various locations' on Saturday, but the so-called Freedom Walk fizzled.
- by Zach Hope and Ashleigh McMillan
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Shouting and kicking': Hospitals reveal new source of COVID spread
Staff working at two major hospital services in Melbourne believe multiple cases of COVID-19 could have been linked to the behaviour of confused patients.
- by Aisha Dow and Liam Mannix
Tension escalates as Seven calls for Big Bash to be slashed
The battle between Cricket Australia and its free-to-air broadcaster continues to escalate, with Seven even calling for the Big Bash League to be cancelled this season.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
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Crucial 14-day case average edges closer to Victoria's reopening target
The all-important 14-day average, which determines the timeline for the metro region's steps for reopening, has been decreasing this week.
- by Craig Butt
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
'Ouch, that is tough': There are ways we can move out of restrictions faster
Daniel Andrews used modelling based on information from Tony Blakely. Here's what he thinks about the road map.
- by Tony Blakely
Iran executes young athlete, ignoring plea from Donald Trump: reports
The US President pleaded for Iran to cancel the execution of the 27-year-old wrestler.
- by Amir Vahdat
'Don’t know why I sent more': Sally lost her entire savings to a love scam
More and more women are falling victim to dating scams that are leaving them traumatised and often destitute.
- by Johanna Leggatt
Instagram apologises for removing images of black British model
Nyome Nicholas-Williams has succeeded in her campaign to have her images reinstated by the social media platform.
- by Rachel Savage
AFL 2020
Power secure home qualifying final with wet win over Essendon
Port Adelaide shrugged off an indifferent start, persistent rain and a season of being underestimated, to celebrate a 50-point win over the Bombers.
- by Steve Barrett
Docker Hogan boots four as tale of woe continues for Kangaroos
A season of disappointment continued for North Melbourne as they fell by 64 points to Fremantle at Metricon Stadium on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
Local
Push to make sustainable city buildings the new norm
New residential and office developments in inner Melbourne would be required to meet sustainable building standards, provide a minimum number of bicycle spaces and would not be required to provide on-site car spaces, under a plan to be put to Planning Minister Richard Wynne.
- by Bianca Hall
Rich-list family heads to court over dispute with 'step-child'
The dispute over the estate of the late Robert Smorgon has laid bare sensitive and complex details about a family dynasty worth billions.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
Aussie Twitch streamers become refuge for young and lonely during lockdown
The number of Australian streamers making money from Twitch has increased by 350 per cent in the past two years.
- by Matt Bungard
More trust in schools needed for coming revolution
Australia's leading school principal says trust in democratic institutions has been eroded by Victoria's response to the pandemic.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Coronavirus pandemic
Eddington: The way out of lockdown is already here
Sir Rod Eddington says Victoria already has the answers to live with COVID-19, they're right under oour feet.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Wither democracy as the US lurches towards chaos
- by Amelia Lester
I've written off using my 2020 diary. Can I get a refund?
Pretty much everyone wants a refund on this year's diaries and calendars, but getting your money back may be tricky.
- by Danny Katz
Life after death: Kathy and her mate Oddball still inseparable
There’s a new option for grieving animal lovers who just can’t let go of their expired friends – freeze-drying.
- by Frank Robson
Politics
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Australian recession
'Go early, go hard, go households': Recession lessons from the 1990s
Paul Keating's response to the turbulent waters of the 1990s has never been more important.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victorian aged care response to enter 'new phase' as chief departs
- by Dana McCauley and Rachael Dexter
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
States should take bigger role in economic recovery: AustralianSuper's Russell
- by Jennifer Duke
Business
Analysis
Governance
Rio Tinto's executive cull shows 'profit at all cost' cultures no longer cut it
The days of companies getting away with blaming systemic failures on a few bad apples and other lame excuses PR teams dreamt up are all but over.
- by Adele Ferguson
'Heartbreaking devastation': Business leaders lament for Melbourne
- by Darren Gray, Cara Waters and Dominic Powell
Opinion
Emissions
The problems climate activists still worry about are already solved
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
'Ideological BS': Amid ashes, governor fires away on climate change
As the death toll from the West Coast fires rose to 24, Calfornia Governor Gavin Newsom has offered some of his most impassioned comments on those who deny the dangers.
- by DON THOMPSON
Opinion
Morrison can continue to divide and occasionally conquer but he'll miss his big opportunity
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Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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Older Brighton home sells sight-unseen for $2.6m during lockdown
The four-bedroom home is set to be knocked down for townhouses, but the buyer did not set foot in the property before agreeing to the purchase.
- by Jim Malo
Olympic swimmer Susie O'Neill sells family home for $3,055,000 at auction
Madame Butterfly is happy with the result for the riverfront home she bought after retiring from a stellar swimming career. The pool, of course, is a standout.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
Slim Dusty documentary is pure joy, in more ways than one
Joy McKean and Slim Dusty were partners in life and music for 53 years.
- by Paul Byrnes
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Sport
Dees still alive after holding off Giants in thriller
Melbourne's red and blue hearts are still beating but Greater Western Sydney's season is on the verge of ruin.
- by Andrew Wu
Reds break Rebels' hearts to advance to Super Rugby final
The Queensland Reds were too strong for the Melbourne Rebels in their Super Rugby semi-final, setting up a meeting with the Brumbies next week.
- by Michael Lynch
Opinion
AFL 2020
The perils of being a No.1 draft pick
Assuming the Crows don't upset Richmond and gift-wrap pick one to North Melbourne, Adelaide will have the opportunity to make an unusual call in this year's national draft.
- by Jake Niall
Tension escalates as Seven calls for Big Bash to be slashed
The battle between Cricket Australia and Seven continues to escalate, with the latter even calling for the Big Bash League to be cancelled this season.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Power secure home qualifying final with wet win over Essendon
Port Adelaide shrugged off an indifferent start, persistent rain and a season of being underestimated, to celebrate a 50-point win over the Bombers.
- by Steve Barrett
Betts back for Crows clash, Bulldogs name two former Hawks
Eddie Betts is back to play his old side Adelaide for the first time since returning to Carlton, but the Blues have dropped Matthew Cottrell.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Power surging despite lack of outside buzz
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says it feels "almost like we have sat fifth" all season, such has been the perception in the AFL world that the Power are a rung shy of the elite premiership favourites.
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AFL contemplates mid-week finals start
The AFL is weighing up whether to kick off the 2020 finals series on a Wednesday for the first time in the game's history, or stick to the recent trend of opening up with a Thursday night clash.
