49 m. ago My suburban life was one girls dreamed of, but I gave it up for boys, books and make

The echo of a thoroughbred’s neigh pierces through most of my childhood memories – the kind of life many girls stuck in suburban dwellings could only dream of.

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68 m. ago Undertaker Peter Tziotzis fronts grave robber defamation trial

When Teresa Moraitis had her daughter’s body exhumed from its place of burial, she says she never imagined she’d find her unclothed and missing her gold jewellery.

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72 m. ago Homicide probe launched after elderly man found dead on Phillip Island

Police were called to a home in Cowes around 10.20am on Monday where a man’s body was discovered.

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2 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened:: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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4 h. ago How handwriting and voter birthdates uncovered two alleged council election frauds

The penmanship on ballots lodged during last October’s council elections is among the evidence filed in alleged schemes of voter fraud uncovered by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

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4 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Monique Ryan calls out Amelia Hamer over renter persona; Zoe Daniel’s campaign launch, Julian Hill hits hustings in Bruce

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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5 h. ago Medical big guns help Proteomics rev up Aussie cancer test rollout

Proteomics International Laboratories will launch its PromarkerEso oesophageal cancer test globally, backed by a top-tier board of gut and cancer experts.

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6 h. ago Robert Farquharson’s life behind bars: 15 years of chores and lost hope

Not much is known about the convicted child killer’s days inside prison, aside from what his inner circle has told the Trial By Water podcast in a new episode.

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8 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel’s campaign launch, Julian Hill hits hustings in Bruce, Amelia Hamer faces questions on investment properties

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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8 h. ago Albanese, Allan duck questions on Victorian premier’s popularity

The prime minister and the Victorian premier backed each other in their first joint election campaign appearance, but deflected questions on Allan’s popularity.

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14 h. ago Sold a dream, left in gridlock: the isolated suburb begging for traffic fix

The isolated and car-dependent community of Beveridge is a planning disaster 10 years in the making, say residents of Melbourne’s northernmost suburb.

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23 h. ago Gas use has fallen as manufacturers close. Some say this spells economic trouble

Closures of large gas-reliant manufacturers have helped spare Victoria from gas shortages. But it has raised alarms over the state’s economy.

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24 h. ago The areas in Victoria where rates of this cancer are at their highest

Search your area to see how its bowel cancer rate compares with the national average.

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30 h. ago Battleground Victoria: Why these candidates may hold the key to the federal election result

The major parties are facing a fight for heartland seats, while challengers are ready to reverse the teal tsunami of the past election. This is where the fiercest battles will be fought.

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30 h. ago The fiery training centre where CFA volunteers are put through the wringer

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a firefighter? An Age reporter geared up and faced the flames to find out.

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34 h. ago ‘Horrified’: The renewal project that obscured this coastal town’s best asset

Can’t see the water for the wood beneath the trees. A community in coastal Victoria vents its frustrations about blocked seaside views.

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51 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Bruce is anything but a typical Liberal

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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51 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats week one as it happened: Bruce is anything but a typical Liberal

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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54 h. ago From gangland to Northland: What Tony Mokbel did on his first morning of freedom

Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with family and supporters in north-east Melbourne.

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