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Vote counting - why so long?
The votes are cast, but counting them is no simple task. Peter Martin explains the process - and why it takes so long.
Selling Blue Poles, a shameful abrogation of Australia's cultural history
A call to sell one of Australia's most famous artworks in order to pay down debt is not merely financially stupid, it is artistically vapid.
UKIP leadership hopeful in hospital after 'altercation' at party meeting
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George Brandis' uncanny ability to put himself in the dock
The cabinet post of Attorney-General usually sits above the fray. Sober. Reasoned. Deliberately low profile. Not under this AG.
What price a legal battle at these giddy heights? A swirl of silk
Great Leaping Litigants! Imagine the fees. Two Queens Counsel and a Senior Counsel locked in furious dissent.
What's really going wrong with electricity?
The extreme weather conditions and 80,000 lightning strikes that thrust South Australia into darkness last week was extraordinary enough; the disingenuous debate it sparked about Australia's changing energy system has been something else again.
RSL announces independent review into its financial governance
The RSL will hold an independent investigation of consulting fees paid to national president Rod White and three NSW colleagues while they held voluntary positions.
Introducing the next United Nations Secretary-General
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Tony Abbott tells Tories he can come back as PM
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Narev, the $12.3m-a-year man, holds all the power
As Ian Narev fronted the first annual grilling of the banks, who held the power was clear. And it wasn't the government.
Pollies on trial as much as bankers
Fabulously remunerated bank executives no doubt feel they are on public trial as they front the first of Malcolm Turnbull's new annual hearings before the House of Representatives Economics Committee from Tuesday.
No easier access for Aussies to Britain despite Brexit, says Amber Rudd
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PM's bank fix presents 'compound danger' for him
It's likely that by week's end, there will be more questions on bank behaviour rather than less. And that could make for some very tricky politics.
May takes a hard line on Brexit as she sets trigger date
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How Birmingham unleashed his inner Underwood
George Christensen agreeing with Sarah Hanson-Young. Labor defending wealthy private schools. What on earth is going on?
Our biggest defence blunder?
It's not too late to steer clear of this costly catastrophe.
The Mitchell Memoirs: former editor launches his book, and Malcolm feels the love
Newspapers, said the Prime Minister, are a "wonderful romantic business".
Unethical policy that undid loyal public servants
The Auditor-General's report on immigration contracts reveals the dangers of pursuing dubious objectives in secret and at reckless speed.
Scott Morrison to spruik higher immigration and free trade
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Temporary hitch with Lloyd's mostly useful directions
The shift towards 'non-ongoing' staff contracts erodes merit and encourages patronage.
Questions follow South Australia's state-wide blackout
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Does Turnbull still have a mandate for a same-sex marriage plebiscite?
In the months since the July 2 election, Malcolm Turnbull and his ministers have relied heavily on the claim that Australia's voters handed them a mandate to hold a plebiscite on whether same-sex marriage should be legalised.
Forget making America great, what would Trump mean for Australia?
Decision-makers for Australia's diplomacy are scrambling to urgently imagine life in the Trump universe.
More than 80 million watched Clinton's debate win over Trump
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Party bureaucrat-speak
Just as governments depend upon the public service, political parties depend upon their bureaucrats, party officials, campaign directors and ministerial staffers.
Up to 100 million expected to watch Clinton debate Trump
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Cutting company tax for small business is 'stupid': Noel Whittaker
A crazy idea that looks like getting up was based on the notion that government could give small business a much-needed boost by cutting their company tax.
Make no mistake, Coalition and Labor are playing politics with marriage
There is blame enough for all sides in this ridiculous stand-off. Meanwhile, same-sex couples are left in limbo, altar in sight but out of reach.
Trump's bizarre invite/uninvite to Bill Clinton's former mistress to first debate
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How New Zealand does income support better than Australia
What comes to mind when you think of revolution?
Lost souls cling on to false promises
It's easy to make promises to voters when you'll never be in a position to deliver them.
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Campaign highlights - and lowlights
The hurly-burly of the 2016 election campaign, as seen through the eyes of Fairfax reporters and photographers.