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Latest updatesEurope COVID cases hit 10m as US shatters grim record

Europe has recorded more than 10 million COVID-19 cases since the virus first emerged while the US also passed an unwanted number.

Tiffany Bakker, Angie Raphael, Jack Paynter, Ellen Ransley, David Cartwright

Bushfire hellYou think Black Summer was bad? There’s worse to come

The royal commission into the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires has warned future seasons will be even worse, and slammed Australia’s ‘confusing and slow’ warning system.

Linda Silmalis

Page 13Bartel’s footy business goes bust

He put his money where his mouth is after first wearing them as a junior star at Bell Park, but it’s all gone wrong for Jimmy Bartel and his favourite boot company.

Alice Coster and Stephen Drill

Expert tipsATO penalties can bite if you miss tax deadline

Running late with your tax? You could get slugged financially if you miss the deadline unless you make a few simple moves.

Anthony Keane

Virus crisisFour new cases in Vic as border decisions loom

Victoria has recorded four new coronavirus cases overnight. The news comes as WA and QLD look set to announce their border decisions today.

Music legendsOils tap Adam Goodes’ artist for new album

Midnight Oil is releasing its long-awaited new album with a stirring video made by the artists behind an iconic mural of AFL legend Adam Goodes.

Kathy McCabe, National music writer

NEW QUESTIONSWhat actor plays the Riddler in Batman Forever?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Brydon Coverdale

CommentIt’s time to quit bashing Halloween

It’s become a sport in Australia to bag the tradition of Halloween and the Americanisation of our ‘candy’ loving kids, but it’s high time we embrace it, writes Edwina Bartholomew.

Edwina Bartholomew

National intelLaw enforcers reveal the criminals COVID-19 created

Spies, cops and courts reveal their behind-the-scenes fight against COVID-19 and the criminals it created.

Charles Miranda

ExclusiveFuture of Victoria’s aluminium smelter hangs in balance

The nation’s economy would take an $800 million hit and Victoria would lose thousands of jobs if its Alcoa aluminium smelter closes. Now state and federal governments are in negotiations over the future of the site.

Matt Johnston

Get preparedHalloween mega guide: Last minute bargains and tips

As Aussies gear up to celebrate Halloween, here are some ways to celebrate at home without breaking the bank and how to trick or treat safely.

PATRICK TADROS

Virus crisisVictoria records three COVID cases as Europe locks down

Victoria has reported three new coronavirus cases, and as Melburnians enjoy long-awaited freedoms, European nations are set to reintroduce tough lockdown measures as infections surge.

David Aidone, Maria Bervanakis, Tiffany Bakker, Clare Armstrong, Merryn Johns, Zoe Smith, Katy Hall, Anthony Piovesan

Spring racingThe 11-year-old jockey who won the Melbourne Cup

His story has been largely lost to history, but the youngest jockey ever to win the Melbourne Cup was a “little freckled lad” from a township near Geelong who was only 11 years old.

Jen Kelly

EXCLUSIVEHogan’s hero moment almost cost his life

He’s best known as a croc-wrestling comedy hero, but in real life Paul Hogan won a bravery award for saving a man — one of many revelations finally emerging about the Aussie icon.

Frances Whiting

Updated‘Appalling’: Baby found dumped in bin

A “shocking and appalling” new detail has been revealed about what sparked the invasive strip-searches on Aussies at Doha airport.

Jade Gailberger

Lockdown overMelbourne traders open and families reunite

A Melbourne restaurant has wasted no time reopening to customers amid easing virus rules, while people can finally welcome friends and family into their homes.

Callum Godde

GymsGym exercises you’ll need to wear a face mask for

Gyms are reopening in regional Victoria on Wednesday and in a fortnight in Melbourne, with new health advice revealing the exercises that will and won’t require you to wear a face mask.

Ian Royall

Exclusive5SOS star’s private hell with booze, body image

As part of the world’s biggest pop bands, life for 5SOS drummer Ashton Irwin can be great. But as his new solo album reveals, it can also be seriously lonely.

Kathy McCabe

Comment‘Mouth was bleeding’: Creasey’s Gold Coast restaurant drama

Joel Creasey can’t wait to get back out to dining in Melbourne, but he will never forget a time he sent a dish back to the kitchen on the Gold Coast.

Joel Creasey

InvestigationNew scandal for Aus Post boss

Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has been hit with another scandal related to a nine-month, $34,000 stay in a luxury hotel.

Looking goodSecond day of no virus cases for Victoria

Victoria has again had no coronavirus deaths, leaving the state toll on 817 and the national figure at 905, and a second-straight day of no new cases.

TRAVEL UPDATEPush to fly regional Victorians up to the NT from Geelong

A VICTORIAN airport is pushing for direct flights to resume between the NT and Greater Geelong for the first time in years

Natasha Emeck

LatestASIC deputy chair resigns after getting $70,000 rent help

ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan QC has resigned as authorities probe $70,000 in rent assistance costs the corporate regulator paid him to relocate for work.

Clare Armstrong