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Hundreds isolate as northern suburbs outbreak risk grows
All of the state's five extra cases recorded on Thursday were connected to the cluster, identified just days before Premier Daniel Andrews was due to announce a further easing of the city's lockdown restrictions.
- by Michael Fowler, Adam Carey and Liam Mannix
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Coronavirus pandemic
Health Department lawyers referred to legal watchdog over Sutton's email evidence
Prominent law firm Minter Ellison and in-house lawyers at DHHS have been referred to Legal Services Commissioner over the failure to produce crucial emails to hotel quarantine inquiry.
- by Richard Baker and Noel Towell
'Serious and ongoing' probe into Border Force payments to arms manufacturer
Integrity Commissioner Jaala Hinchcliffe was questioned during a Senate estimates hearing about milestone payments to arms manufacturer Austal.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Nick McKenzie
Ratepayers stump up for council's Belt and Road-related trip to China
The Labor-dominated council failed for more than a year to declare the cost of the trip on its travel register due to an 'oversight', releasing the tally only after repeated questions were raised about the delegation.
- by Bianca Hall
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The candidate is obvious: Daniel Andrews is now Scott Morrison's biggest threat
If Labor needs someone to muscle up to Morrison in a few years’ time, the Victorian Premier has shown that he is up for the fight.
- by David Crowe
What to expect at the Trump-Biden presidential debate
The bar for improvement will be low when the candidates meet face to face in the final debate. Here's what to look for.
- by Michelle L. Price
Bad timing: Holgate's very expensive estimates watch
The gold watch watch from luxury Italian jeweller Bulgari can retail for as much as $48,300 locally.
- by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
No inappropriate action by Epstein: Maxwell deposition
The British socialite said under oath in 2016 that she never witnessed 'underage activities' involving Jeffrey Epstein.
- by Jonathan Stempel
Editorial
AFL Grand Final
The AFL grand final will still bring us together - virtually
Two Victorian clubs playing a grand final in Brisbane is just one of many things to be grateful for in this year of uncertainty.
- The Age's View
AFL GRAND FINAL
Every game, every round: The story of the Richmond Tigers' 2020 season
- by Peter Ryan and Richard Lama
Analysis
Geelong have the armory and depth to reverse round 17 result: Carey
It’s games like this where your ‘bottom’ five players come shine. Last time the Cats had some holes there, but not now.
- by Wayne Carey
'Boy, could he play': Dusty's journey to Richmond greatness
When Dustin Martin was drafted by the Tigers, the chief recruiter made three key points. Eleven years later, Wayne Campbell reflects on Dusty's brilliant career so far, including his dalliance with leaving the Tigers, his neck tattoo and the first time he made coaches take notice.
- by Wayne Campbell
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Coronavirus pandemic
A town reunited: Little River reclassified as regional
The tiny town of Little River, which has been split in half by Melbourne's 'ring of steel', will be re-united at midnight.
- by Rachael Dexter
Meet the man vying to be the City of Melbourne’s first Indigenous councillor
Professor Mark McMillian says his big desire is to see more Aboriginal participation in Australian politics.
- by Chloe Booker
'Caught in moment' no excuse: Police promise action against rowdy AFL fans
Heavy patrols to ''set the tone'' in areas such as Swan Street, as officers warn there will be no tolerance for fans who flout COVID-19 restrictions.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Jail for man who swindled council out of $460,000 to impress partner
The former Frankston City Council manager rorted his employer partly to convince his new girlfriend he was wealthy.
- by Adam Cooper
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Crime
'Nothing will bring him back': Slain teen's brother speaks out after 11 charged with murder
Two 13-year-old boys were among the people charged on Thursday, more than four months after Solomone Taufeulungaki was fatally stabbed outside Brimbank Shopping Centre in Melbourne's western suburbs.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Rachael Dexter
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Long, winding route to recovery, with 5000 Great Ocean Road jobs to go
Data lays bare the calamitous impact of COVID on coastal drawcards, predicting it could take until 2023 to rebound.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Opinion
Don't make the CBD the World’s Most Liveable Car Park
While all politicians like to promise free parking – and a revitalised city – what is also at stake is public street space.
- by Elizabeth Taylor
Politics
Action needed on aged care draft recommendations now, unions say
There have been calls for a shake-up of the aged care sector, including mandated staffing ratios and a new independent watchdog.
- by Julie Power and Rachel Clun
Australia Post boss's career in balance while $12,000 watch purchase investigated
- by Lisa Visentin and Rob Harris
Business
Climate activists challenge Whitehaven on coal's weaker outlook
The coal miner has been grilled by climate activists at its annual general meeting about its resilience against forecasts of a downturn in coal demand by 2030.
- by Nick Toscano
ASX set to edge higher as Wall Street rises on stimulus optimism
- by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
World
US COVID-19 single-day deaths top 1200 for first time since August
The number of daily COVID deaths reported in the US has reached its highest level in two months, offering more evidence the pandemic is gaining momentum.
- by Lisa Shumaker and Maria Caspani
Republican-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Democrats' boycott
- by Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick
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Trump told Erie he would never visit them. But the plague compelled him to
- by Matthew Knott
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Well-heeled buyers drawn to this safe, affordable paradise
The region is cashing in big bucks from the global health crisis with millions of dollars splashed on property by sea-changers over the past month alone.
- by Sarah Webb
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India quarantine given official green light by NSW government
The NSW Government has approved India quarantining and training in Sydney, only 72 hours after Cricket Australia lodged an application following pushback from Queensland.
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
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Racing integrity
Racing Victoria puts a stop to unauthorised technology trial
A Racing Victoria staff member allegedly organised to provide a group of professional punters with a direct Racing.com feed as part of an unauthorised techonology trial.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Rhyce Shaw leaves North Melbourne permanently
Kangaroos chairman Ben Buckley insists the club's brand has not been damaged by a tumultuous off-season.
- by Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Anthony Colangelo
Analysis
AFL Grand Final
Geelong have armoury, depth to reverse round 17 result
It’s games like this where your ‘bottom’ five players come to the fore. Last time the Cats had some holes there, but not now.
- by Wayne Carey
'Boy, could he play': Dusty's journey to Richmond greatness
When Dustin Martin was drafted by the Tigers, the chief recruiter made three key points. Eleven years later, Wayne Campbell reflects on Dusty's brilliant career so far, including his dalliance with leaving the Tigers, his neck tattoo and the first time he made coaches sit up and take notice.
- by Wayne Campbell
Super Netball players against return of super shot in 2021
Super Netball is set to persevere with the controversial rule in 2021 despite a players' union survey finding 60 per cent were against it.
- by Roy Ward
'I haven't had that feeling yet': Smith throws retirement curveball
Storm skipper Cameron Smith has been expected to announce his retirement after the grand final - but said on Thursday he is physically and mentally ready to continue his career.
- by Phil Lutton
Have Your Say
Congratulations AFL but remember, Melburnians had the toughest gig of all
The AFL has done a brilliant job in completing the season during a global pandemic but they must remain acutely conscious of those in Victoria watching it all unfold
