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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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New footage shows Warner was 'physically restrained'
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New footage shows Warner was 'physically restrained'

Fall-out from cricket stairwell spat goes on as new vision reveals Paine stopped Warner, forcefully walked him away.

  • by Chris Barrett
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
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Rubbish collection worries as as the trash piles up

Tens of thousands of people north-west of Melbourne have had their bin collections cut off - and more may follow.

  • by Craig Butt
Andrews' big build keeps state's economy ticking over

Andrews' big build keeps state's economy ticking over

The government is picking up the economic slack with its major projects as private sector investment slumps.

  • by Adam Carey
'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. 

#MeToo: We must beware the brewing whiff of backlash
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Feminism

#MeToo: We must beware the brewing whiff of backlash

It might help to bring social media in line when it comes to trolls, but it won’t stop the seething hatred rooted in some men.

  • by Virginia Haussegger
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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?

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    '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.

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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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        Nationals warned of an 'avalanche of allegations' against Barnaby Joyce
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        Nationals warned of an 'avalanche of allegations' 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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        James Packer's bromance with banker is over but who jilted who?

        James Packer's bromance with banker is over but who jilted who?

        The relationship that endured both Packer’s corporate triumphs and blow-ups has now itself imploded.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

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

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        New CCTV footage shows moment Warner was provoked by wife sledge
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        New CCTV footage shows moment Warner was provoked by wife sledge

        The ICC is investigating how initial vision of the vice-captain's altercation with Quinton de Kock was leaked.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Daniel Ricciardo breaks Barcelona track record in F1 testing

        Daniel Ricciardo breaks Barcelona track record in F1 testing

        Daniel Ricciardo showed Red Bull's pace by lapping Barcelona's Formula One circuit faster than anyone since the track was reconfigured in 2007.