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US Votes 2020
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US votes 2020
Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in Pennsylvania to become the 46th president of the United States
Joe Biden has secured enough Electoral College votes to defeat Donald Trump after being declared the winner in the critical state of Pennsylvania.
- by Latika Bourke
Breaking
'I am honoured and humbled': Biden vows to be a president for all Americans
After an excruciating four-day count, Biden's childhood state of Pennsylvania was called for the former vice-president, who said it was time for the nation to overcome anger and harsh rhetoric.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Biden's call for unity may soon confront an ugly American reality
Joe Biden hit all the right notes on Saturday and he may be sincere, but he has been around in DC long enough to know that to many they will sound hollow.
- by Nick O'Malley
Government weighs up significant easing of restrictions on Sunday
Police and public health enforcers will launch a compliance blitz on businesses over the weekend as the state's crisis cabinet considers rules on masks.
- by Paul Sakkal
Yarra Trams cuts contract with Transclean over 'several failures'
Yarra Trams has cut its security contract with troubled cleaning contractor Transclean following an anti-corruption commission inquiry alleging the company paid off public officials in exchange for favours.
- by Timna Jacks
The Mail
Horse racing
All bets are off after power surge causes massive TAB crash
The TAB system crashed at around 11.30am on Saturday and didn't return for the afternoon.
- by Chris Roots
As it happened: Victoria records eighth day of no new COVID cases, awaits Sunday decisions
Victorians may be rewarded on Sunday after their perfect week of zero coronavirus cases with a more widespread easing of restrictions than had been planned.
- by Roy Ward and David Estcourt
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Drugs in sport
Australia has never lost an Olympic medal to drugs. That might be about to change
How, when testing technology continues to advance, does an athlete prove their innocence eight years after the fact?
- by Samantha Lane
Legendary Australian entertainer Jeanne Little dies
Retired Australian entertainer Jeanne Mitchell, better known as Jeanne Little, has died at the age of 82.
'It’s going to be extra busy': Peninsula braces for the summer hordes
Businesses on the Mornington Peninsula are hoping for a busy holiday season but residents are worried about being overwhelmed by crowds.
- by Benjamin Preiss
'She will be missed forever': Sam Armytage pays tribute to her mother
"She had fought bravely for a long time and suffered a lot, but finally her big-loving heart just couldn’t do it anymore," the Sunrise host said.
- by Laura Chung
Opinion
US votes 2020
There's no erasing Arizona, nor the malevolent heart of Trump's America
In an unnerving sign, and much like my parents 50 years ago, the population in my home state of Arizona has not rejected the President's discordant malevolence.
- by Bill Wyman
US ELECTION 2020
Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows diagnosed with COVID-19
Meadows travelled with Trump in the run-up to election day and last appeared in public on Wednesday without a mask as the President falsely declared victory in the vote count.
- by Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller
Opinion
Why they love Trump to death: explaining America's 48 per cent
A former chairman of the Republican Party can help us understand why Donald Trump still commands the votes of almost half his nation, even if it means mass death.
- by Peter Hartcher
Local
Family lawyers 'busier than ever' as couples split after long lockdown
Family lawyers fear court delays could worsen amid a rush of people seeking advice about separation and parenting arrangements.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Apology to Martin Amad
Apology and correction: Mr Amad not lawyer referred to in Gatto article.
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
2020 vision: Students' past scores key to VCE results in year of COVID
The aim of the process of determining economic disadvantage is to restore every student’s results to what they would be without the disruptions of 2020.
- by Adam Carey
By the numbers: Victoria's 'zero day' coronavirus milestones
Victorians became accustomed to seeing frightening graphs as the state's deadly second coronavirus wave took hold. These numbers tell a different story.
- by Craig Butt
Opinion
Sunday Life
As a Melburnian, these are the small things I've become grateful for in 2020
Coming out of lockdown, this might all sound a little flowery and Kumbaya, but hear me out.
- by Wendy Squires
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Ewa Ramsey’s personal experience with anxiety gives a sharp but perfect edge to the punchlines in her debut novel, The Morbids.
- by Bri Lee
She left her partner at the start of lockdown. Now she's dating all genders
For many, 2020 has been a year of disappointment. But for these four Victorians, it was the catalyst for a fresh start.
- by Philippa Chandler
Politics
No checks and balances as Holgate takes the high road
The exit of Christine Holgate does not absolve genuine questions about the governance culture inside Australia Post.
- by Lisa Visentin
Exclusive
China relations
Do not cave to China on trade: government MPs hold strong line
- by David Crowe
China's trade threats hit Australia with 'psychological warfare'
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Darren Gray
Business
How 'lousy shoemaker' Reebok is planning a revival
Reebok could once again be one of the top sports brands in the world if it draws on its heritage and taps into the power of influencers, co-founder Joe Foster says.
- by Cara Waters
World
WHO chief urged to invite Taiwan to join
China objects to the inclusion of the island it sees as a renegade province, despite Taiwan being praised internationally for containing COVID-19.
- by Emma Farge
Opinion
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The bargain tree change suburbs where prices have fallen
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- by Melissa Heagney
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- by Jack Needham
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Sport
Magnussen says it's overkill to strip swimmers of Olympic medals
The former world champion says he and his fellow relay team members don't deserve to have their medals stripped after Brenton Rickard's positive test.
- by Phil Lutton
Analysis
Drugs in sport
Australia has never lost an Olympic medal to drugs. That might be about to change
How, when testing technology continues to advance, does an athlete prove their innocence eight years after the fact?
- by Samantha Lane
Giants demand first round pick for Caldwell
Having landed Jesse Hogan early in the trade period, the Giants are negotiating the exit of three players while looking to recruit Braydon Preuss from Melbourne
- by Peter Ryan
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Bledisloe Cup
Cards galore as Wallabies rebound with stirring win over All Blacks
The Wallabies bounced back from a record defeat to beat the All Blacks in a controversial match marred by red and yellow cards.
- by Phil Lutton
Stars align as Melbourne makes WBBL statement against Scorchers
The Melbourne Stars have maintained their unbeaten run and have emerged as one of the teams to beat in this year's Women's Big Bash League.
- by Jon Pierik
McKenna floats possible AFL return in future, as Dons deal for Dunkley
Conor McKenna has raised eyebrows with his assertion that he may one day return to the AFL; the Dons work to put together a deal to land Bulldog Josh Dunkley.
- by Peter Ryan
VRC boss calls for rethink on where to house international stayers after Cup fatality
Victoria Racing Club chairman Amanda Elliott says the industry should look at establishing its own haven for the internationals in the rural north of Melbourne.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Have Your Say
Free agency rules, not clubs, have failed Cameron
If any player is entitled to exercise his free agency rights it's Jeremy Cameron but the star forward's experience shows a review of the rules is needed.
