77 m. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Catholic schools send political advice to parents; Frydenberg condemns antisemitic stunt at appearance with Hamer

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

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79 m. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane couple who paid for surrogate birth face police questions | Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool

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92 m. ago CCTV captures shirtless man knocking elderly woman unconscious

Police are investigating after a 92-year-old woman was knocked unconscious outside a Melbourne shopping centre.

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1 hour ago Teacher at Brisbane school accused of grooming has all charges dropped

The woman had been a teacher at Indooroopilly State High School when prosecutors previously alleged offences took place.

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2 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s estranged husband Simon Patterson appears as witness

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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3 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool | Government to override existing laws for Olympics

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3 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Simon Patterson gives evidence in alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s case; ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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4 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Witness evidence set to begin in alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s case; ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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4 h. ago WA news LIVE: Charges laid after Jeep plunges off Claremont jetty

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5 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool

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6 h. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Queensland

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8 h. ago How the humble cheese toastie is fighting a hunger crisis in schools

Food charities are seeing an increase in demand from Catholic and private schools as well as public schools.

Events

8 h. ago Sydney's Bondi Junction stabbing inquest to focus on emergency services responses today

An inquest into Sydney's Bondi Junction stabbing attack will today focus on the emergency responses.

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9 h. ago Think you know First Nations music? This block party will blow your mind

Expect the unexpected when dozens of musicians and DJs take to stages across three Melbourne venues for the Uncle Archie Roach Block Party.

Politics

9 h. ago Exclusive Brethren chief’s son spotted on hustings supporting Liberal Party

The appearance of the high-ranking member of the sect came as a Melbourne candidate’s wife said their campaign owed much to the support of “so many” of the church’s people.

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9 h. ago Star Liberal candidate ‘forgot’ he was once a member of the ALP

Benson Saulo was accused of party-hopping after his stint with the Greens came to light, and now it turns out he had a forgettable affinity with Labor.

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9 h. ago It’s a Morrison slug so awful that Dr Evil would be proud. Labor won’t touch it

The culture-war policy shows the Coalition’s disdain of higher learning and Labor’s timid approach towards reform.

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9 h. ago Why Albanese is leading Dutton in ‘podcaster election’ stakes

The PM landed the campaign’s weirdest endorsement after several unconventional social media appearances.

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9 h. ago Dutton campaign not going as party wanted, but miracles can happen: Frydenberg

Frydenberg this week left the door open to a political comeback as MPs ponder life after Peter Dutton if the opposition leader failed badly on Saturday.

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17 h. ago Brisbane River ‘lifestyle precinct’ finally given the green light

After a decade of planning, the transformation of an old Defence Force site can finally begin after Brisbane City Council gave its tick of approval.

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