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Watch live: Premier announces one new virus case; Hundreds isolate as outbreak risk grows
Victoria had just one new coronavirus case confirmed in the past 24 hours and no additional deaths. All five of the cases recorded yesterday are connected to the northern suburbs cluster identified just days before the Premier was due to announce further easing of lockdown restrictions.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
'The disaster is unfolding right here, right now': Inquiry pushes urgent aged care shake-up
After 2½ years of hearings that have included appalling tales of neglect, counsel have put 124 recommendations for change have been put to the aged care royal commission.
- by Julie Power and Rachel Clun
Gas-fuelled energy ambitions a 'risk to taxpayers and renewables', experts warn
There will be no demand in the grid for a new gas plant, experts say, warning it could damage investment in batteries and other clean technology.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
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Parliament urged to reject family courts merger 'once and for all'
Peak legal bodies have urged Parliament to reject the federal government's long-held plan to merge the specialist Family Court with the 'over-worked' Federal Circuit Court, warning families and judges will suffer.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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US votes 2020
'Black mass of US politics': Donald Trump's rallies are his biggest campaign gamble
The Trump travelling sideshow is unshackled again and the President's rhetoric reaching its most extreme to the delight of his supporters.
- by Heath Gilmore
Opinion
Melbourne after COVID
Empty shops give us a chance to enjoy a creative revival
Social, arts and cultural spaces in previously vacant buildings can help revitalise the city. Planning will be key.
- by Kate Shaw
Russia poses greater election threat than Iran: US officials
Russian plans intended to help Trump could exacerbate disputes around the results, especially if the result is close.
- by Julian E. Barnes, Nicole Perlroth and David E. Sanger
These are most common COVID questions I'm asked
Working on the frontline at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, there were some questions I would come to expect.
- by Dr Kate Gregorevic
Queensland artists ready to rock AFL grand final
Powderfinger's anthem These Days gets an early start at Saturday's AFL grand final, followed by other Aussie bangers.
- by Tony Moore
AFL GRAND FINAL
Editorial
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
Every game, every round: The story of the Richmond Tigers' 2020 season
Richmond have ridden the bumps through a campaign that could confirm them as one of the game's greatest ever sides.
- by Peter Ryan and Richard Lama
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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 the Legal Services Commissioner over the failure to produce crucial emails to the 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
Labor-dominated council failed for more than a year to declare the cost of the trip due to an 'oversight', releasing the tally only after repeated questions were raised.
- by Bianca Hall
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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 McMillan says his big desire is to see more Aboriginal participation in Australian politics.
- by Chloe Booker
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MELBOURNE AFTER COVID
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
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Domestic violence
Partner visa changes won't protect women: Expert who wrote report
The author of a study whose research was used by the government to justify a new English language test for foreigners says her work was misrepresented.
- by Latika Bourke
Australia Post boss's career in balance while $12,000 watch purchase investigated
- by Lisa Visentin and Rob Harris
Business
Remdesivir, the virus treatment given to Trump, gets formal US approval
Remdesivir, which was given to President Donald Trump this month, becomes the first drug to obtain formal clearance in the US for treating the coronavirus.
- by Robert Langreth
Goldman Sachs CEO faces pay hit after company pays $US3b to settle probe into 1MDB scandal
- by Sarah N. Lynch and Noor Zainab Hussain
World
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
Trump breaks agreement by releasing his own video of '60 Minutes' interview
- by Jeremy Barr and Elahe Izadi
In his comeback as Lebanon's PM, Hariri vows to halt collapse
- by Ellen Francis and Maha El Dahan
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Property bydomain
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
The latest must-have: The rise and rise of interior personal shoppers
Now that we can’t travel, people are spending up big on decorating – and they're calling in the pros to help them find that special piece.
- by Jane Rocca
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter To You is honest, raw and spiritual
New album Letter To You is Bruce Springsteen's first with the E Street Band in six years.
- by Martin Boulton
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In the name of the father: Grand final history repeats for Bews
The last time a Bews played in a senior grand final for Geelong, it was Andrew, and he was out in the middle of the MCG in one of the all-time great matches.
- by Daniel Cherny
Australian wins brutal Giro stage as maglia rosa changes hands
Dutchman Wilco Kelderman took over as Giro leader in a brutal stage 18 battle, won by his Australian teammate Jai Hindley, who is now second overall.
Racing's grand slam plus an Everest, a record McEvoy is eyeing
The illustrious group of jockeys to have claimed Australian racing's grand slam will increase from seven to eight if champion Kerrin McEvoy can pilot Kiwi mare Probabeel to victory in Saturday's Cox Plate.
- 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
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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
'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
'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
Geelong have the tools to tame the Tigers
It’s games like this where your ‘bottom’ five players come to the fore. The players who are basically between the 18th and 22nd picked in your side. Last time the Cats had some holes there, but not now.
