10 h. ago ‘There are no excuses’: Nine dead in three days on Victorian roads

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among nine people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

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11 h. ago It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold onto that power for several terms to come.

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13 h. ago Lundholm confident gelding will show his class at Wellington

Dubbo horseman Clint Lundholm has a host of promising chances at nearby Wellington on Tuesday.

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14 h. ago Albanese makes big changes, unveils new Plibersek role in major reshuffle

Little more than a week after a huge election win for Labor, the prime minister has shaken up his team’s portfolios for their second term of government.

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14 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Littleproud to remain Nationals leader after surviving Canavan contest; Albanese unveils new cabinet with Rowland promoted, Husic dumped

Follow live as we bring you the latest news from around the nation.

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14 h. ago Bear hunt begins: Marquee star rules out move to NRL’s newest outfit

The Bears face a fight to assemble their squad, but one marquee Dolphin target has all but ruled out a potential move.

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15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Anthony Albanese unveils new cabinet with Rowland promoted to Attorney

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21 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as five killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among five people killed in a spate of crashes around Mother’s Day in Victoria.

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21 h. ago Mother’s Day horror: Teens mourn mum from hospital as six killed in road tragedies

A woman whose family’s car rolled down an embankment is among six people killed in a spate of crashes over the weekend and into Monday.

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24 h. ago Victoria secretly slices $2.4b from public schools, delays funding promise

Confidential documents show Premier Jacinta Allan signed off on a plan to delay state school funding reforms by three years despite warnings it would damage Victoria’s reputation.

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35 h. ago Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds

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35 h. ago Five charged after $623m worth of cocaine allegedly found on boat off NSW coast

Five people have been charged after police seized more than a tonne of cocaine allegedly found on a boat off the NSW Coast.

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36 h. ago As Dutton conceded election defeat, my thoughts were with Ricardo

The cruel practice of deporting people to countries to which they have no connection must end. Dutton’s departure might just bring that a little closer to reality.

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37 h. ago The lead changes 15 times as Tiger cubs crunch Eagles for brave win

Just nine games into the season, Richmond already have more wins than last year. Their promising start is a stark contrast to the Eagles, who were left to wonder where and when their first victory will come.

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44 h. ago Price and Taylor pledge to fight for Liberal values as firebrand senator confirms deputy run

Liberal frontbenchers Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are locked in a tight battle that may be decided by just a few votes at a meeting on Tuesday.

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48 h. ago Albanese sold his big health promise to the people. The fight isn’t over yet

With bulk-billing in freefall, Anthony Albanese will need to defy gravity to avoid angering voters promised more free visits to the GP.

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49 h. ago ‘What if they’re wrong?’ When to get a second opinion from a doctor

Getting another view can be the sensible thing to do, or simply reassuring. When might you want one – and what are the red flags?

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49 h. ago Mark Kenny: ‘Sussan Ley is clearly the more sensible choice to lead the Liberal Party’

Professor Mark Kenny has been analysing federal politics for 30 years. He says the party of Menzies and Howard must now reconnect with the people, be of the people, to be relevant.

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56 h. ago AFL live: Dogs and Suns, Power and Crows fight it out; Dons’ injury crisis deepens; Merrett to face MRO scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

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57 h. ago AFL live: Dogs and Suns, Power and Crows fight it out under lights; Essendon’s injury crisis deepens; Merrett to face MRO scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

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