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'Bitter' Barnaby kept PM in the dark

'Bitter' Barnaby kept PM in the dark

Malcolm Turnbull was out in Washington DC when he read the news that Barnaby Joyce was about to quit.

  • by David Crowe

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ANZ tightens rules on interest-only home loans

ANZ tightens rules on interest-only home loans

ANZ Bank will beef up its scrutiny of customers looking to switch into an interest-only home loan, as lenders take a cautious approach to riskier mortgages.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Ex-MFB exec claims he was unfairly sacked by brigade

Ex-MFB exec claims he was unfairly sacked by brigade

In the latest Melbourne Fire Brigade controversy, a former director claims his termination was due to his intention to complain about its board.

  • by Adam Cooper
Florida school deputy resigns after failing to engage shooter

Florida school deputy resigns after failing to engage shooter

The armed sheriff's deputy assigned to the Florida high school where 17 people were shot and killed has resigned rather than face suspension.

  • by Bernie Woodall
Probe into claims of criminal activity at Queen Vic Market

Probe into claims of criminal activity at Queen Vic Market

Police are investigating claims of corruption and fraud at Queen Victoria Market.

  • by Anna Prytz
Sentence of teen who kicked cop in head to be appealed

Sentence of teen who kicked cop in head to be appealed

A teenager's "manifestly inadequate" sentence for kicking a Victorian police officer in the head at a shopping centre in Melbourne's west is now being appealed.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Man dies in state's spreading hepatitis A outbreak

Man dies in state's spreading hepatitis A outbreak

The state government is urging at-risk people to get free vaccinations.

  • by Aisha Dow
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Why I will never carry a gun in my classroom

The NRA has been accelerating the ideological warfare it wages on behalf of gun manufacturers for decades.

Victoria Barrett

    Won't be same: Flaw in proposal to let women play sport with men

    Enabling men and women to play contact sport together would take away the very things that inspired girls to get involved.

    Kate Lambeski

      Rosie did everything right. Yet here we are.

      Rosie Batty probably never expected to become such a prominent face of anti-violence activism in Australia.

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        Sky News Australia in talks with Seven and Nine

        Sky News Australia in talks with Seven and Nine

        Sky News Australia could be shown on free-to-air television for the first time with Rupert Murdochā€™s subscription service in preliminary talks.

        • by James Chessell and Jennifer Duke

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        The underrated drink you should be pairing with food

        The underrated drink you should be pairing with food

        Put down the wine and reach for this traditional Spanish tipple instead.

        • by Emily Bitto
        Childcare for preschool-age children can provide educational benefits.

        New childcare subsidy puts focus on working parents

        You can go online to find out how much childcare subsidy your family will receive after the new system comes into effect next July.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Ben Simmons scores 32 ... and nails the winning free throws

        Ben Simmons scores 32 ... and nails the winning free throws

        Ben Simmons hit a pair of free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining and had 32 points and 11 assists to send the Philadelphia 76ers past the Bulls.

        Australia need to fight fire with fire on South African tour
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        Australia need to fight fire with fire on South African tour

        Australia have not lost a Test series in South Africa since 1970 and our success will depend on how our batsmen handle the home team's fiery attack.

        • by Dean Jones