5 h. ago ‘Welcome to the club:’ Payne’s special embrace after Melham wins dramatic Melbourne Cup

On a rain-affected Cup Day that attracted a crowd of 84,374, jockey Jye McNeil copped a lengthy ban for careless riding, and Blake Shinn broke his leg in a nasty fall. But this day belonged to Melham.

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5 h. ago ‘I’m gutted’: Thunder signing Ravi Ashwin ruled out of entire BBL campaign

Indian superstar Ravichandran Ashwin was hailed as one of the Big Bash’s best signings. On Tuesday came the bad news.

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19 h. ago Some of the world’s greatest destinations are currently devoid of tourists

For those who have always wanted to go to Egypt, Morocco or several Middle Eastern countries, this might be the time to book that trip.

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19 h. ago After 15 years in this European city, I can say it’s the world’s best

I agreed with the view Amsterdam is too expensive, too crowded, and has too many tourists. Then I broke my leg and my whole perspective changed.

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27 h. ago Revealed: The final exam that blindsided 140 year 12 students

This masthead has obtained a copy of the exam paper and stimulus booklet that made headlines when it was revealed 140 students had less than 48 hours of preparation.

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28 h. ago A touring Indian superstar cops racist abuse. I’m sad, but not surprised

His social media following outnumbers the population of Australia and yet, Punjabi pop star Diljit Dosanjh was the target of xenophobic hate during his tour of Australia.

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39 h. ago ‘Pretty crazy’: Reece Walsh responds to English fans’ homophobic and vile abuse

Walsh endured a barrage of abuse from a handful of English fans who made homophobic references, called him a bastard and mocked him for wearing nail polish.

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53 h. ago ‘One miscarriage of justice is too many’: Top lawyer builds case for baby shaking rethink

One of the nation’s leading lawyers has joined top scientists to say the controversy over abuse diagnosis shows the need for a rethink on science and the courts.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Australia sent in to bat by India in third Twenty20 game in Hobart

Follow the action from Hobart as Australia and India go head-to-head in the second Twenty20.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: David smashes 50 after Australia sent in to bat by India

Follow the action from Hobart as Australia and India go head-to-head in the second Twenty20.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Australia in trouble in Hobart despite David 50

Follow the action from Hobart as Australia and India go head-to-head in the second Twenty20.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: David, Stoinis set India 187 to win in Hobart

India need 187 to beat Australia and level the series at 1-1 in the third Twenty20 international in Hobart.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: India lose wickets in chase for 187 to level series

India need 187 to beat Australia and level the series at 1-1 in the third Twenty20 international in Hobart.

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53 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: India make light work of chase for 187 to level series

India need 187 to beat Australia and level the series at 1-1 in the third Twenty20 international in Hobart.

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3 d. ago The dying words that sparked a cancer battle – and now a documentary

Cancer Killers follows two doctors in their long fight against the disease, and the surprising resistance they faced.

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4 d. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: Australia cruise to glory over India after 82,438 fans at the MCG go silent for Ben

Some Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh heroics led Australia to an impressive win, despite a stunning late spell from Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah.

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4 d. ago Australia cruise to glory over India after 82,438 fans at the MCG go silent for Ben

Some Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh heroics led Australia to an impressive win, despite a stunning late spell from Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah.

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4 d. ago ‘Perverse culture of bullying’: ‘Strapping’ scandal school banned from taking new boarders

School where a decades-long culture of abuse among students is alleged issues apology as regulatory agency takes tough action.

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4 d. ago Councillor accuses Muslim mayor of weaponising comments about pork

Peter Ristevski has been grilled over “highly offensive and racist” comments he refused to delete from his social media pages.

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4 d. ago Liberal MPs question Sussan Ley’s judgment over Labor ‘henchmen’ claim

The opposition leader’s office suggested that government pressure was behind the cancellation of her tour of a smelter, which Labor flatly denied.

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