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X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble
Nick Xenophon

X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble

For an anti-gambling guy, Nick Xenophon made a large and risky bet on re-entering SA politics. But as the campaign ended, his juggernaut appeared to be slowing.

  • by Mark Kenny National affairs editor
Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra
Analysis
Income tax

Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra

  • by David Crowe
Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom
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Trade

Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom

  • by David Crowe and Nick O'Malley
'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash
Company tax

'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Patrick Begley
ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds
ABC

ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds

  • by Michael Koziol

Opinion & Perspectives

Whitefella dreaming: it's time to discover our reconciled republic

The true source of a more mature and independent Australia is the grounding of our sovereignty in the songlines and histories of our ancient island continent.

Mark McKenna

    Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra

    Every time one side of politics looks for savings, the other bays for blood.

    David Crowe
      David Crowe

      Why Australia joining ASEAN is a great idea

      South-east Asia could be Australia's "last best option'' as the world order struggles through a new stage of disorder.

      Peter Hartcher
        Peter Hartcher
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        Federal

        <I>Illustration: Alan Moir</i>
        Federal

        The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

        Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

        Le Lievre for 17-03 editions
        Federal

        Best of Fairfax cartoons March 17

        Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

        Whitefella dreaming: it's time to discover our reconciled republic
        Analysis
        Indigenous

        Whitefella dreaming: it's time to discover our reconciled republic

        • by Mark McKenna
        Business should speak up on dividends: John Howard
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        Income tax

        Business should speak up on dividends: John Howard

        • by David Crowe
        Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom
        Breaking
        Trade

        Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom

        • by David Crowe and Nick O'Malley

        Victoria

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        New South Wales

        Berejiklian must calm the nerves of her backbench
        Analysis
        NSW election

        Berejiklian must calm the nerves of her backbench

        • by Alexandra Smith
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        NSW election

        Voter revolt on stadiums poses threat to Premier

        • by Alexandra Smith
        NSW election

        'It’s not the stadiums ... It’s the shambolic way we have sold it'

        • by Alexandra Smith and James Robertson

        Queensland

        Queensland government asks for 48 hours to save Dora
        Australian film

        Queensland government asks for 48 hours to save Dora

        • by Stuart Layt
        Robbie Katter

        The flying pollie: Robbie Katter gets his wings

        • by Jessica Johnston
        Government

        Cairns man loses bid to split Queensland in two

        • by Jorge Branco

        ACT

        Elizabeth Lee MLA would not explain her increasing travel, paid for by groups linked to the Korean government.
        ACT

        Canberra MLA Elizabeth Lee given more than $10,000 in hospitality by Korean foundation

        • by Daniel Burdon
        Letters

        Canberra Times Letters to the Editor: Encourage people who self-fund their retirement

        ACT

        Calls grow for ACT engineers register as Victoria moves on similar scheme

        • by Steven Trask

        Western Australia

        WA's low share of GST revenue is causing widespread effect.
        WA

        WA Senator says GST carve-up 'corrosive'

        WA

        'No one person built our school': Locals reject decision to rename school after WA's Court family

        • by Hannah Barry
        WA

        Tributes flow for former WA deputy premier Mal Bryce

        • by Hannah Barry

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