15 h. ago These teens love public transport. And their followers do too

They’re getting up at 1am, quizzing politicians at press conferences and advocating for better public transport in Brisbane.

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19 h. ago Soaking start for Melbourne with constant rain forecast to kick off the week

Up to 45 millimetres of rain is forecast in Melbourne on Monday. Unfortunately for racegoers, the wet weather is set to continue into Cup Day.

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40 h. ago Data reveals Victorians fleeing north as fallout from crime crisis continue

Victorians are beginning to opt for a sun and sea changes for multiple reasons, including continuing crime issues.

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57 h. ago ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four on Derby Day but wants more as cup carnival continues

Mark Zahra rode four winners on Victoria Derby Day including Observer in the feature race on a glorious spring day at Flemington.

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57 h. ago Nine injured as hail hits school fair, thousands lose power in SEQ storms

The school fair was pummelled by hail as severe storms ripped through the region, with the bureau warning extreme conditions could continue into Sunday.

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57 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four but wants more as cup carnival continues

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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58 h. ago Derby Day best dressed: My Fair Lady and gangster vibes the big winners

People love a dress code. “It makes things easier,” says stylist Lana Wilkinson about the tradition of wearing black and white to Derby Day. Here’s who cracked the code.

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58 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Watch: Pride Of Jenni storms to stunning win while Zahra dominates Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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59 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘No one is riding better’: Zahra dominates Derby Day with victory on favourite Observer

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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60 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘I’d do anything to get half my body back’: Ahead of the Derby, Prebble opens up on life

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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61 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Late Derby twist at Flemington, while Sussan Ley steps out after Joy Division backlash

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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62 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: “Princess” Payne among the Flemington royalty on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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63 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Flemington awash in black and white as Waller storms to win on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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64 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Punters descend on Flemington racecourse as Melbourne weather finally shines

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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3 d. ago Sixth rat poisoning victim identified, police trying to sniff out details

The cluster of people connected to a rat poisoning incident continues to grow, but authorities say they are still investigating how the poison ended up in homemade food.

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3 d. ago Victorian, Tasmania cricketers lead tributes to Ben Austin amid safety focus

The players leaned their bats and caps against the fence as a symbol of respect, wore black armbands and held a minute’s silence as the cricket community continued to grieve the death of the Ferntree Gully teenager.

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3 d. ago My phone beeped with devastating news. The joys and shattering lows of being a 1 per cent racehorse owner

When tragedy struck, we reasoned that we couldn’t let a freak accident put us off something we love. For our family and friends, horse ownership is about doing something together. Now we have a hope in the Derby.

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3 d. ago My phone beeped with devastating news. The joys and shattering lows of owning a share in a racehorse

When tragedy struck, we reasoned that we couldn’t let a freak accident put us off something we love. For our family and friends, horse ownership is about doing something together. Now we have a hope in the Derby.

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4 d. ago CFMEU boss quits Labor’s top committee after Coalition pressure

The Coalition has been attacking the government for weeks as this masthead has been reporting on continued scandals plagued the construction union.

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4 d. ago An unexpected letter arrived at my dad’s funeral – it contained one of life’s great lessons

Its author was a legendary teacher who struck fear into prankster girls – and transformed our lives.

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