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Third man charged after Vic stabbing death

<p>A 19-year-old man has been charged with affray after an early-morning fight in Melbourne's CBD allegedly led to a fatal knife attack. </p>

Slater convicted, labelled domestic abuser

<p>Former Test cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been convicted of domestic violence offences, with a magistrate finding little evidence of...

Public servant 'ashamed' about robodebt

<p class="">An ex-deputy department secretary says she should have done more to stop the robodebt scheme from running as long as it did but she "lacke...

Gabba off table, Lions in AFLW scramble

<p>Cricket authorities have shut the door on any prospect of the Gabba hosting the AFLW grand final, leaving Brisbane scrambling for a potential venue...

Energy prices top of mind for RBA

<p>The second in command at the Reserve Bank says soaring energy prices could throw out its forecast and drive inflation even higher. </p>

Qatar-bound Goodwin to go all-out for Reds

<p>Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin has no plans of taking it easy in Adelaide United's grudge ALM match against Melbourne Victory before he heads to th...

ASX up again, eyes 200-day moving average

<p>The local share market has closed higher for the fourth day in a row and 11th time in the past 13 sessions.</p>

Vic Greens to direct preferences to Labor

<p>Victorian Greens Leader Samantha Ratnam has confirmed her party will direct preferences to Labor candidates over Liberals this state election.</p>

Watchdog takes on building sector scrutiny

<p>The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun a new role of examining underpayment of wages in the commercial building and construction sector.</p>

Luna Park's "Mr Moon" gets a facelift

<p>The face that welcomes visitors to Luna Park Melbourne is undergoing a restoration for the first time since 1999 to celebrate the attraction's 110t...

Hundreds of children at 'high risk' in SA

<p>About 500 children have been found to be at risk of neglect and abuse in homes across South Australia.</p>

Qld GP contractors won't get tax exemption

<p>The Queensland government says medical practices aren't being slugged with more payroll tax or targeted by compliance authorities.</p>

Warhol work sprayed in climate protest

<p>The National Gallery of Australia says a prized work by Andy Warhol wasn't damaged when climate activists used "art disruption tactics" at the Canb...

Record threats against MPs during election

<p>A dedicated federal police taskforce set up to protect candidates during the federal election assessed a record number of threats. </p>

Brennan backs Tigers call on AFLW semi

<p>Richmond captain Katie Brennan notes the Tigers earned the right to make the call on where their semi-final against North Melbourne should be playe...

Woman 'feared' Sri Lankan cricketer

<p>A Sydney woman has said she "feared for her life" during an alleged sexual assault by Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka after they matched...

Ransom payouts lure 'lowlife' hackers: REA

<p>REA Group's chief says the company behind Australia's biggest property website wouldn't pay a cyber attacker's ransom as it only encouraged more ha...

Second, third jobs become the new normal

<p>Workers have been taking on side hustles in record numbers as the cost of living crisis continues to bite and demand for skills remains fierce. </p...

Country 'back at table' on climate: Bowen

<p>Australia is engaging on a "loss and damage" fund that would see rich nations help poor ones mitigate the impacts of climate change.</p>

Wild octopuses 'throw' silt at each other

<p>Wild octopuses have been spotted hurling silt at each other underwater, but scientists can't be sure whether they're targeted acts of aggression. <...