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Brownlow Medal
Umpire one of four arrested over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting
Detectives from Victoria Police’s sporting integrity intelligence unit have arrested four people over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting in this year’s count won by Patrick Cripps.
China ‘will meet Australia halfway’ Premier Li Keqiang tells Albanese
The Chinese premier has moved to reset relations with Australia ahead of a potential leaders’ meeting at the G20.
Aust troops join AUKUS wargames in face of China, Russia threats
About 200 elite Defence Force personnel joined British and American counterparts in the US’ joint exercises.
Porsche driver Pusey found guilty over offensive photos
Images from the Eastern Freeway crash that killed four police officers were attached to a complaint sent by Pusey to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
Targeted fruiterer had no links to crime, murder trial told
Melbourne fruiterer Paul Virgona, gunned down as he drove to work, had no connection to any criminal association or anything in his past that explained why he was targeted and killed.
‘I could have ridden them better myself’: Moody, owners part ways after jockey rant leaked
Peter Moody sent the owners of horse Amalgamation an audio update with an expletive-laden criticism of the jockey who rode the horse on Saturday.
Melburnians run for cover as Victoria battered by heavy rains, floods
Thunderstorms delivered more heavy rain across Victoria, and some parts of the state are bracing for mid-November snow.
Liberal candidate preferences Labor over Greens in key seat before backflip
Liberal candidate Lucas Moon bucked the directive from central headquarters, handing out how-to-vote cards that directed preferences to Labor.
SES received 650 calls as storms, floods lash state
SES chief officer of operations Tim Wiebusch said crews responded to about 300 calls for help on the Mornington Peninsula alone.
This draft prospect grew up in public housing. Now it’s being demolished, he’s not happy
Charlie Clarke grew up in Port Melbourne community housing, is the son of the local footy team’s “cult figure” and at his matches, as many as 40 locals come along just to cheer him on.
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LIV Golf Series
Woods and McIlroy should be thankful for LIV, says Norman
After weeks of speculation, the Saudi-backed series has finally confirmed the course to host its first tournament in Australia. And Greg Norman took a swipe at two of world golf’s biggest stars in the aftermath.
Sri Lankan cricketer accused of sex assault in new bail bid
Danushka Gunathilaka’s second bail application will be heard next month. He has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder.
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Review
Steve Coogan’s #MeToo rom-com has charm and chutzpah
Conceived in the immediate aftermath of the Weinstein scandal, TV series Chivalry tries to find a way out of the mess.
Enchanting songstress Vera Blue offers up a fever dream of a performance
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes a performance by Vera Blue, Sunshine Super Girl, an unusual work by Musica Viva, and MSO’s season finale gala.
Have we reached peak reality TV with The Challenge?
Brihony Dawson says the Australian version of the long-running franchise is the “ultimate equaliser” with a cast sourced from a wide reality net.
New pictures emerge of deadly air show collision in Dallas
Officials probing the crash of two historic military planes that left six people dead said a key question is why the aircraft were sharing the same space just before impact.
Putin tried to assimilate a Ukrainian city. It backfired
National songs were banned. Speaking Ukrainian could lead to arrest. Young students were told they were Russians. But locals quietly resisted.
Victorian election
Ballot printing issues delay early voting at some centres in Victoria
More than a dozen early voting centres won’t open their doors until midday because of ballot printing delays and wet weather, according to the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Opinion
Victorian election
Integrity is important, but can it sway the Victorian election?
The polls suggest that for many voters, integrity in politics only matters if it conforms to their political prejudices.
Roshena Campbell
Melbourne City councillor
Victoria
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Rail
Investigation after freight train derails in wet paddock
A train driver has escaped injury when a freight train derailed in Victoria’s west early Monday morning.
Interactives
Victoria’s Agenda
It was meant to be Melbourne’s ‘second city’. So what went wrong?
Once considered a “no-go zone”, this suburb was off to a flying start with redevelopment plans, before losing momentum.
‘Very lucky’ hijack survivors speak out on 50th anniversary
Beth Young was sitting in the cockpit of the aeroplane, watching her pilot husband prepare for landing in Alice Springs. Then a stranger was standing next to her, holding a sawn-off rifle.
‘Now 30 minutes is forever’: Boy, 9, killed in garage door tragedy
Abdul Razack Tarawaley died on Saturday night while playing with friends after dinner at his family’s Altona North apartment complex.
Man dies after being crushed by truck tailgate
The 41-year-old worker died after he became trapped at an industrial estate in Melbourne’s north, despite desperate attempts from bystanders to free him.
Politics
Chalmers calls for ‘more stable’ relationship between Australia, China
The Chinese Premier has moved to reset relations with Australia, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers called for a “more stable” relationship ahead of a potential leaders’ meeting at the G20.
Business
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Cybersecurity
Medibank hackers release more data ahead of investor meeting
Hackers claim to have released another cache of sensitive data this morning relating to the mental health of certain policyholders.
World
‘Three strikes, you’re out’: Republicans blame Trump for Senate losses
“In 2018, we lose the House. In 2020, we lose the Senate and the White House. In 2021, we lose two winnable seats in Georgia,” said former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
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Property
‘Very onerous’: The huge hurdle facing first home buyers
It’s not just rising interest rates; there’s another steep challenge for anyone trying to purchase their first home now.
Parkville terrace sells for $3.5m as auction competition grows
The stunning four-bedroom Victorian terrace sold after three bidders competed, as agents say more buyers are competing for ‘turn-key’ homes during the downturn.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Mental health
I’ve spent my life looking for a cure for mental illness. Then I made a discovery
I used to imagine I carried, deep inside, a better version of me. But in the hunt for my “better” self, I realised I was missing the version that was already here.
Anna Spargo-Ryan
Writer
Culture
Enchanting songstress Vera Blue offers up a fever dream of a performance
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes a performance by Vera Blue, Sunshine Super Girl, an unusual work by Musica Viva, and MSO’s season finale gala.
Sport
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Brownlow Medal
Umpire one of four arrested over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting
An investigation by the Victoria Police sporting integrity intelligence unit, aided by the AFL, led to four arrests on Monday for illegal betting on the Brownlow Medal, with allegations inside information was used.
‘I could have ridden them better myself’: Moody, owners part ways after audio of jockey rant leaked
Peter Moody sent the owners of horse Amalgamation an audio update with an expletive-laden criticism of the jockey who rode the horse on Saturday. Now he has parted ways with the owners, after the recording was leaked and shared widely on social media.
Perez says Verstappen showed ‘who he really is’ as Russell wins in Brazil
George Russell took an emotional first Formula 1 grand prix victory in Brazil, while there was internal tension at Red Bull, where Max Verstappen failed to give back sixth place to his teammate Sergio Perez.
Opinion
AFL 2022
The Beveridge contract debate in front of the Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs and Luke Beveridge are keen to lock in a contract extension before the new season begins, but the length of his tenure is an interesting discussion.
Jon Pierik
Sports journalist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
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LIV Golf Series
‘Couldn’t be more excited’: Norman names venue for Australia’s first LIV event
After weeks of speculation, the Saudi-backed series has finally confirmed the course to host its first tournament in Australia. And Greg Norman took a swipe at two of world golf’s biggest stars in the aftermath.
Turnover on Victorian horse racing skyrockets, but ‘headwinds’ to impact future growth
Turnover on free bets and generosities from corporate bookmakers have reached new heights as Racing Victoria turnover surpassed $9 billion for the first time in 2021-22.
Ireland expect wounded Wallabies to come out ‘all guns blazing’
Following the humiliating loss to Italy, Dave Rennie will field his strongest possible team this weekend against an Ireland side also eager to improve after a “poor” win over Fiji.
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MCG bathed in English blue, but green was colour of Cup
The green tinge to early season Australian pitches was the defining characteristic of a lively and unpredictable World Cup.
