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The tobacco war has claimed its first civilian fatality in a crime that “even the most hardened criminal would be disgusted with”, police say.

Readers respond to the Age’s investigation into taxi drivers and taxi payments, divisive political tactics, and the Business Council.

If the karma bus hits the Allan government at the next state election, don’t be surprised if Shane Patton is behind the wheel.

Daniel Andrews’ final promise was pitched as visionary urban renewal, but it has left many Labor figures livid, deepening tensions over the state’s housing future.

Doncaster has authentic cuisine from many cultures: Italian, Greek, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Iranian, Indian, as well as fish and chips, and fusion. And good coffee is everywhere.

A new mother who died within days of being admitted into a private perinatal hospital for anxiety was left unwatched for hours, in breach of hospital protocol, before she was found dead.

A new mother who died within days of being admitted to a private perinatal hospital for anxiety was left unwatched for hours, in breach of hospital protocol, before she was found dead.

Enrolments at non-government schools outpaced growth in the public sector, continuing a trend away from state schools.

The Australian National Imams Council condemned the “heinous and barbaric” attacks at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s north.

The Victorian premier said “disgusting” behaviour by a taxi driver revealed in an investigation by this masthead should send a message to others in the industry.

A group suspected of stealing $50,000 in trading cards during targeted smash and grabs are also accused of committing burglaries on cryptocurrency ATMs.

A group suspected of stealing $50,000 in trading cards during targeted smash and grabs are also accused of committing burglaries on cryptocurrency ATMs.