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Secret review warned of 'avalanche of complaints' against Barnaby Joyce
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Secret review warned of 'avalanche of complaints' against Barnaby Joyce

New confidential documents show some Nationals MPs considered asking a former governor to hold an inquiry. 

  • by Mark Kenny and Bevan Shields

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Official linked to Michaelia Cash leak controversy quits

Official linked to Michaelia Cash leak controversy quits

Another key government official connected to the union raid media leak controversy has resigned, blaming media scrutiny. 

  • by Adam Gartrell
Rabbi's testimony spares accused child-sex abuser jail

Rabbi's testimony spares accused child-sex abuser jail

Malka Leifer, who is accused of abusing students at a Melbourne school, has been bailed on house arrest instead of prison.

  • by Gabrielle Weiniger
Jo was able to call Jill her wife for just 46 days

Jo was able to call Jill her wife for just 46 days

The heartbreaking reason the devoted same-sex couple wanted to marry so quickly after it became legal.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Canadian gambling giant ups its bet on Australia

Canadian gambling giant ups its bet on Australia

The Stars Group has dramatically raised its stake in online bookmaker CrownBet as a UK gaming giant exits.

  • by Nick Toscano
'I hear it every day. Market's going up because of Trump.'  

'I hear it every day. Market's going up because of Trump.'  

They are the President's true believers, who ignore experts and a sputtering stockmarket rally to buy up big. 

Tools down after Liberals, Greens halt $6.7b 'dud'
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Roads

Tools down after Liberals, Greens halt $6.7b 'dud'

'Economic vandalism': The Coalition and Greens team up to stop the controversial West Gate Tunnel project.

  • by Noel Towell and Benjamin Preiss
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For women, this cultural moment is precious, and precarious

Australia has had sexual harassment laws since the 1980s but reporting regimes remain patchwork or flawed. How best to end such insidious behaviour?

Miki Perkins
    Miki Perkins

    'Woeful' state of affordable housing worsened by political debate

    While some people work themselves into a lather debating this topic, thousands need secure, affordable housing right now.

    Emma King

      The real story of #MeToo is much bigger than front-page scandals

      The real story is the quiet prevalence of deeply unsurprised people across our state: those who believe that sexual harassment is as eternal as the weather.

      Kristen Hilton
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        Your move, Tom: AFL won't offer ambassador role until Lynch picks club

        Your move, Tom: AFL won't offer ambassador role until Lynch picks club

        AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says the possibility of the AFL employing Tom Lynch as a paid ambassador will have no bearing on his future at the Suns.

        • by Jake Niall
        Super power takes control at the AFL
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        Super power takes control at the AFL

        An all-powerful super panel under the stewardship of AFL football boss Steve Hocking will become the sole group consulted on every key football decision.

        • by Sam McClure

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        Online giant Netflix's boss is worried about the internet

        Online giant Netflix's boss is worried about the internet

        Reed Hastings talks down the Disney-Fox threat, and admits he's more concerned about the impact of the internet amid the growing tech backlash.

        • by John McDuling

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        Top route: Virgin takes on Qantas and Cathay in new flight war

        Top route: Virgin takes on Qantas and Cathay in new flight war

        The carrier is edging its way into the route which has been a cosy two-horse race.

        • by David Flynn
        Amazon Echo Dot: Fine for spoken word, but not bass-heavy songs.

        Amazon Echo Dot v Google Home Mini: which is best for you?

        Which tiny speaker is best to put a smart assistant in your house?

        • by Adam Turner

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        Fresh footage shows Warner's 'sook' sledge before stairwell row

        Fresh footage shows Warner's 'sook' sledge before stairwell row

        Fresh video has emerged showing David Warner call Quinton de Kock a "f---ing sook" as the players exited the ground in the lead-up to their wild altercation.

        • by Shiamak Unwalla
        Schwarzer: Socceroos must become flexible to escape World Cup group

        Schwarzer: Socceroos must become flexible to escape World Cup group

        The Australian stalwart says Bert van Marwijk's side can make the second round at Russia 2018 if they are tactically versatile.

        • by Dominic Bossi