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Two men arrested, fined at highway checkpoint; nearly all new daily COVID cases linked to aged care
Of the 28 new cases recorded overnight, 24 are linked to aged care facilities. Meanwhile, two men have been arrested and police have seized 1000 tablets after they searched a car at a Melbourne checkpoint.
- by Rachael Dexter and Paul Sakkal
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Infrastructure
Storm warning: major projects told to prepare for 'extreme weather'
The government's peak infrastructure agency has been told 94 per cent of Australians want new projects to prepare for more extreme events such as floods and fires.
- by David Crowe
Teary Tinder temptress who used app as a 'hunting ground' jailed
Former VIP gambler Jocelyn Zakhour gets 4½ years jailed for conning two men she met on Tinder out of a combined $790,000 and threatening one of her victims.
- by Adam Cooper
Search launched for teen with high-functioning autism missing in bushland
William Wall, 14, left to go for a walk on the Warburton Trail at Launching Place about 6.45am and hasn't returned home.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Coronavirus pandemic
As lockdown eases, we will be set to gather in groups outdoors. But will there be room?
The next step of lockdown will allow five people to sit outdoors together, but some suburbs don't have enough room in their parks for proper social distancing.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Courts
'Every parent's nightmare': Jail for drugged, deluded child snatcher
Man who tried to kidnap a stranger's young son outside a suburban library has been jailed for 4½ years.
- by Adam Cooper
May, Goldstein miss out as All-Australian shortlist of 40 announced
Demons key backman Steven May and North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein were both overlooked.
- by Michael Gleeson
As COVID-19 changes friendships, seek out your 'heart friends'
The changing nature of friendship during the pandemic has separated the fair weather friends from the tried and true.
- by Catherine Lambert
The highs and lows of the 2020 Emmy Awards
From Zendaya's historic win to the Schitt's Creek sweep, here are 14 things to know about the "Pandemmys".
- by Emily Yahr, Helena Andrews-Dyer and Sonia Rao
Coronavirus crisis
Victoria 'absolutely on track' to take next step as state records 28 new cases
- by Zach Hope and Paul Sakkal
'Cowboy industry': Bureaucrats knew of security industry's bad reputation
Public servants in charge of hiring security guards for hotel quarantine were wary on day one of the crisis.
- by Tammy Mills and Michael Fowler
The photo essay paying tribute to Melbourne's unsung heroes of the pandemic
A photo essay featuring portraits of nurses, doctors, clinicians and cleaners sends a message of thanks to the Victorians fighting COVID.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Medical appointment focus of questions in case against accused killer
Appointment with a doctor in the days before a young mother's body was found will be focus of special court hearing in case against Ricardo Barbaro.
- by Adam Cooper
Three COVID-19 testing sites close as damaging winds lash Victoria
Strong winds have forced the closure of two COVID-19 testing sites and there are more wild gusts on the way.
- by Zach Hope and Simone Fox Koob
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Fire
Fire crews bring raging tip fire under control
Smoke warnings have been issued to people living near the Bulla tip after a fire broke out in a huge pile rubbish, sending thick black smoke over Melbourne's north-west. The blaze was brought under control around 11.30am.
- by Chris Vedelago and Zach Hope
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Whales
One third of whales stranded off Tasmanian coast die
The rescue operation is expected to take days after a pod of about 270 whales was stranded off Tasmania's west coast.
- by Mary Ward
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Industrial relations
Unions threaten to use wage theft laws against Andrews government
Daniel Andrews has identified insecure work as a major state issue, but unions and the state opposition say his government is contributing to the problem.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Finals match-ups locked in, now for when and where
Final eight's make up and the first week of the finals series is settled after Port Adelaide beat Collingwood.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Blues let four go as captain faces shoulder surgery
The Carlton Blues have made four list changes as they gear up for another huge off-season.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Residential aged care sitting on a $30 billion house of cards
The sector is facing a "lot of risk" from falling occupancy rates and the loss of refundable deposits that are paid by some residents.
- by Julie Power
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Property prices
Banks urged to show 'forbearance' to customers amid house price fears
- by Jessica Irvine
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Competition
'Golden triangle' dogfight: Rex creates headaches by taking on Qantas and Virgin
The introduction of Rex as a competitor to Qantas and Virgin on the 'golden triangle' routes will cause problems for the competition regulator.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Assange's fiancee asks PM to guarantee family's safety
Stella Morris wants to move to Australia with the Wikileaks founder and their two young children if he's not extradited.
- by Latika Bourke
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Marie-Jose Perec deserves an apology from Australia
If Olympic spirit counts for anything, and if Australia is as big-hearted as it imagines itself to be, an apology should be given to Marie-Jose Perec.
- by Greg Baum
Sheed reflects on 'that kick' ahead of finals rematch with Collingwood
With a finals rematch against Collingwood locked in, Magpie tormentor Dom Sheed concedes he does get sick of talking about "that kick".
- by Daniel Cherny
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AFL 2020
Williams confirms he wants to join Carlton
Departing GWS star set to become a Blue, with his management notifying rival clubs of his decision. Carlton have also re-signed a number of veterans.
- by Sam McClure
Stars align for Cups and spring classics
International raiders dominate the Caulfield Cup order of entry, but locals set to present stout defence in Cox Plate.
- by Michael Lynch
May, Goldstein miss out as All-Australian shortlist of 40 announced
Demons key backman Steven May and North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein were both overlooked for the shortlist of the best 40 players this year from which the All-Australian team will be selected and announced on Thursday.
- by Michael Gleeson
Port v Geelong to launch finals as AFL avoids Saints-Bulldogs clash in Adelaide
The Port Adelaide v Geelong qualifying final blockbuster will kick off the AFL finals series..
- by Sam McClure
Harbrow turned wayward Bennell away
Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Harbrow turned away Harley Bennell after the Melbourne player rocked up at his former teammate's home on Saturday.
- by Daniel Cherny and Jake Niall
Have Your Say
The bottom 10: Wrapping the seasons of the teams that missed finals
The season is done and dusted for 10 teams. We run the rule over their years, including the highlights to the lowlights, and give our verdict.
