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Soldiers could face prosecution, medals stripped as SAS squadron disbanded
The fallout of the landmark Inspector-General's report into alleged war crimes by 19 Australian soldiers will go on for years.
- by Nick McKenzie, Anthony Galloway and Chris Masters
Analysis
Secrets of War
'Rock-star hubris' and a warrior culture. What went wrong in Afghanistan?
The Brereton report is an extraordinary, courageous and seminal body of work, but one finding will be hard for the public and the downtrodden digger to swallow: how did no one in senior ranks know?
- by Chris Masters and Nick McKenzie
One COVID-19 death every 17 seconds in Europe, WHO says
Europe's painful second coronavirus wave may be starting to ease even though over the past week, someone on the continent died every 17 seconds from the virus.
- by Michael Birnbaum
Coroner's damning Bourke Street findings open door for families to sue police
The damning findings handed down by Coroner Jacqui Hawkins identified a string of police failures and 'systemic deficiencies, in the hours and minutes before James Gargasoulas' massacre in 2017.
- by Erin Pearson and Cameron Houston
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Stamp duty to stay, no tax reform in Victorian budget, state Treasurer says
Treasurer quashes speculation that Victoria will follow NSW into abolition of stamp duty
- by Noel Towell
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine shows promise in elderly
AstraZeneca and Oxford University researchers expect to release full late-stage trial results by Christmas.
- by Kate Kelland
Meghan admits giving her version of events to writers
The Duchess previously dismissed claims that she provided details to biographers as a 'conspiracy'.
- by Victoria Ward
Opinion
Indigenous
Traditional owners the 'right' people to decide on trees
The right process has been followed, and through that process, the representative voice has been heard.
- by Rodney Carter
Medevac repeal ranked worst piece of law
A special analysis shows the best - and worst - practices in the nation's parliaments.
- by Shane Wright
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Experts rubbish SA coronavirus 'super strain' claims
- by Liam Mannix and Melissa Cunningham
Updated
Premier closes border with SA, urges testing after COVID fragments found
There will be a hard border with SA from midnight tonight for 48 hours after coronavirus fragments were found in wastewater in Portland and Benalla.
- by Rachael Dexter, Benjamin Preiss and Craig Butt
'A very dangerous situation': COVID restrictions spread across US
The head of New York City's school system says all schools will close from Friday, sparking immediate anger among parents.
- by Matthew Knott
Local
Melbourne woman, 81, charged with murder over death of 50-year-old man
An 81-year-old woman has been charged with murder over the death of a 50-year-old man, believed to be her son, in Melbourne's north-east.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Commercial real estate
Grocon faces insolvency as work grinds to halt on hip inner-city office site
Work on developer Grocon’s only Melbourne project has ground to halt in an ominous sign for the once-prolific developer.
- by Simon Johanson
Removing false political ads could be undemocratic: Facebook official
Facebook representatives fronted a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into social media's role in elections.
- by Paul Sakkal
Djab Wurrung legal case hears area surrounding trees are significant
Court hears government had ample evidence of heritage when it continued highway duplication works.
- by Timna Jacks
Former Casey mayor admits to conflicts of interest in dealings with developer
Sam Aziz has conceded having undeclared conflicts of interest and inappropriate discussions when he voted on projects involving controversial developer John Woodman.
- by Royce Millar
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SECRETS OF WAR
Kerry Stokes moves to help SAS members accused of war crimes
Seven West Media chairman Kerry Stokes has vowed to help members of the Special Air Service Regiment accused of war crimes through a special fund.
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion
We're facing up to our war crimes blight, unlike our closest allies
While Britain and the US retreat from their commitment to accountability, Australia is confronting serious damage to its proud military record.
- by Carrie McDougall
Politics
Morrison sets end of year goal to target IR and greenhouse emissions
Scott Morrison has unveiled an ambitious plan to target both IR reform and the use of carryover credits to deal with greenhouse emissions by year's end.
- by Shane Wright and Mike Foley
Victorian jobs surge on track to keep a lid on national unemployment
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
Fears working from home could stamp out 'serendipitous' innovation
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
'This time it's different': Bitcoin eyes new all-time high as big money piles in
A flood of institutional investors and older Australians investing their super has been pinned as part of the reason for a recent meteoric rise in cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
- by Dominic Powell and Alex Druce
Updated
World markets
Wall Street edges higher despite virus concerns, disappointing jobs numbers
- by Sruthi Shankar and Shivani Kumaresan
World
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China relations
'Why keep silent?': China to target Australia's human rights record
China plans to target Australia's human rights record on Indigenous affairs and aged care as it ramps up its dispute with the Morrison government.
- by Jonathan Kearsley and Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Abolishing stamp duty would help Victoria’s recovery
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China's letter shows Australia won't be out of the diplomatic freezer
Anthony Galloway
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Why are house prices rising still rising so much faster than wages?
Months since the pandemic began, house prices are going up again even though many workers lost jobs and those still employed aren't getting pay rises.
- by Elizabeth Redman
The Block 2020: Who are the experts predicting to win?
It’s set to be one of the most interesting and unique Block auction days yet. We asked five experts for their tip on who will take home the $100,000 prize money.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Life & Culture
Singer Bobby Brown's son found dead at Los Angeles home
LA police said officers were responding to a medical emergency when they found Brown Jr's body at a home in Encino.
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Noble still hot favourite for Kangas job after final trio interviewed
If appointed David Noble would be repeating the path of his Brisbane Lions colleague Chris Fagan by stepping away from a football administration position to return to coaching.
- by Jake Niall
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NBA
'Something I dreamed of': The moment Aussie Green became a Maverick
Australian guard Josh Green has been picked by the Mavericks in the first round, while former NBL star LaMelo Ball now works for Michael Jordan after being taken at pick three.
- by Roy Ward
'Support and understanding': Djokovic's Australian Open plea to government
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has called on Australian authorities to allow players to compete before the Australian Open while undertaking their mandatory quarantine period.
- by Scott Spits
Updated
AFL 2020
The music stops for Cat Steven, Narkle poised to remain at Geelong
Jack Steven has decided to retire while promising Geelong midfielder Quinton Narkle is set to stay with the club as he works to cement a spot in the team.
- by Peter Ryan
Boxing Day pitch preparation not ideal: MCC chief
Stuart Fox says ideally, he would want the MCG pitch tested before the Boxing Day Test but has given his full backing to curator Matt Page.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
AFL 2020
Will a wall really make AFL great again?
MAGA devotees at league HQ are quietly building a wall. But will rule changes have the desired result? Or should coaches take responsibility?
- by Michael Gleeson
Explaining how pay cuts work for different players
The best way to understand how the AFL's pay cuts will impact upon individuals and their clubs is to break it down into three categories.
- by Jake Niall and Sam McClure
Have Your Say
'Footy frenzy' on the cards, 2021 fixture may be delayed until February
The AFL fixture for next year is unlikely to be released until February, just weeks before play is to begin, and is further expected to only be revealed in monthly instalments.
