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Facebook tried to shape how Australians voted in the last election
The social media giant approached the major political parties during the 2016 election with a new and powerful tool. But some were worried.
- by John McDuling and Fergus Hunter
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Turnbull phoned Packer with concerns over series of emails
The private emails worried the Prime Minister so much he quickly phoned the billionaire.
- by David Crowe and Nick Toscano
I finally know why my 18-year-old sister died
It wasn't until I became a doctor that I understood how prescription drugs killed my older sister.
- by Paul Biegler
Ged Kearney knows her victory could be short-lived
Labor's 'hero of Batman' was all smiles throughout the byelection campaign, but behind the scenes ...
- by Noel Towell
'If you don't stand up with us, you'll be standing against us'
School shooting survivors to lead global protests with up to 500,000 people expected to march on Washington.
- by Matthew Hall
Heppell leads reborn Bombers to victory
Essendon overcame a 20-point deficit at three-quarter-time to defeat Adelaide by two goals in a thriller at Etihad Stadium.
- by Peter Ryan
'Terrorist act': Three killed, hostages taken in France
A gunman has been shot dead by police after hijacking a car, firing on police and taking hostages in a supermarket.
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Opinion & Perspectives
An open letter to the students of America from one in Australia
While I waited for exams to start, children in Florida, waited for a killer. Every student in the world must stand together today.
Jason Cleary-Gorton
Could it be that only a miracle can save atheism
These are dark days indeed for the atheists and agnostics of Australia.
Ian Warden
It's time we embraced the ultimate sexual taboo: parent sex
In a world where all sexualities are being celebrated, it’s time we came to terms with the ultimate taboo.
Danny Katz
AFL
Dons finish with a rush to down Crows
Essendon overcame a 20-point deficit at three-quarter-time to defeat Adelaide by two goals in a thriller at Etihad Stadium.
- by Peter Ryan
Cox confident of spearheading makeshift Pies attack
Mason Cox has declared he is confident, ready and capable of leading the undermanned Collingwood forward line into the 2018 season and beyond.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Politics
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Revealed: Facebook tried to shape Australia's 2016 election
The combination of two data sets would have allowed parties to target Australians identified as swinging voters with tailored ads.
- by John McDuling and Fergus Hunter
Business Council boss defies the blue-blooded big shot stereotype
- by David Crowe and Bevan Shields
Turnbull phoned Packer with concerns after series of emails
- by David Crowe and Nick Toscano
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Nobody knows how to fix what Facebook has broken
We are witnessing the consequences of growth on a rapid, unprecedented scale.
- by John McDuling
Small business
Smarter living
How to tell which store bought kids' snacks are the healthiest
A number of recent cases have put the spotlight on claims made by some food manufacturers.
- by Merryn Porter
Ask Noel: can a disability pensioner be given a large sum of money?
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Sport
'Disgraceful': Australia lodge formal complaint to South Africa about abuse of wives
David Warner is not the only player to have been the target of slurs from crowd members about his partner and Australian coach Darren Lehmann has had enough.
- by Chris Barrett
Melbourne United win wild game three
Melbourne United are one win from the NBL championship after a wild game three win over Adelaide 36ers on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
