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Relief from the crush: More trains for city's busiest lines
The Andrews government is racing to ease the strain on frustrated commuters by completing three major rail projects before the November election.
- by Adam Carey & Timna Jacks
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Health
Baby formula crisis hits prescription market
Hannah Goland came within hours of running out of baby formula for her newborn son, who has a milk allergy.
- by Aisha Dow
Energy giants will be forced to pay billions more in tax
The move could also deliver the Turnbull government a shock victory on its stalled company tax cuts.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
'False': Another Trump nominee falls at final hurdle
White House doctor latest candidate President has put forward to run a major agency to fail the confirmation process.
- by Lisa Rein, John Wagner & and Joshua Dawsey
Opinion
Home loans
New type of poverty hurting Australia's middle class
Australian banks' new policies aren't an accident. They are a strategic move that risk creating a social crisis.
- by Dick Bryan
Bringing up Queen Vic bodies among lord mayoral promises
One candidate made a pledge to dig up more than 6000 skeletons buried beneath the 140-year-old market.
- by Clay Lucas
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Port Adelaide
Kochie kicks an 'own goal' on Powell-Pepper case
David Koch made a comment that borders on outrageous fanning flames that had already been hosed down.
- by Jake Niall
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Opinion & Perspectives
Spreading the benefits of the boom. Where had I heard that before?
The current Treasurer echoes a predecessor from the opposition benches in his budget promises.
Peter Martin
We need different faces in Parliament
Australia likes to think of itself as a diverse, multicultural, egalitarian country. The reality is we are still far from achieving that.
Osmond Chiu
Trump's French bromance: geez guys, get a room
Trump is a prime candidate for a bromance, as he seems to view women as commodities or sex toys, rather than human beings he could truly relate to.
Nick Curtis
AFL
Bitten Demon Petracca to miss Sunday clash with Essendon
Not for the first time, Melbourne star Christian Petracca has run into canine-related trouble.
- by Daniel Cherny
Analysis
Melbourne
It's D-Day already for the Dees
It might only be round six, but September has come early for Melbourne and Essendon, whose clash on Sunday is almost an elimination final.
- by Wayne Carey
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Port Adelaide
Powell-Pepper paid price for ex-AFL executives' misdemeanours: Koch
- by Ronny Lerner & Peter Ryan
Politics
Tax cuts for low and middle earners as budget takings soar, says Scott Morrison
Middle to lower income Australians will be the biggest beneficiaries of the tax cuts in next month’s budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison has confirmed.
- by Peter Martin
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Trade
The EU pursues $15b free trade talks with Australia, but there's a catch
- by David Crowe
World
'False and fabricated': Trump's controversial nominee to head veterans department withdraws
- by Lisa Rein, John Wagner & and Joshua Dawsey
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Business
Shoppers are willing to pay higher prices, says Coles
Coles says shoppers are willing to pay more when cost increases bump up supermarket prices, improving earnings before it becomes independent company.
- by Patrick Hatch
Analysis
Healthcare
Been there, done that: A blast from the past for Healthscope's bidders
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Opinion
The Venture
Infrastructure debate must recognise boom in temporary population
- by Tony Featherstone
Entertainment
Handmaid's Tale season 2 makes most of Aunt Lydia and 'bad' women
The nightmarish vision of The Handmaid's Tale pivots on a complex and fascinating archvillain, Aunt Lydia.
- by Melinda Houston
So, Fleetwood Mac didn't 'fire' Lindsey Buckingham. They divorced him
Founding member Mick Fleetwood says the band's relationship with the singer-guitarist was like a marriage. And like many a marriage, it turned sour.
- by Karl Quinn
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Performing arts
Quite the scandal: Monash's liaisons laid bare in lamentable period play
- by Cameron Woodhead
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Music reviews
Harry Styles brings screaming, strutting and hysteria to Melbourne
- by Anthony Colangelo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Just running isn't enough if you want to be stronger and fitter
Running is great exercise, but give it an extra kick with a more comprehensive workout.
- by Michael Jarosky
Stress is inevitable, but here's how to help your child manage it
Learn how you can help them learn and grow from stressful situations.
- by Jodie Benveniste
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Sport
Joe Ingles' Jazz collapse in playoff loss to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City have pulled off a dramatic 107-99 comeback win against Joe Ingles' Utah Jazz to stay alive in the NBA playoffs.
- by Peter Mitchell
Melbourne United re-sign grand final MVP Chris Goulding
Chris Goulding will remain with Melbourne United for two more seasons after re-signing with the club.
- by Roy Ward
