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‘Cold and calculated’: Erin Patterson to die in prison after appeal spectacularly backfires
Three appeal judges rejected Patterson’s plea for her conviction to be overturned and instead increased her sentence because of her “shocking criminality”.
Sam Wood denied bail after court hears of ‘party lifestyle, drug use’
The reality TV star faces domestic violence charges after he allegedly attacked his wife Snezana during a holiday in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Trump cancels final midterm rallies, fat shames reporter who asked why
The president will phone into nearly 20 “tele-rallies” in the final days of the campaign instead of travelling to Kansas and Iowa.
‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heist
Binance says a security breach had resulted in an estimated $8.9 billion impact. Analysts said it could amount to the biggest crypto heist ever.
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Political leadership
PM gives ministers extra staff despite crossbench demanding he play fair
The prime minister has awarded three MPs a total staffing package worth up to $550,000 as Pauline Hanson and others call on him to give up such powers.
‘Clearly impacted’: Coles loses billions in value as Woolies’ plan pays off
Coles shares have plunged after a profit warning, amid signs of stiff competition with arch-rival Woolworths.
Nathan Lyon, Aussies chase quick wickets as South Africa resume batting at Newlands
South Africa needs runs and Australia quick wickets as day four continues in the third Test in Cape Town. Follow along live.
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Former Irish jumps jockey turned trainer Shane Jackson and his stable star King Snitz are taking on the behemoth stables of Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse in the Victoria Derby.
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AFL 2026
‘Difficult conversations’: Retiring Rampe’s parting message to Swans over Pullman scandal
Dane Rampe has urged his teammates to continue to confront uncomfortable truths about Sydney’s culture following the Pullman Hotel scandal.
Seven key midterm battles, and who is fighting them
The cost of living, the explosive growth of data centres, political integrity and the popularity of President Donald Trump himself are under scrutiny in this election cycle.
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Australians abroad
‘I am not that evil monster’: Accused suitcase killer says he was target of Thai street hustle
Australian Simon Carman has given his most detailed account yet of what he claims happened on the night Thanchanok Donhomla died. Thai police say his account is full of lies.
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Celebrity relationships
This dashing doctor is 2026’s Sexiest Man Alive. There’s a surprising reason why
The secret weapon of the sexy older man isn’t silver tinges or well-pressed separates. It’s certainly not getting cosmetic tweaks or wearing full-length leather coats.
Kate Halfpenny
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I first met Patrick Stewart in 1998 and many times since. I was dazzled by him
Star Trek gave Patrick Stewart global fame. But the stage, and an inclination to humility and deep self-examination, defined a complex, extraordinary life.
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Naked City
‘Deprive them of liberty and assets’: Victoria Police’s plan to break organised crime
A cornerstone of Mike Bush’s strategy to tackle organised crime will be cracking the encrypted apps used by the cartels to recruit, order gangland hits, and task kids to do firebombings.
Julianna quit her job to rebuild homes in a war zone. She died in an Airbnb in Ukraine
A Brunswick charity worker who moved to Ukraine to rebuild war-damaged homes has died after a house fire which is now the subject of a criminal investigation.
‘It’s just a computer, right?’ How AI is tearing Gen Z in two
Young people are increasingly worried about how AI will impact their chances of getting a job. But they can’t stop asking it for advice and emotional support.
This is a show for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind
Before I Forget at Melbourne Theatre Company paints a portrait of a woman, once vital and vibrant, who’s losing the contours of her days.
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Why Chris Bowen’s agenda has made him one of Australia’s most hated politicians
He’s about to step up to the world stage at the UN climate change conference, but the energy minister has had high ambitions since childhood.
Opinion
Gen Z workers don’t want to be the boss. Can you really blame them?
For years, the unspoken rule in workplaces is that everyone wanted to move up the ranks. But now fewer people want to be the boss, and it’s not hard to see why.
Tim Duggan
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Victoria
How Flemington’s most exclusive marquees just got even more exclusive
If you think you’ve gained full access to Flemington’s luxury Birdcage enclosures this year, it might well turn out you haven’t.
Ben Carroll uses campaign stunt to accuse Jess Wilson of running scared
Premier Ben Carroll has addressed two empty lecterns and a sparse lecture hall in a media stunt designed to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Jess Wilson to attend a three-way debate with Warren Pickering.
NDIS managers on leave after COVID cover-up findings
Two senior managers are on leave as the agency reviews damning findings made against them.
The growing army of actors creeping it real for Halloween
Halloween marks the start of peak season for Melbourne’s paid costumed entertainers, and business is only getting better.
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Haines attack
Brendan Nugent claims he panicked after hitting Helen Haines accidentally with his car
The man accused of repeatedly striking the independent MP with his 4WD claims he did so in a state of panic.
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Political leadership
What Jim Chalmers really wanted in the budget – and why the PM’s inner circle said no
The treasurer had often advocated for the lowest-cost option when proposals came to the cabinet’s expenditure review subcommittee, but it hasn’t always backed them.
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ASX finishes the week higher as bank shares improve
The Australian sharemarket was higher after three of the big four banks gained on Friday.
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Inside China
Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continue
China promoted a top general to its powerful Politburo at a key meeting where attendance was the lowest in decades, mainly due to a presidential crackdown.
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What Lula’s win in Brazil means for the Amazon and the warming world
Nick O'Malley
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Property
The elite Melbourne suburb where house prices fell 25 per cent
In some spots, the cost to buy a typical house has dropped by double digits, while first home buyers are propping up the more affordable areas.
How a savvy couple transformed a time-warp home for modern family life
Amy Lee Moore and Timothy Moore are used to working together - and the results are something special.
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If you do this in the morning, you may ruin your sleep at night
It’s a mistake many of us make, but it can cause more harm than good, according to experts.
Culture
Think you’ve got what it takes to be cast on reality TV? So did I
I’ve watched enough reality TV to know what they are looking for: big personalities with even bigger opinions. Easy, right?
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AFL 2026
‘Difficult conversations’: Retiring Rampe’s parting message to Swans over Pullman scandal
Dane Rampe has urged his teammates to continue to confront uncomfortable truths about Sydney’s culture following the Pullman Hotel scandal.
These horses will win the VRC Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes
On one of racing’s biggest days, look for value. And if that fails, trust Chris Waller and James McDonald.
The former Irish jumps jockey taking on Australia’s biggest stables in the Derby
Former Irish jumps jockey turned trainer Shane Jackson and his stable star King Snitz are taking on the behemoth stables of Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse in the Victoria Derby.
A dog trainer claims he was offered $300,000 by an integrity officer to quit. It created a political storm
Tasmania’s racing integrity commissioner Sean Carroll has denied allegations raised against him in parliament.
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Australian cricket
Lyon does a Warne impression as Test twists towards classic finish
At 4-140 and leading by just 40, the Proteas are up against it, but Australia will not want to chase much more than 200 on a surface that is now tinder dry.
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Melbourne Cup
‘No one stops a nation like me’: How Flemington landed pop superstar Robbie Williams
From Robbie Williams and DJ Fisher to Calvin Harris and a radical vision for Flemington, VRC chief Kylie Rogers is leading the festivalisation of Australian sport.
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Melbourne Cup
Leading Melbourne Cup chance ruled out, four runners face a nervous wait
The final field for the race that stops a nation is anything but settled as Racing Victoria enforces safety protocols.
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Joy for Jamie Melham after late Melbourne Cup scratching: Who’s in the field and who can win
The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.
