Liberal vows to cross floor on gay marriage
Dean Smith, the Liberal Party's first openly gay federal parliamentarian vows to cross floor if bill comes to Senate.
Abbott conservative, not liberal
COMMENT Odd that party formed to give the individual a voice would end up denying a free vote.
Strike will halt trains and tram
Four hour stoppage of trains, trams will take place on Friday next week.
Shares dive: ASX hits 7-month low
Miners smashed, dollar plunges, as China sends sends shock through world markets.
Sexual harassment 'goes both ways'
Senior doctors argue that female doctors and nurses don't hesitate to use sexuality to get ahead.
Schapelle Corby circus took its toll
Drug mule's attitude made it hard for Bali Nine duo to win Indonesian government support.
Lung illness 'caused by mine fire'
Hazelwood worker says his irreversible lung disease was caused by the mine fire.
What the cats dragged in
Channel Seven is having the last laugh after their new show Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud pulled nearly one million viewers on Tuesday night.
Copwatch vs Cops
In a year of violent police encounters, a 25-year-old movement to document law enforcement is gathering new urgency in the US.
Victoria
One dead, eight hurt in Rosebud crash
Disqualified L-plate driver under guard in hospital after colliding with minibus full of nursing home residents.
National
CBA customers cop double charges
Customers double-charged for purchases on credit and debit cards in widespread problem bank says it is investigating.
World
Joko elevates econocrats in reshuffle
Appointments aimed at tackling slowdown, but key ministries remain in the hands of party functionaries.
Federal Politics
Lib MP vows to cross the floor
The Liberal Party's first openly gay federal parliamentarian has vowed to vote in favour of same-sex marriage.
Voters face three polls in four years
Australians would be forced to go to the polls three times in the next four years if Tony Abbott gets his way.
Comment
Turnbull feels heat on same-sex deal
Tony Abbott is weakened after the Coalition's marathon debate on same-sex marriage, but Malcolm Turnbull is the figure most under pressure.
Uni is more than a business
How does it feel to realise the institution that gave you your degree is marketing itself around the world as a brand of tracksuit pants? My blood runs cold.
Business
Shares, $A bleed as China devalues
Shares tanked and the Australian dollar plunged for a second day in a row on Wednesday.
Coal miners set to strike
Workers at Dendrobium will strike on Friday, effectively halting a mine.
Wages growth hits the wall
Private sector wages grew at their slowest rate for at least 17 years in the 12 months to the end of June.
China sneezes, we all catch cold
One sudden move reminded everyone how much China is linked to global growth.
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Penn's first big Telstra test
These are the key areas to watch as chief executive Andy Penn delivers his first set of annual results for Telstra.
Charting Apple's China addiction
How important is China to Apple? This important.
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- Aussie dollar plummets again
- Blog Markets Live: 7-month low
- Netflix rival Stan says most users stay after free trial
- Unlocking Google's Alphabet code
- Chinese companies look to list on ASX
- China shock seen reigniting currency wars in Asia
- AGL decision on Gloucester a year away
- AirAsia X launches Sydney-Bali flights
- CBA posts record $9.14b profit
- Surprise lift in consumer confidence
Money
Can I take a lump sum back to NZ?
Returning Kiwi wants early access to retirement savings to help set up part-time business. Will that work?
Learn rules before fund builds up
What are the pros and cons for borrowing property in your SMSF? I'm so glad you asked.
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Super rich? You'll need a super mansion
Indoor pool? Tick. Cinema? Of course. Welcome to the new age of the mega-palace.
Small Business
The superpower fuelling turbo start-ups
What's the secret ingredient the top new ventures all share?
Who's taking on Nestle?
This business is suing the global food giant for nearly $2.8 billion. And it's all about coffee.
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Is Taylor Swift going to buy this castle?
The singer is rumoured to be buying the property to be closer to her Scottish boyfriend Calvin Harris.
Locals dominate apartment supply
New research shows local developers are the biggest suppliers of apartments in Melbourne.
Murdoch lists New York townhouse
The media mogul listed the house for $39.7 million, just five months after buying it.
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A guide to buying art for your home
Tree huggers
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The Olsen twin's intern court drama
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Food Justice Truck's new CBD pit stop
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Kim K posts nude selfie as 'proof'
Kim Kardashian has posted a naked photo of herself in response to claims she's faking her second pregnancy.
17 clever Kmart hacks for your home
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One place the falling $A doesn't matter
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Singapore's 'Supertrees' top themselves
There's a new way to experience the city's futuristic Gardens by the Bay.
One day wonders
Ten stunning places you can do in a day
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Reboot cycle hell for some Win 10 users
Issue seems to validate those who criticised Microsoft's decision to make updates mandatory.
Charge your phone in six minutes?
MIT researchers' discovery could solve all your flat battery woes.
A quadcopter drone big enough to ride
Engineer envisions an autonomous mode of air transport to improve safety record of helicopters.
- Apple Five top rumours ahead of Apple reveal
- Hack Mystery man charged in hacking case
- Digital life The web fakery that leads to real fights
- Space NASA finds a real-life Tatooine
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Backlash over Oracle exec's 'nutty' rant
She criticised customers in a 3000-word rant for finding flaws in her company's software. Oracle quickly removed the post.
Top questions facing Google's Alphabet
As Google reorganies into Alphabet, investors are working on wish lists of the kind of info they want to see.
Hackers steal releases in trading ring
US-based traders gave Russian hackers 'shopping lists' of statements to steal before their official release, authorities say.
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New Genesis for Hyundai
Striking new concept hints at future direction for South Korean luxury brand.
First Drive: Tesla's "Insane" electric car
Behind the wheel of an electric car that's faster than a Ferrari.
Sport
Banning WAGs 'could lead to divorces'
Rod Marsh damns arguments that the presence of players' partners and families on tour contributed to result.
Young pace trio unleashed for ODIs
Australian fans struggling to get enthused for post-Ashes limited-overs series in England have been given a reason to do so.
The most terrifying mascot of all time?
Kingsley has been described as a cross between evil Maggie Simpson and The Scream.
- Golf Jason Day back where his majors run began
- Soccer Chelsea doctor made scapegoat in purge
- Soccer FFA denies players' union claim
- Cricket Lehmann apologises for thumping
- American Football The $3m punch over $820 debt
- Cricket CA could use Dukes ball before 2019
- Netball Diamonds return to winning ways
AFL
Saad feels banned Magpie duo's pain
Ahmed Saad says a period where the banned Magpie pair will see no light at the end of the tunnel is inevitable.
Blue blocks out thoughts of the spoon
Kade Simpson has already been involved in two Carlton teams that have finished with the wooden spoon.
Franklin to miss Pies clash
Lance Franklin's act of solidarity for Goodes has cost him another game with the superstar forward ruled out for Friday night.
