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Coronavirus pandemic
Victorians free to enter Queensland on day 32 of no new COVID-19 cases
The first plane-load of Victorians free to travel to Queensland without having to quarantine is due to land in Brisbane just after 9am, as Victoria celebrates 32 consecutive days of no new coronavirus cases.
Opinion
China relations
Stench of panic: China's juvenile Twitter attack a sign of its desperation
Xi imposed a freeze on top-level contacts with Australia two years ago. He ordered a goslow on Australian thermal coal imports last year. But coercion had never been declared openly.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
'Savage accomplice of US suppression': China's patriotic media continues tirade against Australia
An editorial claims that Beijing's goodwill is futile when dealing with an "evil" country, as diplomatic and trade tensions escalate between China and Australia.
Updated
Crime
Boy, 15, arrested after woman dies, toddler and 70-year-old in hospital
A 15-year-old boy was arrested at a home in Narre Warren South after a 42-year-old woman died in hospital from serious upper body injuries.
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Global economy
Topshop owner Arcadia collapses into administration
Sir Philip Green's Arcadia fashion group has collapsed, putting over 13,000 jobs at risk and becoming the country's biggest corporate casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic so far.
More nations, refugees needed to fill skills shortage with working holiday visas
Australia should offer working holiday visas more widely to lift the eligibility for tourists aged up to 35, a new parliamentary report recommends.
Australians put money in the bank, but are yet to spend it
Household deposits in the nation's banks have reached a record $1.1 trillion as people, fearful of the pandemic, bide their time.
Pell surprised by Vatican intrigue surrounding his case
'I never, never thought it would be as Technicolor as it proved,' Cardinal George Pell said from his living room armchair in Rome.
Leading Australian philanthropists unite to underwrite arts think tank
The consortium aims to put culture at the forefront of the nation's pandemic recovery.
Adam Liaw's road trip series sends the message we're open for business
The chef's new program showcases the recovery of Australian farmers and winegrowers from fires and COVID.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Vietnam reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case in 89 days
The 32-year-old man is related to a flight attendant who had tested positive after returning from Japan two weeks ago.
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
Analysis
CCC
The legal elephant in the (Bar) room: Who else knew of this little secret?
Were there other lawyers snitching? Were there others in the criminal justice system who knew or suspected Gobbo was a double agent?
'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.
Special prosecutor to investigate police over Gobbo
A royal commission has ruled that police had corrupted the criminal justice system.
Bushfires toll on platypuses prompts protection call
Bushfires cause platypus populations in south-east Australia to decline up to 18 per cent.
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.
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
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.
Business
'Unbelievable state of affairs': Options traders burnt by ongoing ASX outage
Traders are still in the dark about when the ASX's key options trading service will resume, as the prolonged outage puts millions of dollars of investment at risk.
World
NATO must focus more on challenge of rising China, report to say
"China is no longer the benign trading partner that the West had hoped for," according to one diplomat who has seen the report.
Opinion
Court merger will be catastrophic for women and children
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney
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Property bydomain
An ingenious, affordable way to buy a first home – and land
This young architect came up with an unusual way to work towards his dream home, starting with a stylish and comfortable but admittedly small abode.
Rents have fallen but the number of people who can't afford it has soared
The number of people needing affordable housing, including those who have never had to seek help before, is tipped to reach catastrophic levels.
Life & Culture
Like many, actor Kerry Godliman has fears for her kids watching porn
New British drama Adult Material is creating waves for its unflinching depictions of the porn business and how it affects those who make and consume it.
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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.
Crown set to transform hotel into quarantine hub
Crown Promenade is set to host an incoming load of international tennis stars, with a start date for next year's Australian Open to be finalised in the coming days.
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.
Seven takes Cricket Australia battle to Federal Court
At the heart of Seven's complaint is a belief that cricket administrators gave preference to wishes of the BCCI and Foxtel.
Collingwood defender Tom Langdon to retire
Collingwood defender Tom Langdon has succumbed to injury and has made the call to retire.
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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 season but United have locked in MVP candidate.
Have Your Say
'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.
