4 h. ago The day bagpipers stormed Fed Square ... with a little help from AC/DC

They came to set a new world record. And with the help of Accadacca’s Long Way to the Top, the kilted musicians got there.

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4 h. ago At 23, Paul Churchill was living the ‘sweet life’ in Spain but he was lucky to survive

More than 10 years ago, the podcaster took his last drink and has devoted his life since to helping others do the same.

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4 h. ago The idyllic beach town near Sydney where house values rose 45 per cent

Buyers on the hunt for affordable housing still within a commutable distance are helping to push up prices for both units and houses.

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4 h. ago Want to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how economics can help

If by the second Friday of January — known as “Quitter’s Day” — you’ve dropped those ambitions, you’ll also be in good company.

Politics

14 h. ago How contentious taxes have helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

14 h. ago How hated taxes helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

16 h. ago ‘Utter darkness’ of antisemitism must be examined, says Melbourne archbishop

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission.

Politics

18 h. ago Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking on remote trail

Two hikers encountered a mountain lion near the woman’s body. They threw rocks to scare it away so they could try to help her.

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18 h. ago Perth house prices spike nearly 16 per cent in a year as affordability pressure looms

Perth house prices have jumped almost 16 per cent over the past year, one of Australia’s strongest-performing housing markets, despite signs momentum is cooling.

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38 h. ago ‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

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38 h. ago Sydney closes dark chapter with emphatic New Year's celebrations

A spectacular show of light and love has helped close a dark chapter in Sydney's history.

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38 h. ago Katie has toured Europe’s treasures and been paid for the pleasure

Tour guide Katie Berridge saw the northern lights in Norway, rode gondolas in Venice - and fell in love while helping tourists enjoy expansive holidays.

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43 h. ago Fire destroys bayside home on New Year’s Eve, killing family pets

“At the stroke of midnight we were just watching the house burn down.”

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48 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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52 h. ago A famous NYC bar lands on Flinders Lane. How much sense does it make in Melbourne?

Death & Co, a key player in the global craft cocktail game, is here to take you from date night to late night, with cocktails it’s got a reputation for.

Politics

52 h. ago Lifestyle towns where houses cost half the price in Byron Bay

Can’t afford Byron Bay? There are still lifestyle towns, on the coast and inland, with a median house price coming in under $1 million.

Economics

52 h. ago Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

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63 h. ago The retiree and former star chef restoring Melbourne one panel at a time

When his daughter asked him to restore the copper trims of her shop windows, Brian James wasn’t sure he had what it took. Six years later, business is booming.

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65 h. ago De Minaur lauds young gun’s ‘unbelievable rise’ ahead of Australian Open

Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint will have the chance to play as a team at the United Cup before heading to Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year.

Politics

68 h. ago What housing crisis? For most, there isn’t one – but look how the other third live

Housing was only deemed in “crisis” when the offspring of property owners found themselves locked out of the market. But we used to be better at dealing with the problem.

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