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Andrews discussed projects directly with developer, IBAC hears
Daniel Andrews says he never discussed individual planning matters with an allegedly corrupt developer. Evidence by the developer's lobbyist contradicts this.
- by Royce Millar and Clay Lucas
Labor bans all MPs from sexual relationships with their staff
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says his party's 'bonk ban' goes further than the Coalition's.
- by Latika Bourke
'Australia on its own', ex-ambassador on worsening China relations
Australia's former ambassador to China, Geoff Raby, says the stoush between the two nations will come at a cost to our living standards.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Green power: Woolies, Fortescue signal renewables shift
Australia’s largest retailer will power all its operations – including almost 3300 stores – with renewable energy by 2025, putting pressure on rival retailer Coles to follow suit.
- by Miki Perkins and Hamish Hastie
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Rock climbing to be restricted, dingo release under plan to protect Grampians
Plans to restrict rock climbing in the Grampians has sparked the ire of climbers but traditional owners have welcomed the proposed changes.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Cost of essential goods 'rising much faster than luxuries'
ABS research shows anger at cost of living pressures may be justified given the cost of everyday items.
- by Shane Wright and Paul Sakkal
IBAC says it won't investigate George Pell Vatican wire transfer claims
Not enough merit in claims Vatican funds were used to try to secure charges against Pell, agency says.
- by Craig Butt
Bird of the Year voter fraud scandal has Kiwis in a flap
Fraud on behalf of candidate on verge of extinction traced back to 1500 votes from a single computer.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Liberal Party
PM's pivot on 'bonk ban' misses the point
The bonk ban is a Coalition response to what’s become a quintessentially Coalition problem.
- by Julie Szego
US ELECTION 2020
The races still running in the US election
- by Maggie Astor
Analysis
'Noise, not law': While Trump blusters, Biden plays the long game
Democrats are growing frustrated at Republicans for refusing to acknowledge Joe Biden's victory. But the President-elect is turning down the temperature.
- by Matthew Knott
Trump's new 'Save America' fund could bankroll a 2024 campaign
Trump told advisers, sometimes joking and other times not, that he might run again in 2024 if he lost. Now he's started a fund.
- by Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmatcher
Local
Drug charges to be dropped against ex-AFL coach with ice in bra
Former North Melbourne coach - now known as Dani Laidley - will have drug possession charges struck out if she is of good behaviour for the next four months.
- by Erin Pearson
Charges against Mildura pair dropped over neighbour's Aboriginal flag dispute
Criminal charges against a Mildura pair filmed trying to tear down an Aboriginal flag and questioning their neighbour's Indigenous identity have been dropped.
- by Tammy Mills
Union boss John Setka ordered by court to stop poaching members
Recently resigned CFMMEU national secretary Michael O'Connor has won an appeal to stop John Setka and others from poaching members of his division.
- by Tammy Mills
Perspective
Remembrance Day
Melbourne stops for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day was a virtual affair this year, with the Shrine of Remembrance courtyard sitting high and all but deserted on its hill above the city.
- by Tony Wright
Andrews government vows $235m to fund hundreds of 'recovery workforce' jobs
The government says the funding will support 500 jobs and 875 internships and training pathways in areas such as mental health and child protection.
- by Paul Sakkal
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As it happened: Victoria records a dozen 'doughnut days' with no new cases
- by Craig Butt and Marissa Calligeros
Thirty thousand VCE students plead for special entry to university
Scheme that lets unis effectively bump up students' ATARs if they faced difficult circumstances during year 12 flooded with applications.
- by Adam Carey
The husband-and-wife team behind the leading vaccine to solve COVID-19
Two years ago, Dr Ugur Sahin made a bold prediction at a conference. His words proved prophetic.
- by David Gelles
Politics
Senate to launch media diversity inquiry after Kevin Rudd petition
The Senate has moved to establish an inquiry into media diversity in Australia. It's not what Kevin Rudd wants, but it will address some of his claims.
- by Zoe Samios
'We'll be in the dog house for years': Former spy boss says MPs inflaming China relations
- by Rob Harris and Anthony Galloway
Business
Opinion
Big four
'We have to be realistic': Why CBA boss put another $300m under the mattress for bad debts
A note of caution from the most upbeat of the big bank bosses is a warning of what could happen to the economy when bank and government support struts are removed in March next year.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Media & marketing
Trump's loss may be no match for Rupert Murdoch’s realpolitik
- by Michael M. Grynbaum
As it happened: ASX pushes to highest since February with 1.7% rise
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
FDA allows first emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug
The therapy is similar to a treatment US President Donald Trump received after contracting the virus last month.
- by Matthew Perrone
Five take-aways from the Vatican’s explosive McCarrick report
- by Elizabeth Dias and Ruth Graham
Opinion
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Wounded, impotent but Liberals could still reinvent themselves
Shaun Carney
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Australia's evolving culture of remembrance
Peter FitzSimons
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US pandemic carnage failed to infect Trump's vote
Shaun Ratcliff
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Thinking of a tree change? There are a few things to know first
Many regional centres are welcoming the influx of remote workers, but it's worth finding out a little about the local climate and customs before you move.
- by Melissa Heagney
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
Life & Culture
The advantages of your supplements may be all in the mind
The health benefits of taking multivitamins have more to do with positive thinking than any physiological effects, a new study suggests.
- by Lizzie Roberts
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Sport
Big-name trades go down to the wire on frantic final day
Five star players will head into the final day of the trade period uncertain as to whether they will change clubs before Thursday night's deadline.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure
Pies, North at odds over Stephenson's worth
North Melbourne has indicated an unwillingness to trade a first round draft pick for Jaidyn Stephenson, while the Pies want pick 11.
- by Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
Dismissed for 64 in first innings, NSW seal remarkable Shield comeback
Never before in NSW's 1162 first-class games have the Blues won a match after such a dismal first-innings total.
- by Andrew Wu
King Cleary kicks NSW into Origin decider after Johns spray
Only a few days after Andrew Johns said he should be dropped, Nathan Cleary tore Queensland apart to send the Origin series to a decider in Brisbane next week.
- by Adam Pengilly
Docherty undergoes surgery for testicular cancer
Carlton say they expect co-captain Sam Docherty to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lump in his testicle.
- by Daniel Cherny
Ballot looms as authorities plan Boxing Day ticket split
A leading Indian supporter group is planning a Boxing Day Test ticket ballot with splits for the Test set to be roughly proportional to usual divisions despite reduced capacity.
- by Daniel Cherny
Updated
Trading and drafting
Saad set to play up the ground at Carlton
Adam Saad is set to play higher up the ground at Carlton after finally being traded to the Blues.
- by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
Have Your Say
Trade podcast: 'A wrinkle in the negotiations'
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan wrap a busy day of deals and look ahead to deadline day and where clubs stand on various trades.
