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Coronavirus pandemic
A dozen doughnuts: Victoria records 12 consecutive days with no new COVID-19 cases
There have been no news cases and no further deaths recorded as Victoria continues to keep the virus in check.
- by Kate Lahey
Victorians could visit Queensland next month
Queensland's Chief Health Officer says quarantine requirements could be dropped for Victorians in December, outraging the NSW Premier.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Opinion
Liberal Party
Wounded, impotent but Liberals could still reinvent themselves
The party must resolve a problem that has dogged it for most of this century: its reason for being and its sense of purpose.
- by Shaun Carney
'Twin crises' facing women threatens decades of progress: ACTU
The ACTU says the voice of women is missing when it comes to deciding how governments deal with the economic fallout of the pandemic.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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'Nothing is going to stop us': Biden calls Trump refusal 'an embarrassment'
Democrat Senator Chris Murphy called Trump's refusal to concede "an epidemic of delusion that is spreading out from the White House" as Biden asks for security briefings.
- by Matthew Knott
No small thing: How much it costs to raise a child
Research reveals the weekly cost of raising children and what parents spend it on.
- by Nina hendy
Analysis
Factional Politics
From breakfast TV to the backbench: What's driving Joel Fitzgibbon?
He was the ALP caucus' most polarising figure before quitting the shadow ministry yesterday.
- by Rob Harris
GWS reject Cats' latest offer for Cameron
GWS say Geelong's first draft pick at 13 must as a minimum be part of any exchange.
- by Claire Siracusa
Breaking
Melbourne radio
Eddie McGuire to leave breakfast radio
Triple M's The Hot Breakfast will wrap-up later this month after 11 years on air.
- by Broede Carmody
US ELECTION 2020
Analysis
What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election
"They have the most to gain in terms of the US continuing to be distracted and continuing its own turmoil."
- by Eryk Bagshaw
How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition
Joe Biden is already being affected on issues such as national security, with legal action being considered.
- by Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Local
Keeper of Shrine's light vows to keep 'bending the beam'
For 45 years, Frank Johnston and his team have ensured a sunbeam shines on a Shrine monument at 11am on November 11.
- by Carolyn Webb
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Crime
'Least worst option' as sex assault survivors win right to speak out about crimes
Survivors of rape and sexual assault will be able to publicly identify themselves after an emotional night in Parliament.
- by Noel Towell
Residents rally against 'unacceptable' plan for heritage brickworks
The building in Melbourne's inner-north will be partially demolished and redeveloped after falling into disrepair owing to what residents have described as neglect.
- by Rachel Eddie
Free kindergarten, more after-school care on the way
The $170 million package is designed to boost women's participation in the workforce and early education attendance.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Prosecutor failed to disclose unsuccessful online Pell searches, trial told
Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions had a solicitor conduct online searches for news articles that named George Pell in the days after Australian media reports referred to an unnamed high-profile person being convicted of a serious crime, a contempt trial has heard.
- by Adam Cooper
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coronavirus crisis
DHHS told Cedar Meats staff to go back to work with COVID tests pending
- by Paul Sakkal and Noel Towell
'Huge step forward': COVID wards disband
At the peak of Melbourne's second wave, more than 670 people were in hospital with coronavirus. Now, it's two.
- by Aisha Dow
When his parents caught COVID-19 in aged care, Ian concocted a special plan
They were too ill inside the nursing home to even pick up the phone, and he wasn't allowed in. So each day, with musician friends, he played for them.
- by Nick Miller
Politics
Anthony Albanese faces leadership unrest after 'almighty row' in meeting
Deep divisions within federal Labor over climate and tax policy have triggered fresh unrest over Anthony Albanese’s leadership.
- by Rob Harris
Fears of fresh fiscal cliff when JobSeeker supplement ends in March
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
'Perverse signals': NSW clean power push clouds grid planning, prices
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Business
CBA quarterly profits fall by 16 per cent, but loan payments pick up
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's CEO says the nation's biggest lender is well placed to provide ongoing support to customers struggling with the economic fallout from COVID-19.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Live
Markets Live
ASX to rise despite mixed Wall St session; NASDAQ drops 1.4%
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
Bolsonaro calls halt of Brazil's Chinese vaccine trial a victory
Brazil's President clashed with political rivals over a trial of the Sinovac vaccine while Chinese commentators said the timing of the halt was suspicious.
- by Eduardo Simões and Roxanne Liu
'Start of an era': Armenia signs deal with Azerbaijan, Russia to end conflict
- by Nvard Hovhannisyan and Nailia Bagirova
Opinion
Australia's evolving culture of remembrance
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
US pandemic carnage failed to infect Trump's vote
Shaun Ratcliff
Does the public have a right to know about what politicians do in private?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property bydomain
Tina Arena lists stylish home in exclusive Toorak with $7m price guide
Potential buyers will be in chains for this grand home and its charming north-facing outdoor living area with pool, in a leafy neighbourhood close to everything.
- by Elizabeth Redman
The Block 2020: Who will buy the houses at New Street, Brighton?
With less than two weeks until the auctions - and a tumultuous year in the Melbourne property market - how will the houses go, and who is likely to buy them?
- by Jemimah Clegg
Life & Culture
Ballarat to be the canary in the coal mine for live music's return
Victoria's music industry will keep a keen eye on Ballarat this weekend, where a music festival is inviting a live audience.
- by Mikey Cahill
Let the Christmas viewing commence: why we'll always love holiday films
- by Matilda Dixon-Smith
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Sport
More knee surgery for Carlton young gun Charlie Curnow
Carlton's Charlie Curnow is set for more surgery on his troublesome right knee on Wednesday after sustaining a setback during his rehabilitation program last week.
- by Ronny Lerner
Treloar does medical at Dogs, Stephenson talks with North
Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar has done a medical at the Western Bulldogs while teammate Jaidyn Stephenson has met with North Melbourne as he considers his future.
- by Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure
How Dunkley, Treloar, Dogs and Dons can get done
The Bulldogs don't want to trade Josh Dunkley, but Adam Treloar is an option that can help make it happen and deliver Dunkley to the Dons.
- by Jake Niall
Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test
The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.
- by Andrew Wu
Clock ticking on big Ben Brown deal as Mitch Hannan joins Bulldogs
Melbourne and North Melbourne are still in a stand-off over Ben Brown after making significant trading moves on Tuesday,
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Trade podcast: 'From a hypothetical to a very real prospect'
Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss the latest in trade news, including Adam Treloar's medical with the Western Bulldogs.
In-form Abbott hammers home Test message with maiden first-class ton
Sean Abbott is on the cusp of a Test call-up after crunching a century but Mitchell Starc could not conceal his frustration after being denied the same feat.
- by Andrew Wu
Have Your Say
Why the Giants can't win from the Cameron deal
Jeremy Cameron looks set to head to Geelong for highly-rated draft picks. But the Giants have had plenty of those in the past five years.
