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The funeral where the worlds of power, politics and organised crime came together theage.com.au/national/the-f…

The funeral where the worlds of power, politics and organised crime came together

The 2023 burial of the father of former building union chief John Setka revealed the deep interconnections of Victoria’s troubled construction industry.

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The most ‘unhinged’ show of the early 2010s is coming back. But should it? theage.com.au/culture/tv-and…

The most ‘unhinged’ show of the early 2010s is coming back. But should it?

Deranged, kooky and sentimental, Glee took the world by storm. It’s now getting a reboot – and fans could not be more divided.

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Woman, child found dead outside flats in Melbourne’s east theage.com.au/national/victo…

Woman, child found dead outside flats in Melbourne’s east

Detectives said the woman and primary-school-aged child could not be revived and died at the scene.

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Rosa has worked at Queen Victoria Market for 38 years. She says things have never been worse theage.com.au/national/victo…

Rosa has worked at Queen Victoria Market for 38 years. She says things have never been worse

Traders and advocates at the Queen Victoria Market say the cultural icon is at risk. Management say it is thriving. Both can’t be right.

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Sharnelle Vella quits ABC breakfast as radio exodus continues theage.com.au/national/victo…

Sharnelle Vella quits ABC breakfast as radio exodus continues

The respected journalist told the broadcaster she won’t return to the breakfast show she co-hosted with Bob Murphy.

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Greg Lynn says he’s being paid ‘peanuts’ for prison work and attacked by other inmates theage.com.au/national/victo…

Greg Lynn says he’s being paid ‘peanuts’ for prison work and attacked by other inmates

The former pilot is applying for bail while he awaits trial for the murder of camper Carol Clay.

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Sam Wood launches fresh bid for freedom theage.com.au/national/queen…

Sam Wood launches fresh bid for freedom

The former reality television star makes a fresh bid for freedom after he was denied bail earlier this month over domestic violence allegations.

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Labor plans to make North Melbourne a first-home buyer haven. The Coalition has other ideas. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Labor plans to make North Melbourne a first-home buyer haven. The Coalition has other ideas

While Ben Carroll said Labor’s proposal is about “being a disruptor” to the exclusive housing market, Jess Wilson told Melbourne Assembly she is sceptical.

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This is the one exercise experts recommend above all others for over 60s theage.com.au/lifestyle/heal…

Weightlifting can help your heart. Here’s how to maximise the benefits

While aerobic exercise does improve cardiovascular health, it turns out strength training benefits the heart more than was previously understood.

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Inside Ben Roberts-Smith’s media campaign for support. theage.com.au/business/compa…

Inside Ben Roberts-Smith’s media campaign for support

The disgraced war hero’s public relations offensive includes a two-and-a-half hour media interview, the launch of a clothing brand and an Instagram page.

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Victoria’s long-awaited public school deal signed, but comes with a catch. theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Victoria’s long-awaited public school deal comes with a catch

A long-called-for agreement to meet the state’s Gonski requirements has been inked, while almost $140 million in additional funding has been carved out for integrity agencies.

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Monique Ryan says she was impressed by Phil Haines’ dignity when he spoke alongside Governor-General Sam Mostyn. Follow the latest: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Helen Haines attack live updates: Indi MP loses both legs, in stable condition, husband confirms;...

Follow along as we bring you rolling updates on this evolving story.

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Former independent MP Cathy McGowan has warned that the attack on Helen Haines struck at the heart of Australian democracy, revealing women across the electorate are now fearful for their safety. Read more: theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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Independent MP Helen Haines has had both her legs amputated after being struck by a four-wheel drive outside her electorate office but is in a stable condition, her husband said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. Read more: theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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Independent MP Helen Haines has had both her legs amputated after being struck by a four-wheel drive outside her electorate office but is in a stable condition, her husband said. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Helen Haines loses second leg after attack outside office

Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who stood next to Phil Haines at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne, said the attack on the sitting MP “must be a moment for us to pause and to choose to be better”.

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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says additional security resources will be put in place for the upcoming state election in November, in light of the attack on independent MP for Indi Helen Haines. Read more: theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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From heart attacks to premature birth, experts are sounding the alarm on Melbourne’s next hot summer theage.com.au/politics/victo…

From heart attacks to premature birth, experts are sounding the alarm on Melbourne’s next hot summer

With an ageing population and increasing temperatures, an urgent overhaul of the city and its urban spaces is needed, experts say.

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Power protests light fuse on $2 billion data centre implosion, as NextDC shares plummet. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Power protests light fuse on $2 billion data centre implosion, as NextDC shares plummet

ASX-listed NextDC has told investors it would slash its expected profits and construction spending as it deals with delays in supplying energy to its M3 centre in West Footscray. The news triggered a...

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City of Melbourne planting 3000 trees a year. Follow the latest from Melbourne Assembly: theage.com.au/national/victo…

Melbourne Assembly LIVE: First home buyers in Carroll’s sights as Labor pledges $1b election...

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

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Pencil case to blame for premier’s petrol station blunder. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Pencil case to blame for premier’s petrol station blunder

Premier Ben Carroll has admitted to forgetting to pay for his petrol before driving off from a service station, but says the slip-up shows politicians are “human beings”.

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