Marika Dobbin-Thomas
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia
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Baby boy among three infected in Victoria's measles outbreak
A baby boy is among three people who have been infected with measles in Victoria, and the state Health Department fears there might be many more exposed to the deadly virus. → Read More
Baby boy among three infected in Victoria's measles outbreak
A baby boy is among three people who have been infected with measles in Victoria, and the state Health Department fears there might be many more exposed to the deadly virus. → Read More
'Loving little angel': Father describes loss of Rosie to the flu
A 'devastated' father has described the loss of his eight-year-old daughter to the flu in Melbourne. → Read More
'Loving little angel': Father describes loss of Rosie to the flu
A 'devastated' father has described the loss of his eight-year-old daughter to the flu in Melbourne. → Read More
'Weird winter': Climate change behind Australia's record hot and dry weather
Australia had its hottest winter on record, with temperatures up by 2 degrees on average and it is related to worsening climate change, a leading scientific group says. → Read More
Suburban terror siege: Why Brighton?
Brighton might actually be the obvious target precisely because it's not the kind of neighbourhood used to gritty, bloody crime. → Read More
Melbourne toddler spends five hours with finger stuck in bath plughole
A Melbourne toddler has spent more than five hours with his finger stuck in a plughole as nine firefighters worked to free him. → Read More
Man dies in Preston unit fire as neighbors attempt rescue
A man's body has been found after fire engulfed a Melbourne unit, despite the desperate efforts of neighbours who tried to save him. → Read More
Young couple and baby rescued after car plunges off cliff in Baw Baw National Park
A young family has survived a horror crash when their car plunged 30 metres down a cliff in Victoria's Baw Baw National Park on Good Friday. → Read More
Monash IVF proposes bulk sperm import scheme to cure Victoria's 'sperm drought'
A proposed scheme would reduce the wait time for IVF treatment from more than a year to a matters of weeks, where donors are required. → Read More
Australian patients urged to return their EpiPens because of worldwide recall
The manufacturer of EpiPen has issued a recall because of a defective part. → Read More
Point Lonsdale and Fairhaven beaches closed after spate of Victorian shark sightings
Point Lonsdale and Fairhaven beaches on Victoria's south-west coast have been closed after a spate of shark sightings. → Read More
Would-be carjacker shot by police in Dandenong
A man has been shot by a police officer in Dandenong, in Melbourne's south-east. → Read More
Asbestos fears for residents living close to demolished Carlton pub
Residents near The Corkman Hotel that was illegally demolished last weekend say they are worried about the potential exposure to asbestos, with some contemplating legal action. → Read More
Wangaratta residents told they can safely return home
About 300 Wangaratta residents advised to evacuate on Friday night have been told they can return home. → Read More
Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm defends tweet about Rebecca Wilson
A Senator has defended his 'appalling' sledge of late sports journalist Rebecca Wilson, just hours after her death from cancer was revealed. → Read More
'I was screaming': Boy victim tells of terrifying rampage at Hawthorn station
A Glen Waverley boy who was allegedly thrown onto the train tracks at Hawthorn station on Thursday by a man on a violent rampage says he will not forgive his attacker. → Read More
Victoria weather: More rain, damaging winds likely for flooded state this weekend
After a week of floods, Victorians should brace themselves for strong winds and more rain this weekend. → Read More
Another Australia Post truck catches fire on the Hume Highway
Another Australia Post truck carrying parcels in transit has caught fire on the Hume Highway destroying its contents. → Read More
'Leave it alone morons': Fans react to new AFL X game
It has only ever been played for a grand total of 40 minutes, but the new game of AFL X (a modified form of Australian Rules that is played on a soccer field) has provoked strong reactions among the footy-loving public. → Read More