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'Promises were made': Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says
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'Promises were made': Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says

'The truth will come out' before the next election, Peter Marshall warned in an incendiary interview.

  • by Adam Carey and Noel Towell

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Uncomfortable truth: Comey conflicted and unconvincing
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James Comey

Uncomfortable truth: Comey conflicted and unconvincing

In a book filled with carefully-crafted displays of self-flagellation, former FBI director makes a remarkable admission.

  • by Matthew Knott
Mayor wants to keep her job - from 2600kms away

Mayor wants to keep her job - from 2600kms away

Furious Ararat council colleagues say Glenda McLean has turned them into a 'laughing stock'.

  • by Rex Martinich & Brendan Wrigley
'Man with three faces' accepts his new identity - again

'Man with three faces' accepts his new identity - again

Jerome Hamon, who has a genetic mutation, has become the recipient of the world's first double face transplant.

  • by Henry Samuel
Bullying claims at Australia's first gay radio station

Bullying claims at Australia's first gay radio station

'Morale at JOY 94.9 is possibly at its lowest point ever': The allegations have rocked the pioneer station. 

  • by Broede Carmody
'What the hell is going on?': Disgust, despair at banks 

'What the hell is going on?': Disgust, despair at banks 

Former consumer tsar calls for big banks to be stripped of their financial advice businesses due to conflicts of interest.

  • by Jessica Irvine, Clancy Yeates, Sarah Danckert and Fergus Hunter
'Part of plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction 

'Part of plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction 

Despite the horrific circumstances, audio from the pilot speaking with air traffic control is far from dramatic.

  • by Jenny Noyes
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Opinion & Perspectives

Why we can only trust ethical fashion lists so far

The Baptist World Aid Australia report is a good consumer tool but it gives fast-fashion brands more credit than they deserve.

Melissa Singer
    Melissa Singer

    There are more jobs, but 730,000 people are still out of work

    Why have politicians and the media stopped talking about unemployment?

    Matt Wade
      Matt Wade

      AMP in strife following Royal Commission admissions

      Monday's revelations by AMP are likely to have lasting ramifications for the company and its shareholders

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        AFL

        Remember, Blues and Saints: every Dog has its day
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        Remember, Blues and Saints: every Dog has its day

        In 2000, Terry Wallace and the Bulldogs went all alternative and stunned invincible Essendon. Here's how it happened.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Bulldogs skipper and league come to agreement over suspension rules.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        NEAFL one option considered for Tasmanian team

        NEAFL one option considered for Tasmanian team

        • by Peter Ryan
        Questionable effort stings the Demons
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        Melbourne

        Questionable effort stings the Demons

        • by Sam McClure

        Politics

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        The former deputy prime minister has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the decision not to posthumously promote John Monash to field marshal. 

        • by Bevan Shields

        World

        China's live fire drill a 'red line' in Taiwan Strait

        China's live fire drill a 'red line' in Taiwan Strait

        • by Kirsty Needham
        CIA director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

        CIA director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

        • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig

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        Business

        'Answer the question' - CBA executive faces royal commission roasting

        'Answer the question' - CBA executive faces royal commission roasting

        Commonwealth Bank manager accused of ''dissembling" in her answers over the treatment of customers.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        For the first time in My Kitchen Rules history, two contestants have been booted from the competition over verbal abuse.

        • by Broede Carmody and Aja Styles
        Back With the Ex features four former couples, including Erik and Lauren, who decide to give it another go.

        Is Back With the Ex's control freak Erik reality television's latest villain?

        In Seven's latest home-grown relationship reality drama, some of the participants seem more focused on the reality than others.

        • by Karl Quinn

        Lifestyle

        The beauty trends about to go off

        The beauty trends about to go off

        • by Melissa Singer
        Beyonce's own mum concern-trolled her

        Beyonce's own mum concern-trolled her

        • by Natalie Reilly
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        Smarter living

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        Chasing status can be a time consuming enterprise, but there are shortcuts to getting Gold.

        • by David Flynn
        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against these potentially harmful viruses.

        • by Christopher Blyth & Kristine Macartney

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        Sport

        Baynes and Celtics trump Bucks in NBA

        Baynes and Celtics trump Bucks in NBA

        Aron Baynes' Boston Celtics are just two wins away from eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks from the NBA playoffs

        • by Peter Mitchell
        The nurse who took a very different route to Boston Marathon second

        The nurse who took a very different route to Boston Marathon second

        To finish second in the Boston Marathon, train for the race before and after shifts at a full-time job. Never run more than 100 miles a week.