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'Pulling apart the fabric of Montsalvat': Artist colony cuts family ties

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 11:30pm
The family that founded Melbourne's famous bohemian artist colony Montsalvat has been ousted after three generations involved in the institution.
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Terrorism remains a credible threat in Victoria

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 11:21pm
We need to maintain an open mind regarding the type and source of current and future threats.
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Mahathir, Anwar face off in contest for Malaysian prime ministership

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 11:00pm
After another day of drama in Malaysian politics, it is still not clear who will be the country's next prime minister.
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Best of cartoons, February 27, 2020

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:47pm
Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.
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Strange bedfellows: Kennett throws support behind Michael McCormack

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:30pm
When Michael McCormack's leadership of the Nationals was under siege, a veteran Liberal reached out in support.
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New drug added to PBS to help treat Australia's deadliest cancer

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:27pm
The drug is an immunotherapy which is effective against non-small-cell lung cancer, offering a potentially effective treatment for thousands of sufferers.
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'We're not tapping into the problem': Australia missing homicide data

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:27pm
Dr Claire Ferguson has found that detective avoidance behaviour by offenders was delaying homicides for years.
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While Queensland towns brace for flooding, nearby farmers hope for rain

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:26pm
Sandy Southern's 13,350-hectare property has received less than 70 millimetres in the past two months. Residents in nearby St George are awaiting a major flood peak.
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Hundreds of new coronavirus cases in Asia as disease spreads across the globe

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:19pm
Asia reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the United States warned of an inevitable pandemic, and outbreaks in Italy and Iran spread to more countries.
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Target and superquiz, Thursday, February 27

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 10:00pm
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
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Federal MPs hold vigil for murdered Brisbane family

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 9:47pm
A federal Queensland MP has told a vigil for Hannah Clarke and her three children that Australians want to do more to tackle domestic violence.
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Capitals take down Boomers to make WNBL grand final

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 9:36pm
Canberra Capitals overcame a late Boomers comeback to seal their place in the WNBL grand final for a second straight season.
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Duo sought after shots fired from stolen car in Gosnells

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 9:24pm
Two men are wanted after a gunman fired at least one shot from a stolen car.
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The day Reynolds stood up Greenberg and almost walked away from it all

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 9:17pm
Josh Reynolds was in such a dark place amid domestic violence allegations against him, he stood up NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg and was willing to walk away from the game.
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Literary gloating straight down the middle

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 9:00pm
Party bonanza for cheated centenarians.
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Traumatised emergency workers get government backing for compo plan

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 8:46pm
The Morrison government has backed a plan to give firefighters, police and paramedics faster access to compensation for psychological injury.
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'We have cancelled Games in the past': Olympics confronts new reality as athletes stranded

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 8:45pm
The preparations of many athletes for Tokyo 2020 have been thrown into disarray by the coronavirus, which is threatening the Olympics.
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Hughes doubles up as Blues set Redbacks mammoth chase on final day

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 8:16pm
NSW opener posts highest first class score, and his second century of the match, to put Blues in winning position.
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Hurricane Dave: The maintenance man who became the ultimate Mr Fix-it

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 8:00pm
Just when you are starting to think big-time sport is nothing but a corporate cavalcade of complete soullessness along comes the amazing story of 42-year-old David Ayres.
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Super Rugby boss denies referee bias despite alarming statistics

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 8:00pm
Andy Marinos can't understand why there have been fresh calls for neutral referees in Super Rugby.
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