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'A mongrel bunch of bastards': The small businesses being crushed by the tax office
Mark Freeman was stunned when he was hit with a massive tax bill for a government business grant. Seven years and $750,000 later, he is still fighting.
- by Nassim Khadem
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Booming population takes its toll on Melbourne's trains
Population boom creates significant overcrowding, increased 'dwell times' during peak periods.
- by Timna Jacks
'Business as usual': Turnbull to declare in defiance of poll
PM wrestles with back-bench revolt over energy policy, confronts the possibility of losing more polls than Tony Abbott.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Tired of your sport? Try plogging and save the world
While you're still getting out of bed on a Sunday, Footscray Rubbish Runners are (speedily) clearing the streets of trash.
- by Carolyn Webb
We shouldn't dwell on the past: Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott insists he's not about to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the prime ministership.
- by Colin Brinsden, Christine McGinn and Roje Adaimy
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Waterstreet's future in doubt as he declares bankruptcy
High-profile barrister Charles Waterstreet has declared bankruptcy, throwing into doubt his ability to continue practising.
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Megan Gorrey
Hungary's Viktor Orban expected to win fourth term
Hungary's right-wing Prime Minister is tipped to romp home in his bid for another term after fear campaign.
- by James McAuley
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
The sound and the fury of 30 Newspoll losses
Australian political leaders have made a habit of uttering expansive one-liners that become stones around their necks.
Tony Wright
This is why the Commonwealth Games are worth celebrating
We've lost our ability to appreciate effort and individual struggles. Instead, it's all about winning on the world stage.
Sam Duncan
Turnbull is wrong to give us tax cuts in the budget
The truth is, if we want all the nice things we have decided we want government to give us, we have to pay for them.
Jessica Irvine
Melbourne
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Phillip Island
Tourism
'Car park in a bay': Phillip Island locals object to ferry proposal
- by Matilda Boseley
National
AFL
4 Points: The big men are back in vogue
Round three was a reminder to every club in the competition that a dominant ruckman is crucial. And without one, you're in strife.
- by Peter Ryan
'Shrugging' debate rears its head again
Alastair Clarkson has raised concerns about players taking evasive action for free kicks but one of his own players is in the spotlight.
- by Jon Pierik
Politics
'Monash Forum' should change its name says Frydenberg
He declared an "intellectually curious" Sir John Monash would have been more likely to support new technology.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
World
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Business
'A mongrel bunch of bastards': The small businesses being crushed by tax office
Mark Freeman's business idea earned him a government grant. But the tax office disagreed and sent him a huge bill. Seven years on, he is still seeking justice.
- by Nassim Khadem
Small business
Entertainment
With the ratings break over, TV networks launch their new hopefuls
We hardly knew ye, Australian Spartan - but it's time to bring on TV's big guns.
- by Rob Moran
Social media influencers draw more attention than Prince Charles
When a pouting social media princess supposedly "outranks" a real life prince it is clear the social pecking has dramatically altered.
- by Andrew Hornery
Comedy Fest review: Lano & Woodley stand the test of time ★★★★½
- by Hannah Francis
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Google's smart assistant learns to shop locally
Google is taking the online shopping fight to Amazon, making it easier for Aussies to shop locally when speaking to Google's talkative smart assistant.
- by Adam Turner
How to keep your cool when your teen is challenging you
The teenage years are known for their turmoil and conflict for a reason.
- by Suzi Catchpole
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Sport
Victory fight back to claim dramatic late win over Phoenix
Kevin Muscat's men produced an inspired comeback to defeat Wellington 2-1 at AAMI Park on Sunday night.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Opinion
Test cricket
Michael Clarke's comeback suggestion should be hit for six
Michael Clarke's suggestion that he is open to returning to the Test side is delusional, ridiculous and, as has been noted on social media, perhaps sad.
- by Jon Pierik
