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David Warner at heart of ball-tampering scandal
The deposed vice-captain has emerged as the central character in the crisis as he and Steve Smith face 'a stretch of time' out of the Australian team.
- by Chris Barrett
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Dumped in 2014, this road link may make a comeback
There are 96 projects that need to be built in the next 15 years, says this report. And East West Link is one.
- by Timna Jacks and Clay Lucas
Opinion
Ball tampering
Arrogance rewarded just led to more arrogance
The fall from grace – for now former captain Steve Smith, for Australian cricket – will take time to sink in.
- by Malcolm Knox
Who is Tim Paine? Australia's accidental cricket captain
The Tasmanian wicket keeper has emerged as the improbable man to lead the team in the aftermath.
- by Tom Cowie
Baby among latest cases as measles virus spreads
A very young baby and five other people may have been infected at the baggage collection at Melbourne airport.
- by Aisha Dow
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Development
City's growing pains force music festival out
The popular Laneway Festival is moving from its present Footscray location, but it's not all bad news for music lovers.
- by Benjamin Millar
'Have a look, boys. They're using something'
A former South African bowler claims he tipped off cameramen after suspecting Australia were engaging in foul play.
- by Daniel Cherny
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Opinion & Perspectives
Smith's done wrong thing, but spare me the hysterics
The outrage since Smith’s confession has been staggering. It's exposed hypocrisy in some who should know better.
Andrew Webster
Formula One truly is its own worst enemy sometimes
From engines to gearboxes, grid penalties to fuel-saving rules, this is a sport strangled by opaque bureaucracy.
Oliver Brown
Everyday heroes compelled to break law when govt fails to protect us
While Adani fights a $12,000 fine for environmental pollution ordinary people have been hit with fines that could stop them putting food on the table.
Julian Burnside
Melbourne
Chilling footage shows man running in Chapel St 'with gun drawn'
- by Benjamin Millar and Robyn Grace
Melbourne institution Clegs closes as city's fabric changes
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Victoria
National
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Food
Celebrity chef accused of trading while insolvent at Crown
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
AFL
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Richmond
Trent Cotchin spends the night in hospital
Richmond maintain he will be fit to play in Thursday night's grand final rematch.
- by Sam McClure
Is Nathan Buckley a good AFL coach?
Collingwood lost to the Hawks last weekend. For most footy fans, it's just one game in a new season. But for Pies supporters, it's been six years of decline.
Politics
Let Australians die as they want to, says Productivity Commission
Tens of thousands of terminally ill Australians are dying in hospitals when they would rather be dying at home, a Productivity Commission inquiry has found.
- by Peter Martin
World
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Business
Cricket Australia needs a better second innings on TV rights
Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland is trying to claw back a significant shortfall from first round bids.
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Recap
Reality
Bizarre 'girlfriend' scandal ends Brett's time on Bachelor in Paradise
There it is, one of the occupational hazards of inviting a bunch of ex-reality TV contestants for another go 'round the national D-list fame wheel.
- by Rob Moran
Edward Norton devastated by NYC firefighter death at movie location
Edward Norton has praised the selfless courage of a New York City firefighter who died in the building where Norton had been directing his latest movie.
- by Aja Styles
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Development
Melbourne's growing pains force Laneway Festival to find new home
- by Benjamin Millar
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Aussies given an extension to apply for a British pension
Worked in the UK? You might be able to top up your National Insurance contributions.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
IT networks
The case for fixed wireless over waiting for the NBN
With many in metropolitan areas facing an unclear NBN timetable, providers of fixed wireless are moving in.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
Steve Smith steps down as captain of IPL side after cheating scandal
The shamed batsman has stepped down as captain of Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, with no certainty to take up his lucrative $2.4 million deal.
- by Rob Forsaith
Broadcaster claims he tipped off cameramen over ball-tampering
Fanie de Villiers said he suspected the Australians were engaging in foul play.
- by Daniel Cherny
