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US Votes 2020
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Victoria has recorded another day with no new coronavirus infections or deaths as top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci says vaccine trial results were 'just extraordinary'.
- by Marissa Calligeros
'I had to sleep in the car': Crisis puts social housing back on the agenda
Victoria has the lowest proportion of social housing in Australia and waiting lists are getting longer, but the upcoming state budget could address the state's 'unfinished business'.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria records another double doughnut day of coronavirus cases, deaths
The state now has just a single mystery case and four active cases of COVID-19
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Older workers, migrants bear brunt of 1.3 billion lost working hours
Researchers found the cut to workers' hours amounted to a $47 billion hit to overall production.
- by Shane Wright
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Live Music
Bittersweet for symphony: Live music returns to the heart of Melbourne
Stepping onto the Hamer Hall stage will be a bittersweet moment for violinist Freya Franzen. "It's been a bleak year," she says.
- by Nick Miller
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
'Great day for humanity': What Pfizer's vaccine breakthrough will mean
The overwhelmingly positive data surprised even the most jaded market watchers.
- by Julia Bradshaw
Opinion
China relations
Trading blows: China's punitive strategy against Australia is failing
Beijing attempt to pressure the Morrison government through trade sanctions is not working.
- by Peter Hartcher
'Looking better and better': US polls not such a disaster
Almost a week after the US election the picture has improved for pollsters.
- by Matt Wade
Review
Streaming
It's the Princess Diana season but Thatcher steals the show
Come for Princess Di and the fashion, stay for Gillian Anderson's portrayal of UK Prime Minister.
- by Brad Newsome
US ELECTION 2020
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Trump tweets he has fired Defence Secretary Esper
The decision was a stunning and unprecedented move on the heels of Trump's failed re-election bid.
- by Robert Burns
Analysis
US anchors cut Trump's conference. Would local reporters have done the same?
"The risk is that these [media organisations] will be perceived to be censoring one side of politics," says ABC journalist David Speers. "But countering this is a very real need to present the truth and the facts."
- by Michael Lallo and Broede Carmody
Local
'Big risk': Thunderstorm asthma warnings amid windy, hot weather
While Melburnians will no doubt be soaking up the sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday, warnings about thunderstorm asthma abound as pollen counts in Melbourne hit 'extreme' levels.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Lobbyists won huge success fee when controversial plans approved
Lobbyist Phil Staindl faced an anti-corruption commission grilling over his record of success fees for helping convince politicians to rezone land and deliver windfalls to his clients.
- by Royce Millar and Clay Lucas
Five violent deaths with one common factor at centre of coroner probe
Coroners Court investigates cases of five people who died when their killers were under court orders.
- by Tammy Mills
When Joe Biden spent an afternoon at the footy in Melbourne
The man slated to become the 46th US president just wanted to kick the footy that he held in his hands.
- by Jake Niall
Handwriting expert to examine signatures in council vote tampering case
The signatures of Moreland voters will help determine whether the council election was tainted.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Huge new COVID testing blitz to target Melbourne's north and west
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Noel Towell
'Tasted beautiful': Surf's up as liberated Melburnians hit the coast
Melburnians rushed to Torquay as 'ring of steel' separating the city from the regions was removed.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Free supermarket feeds 2000 international students a week
With casual work drying up and no federal government support, many international students have struggled to put food on the table.
- by Bianca Hall
Politics
Australia's reputation at risk over Kyoto credits following Biden win
A big climate policy decision looms for the Morrison government following the election of Joe Biden as the next US President, promising a pro-climate agenda.
- by Mike Foley
Business
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Markets Live
ASX to soar on Pfizer vaccine breakthrough; S&P, Dow surge
The ASX 200 is tipped to rocket higher at Tuesday's open as global markets surge on encouraging data about Pfizer's potential coronavirus vaccine. ASX futures are up 2.1%.
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
'A house of cards in a wind tunnel': Judge throws out BHP dam disaster case
A High Court judge said hearing the case triggered by the Brazilian disaster that killed 19 and caused economic and environmental disaster would 'lead to utter chaos'.
- by Bevan Shields
Russian helicopter shot down in Armenia near border with Azerbaijan
- by Thomas Cronenberg, Awet Demurjan and Peter Spinella
Biden's plan to kickstart transition thwarted as Trump prolongs the fight
- by Colleen Long and Zeke Miller
Opinion
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Property bydomain
From the worst housing market to one of the best: Why prices skyrocketed
This sunny city is virus-free and the economy is bouncing back – and the median house price is just $540,000.
- by Jemimah Clegg
How home owners can put their equity to work
Home owners have a not-so-secret weapon that can allow them to invest, build wealth and improve their home without having to stump up a cash payment.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Life & Culture
'It is a great honour': Archie Roach to be inducted into ARIA hall of fame
The honour comes as Roach celebrates the 30th anniversary of his seminal debut album Charcoal Lane.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Trading and drafting
Wright stuff: Dons find Daniher replacement
Peter Wright will move to Essendon as a replacement for Joe Daniher after the Bombers agreed a deal with Gold Coast for the former top-10 draft pick.
- by Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure
AFL trade period live: Manager of Don, Cat says they won't be part of trades
We're back to follow all the player moves on day five of trade period.
- by Claire Siracusa
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Sheffield Shield
The Dean Jones-like feat that could catapult Pucovski into Test squad
Will Pucovski has strengthened his irresistible case for Test selection by becoming the first man this century to post back-to-back double centuries in the Sheffield Shield.
- by Jon Pierik
Future picks could unlock Higgins trade
Jack Higgins has a year to run on his contract with the Tigers and would get a new, longer-term deal with the Saints.
- by Jake Niall and Daniel Cherny
Updated
AFL 2020
North turn down Lisa Alexander for coaching job
Legendary Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander says she'll be disappointed if she's not at least interviewed for the position.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Updated
AFL 2020
Essendon set for contested board election
Fed up with a board she claims has lost touch with members, pharmacist Gai Williams is aiming to unseat Essendon premiership player Sean Wellman at the club's upcoming election.
- by Daniel Cherny
Nine, Rugby Australia confirm groundbreaking $100m broadcast deal
Super Rugby will be on live on free-to-air television for the first time with a landmark partnership officially confirmed by Nine and Rugby Australia.
- by Sam Phillips
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.
