8 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

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8 h. ago Victoria’s historic treaty makes First Peoples feel ‘safe’ – but here’s what it doesn’t include

A common fear that dogged Anthony Albanese’s Voice to parliament referendum campaign will not be realised in the legislation before state members.

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16 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

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16 h. ago McGorry steps down from Celtic Club to make way for new generation

Australia’s oldest Irish club has dealt with its fair share of issues, but the outgoing president insists it is turning over a new leaf.

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28 h. ago As a Jew, I feel less safe than ever, but now we must share Gazans’ agony

For my child’s sake, my heartbreak over October 7 and the surging antisemitism in its wake cannot shield me from what lies buried in Gaza’s rubble.

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40 h. ago Dream of moving to Europe? These women share what life is really like as an expat

From a life of sunny days to minus-18, moving to the other side of the world has more challenges than the weather. But plenty of pluses, too.

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40 h. ago Give your home an instant futuristic feel by mixing these materials

For a cool and contemporary look, combine chrome and glass with furniture destined to become design classics.

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60 h. ago Victorian Premier under fire for comments on Melbourne’s safety

Jacinta Allan is under fire for stating that Melbourne’s CBD is safe, despite multiple violent incidents.

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64 h. ago Michelle Payne’s rise to the top was swift – then came stalkers, the agony and the heartbreak

The past decade has been filled with turmoil, horrendous injury and death for the retired jockey and expert trainer.

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64 h. ago Black market for DIY transgender drugs sparks health warning

Getting hormones without a doctor’s prescription is increasingly popular – but doctors warn the practice is illegal and not safe.

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6 d. ago Sydney Uni singled out to get no extra international students next year

The sandstone university was the only institution to be knocked back in its bid to host a share of 17,500 extra foreign student places.

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6 d. ago Kyle and Jackie O back losing listeners as ABC picks up market share

The Kyle and Jackie O Show has fallen back to earth in the Melbourne market as the media regulator turns up the heat on the program.

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6 d. ago Stewart reveals 'exhausting' effort to appear 'OK' for teammates

Tom Stewart has opened up on the "exhausting" agony of grand final week, after sitting out this year's decider with a concussion.

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6 d. ago ASX moves higher as mining rally offsets slump for banks, retailers

Investors sent mining company share prices sharply higher on Tuesday, helping to blunt losses by the big banks and retailers.

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6 d. ago I’ve done my fair share of risk taking overseas, but I’ve changed

There have been a lot of opportunities I’ve turned down because my vivid imagination focused on what might happen.

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6 d. ago Thousands of Gazans are going home after two years of war. This is what they’re returning to

Palestinians have returned to their homes in Gaza City in their thousands. Even after two years of war, they were shocked.

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9 d. ago Motherhood is meant to be all about the village. Why then, did I feel so lonely?

We know becoming a parent comes with many challenges, but I was not ready for the creeping loneliness that overwhelmed me at times. Here’s how I found connection.

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1 week ago The housing numbers that show why we’re locked into an endless conflict

When people feel so insecure about something so essential, everything frays. The research is clear that economic distress has deep psychological effects.

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1 week ago Teen allegedly threatened to attack synagogue, searched ‘how to cover up murder’

The boy’s mother previously told the court she would lock all electronic devices and the sole kitchen knife in a safe overnight.

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1 week ago Down to the wire: How Zach Merrett could be stranded at Tullamarine

Merrett’s prospects of safe passage to Hawthorn are fraught, and he might well be forced into reconciliation with the Bombers.

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