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Keating pays tribute to 'great friendship' with Hawke in emotional speech
Former prime minister Paul Keating has paid tribute to his predecessor Bob Hawke at a memorial service at the Sydney Opera House.
- by Paul Keating
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Vale
Blanche d'Alpuget on Hawke's belief in the 'Brotherhood of man'
Thousands of mourners have gathered at the Opera House to farewell former prime minister Bob Hawke.
- by Rachel Clun
Adam Goodes and wife Natalie Croker welcome daughter Adelaide
Sydney Swans great Adam Goodes and his wife Natalie Croker have given birth to their first child.
- by Vince Rugari
Should opponents high five after a brilliant goal? AFL great Garry Lyon says no
Richmond's Sydney Stack acknowledged Eddie Betts' brilliance after he kicked one of the goals of the year but one former champion didn't like the look of it.
- by Peter Ryan
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Victoria
Notorious cult leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne, from The Family, dies at 98
She was was never charged with anything more serious than fraud but to some Anne Hamilton-Byrne, was 'one of Victoria's most evil people'.
- by Tom Cowie
Analysis
Crime
The mysterious bushranger who terrorised Victoria and New Zealand
A man of many aliases, he was one of Australia's most elusive bushrangers - and certainly the only one to have a town named after him.
- by Tony Wright
Check your fridge and then read this: Which popular milk brands are recalled
Recalls order comes after cleaning fluid contamination. The milk 'might have a yellow colour and a metallic taste'.
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NBA
NBA nail-biter as Toronto win first championship
Re-live the action as Toronto Raptors edge out Golden State wrestle for the NBA Championship, in a thrilling game six.
- by James Lemon
One of the greatest Australian performances: Matildas coach
Matildas coach Ante Milicic has had to keep his counsel as the critics mounted. But he had the last laugh as his Matildas went into the history books.
- by Michael Lynch
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Opinion
World markets
Preparing for Armageddon: Why gold is such a delusional investment
- by Garry White
Open for inspection: The best houses for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Caroline James
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Geelong Cats
Geelong captain: Bankrupt diamond dealer ruined my engagement
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
North East Link bidders to hit $50m jackpot - if they don't win contract
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
Victoria
Dad of brothers shot by cops died in police siege at brothel
- by Erin Pearson, Sally Rawsthorne and Tammy Mills
National
AFL
Melbourne great questions Stack's high five with Betts
Richmond's Sydney Stack acknowledged Eddie Betts' brilliance after he kicked one of the goals of the year but one former champion didn't like the look of it.
- by Peter Ryan
Goodes and wife Natalie welcome daughter Adelaide
Sydney Swans great Adam Goodes and his wife Natalie Croker have given birth to their first child.
- by Vince Rugari
Politics
Albanese under pressure as employers back government's union-busting bill
Labor leader Anthony Albanese is heading for a showdown with the Coalition over industrial relations as employers throw their support behind the government's union-busting legislation.
- by Dana McCauley
World
Property bydomain
The figure affecting price growth that most investors ignore
This number can affect how quickly a property will rise in value, yet it's commonly overlooked. Here's how to work it out and use it to your advantage.
- by David Johnston
Here's one reason my high rent is completely worth it
While people often want to chat about the fantastic proximity I have to the best parts of Melbourne, just as frequent are the mentions of 'wasted money'.
- by Kate Bartels
'I can't come up with $150': Why so many older renters are lonely
- by Alan Morris and Andrea Verdasco
Business
UBS forced to apologise after chief economist's 'Chinese pig' comment
A flippant reference to pigs in an inflation analysis by UBS global chief economist has caused a furore in China, with some calling for a boycott.
- by Yawen Chen and Ryan Woo
Small business
Entertainment
'Her life was a celebration of art, beauty and love': Quentin Bryce on Olley
The former Governor General shares her personal memories of the beloved artist, whose gorgeous work inspired the 'most tender emotions'.
- by Quentin Bryce
Cuba Gooding Jr. charged with 'forcible touching' of woman at New York bar
The 51-year-old Oscar-winning star denies the allegations, and will plead not guilty to the charge.
- by Mike Sisak
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Everything we saw on day two of E3
Sega's retro legacy, all manner of open world hacking, Nintendo gets adorable and much more as the world's biggest gaming show rolls on.
- by Tim Biggs
Somebody impersonated my child on Instagram - this is what I learned
When I discovered someone had made an Instagram account impersonating my 12-year-old daughter, I was horrified.
- by Anonymous
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Sport
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NBA
NBA finals game six LIVE: Toronto win maiden title after thrilling game six
Follow live as Toronto Raptors and Golden State wrestle for the NBA Championship, with the Warriors battling just to stay in the fight.
- by James Lemon
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
'Miracle of Montpellier' answers all the questions asked of Matildas
The Matildas produced a game for the ages and shut their critics up with a wonderful performance against Brazil.
- by Michael Lynch