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'It could have been us': Sonia's death from a heater prompts urgent inquest
A coronial inquest into the carbon monoxide poisoning of a Melbourne woman last winter will be brought forward to avoid a possible repeat this year.
- by Adam Carey
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Enemies circle as fears grow over report into alleged rorts
An official report into allegations that Labor rorted taxpayer funds to help win the 2014 election is set to be published.
- by Benjamin Preiss and Noel Towell
The government report we were never meant to see
Glen McCallum was alarmed to find his name in a report - published on a website - that stated he had trust issues.
- by Clay Lucas
A Bitcoin bust will be like the 2000 tech crash - on steroids
Morgan Stanley says Bitcoin's recent moves are similar to the tech boom and bust, but faster.
What, if anything, can you buy for 50c a day?
The 'sorry' Newstart increase has been slammed, but here's a few items a jobseeker might spend that extra coin on.
- by Jenny Noyes
‘Long and painful’: Costello’s rate warning for households
The former treasurer has warned that at some point interest rates have to rise - and when they do, asset values will fall.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Minister demands ABC apologise over Ballard skit
Mitch Fifield called the segment that made reference to an Australian Conservative candidate unacceptable.
- by Aja Styles
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Opinion & Perspectives
Turnbull knows better than to deny fire weather link to climate change
Disputing climate change's role in extreme weather is ignoring what Australian scientists know with increasing certainty.
Peter Hannam
Sugar-free alternatives could be making us just as fat
Artificial sweeteners, especially when consumed in larger doses, could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Havovi Chichger
Frida Kahlo Barbie's airbrush with disaster
I don't completely condemn the appropriation of Frida, but they could have done it more intelligently and sensitively.
Lisa Armstrong
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Crime
Police hunt man filmed leaving 'fake bomb' in court doorway
- by Daniella Miletic and Joe Hinchliffe
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AFL
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AFL Grand Final
How to win a flag: game has changed
The game has changed. The race has opened up. The AFL premiership is up for grabs and more teams than ever fancy themselves as a genuine chance.
- by Bob Murphy
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Women's AFL
Ban upheld: Brennan to miss grand final
Western Bulldogs skipper Katie Brennan will miss the AFLW grand final, with the tribunal upholding her suspension for rough conduct.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
Government winds back marine protections to support fishing industry
The Turnbull government will strip back protections in sensitive marine areas, saying it is protecting the environment while supporting fishing and tourism.
- by Nicole Hasham
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'High-level corruption': Rio email warns of Africa mine problems
The former head of Rio Tinto’s ill-fated Mozambique coal business warned in May 2012 of a series of challenges in the African nation
- by Darren Gray
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Are banks irresponsible about responsible lending?
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The electric car that comes with an apartment
The luxury car maker has big plans for the electric vehicle sector in 2018.
- by Toby Hagon
The best balance transfer credit card
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Sport
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Test cricket
Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, ban overturned
The South African fast bowler has sensationally prevailed in his desperate bid to overturn a ban for the rest of the series against Australia.
- by Chris Barrett
Lyon closes on 300 to banish memory of 47
The spinner, on the cusp of joining an elite club with Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, goes into the third Test in Cape Town knowing precisely what to expect.
- by Chris Barrett
