Meghan,Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry,Duke of Sussex pose for a selfie with children and their families during a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

‘Bit of excitement’:Harry and Meghan delight crowds on day one of their Australian tour

The Sussexes opened their visit in Melbourne with a familiar royal stop on their self-funded quasi-royal tour that will blend advocacy and commercial appearances.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex,Harry and Meghan,at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Harry and Meghan Australia visit LIVE updates:Duke and duchess tour children’s hospital,women’s shelter and museum

Follow our live coverage as Meghan and Harry start their “quasi-royal” tour of Australia.

  • Bronte Gossling,Annika Smethurst,Damien Woolnough andCourtney Thompson
Andrew Lethlean is seeking to be the National Party candidate to take on Jacinta Allan in November’s state election.

Bendigo publican launches high-profile challenge against Jacinta Allan

Andrew Lethlean confirmed he would seek preselection to run for the Nationals in November,having nearly pinched the overlapping federal seat last year.

  • Annika Smethurst
Neima and Feisal with members of the Hope for Eden volunteer group.

‘We are one family’:Jewish friends help Muslim refugees call Australia home

Naima and her son navigated life alone. Last year,after years spent waiting to be resettled,they found a friendship that is bridging cultures and religious traditions.

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Migrant workers remain at risk of wage exploitation in regional Australia.

Migrant workers owed $300,000 in unpaid wages in ‘pervasive’ exploitation problem

More than half of the cafes,pubs and restaurants inspected were caught underpaying or exploiting workers in what experts say is a deeply entrenched problem across regional Australia.

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ACTU secretary Sally McManus.

Unions seek 5 per cent pay boost for lowest-paid workers

The ACTU has warned it may lift its claim higher,as global conflict and energy price volatility continue to drive up inflation.

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Pauline Hanson says One Nation’s strong performance in the South Australia election is just the beginning.

One Nation’s SA surge sends an early ripple through Victorian seats

Strategists warn that a surge in support for One Nation like that seen in the South Australian election this weekend could reshape Victorian politics.

  • Annika Smethurst andDaniella White
Independent candidate Sophie Torney will challenge Liberal leader Jess Wilson in the seat of Kew.

Wilson faces fresh teal threat as voters abandon major parties

Former Boroondara mayor Sophie Torney will challenge Jess Wilson in Kew in November,in a high-stakes battle that could be a distraction for the Liberal leader.

  • Annika Smethurst
The fire at Stokehouse in 2014.

The quiet Millennial who inherited Stokehouse and is preparing for its next chapter

After surviving a family split and devastating fire,Stokehouse has marked Melburnians’ special occasions for more than 35 years. Now,a new generation is taking the lead.

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Karl Stefanovic has begun his own eponymous podcast.

Karl Stefanovic’s team plots UK podcast tour (without telling him)

Karl Stefanovic’s podcast team put a call out for free accommodation in the UK. But the media star didn’t know about it.

  • John Buckley andAnnika Smethurst