Melbourne teenagers in critical condition in Thailand after suspected methanol poisoning
The two young Melbourne women had been travelling in Laos. At least 10 other people are believed to have also fallen ill.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Madeleine Heffernan, Sarah Danckert and Zach Hope
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Supermarkets
Robots have been taught to help pack groceries. But they’ll never do this
The machines know which item should never go to the bottom of the bag, along with the groceries that should never be packed with fruit.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pro-Palestine protesters gatecrash opening of Myer Christmas windows
Pro-Palestine protesters, some wearing Santa hats, were outside the department store, blowing bubbles and mocking Premier Jacinta Allan for calling them “morons”.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Mongols try to punch and kick learner motorcyclist on Monash Freeway
Victoria Police are searching for the L-plater and for members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang who targeted the motorcyclist.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
‘That’s not planned’: Coldplay’s final Melbourne stadium show goes out with a bang
Coldplay singer Chris Martin brought some drama to the band’s last Melbourne gig with a dangerous tumble through an open trapdoor.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Sun will shine on Melbourne Cup, as city enters sunscreen season
The sunny forecast is a blessing for the Melbourne Cup – and all Victorians making the most of the public holiday.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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Aviation
How much the cost of domestic airfares has surged since the collapse of Rex, Bonza
With little competition, Qantas and Virgin have massively increased prices.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
AusNet wants gas customers to pay $70m extra, to make up for lost customers
AusNet is already compensated as households shift from gas to electricity, but says it’s not enough.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Bravado, fashion and protesters on show at the Caulfield Cup
Windy weather and anti-racing protesters fail to deter spirited Caulfield Cup crowd.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
IPA’s First Fleet board game is a ‘historically accurate’ Hollywood glow-up
Convicts meet AI in an Institute of Public Affairs board game sent to schools across the country.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘Self-checkouts in the change room’: how department stores track clothes
A makeover for the department store change room could help consumers request a different size or colour from their cubicle, and even buy or order clothing without asking for help.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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