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Victorians suffer the biggest jump in financial distress as cost of living soars

More than half of Victorians are experiencing cost-of-living and personal debt distress beyond normal levels.

Bank profit margin crunch to continue as customers shift deposits

Bank margins will continue to dwindle in the first half of this financial year, analysts say, as customers move their savings into higher-interest offerings.

Child, 5, in attempted kidnapping from Footscray street

Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted kidnapping of a child.

A teenager who attempted to prevent the kidnapping is alleged to have been punched in the face.

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Man shot dead at Glenroy shops in ‘targeted attack’ on Good Friday

Homicide squad detectives are combing an area in Melbourne’s north after a man was shot dead in the early hours of Good Friday.

Eddie Betts posted the video to Instagram.
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AFL great shares video of racial abuse hurled at his children

Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts has shared footage to social media of four children being racially abused while playing basketball in the front garden of a Glen Iris home.

Carlton’s ‘twin towers’ proving formidable; serious injury for Roo

Carlton’s ‘twin towers’ proving formidable; serious injury for Roo

Callum Coleman-Jones will have scans in the coming days for what appears to be an Achillies injury. Follow the action as the Roos and Blues play another Good Friday clash at Marvel.

AFL teams and expert tips: Tigers lose Grimes as one of four changes

Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs.

‘It’s not a war’: Australian Open boss on the revolution about to hit world tennis

The “war” over a radical new direction for professional tennis – between the cashed-up Saudis and the four grand slams – is anything but, according to Australian Open boss Craig Tiley.

The best new shows to stream in April

Elisabeth Moss stars in <i>The Veil</i>.

Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air this month.

There’s only one thing to say about this novel - read it

Melanie Joosten’s research for her novel was magnificent.

Sometimes a reviewer wants to write this: “I loved this book. You might too. The end.”

Why you should think twice before ordering flake at the fish and chip shop tonight

Here’s what you need to know before you hit the fish and chip shop.

Australia man Abdelfetah “Adam” Nourine, right, is accused of killing British solider Daniel Burke, left in the Ukraine.

Australian wanted over alleged murder of British ex-soldier

Daniel Burke, from Manchester, travelled to Ukraine in 2022 to help fight against Russian invading forces. He was found dead in September.

South Korea’s new ambassador to Australia quits amid probe controversy

Lee Jong-sup in Seoul in January while he was defence minister.

Lee Jong-sup, who was appointed just four weeks ago, is being investigated over allegations he acted corruptly as defence minister.

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Melbourne, your street art and laneways are overrated. We’re just putting lipstick on a concrete pig

Melbourne’s laneway art has long been a tourist attraction, but is the appeal starting to wane?

Parklets and painted “shared streets” aren’t working. If that’s the best we’ve got, Melbourne’s reputation as a leading liveable city is in trouble.

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Keeping the faith: These religious groups are flourishing as atheism takes hold

Religion

Christianity is declining and atheism is growing, while the faithful flock to megachurches, temples and mosques.

You have walked past his work. Meet the man ‘editing’ Melbourne

Architect Peter Elliott was never interested in the colour of bathroom taps – he wanted to influence a much bigger canvas.

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Tom Jones performs at Margaret Court Arena on March 28.

Melbourne undies on stage at Tom Jones? It’s still not unusual

Tom Jones has been touring for six decades but his arena show was anything but nostalgia.

Steve! traces Steve Martin’s career from 1970s stand-up to his recent collaborations with Martin Short and the popular Only Murders in the Building.
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His ’70s stand-up was so good it inspired Jerry Seinfeld: How Steve Martin became a comedy legend

Morgan Neville’s two-part series traces Steve Martin’s career from 1970s stand-up to his recent collaborations with Martin Short and the popular Only Murders in the Building.

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Inside the world of police negotiators where one mistake can kill someone

There are no deadlines, no shouting, no threats and no intimidation. They would rather show people the exit door than kick it in.

Steve hit his head playing soccer and was rushed to Melbourne’s new concussion clinic

Steve Kemp suffered a serious concussion during a soccer game earlier this year.

Steve Kemp, who landed on his head during a soccer match, is among the first patients to be treated at Victoria’s new public concussion clinic.

Mayor’s Chapel Street slur comes back to haunt

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The Stonnington mayor wants Chapel Street businesses to pay millions for marketing and promotion, but he hasn’t always been so keen on the strip.

Race to replace Capp could hinge on how much cash rivals can splash

Race to replace Capp could hinge on how much cash rivals can splash

One of two men who played deputy to Melbourne lord mayors could get their turn at the top after the resignation of Sally Capp.

Teen allegedly in stolen car travelling 150km/h days after getting bail over Beach Road cyclist hit-run

A screengrab from a video posted to social media showing a car hitting a cyclist.

The 14-year-old is accused of continuing to offend while on bail but asked to be released again because he experiences anxiety while in custody.

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The AFL has been rocked by allegations raised by independent MP Andrew Wilkie.
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Think AFL drug cover-ups are common? Sorry to disappoint, but they’re not

Aside from the occasional rumour, during my AFL career I was never aware of a player being pulled on match day over a drug test during the week.

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AFL boss Andrew Dillon.

AFL chief tells clubs what the new drugs policy will be

Andrew Dillon has told a briefing of all 18 clubs that the league will continue with a health-based illicit drugs policy. In practice, this would mean no sanction on the first offence.

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Some of the countries and key players behind world tennis’ transformation - Aryna Sablenka, Lew Sherr, Novak Djokovic, Craig Tiley, and Alex de Minaur

‘It’s not a war’: The seismic shift about to hit world tennis

The “war” over a radical new direction for professional tennis – between the cashed-up Saudis and the four grand slams – is anything but, according to Australian Open boss Craig Tiley in this interview about the future of the sport.

George Hewett of the Blues handballs whilst being tackled by Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos.

AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Carlton’s ‘twin towers’ proving formidable; serious injury for Roo

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Roos and Blues play another Good Friday clash at Marvel Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani.

The mystery of baseball’s billion-dollar man, his interpreter and the betting scandal that rocked US sport

Shohei Ohtani’s perfect image has been besmirched by allegations of a $US4.5 million bank transfer to an illegal bookmaker in California.

Brayden Maynard and Cam Rayner.

The ‘damning number’ that spurred the Magpies on, and how they shifted the blowtorch to the Lions

Collingwood had spoken all week about bringing a defensive intent to the game. They delivered, and now the blowtorch has been shifted to the still-winless Lions.

Eddie Betts posted the video to Instagram.
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Racism

Police launch Investigation after Eddie Betts shares footage of racial abuse

Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts has shared footage to social media of four children being racially abused while playing basketball in the front garden of a Glen Iris home.

Steve Smith is set to keep opening with Usman Khawaja next summer.

Smith all but guaranteed to open in India Tests

Australia’s selectors have all but guaranteed Steve Smith will stay at the top of the order for next summer’s Tests against India, leaving a race among the next rank to be called up whenever Smith or Usman Khawaja decide to retire

Dylan Grimes.

AFL teams and expert tips: Tigers lose Grimes as one of four changes

Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs.

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