10 h. ago ‘No excuses’: England begin Ashes assault as Australian prepares to name 15 for Perth

England coach Brendon McCullum says his team has “no excuses” for failure as the Ashes challengers start arriving in Perth on a quest to regain the urn, while the make-up of Australia’s squad is becoming clearer.

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10 h. ago ‘No excuses’: England begin Ashes assault as Australia prepares to name 15 for Perth

England coach Brendon McCullum says his team has “no excuses” for failure as the Ashes challengers start arriving in Perth on a quest to regain the urn, while the make-up of Australia’s squad is becoming clearer.

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11 h. ago ‘There was blood everywhere’: Nine people fighting for life after UK train stabbing

The mass stabbing attack has been declared a “major incident” and counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation, according to British Transport Police.

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15 h. ago This patient lives in seclusion, while completed hospital expansion sits empty

A violent, mentally unwell woman spends her days shackled and in solitary confinement, waiting for the state to open a safer and more humane hospital unit.

Science

18 h. ago As Victoria unveils ‘last national parks’, are the forest wars over?

She tried to drive away from men wielding chainsaws in a forest coupe. But that was only the beginning.

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19 h. ago Jobs boon tipped as greenfield sites to be rezoned for factories, warehouses

Vast tracts of land across outer Melbourne have been slated for industrial development under the state’s 10-year blueprint to attract billions in new investment.

Society

28 h. ago ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four on Derby Day but wants more as cup carnival continues

Mark Zahra rode four winners on Victoria Derby Day including Observer in the feature race on a glorious spring day at Flemington.

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29 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four but wants more as cup carnival continues

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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29 h. ago Inside the Derby Day Birdcage: Ley steers clear of fashion critiques

The Birdcage is back, if you are a politician at least, and with “net-zero Nationals” to cramp their style, some notable Liberals were having a field day.

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30 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Watch: Pride Of Jenni storms to stunning win while Zahra dominates Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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31 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘No one is riding better’: Zahra dominates Derby Day with victory on favourite Observer

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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31 h. ago Planning your Cup Day look? Maybe pack a brolly and gumboots

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

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31 h. ago Cup Day weather: Wet forecast means a brolly and gumboots might be in order

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

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32 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘I’d do anything to get half my body back’: Ahead of the Derby, Prebble opens up on life

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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33 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Late Derby twist at Flemington, while Sussan Ley steps out after Joy Division backlash

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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33 h. ago Nationals abandon net zero mandate ahead of party room meeting

Delegates voted at the National Party Federal Council, compelling the parliamentary party to formally abandon the position when it next meets.

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34 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: “Princess” Payne among the Flemington royalty on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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35 h. ago This massive tip stinks and is home to a plague of seagulls. Owners want to triple its size

Cleanaway wants to make Melbourne’s biggest tip bigger to manage rubbish loads, but the regulator warns this would worsen litter, vermin and odour problems.

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35 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Flemington awash in black and white as Waller storms to win on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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36 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Punters descend on Flemington racecourse as Melbourne weather finally shines

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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