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Fast cars, forgery and a bogus Banksy deal: Australians caught in collapse lose millions

Initially Gharib was feted in trader community chats for delivering on promised returns.

A suspected international scam has dissolved into acrimony and recriminations all played out on social media.

‘No real winners’: Judge rules on costs of high-stakes Lehrmann case

‘No real winners’: Judge rules on costs of high-stakes Lehrmann case

The judge who presided over Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case  delivers his decision on legal costs.

Jury discharged on first day of missing campers murder trial

A new trial is expected to begin early next week after former pilot Gregory Lynn pleaded not guilty to the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers and Giants player Cam McCarthy dies
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‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers and Giants player Cam McCarthy dies

Former Fremantle and Giants player Cam McCarthy has died at the age of 29, and is the third former Docker in the past six years to die before reaching the age of 30.

‘Autopilot’ hit-and-run driver sentenced to nine months in jail

Police seize Sakshi Agrawal’s Tesla in March 2022.

Driver Sakshi Agrawal struck 26-year-old nurse Nicole Lagos before fleeing the scene and lying to police that her Tesla had been in self-driving mode.

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Inside Penny Fowler and Hamish McLachlan’s family house swap

The South Yarra mansion which Penny Fowler sold to Hamish McLachlan.

Two prominent Melburnians found themselves living in properties that no longer suited their lives. So they sold up – to each other.

Woman named as Baby Reindeer stalker says she is suing Netflix

Martha (Jessica Gunning) enters Donny’s life and refuses to leave.

The woman, 58, has broken her silence after fans of the hit drama claimed to have identified her as the person who inspired the character of Martha.

Booze boot camp: Mum wanted a list of four things we’d say at her funeral

Miss Australia, indecent proposals and chocolate eclairs for tradies - my mum taught me more about parenting, and life, than any book.

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Gale force heads to Tasmania; Howe forward with Elliott out; Gawn’s embarrassment

Brendon Gale (left) and Dustin Martin embrace after the 2017 grand final.

Brendon Gale has been announced as the inaugural CEO of the Tasmania Devils, while injury-hit Collingwood will be without Jamie Elliott against West Coast.

‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track

Flex: Sam Walsh enjoyed his opening goal at the MCG.

Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller, and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.

‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation

The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.

Trump promised a ‘deal’ to Big Oil as he asked for $US1b for campaign

Donald Trump enjoys dinner with guests at Mar-a-Lago in 2019.

With his eye on securing a second term in the White House propelled by donor funds, Trump told the oil CEOs at dinner at Mar-a-Lago: You are all wealthy enough.

Government wins High Court deportation challenge

The government has successfully fended off a major legal challenge that would have released 200 more immigration detainees into the community.

President Bill Clinton meets Monica Lewinsky at a fundraiser event in 1996.

Can Trump survive a Stormy sex scandal? Just ask Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton accustomed the American people to political scandal. Donald Trump may benefit from their consequent ambivalence to politicians behaving badly.

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The desperate thinking behind this neighbourhood gem that’s changed Coburg for the better

This crowd-funded cafe, bar, restaurant and pantry has changed Coburg for the better. If you’re local, you’re lucky.

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Hair At Heide

Bad hair day? This sexy, icky, potent display might just be the answer

A new exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art explores our sometimes weird relationship with hair.

William Gwynne (activist and documentary subject) and Lucie McMahon (filmmaker),

Their housing estate was demolished. Here’s what happened to the final residents

Things Will Be Different tells the story of two of the final residents to vacate their homes ahead of a controversial public housing estate demolition.

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Run out of chances: North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas.

‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation

The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.

Pulped fiction: Thousands of library books removed as collection culled

Removalists at the City Library taking away a truckload of books.

A truckload of books has been taken away under plans to reduce shelving at Melbourne’s City Library and replace it with meeting spaces.

Blown-out North East Link’s extra $3.25 billion gets Albanese’s thumbs up

Anthony Albanese (right) with Jacinta Allan at a North East Link media conference on May 9, 2024.

Next week’s federal budget will feature extra money for the blown-out road project, bringing the Commonwealth’s contribution to $5 billion.

Woman says she hasn’t sung since the day she was sexually assaulted by coach

David Jaanz, the founder of Jaanz International Singing Academy.

One of Australia’s leading singing coaches sentenced for sexual assault.

Girlfriend fled from killer’s car months before her fatal stabbing

Ellie Price was killed at her South Melbourne home in the early hours of April 29, 2020.

A killer drove at his girlfriend and a group of people who came to her aid two months before he stabbed her to death in her apartment.

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Banned: Wil Powell.
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Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur

Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as a prominent gay rights advocate called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.

Lengthy ban: Gold Coast’s Wil Powell.
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Homophobic and dumb: Why the punishment is right for Powell’s slur

Gold Coast player’s language shows that changing behaviour takes both time and decisive action.

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Our materialism puts us on a “hedonic treadmill”. We think buying a bit more stuff will make us happier and, at first, it does. But pretty soon the thrill wears off.

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Former Fremantle and GWS player Cam McCarthy.
Updated
AFL 2024

‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers and Giants player Cam McCarthy dies

Former Fremantle and Giants player Cam McCarthy has died at the age of 29, and is the third former Docker in the past six years to die before reaching the age of 30.

Brendon Gale (left) and Dustin Martin embrace after the 2017 grand final.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Gale force heads to Tasmania; Howe forward with Elliott out; Gawn’s embarrassment

Brendon Gale has been announced as the inaugural CEO of the Tasmania Devils, while injury-hit Collingwood will be without Jamie Elliott against West Coast.

Run out of chances: North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas.

‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation

The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.

Flex: Sam Walsh enjoyed his opening goal at the MCG.

‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track

Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller, and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.

Banned: Wil Powell.
Updated
AFL 2024

Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur

Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.

Declan Bates salutes as Pride Of Jenni wins the All-Star Mile.

‘We want it’: Clubs to fight for All-Star Mile

Major racing clubs have been asked to submit plans to revitalise Racing Victoria’s $4 million showcase event.

Longtime Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is focused on his current job.

One more year: Craig Bellamy to remain Storm coach in 2025

Craig Bellamy will coach into a remarkable 23rd season at the Storm after announcing he is not done with the clipboard.

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