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China fires back at Morrison, doubles down on war crimes accusation
Australia and China are caught in a fresh diplomatic row over an inflammatory social media post that has sent tensions with Beijing to a new front.
Analysis
China
China's Twitter attack on Australia is another attempt to provoke
Beijing has found a way to start a much deeper dispute with Australia than any argument about a product stranded at a Chinese port.
Graphic content
Asia
'Outrageous slur': PM condemns China over Twitter post
Opinion
Trade wars
Just like Trump's tariffs, China's trade attack will backfire
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
'Disgraceful' Gobbo condemned but may be out of reach of justice
Nicola Gobbo was no innocent victim of crooks and cops, but a willing participant in her own downfall, the royal commission has found.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
'Happy to be back': Constantine one of a trickle returning to the office
From Monday, employers have been able to bring back to the office up to 25 per cent of workers. Staff are booking desks and getting temperature checked, but most have stayed home.
'It's just overwhelming': Moderna to seek emergency authorisation of vaccine
Moderna says full results from a late-stage study shows its vaccine is 94.1 per cent effective and it will apply for US and European emergency authorisation on Monday.
'Vulnerable': Bushfires toll on platypuses sparks protection call
Catastrophic bushfires cause platypus populations in south-east Australia to decline up to 18 per cent.
Defence Force chief backs down on stripping SAS awards
General Angus Campbell appears to have bowed to political pressure over a move to revoke the meritorious unit citation from special forces troops.
The PM attended Parliament by remote camera. It didn't go well
Much of the world has been required to learn this plagued year how to communicate by Zoom and suchlike while working from home - except, it seems, Scott Morrison.
Doomscrolling, cottagecore and more: Macquarie's words of the year revealed
The Macquarie Dictionary has announced its words of the year for 2020. David Astle, one of the judges on the committee, gives an insider's view on the selection.
Babyteeth, Stateless sweep AACTA Awards
A quirky film about a dying teenager and a refugee drama starring Cate Blanchett were the big winners, claiming the top directing, writing and acting categories.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Experts warn of risk of 'long COVID' after Victoria records first death in a month
As Victoria records its first death from COVID-19 in a month, infectious diseases experts have warned that people who suffer a severe case of the disease remain at heightened risk of death from complications months after being cleared.
Updated
Trickle of office workers return to CBD as state records a coronavirus death
Victoria recorded one coronavirus death today, of a person who suffered complications relating to an earlier diagnosis.
Local
Updated
Crime
Woman dead, three-year-old in hospital after violent incident inside Narre Warren South home
A seriously injured teen has been arrested after a woman died and two others were allegedly assaulted inside the home in Melbourne's south-east.
'I'm so sorry': Mother, family, boyfriend farewell Celeste Manno
The 23-year-old who was killed in her own home was remembered by more than 100 family, friends and loved ones at a service under pastel blue skies on Monday.
Bourke St killer's widow won't tell police what he said in last call
A phone call between the Bourke St killer and his wife before the attack could reveal his motivation.
Benbrika in touch with IS fighters and jailed terrorists, court told
Convicted terror plotter Abdul Nacer Benbrika made contact while in prison with Islamic State fighters and people who were later jailed for terrorism offences.
Kickboxer who brawled at court seeks payout from police
A kickboxer nicknamed the "The Punisher" who killed an elderly woman in a high-speed car crash is seeking a payout from Victoria Police over a courthouse brawl.
MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE
A marketing strategy that's so very Melbourne
There's more to a trip to the market than the mere act of picking up a few weekly essentials.
Opinion
Take it from an outsider: Marvellous Melbourne will prevail
The big city is reduced by the virus but it will rise again. Most of us - even outsiders who visit only now and then - are driven by memory and instinct to gather within its embrace.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Politics
'Serious failure': disability royal commission condemns coronavirus response
The commission made 22 recommendations to the federal government, the first of which was that its advice be acted on as a matter of urgency.
Business
Optus boss takes aim at Netflix's 'free go' on data usage
Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says video-streaming services like Netflix need to do more to take the pressure off broadband networks.
World
Islamic State-inspired beheading shocks Indonesian village
A village in Central Sulawesi province has been left reeling after four churchgoers were murdered by extremists.
Opinion
National interest trumps popularity when it comes to strong leadership
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
Scott Morrison should heed his own advice - and fix his culture problem
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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Property bydomain
Home owned by 'Dame Edna's' brother sells for $2.485m as restrictions lift
The home of late school librarian Michael Humphries went to a former student in an emotional sale, as more buyers were able to gather at on-site auctions.
Tasmania's answer to Byron Bay, without the crowds and price tag
With a vibrant arts community, scenic beaches and residents that tend toward bohemian, this Tassie town is a new challenger to a higher-profile destination.
Life & Culture
Patrick White makes a writer's Day, again
Gregory Day has won the Patrick White Award for a writer "who has made an ongoing contribution to Australian literature, but may not have received adequate recognition".
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Sport
How did Grosjean walk away from horror crash, and what is a halo?
One controversial piece of protective equipment saved Frenchman Romain Grosjean's life at the Bahrain Grand Prix. It's called a halo and was designed to prevent tragedy.
'Could be the making of him': Pucovski backed to replace hurt Warner
Will Pucovski has checked in with an injured David Warner, as the Victorian firms to replace the veteran opener and make his Test debut against India next month.
Bombers coy on Daniher's Eyre apparent
Josh Eyre had long known he had an Indigenous background, but until late last year it didn't really affect his life.
Analysis
ODI
When Smith said he'd found his hands, it was a masterful understatement
It's worth breathing in the early season wonder of Steve Smith, with freshly relocated hands, dismantling India in the ODI series.
Collingwood defender Tom Langdon to retire
Collingwood defender Tom Langdon has succumbed to injury and has made the call to retire.
Updated
AFL 2020
Collingwood footy head Geoff Walsh announces retirement
Veteran Collingwood head of football Geoff Walsh has announced his retirement.
Melbourne clubs rule out signing Bogut
Victoria's two NBL clubs won't be chasing Andrew Bogut for the upcoming NBL season but Melbourne United have locked in an MVP candidate.
Have Your Say
The kid who wants to be an AFL player, and a nurse
An injury altered the course of Shannon Neale's life. Thankfully for the talented draftee, it all looks to be turning out for the better.
