2 h. ago Complaints still ‘a political weapon’ under proposed council changes: mayor

“We want to ensure Caesar is not judging Caesar,” the mayor said, after calling for an independent external body to be established.

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3 h. ago Crown boss stays mum as Saffioti declares ‘no plan’ to pay for crucial casino land

The 5.8-hectare parcel of land bought by Crown Perth 12 years ago for $60 million has emerged as a hurdle for the WA government’s racetrack plans.

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3 h. ago Pendlebury manager to step aside as dreams of soccer stadium go up in smoke

Embattled sporting entrepreneur Jason Sourasis has been shut out of any involvement in the A-League soccer team Western United and its stadium development project.

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6 h. ago ‘An outrageous success’: Chris Scott denies Cats are having trouble managing Bailey Smith

Chris Scott said the star midfielder’s 12 months at Geelong had been a success if you “separate out the off-field issues”.

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6 h. ago WATCH: Chris Scott speaks about Geelong’s handling of controversial star Bailey Smith

Chris Scott said the star midfielder’s 12 months at Geelong had been a success if you “separate out the off-field issues”.

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6 h. ago ‘Outrageous success’: Chris Scott denies Cats have trouble with controversial star Bailey Smith

Chris Scott said the star midfielder’s 12 months at Geelong had been a success if you “separate out the off-field issues”.

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12 h. ago Friends rally around Pendlebury as more complaints about manager emerge

Leading financier Ozzie Kheir, the owner of 2021 Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant, confirmed he was owed “a substantial amount of money”, while a different former AFL player is rumoured to be out $1 million.

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28 h. ago Miners send ASX higher after Wall Street rally; Rare earths stocks soar

Rare earths stocks are up strongly as investors pile into the sector after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed their landmark critical minerals deal.

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29 h. ago After two years out, Sam Kerr set for first match back in Australia

Sam Kerr should make her return to playing in front of a home ground during a series of friendlies against New Zealand announced on Tuesday.

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30 h. ago Miners send ASX higher after Wall Street rally; Rare earths stocks rally

Rare earths stocks rose sharply in early trade after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed their landmark critical minerals deal.

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31 h. ago 'It's a great honour to have you as my friend': Trump and Albanese meet in Washington

Watch highlights of the president and prime minister's press conference.

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34 h. ago ASX to open higher after Wall Street rally; Rare earths stocks in focus

The Australian sharemarket is set for gains this morning after Wall Street pulled US stocks near their records overnight thanks to cooling trade tensions and solid company results.

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36 h. ago My oldest friends are getting divorced and our friendship group is unravelling

For close to three decades, we did everything together. Camping trips when the kids were little, impromptu weekends away when they were old enough to leave at home. But now ...

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36 h. ago Bob v the builders: Former premier in home reno legal stoush

Bob Carr is fighting project managers over a $220,000 fee linked to renovation works on his $8.8 million Coogee penthouse.

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47 h. ago Star Magpie Scott Pendlebury launches $3m lawsuit against former manager

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury claims friend and soccer club entrepreneur Jason Sourasis misappropriated funds after a business deal between them went sour.

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48 h. ago Raiz funds under management soars to $2bn with new product launch

Raiz Invest hit $2bn in funds under management, grew the customer base and launched new products as it eyes stronger profits and a bigger slice of the fintech market.

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51 h. ago Dateline zeroes in on colossal new gold targets in California

Dateline Resources tightened its drill plan at Californian gold project after a 3D study ranked six breccia pipe targets, with three emerging as top drilling priorities.

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54 h. ago The 48 hours that will determine the fate of Louvre’s stolen jewellery

In just minutes, thieves managed to steal invaluable historical goods. Now the question is: Will they ever be recovered?

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60 h. ago The entrepreneurial VCE subject enjoying a boom in student enrolments

Business management is considered a practical subject among VCE students, whereas more traditional subjects such as biology and chemistry have dropped in enrolments.

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2 d. ago Sorry Sydney, The Everest is big, but Jamie Melham scaled greater heights

One of the country’s best riders drew much-need attention to Caulfield, while Moonee Valley has had to undergo emergency track repairs ahead of an historic Cox Plate.

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