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'Irrational, illogical': State school lobby blasts Shorten on promise to Catholics
'The audacity of this partisan move by the leader of the opposition has astonished many parents, families and staff.'
- by Michael Koziol
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'It's on': Melbourne ports dispute set to escalate
Maritime Union of Australia says its workers will not return to work if their workplace agreement is terminated.
- by Anna Patty
Once-celebrated NAB staffer accused of $800k fraud
A former banker and his friend are accused of exploiting a program that rewarded members of the public.
- by Adam Cooper
Teen accused of bashing US doctor during tennis bailed
One of the three boys charged with assaulting surgeon and his son during Australian Open has been granted bail.
- by Adam Cooper
Analysis
Bill Shorten
Great expectations: Flipside of leading in the polls
On the face of it, Labor leader Bill Shorten is in a powerful position, but danger lurks on the road to the next election.
- by Mark Kenny
Heinz misled consumers over health benefits of kids' snack
They were marketed as containing '99 per cent fruit and veg', but were actually chock-full of sugar, court hears.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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'Each party [was] eating into the fat of the other'
There were breaches in Batman's hipster-proof fence for both Labor and the Greens. And someone had to lose.
- by Tom Cowie
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Opinion & Perspectives
Bill Shorten is the real winner of Batman - at least for now
The byelection result maintains the status quo in Parliament, but it means Bill Shorten’s internal critics will stay silent.
Tony Walker
The AFL has committed an act of cultural vandalism
The rerecording of the famous team songs is the quintessential change for the sake of change.
Dylan Leach
This is how Labor wins elections
The results in Batman and South Australia demonstrate that Labor comes out on top when it engages in a contest of values.
Mark Butler
AFL
Mid-season trade, draft system put on hold
The AFL has all but ruled out introducing mid-season trading or drafting.
- by Jake Niall
Updated
Women's AFL
Dogs set to roll dice at tribunal
Criminal lawyer enlisted to fight Katie Brennan's case.
- by Daniel Cherny and Anthony Colangelo
Politics
Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firmÂ
People from the major parties have previously met with the firm that has now been accused of accessing the data of 50 million Facebook users without permission.
- by Fergus Hunter
World
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Business
Woolworths launches fresh review of pokies business
An independent investigation has been launched into the scandal engulfing Woolworths-owned pokies venues.
- by Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The secret language that will make you a better communicator
A secret conversation is happening right beneath your eyes.
- by Phil Barker
20 signs your child may be gifted
Suspect your child is gifted? Here are 20 sure signs.
- by Rebecca Gruber
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Sport
Mitchell Starc under injury cloud ahead of third Test
The Australian fast bowler has a calf issue and must prove his fitness by bowling at training at Newlands on Tuesday.
- by Chris Barrett
Ten could be new home of cricket as deadlines closes for new deal
Channels Ten, Nine, Seven and Fox Sports were set to all be in the mix for a deal Cricket Australia hopes will be for more than $900 million
- by Jon Pierik
