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'They haven't got the balls': Calls for light-touch company cop to toughen up
Every scandal uncovered by the royal commission has prompted questions of whether ASIC had done its job. The evidence has been damning.
- by Ruth Williams
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Bishop says Trump deserves credit for the handshake that made history
Trump’s unpredictable approach credited for triggering historic meeting.
- by David Wroe
Tiny village hit with $90,000 court costs over water fight
The residents of the Victorian town wanted to stop their local water being trucked away for bottling.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Mental health
It happens eight times every day. We must talk about it
Ten months after my father's death, I revealed it was not a heart attack that killed him. It was suicide.
- by Daniel Mezrani
The worst flights for delays, and cancellations revealed
One in every five flights between Australia's two largest cities is running late.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Pop culture
'Magical': What happened inside the recording studio with ABBA
In a world exclusive, ABBA's longtime confidante opens the lid on the reunion.
- by Neil McMahon
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Olympics
Norman to be recognised for role in Black Power salute
The AOC will award the late sprinter Peter Norman the Order of Merit, its highest honour.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion & Perspectives
Dear Barnaby, it's time to learn your lesson
Let’s start with the fact, Barnaby, that 24 years ago you made a vow of fidelity to your wife Natalie.
Wendy Squires
Moral compass lost in sea of easy money
ASIC is partly responsible for the cesspit of misconduct. Without a feared regulator, people with questionable ethics will push the line.
Adele Ferguson
Victoria, you need a lesson in parenting
Many of the young Victorians who leave state care are poorly equipped to deal with the challenges of adult life.
Miki Perkins
Melbourne
Victoria
'We're very good at our jobs': Air traffic controllers enter top 10 earners
- by Liam Mannix, Craig Butt & Nigel Gladstone
National
AFL
Bulldogs grind it out as Blues make unwanted history
This was a Friday-night horror show at Etihad Stadium that had to be seen to be believed.
- by Jon Pierik
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AFL Grand Final
No change: AFL grand final stays in the afternoon
The AFL will stick with the traditional daytime grand final for at least another year, with this year’s game to remain at 2.30pm.
- by Jake Niall
Politics
You've probably never heard of Malcolm Turnbull's most intriguing minister
His meteoric rise from the backbench to cabinet shocked Canberra. But he may yet have further to climb.
- by Mark Kenny
World
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Trade
Reducing imports is a great way to make us poorer. But we'll do it any
Protection doesn’t save jobs, it just attempts to save jobs in the favoured industry by reducing jobs in all other industries.
- by ROSS GITTINS
Small business
Opinion
Work in Progress
Low prices may win you customers, but can damage employees’ wellbeing
- by James Adonis
Entertainment
Simon Baker channels his teen surfing days in movie of Tim Winton's Breath
Simon Baker first wanted to adapt the acclaimed novel when he found himself sobbing.
- by Fiona Capp
How Facebook friends saved one man from execution
Mohammed al-Samawi was holed up in the bathroom of his apartment as bombs rained down. Here's the story of how he escaped a war zone.
- by Linda Morris
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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
How to achieve a waste-free lifestyle on a budget
Inspired by the War on Waste but think waste-free living is unattainable? Try this.
- by Siobhan Ryan
Tesla, sedans and wannabe luxury cars at the Beijing Auto Show
Big bold statements were being made at the annual auto show, including the return of the sedan.
- by Ying Tian
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Sport
Jets score stunner as City's season ends
The Newcastle Jets are into their first A-League grand final in a decade after defeating Melbourne City in a match that featured a Riley McGree wonder goal.
- by Michael Lynch
Analysis
Super Netball
Australian netball faces international challenge
The top five netball nations will be represented in the Suncorp Super Netball season.
- by Liz Ellis
