9 h. ago ‘He lost money, he was angry’: Accused killer racked up ‘big losses’ gambling, court told

A man accused of murdering his Hamilton flatmate enjoyed the “high life” but had “champagne taste on a white wine budget”, a court has been told.

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10 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong as Hamer concedes; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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11 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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11 h. ago ‘Not just a win for Bradfield’: Libs’ Kapterian seizes seat on a razor

Gisele Kapterian has managed to hold the Liberal seat of Bradfield on Sydney’s north shore.

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13 h. ago West Coast so close: What were the highlights from the Eagles’ near

The Eagles had a crack and, even though they came up short, feedback after the match was mostly one of positivity.

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14 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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14 h. ago These are the five seats still too close to call – and 18 that changed hands

Five seats across the nation remain too close to call as the margins in some high-profile electoral battles narrowed to double digits.

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15 h. ago These are the six seats still too close to call – and 18 that changed hands

Six seats across the nation remain too close to call as the margins in some high-profile electoral battles narrowed to double digits.

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17 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan in front as count continues in Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

An extra 2000 absentee votes have been counted in Kooyong, narrowing Teal candidate Monique Ryan’s lead.

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17 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan likely to hold Kooyong after weekend count; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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22 h. ago The Dutton delusion: Many election myths were believed, then busted

The Voice defeat made Peter Dutton, his supporters and elements of the media start to believe, but blind faith can often lead you astray.

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30 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

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30 h. ago Chris Scott admits strategic error hurt Cats as Giants mark territory again

Jeremy Cameron started on-ball, but Geelong had to rethink that surprise tactic when the Giants kicked five of the first six goals in the game. It was a costly burst as the Cats again fell to their home-ground nemesis.

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33 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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34 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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37 h. ago Spooked by Trump, Aussies stayed close to home and chose ‘dinky

Voters rejected the Americanisation of our politics, choosing a leader who is characteristically and authentically Australian.

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41 h. ago Brumbies win Super derby in Perth but Lolesio stretchered off with spinal injury

The ACT Brumbies have surged to an all-important Super Rugby Pacific win over the Western Force at HBF Park, but it was soured by an injury to Wallabies five-eighth Noah Lolesio.

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46 h. ago Congrats on the election win, Albo. Now do something about gambling

Not every bet placed or lotto ticket purchased is symptomatic of a problem or addiction, but gambling is a $32 billion problem our nation must address.

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51 h. ago Merrett incident could shake up Brownlow; Super Saturday lives up to the hype as Hawks, Bombers, Suns, Crows win

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

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58 h. ago Ley releases video pitch for Lib leadership as senator backs rival

The embattled party will meet on Tuesday to decide on the successor to Peter Dutton after the former opposition leader’s dramatic election loss.

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