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'You're being too polite': Seven's own commentators slam closing ceremony
While Kurt Fearnley was leading Australia into the closing ceremony, Channel 7 was airing a cooking show.
- by Rachel Clun
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Selective schools 'condemn students to second-rate education'
They drain resources and condemn other bright students to second and third-rate schools, Catholic educator says.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Flesh-eating ulcer outbreak an 'exploding epidemic'
A leading specialist accuses the Victorian government of inaction amid a worsening ulcer crisis.
- by Liam Mannix
Opinion
Banking royal commission
The truth lurking behind financial planners
The incentive structure will be under the microscope today at the Banking Royal Commission.
- by Jessica Irvine
'Reprehensible': Starbucks apologises after arrests of two black men
Two black men walked into a Starbucks in Philadelphia and sat down. They were asked to leave, and when they declined, an employee called police.
- by Matt Stevens
Minister says Cricket Australia should explain anti-siphoning rules
Seven boss Tim Worner rejects the view the cricket broadcasting deal favours pay-TV viewers.
- by Jennifer Duke
Details of government's new energy plan emerge
But the Turnbull government could face pushback to its signature plan from the states and territories.
- by Peter Hannam
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Opinion & Perspectives
Trump's strike against Assad futile, but will make him feel better
The region's future will now be fought out with Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as the dominant powers, competing to fill the vacuum.
Peter Hartcher
Folau walks fine line after remarks about gay community
Casual vilification of an entire section of the population is no small thing, and repercussions can be enormous.
Peter FitzSimons
Sexy selfies just latest step to win complex game of evolution
When a young woman adjusts her bikini provocatively, phone at the ready, she isn’t worrying about succumbing to patriarchy.
Khandis Blake
Sydney
'We've set up canoes and dinghies if it turns worse': Fire continues to burn
- by Josh Dye, Jacob Saulwick and Rachel Clun
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National
Politics
No charges to be laid following police investigation into 'Cabinet Files'
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's department has been sitting on a police report for weeks.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Vladimir Putin predicts 'global chaos' if West strikes Syria again
- by Jack Stubbs & Laila Bassam
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Business
Banking royal commission turns its gaze to dodgy planners, fees
Wealth management behemoth AMP will join each of the big four banks under the microscope in the second round of hearings from the royal commission.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Media & marketing
Ten's new owner flunks first big test, but it may be a blessing
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella
A year after her anticipated spot at Coachella was cancelled, Beyonce conquered the festival with a stunning show.
- by Michael Idato
Exclusive
George Miller
Bitter court battle over Mad Max: Fury Road blocks two new movies
George Miller's production company claims Warner Bros' "reprehensible" behavior has destroyed their "relationship of trust".
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Oppo sunsets audiophile-focused headphones, Blu-ray players
Oppo Digital is saying its goodbyes, meaning you may only have a limited time to grab some of the nicest AV gear out there.
- by Rod Easdown
Moving with the times: Luxury watch brand drops its macho image
How the watch world's most powerful CEOs is revolutionising a classic brand.
- by Michael Harry
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Analysis
Wests Tigers
Luke Brooks comes of age with masterclass against Manly
As an 18-year-old, he was considered the next Joey, the next Benji. A commanding performance against the Sea Eagles showed that Brooks's time has arrived.
- by Andrew Webster
'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'
The smile was broader than ever as Daniel Ricciardo savoured a surprise Chinese Grand Prix victory in his own inimitable fashion on Sunday.
- by Abhishek Takle
Analysis
Commonwealth Games
In closing, why you should expand your thinking on Commonwealth Games
- by Phil Lutton