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Opinion
Federal budget
'You're not accepting a bribe, you're helping improve things for all of us'
When politicians seek to win elections by promising tax cuts, they invariably claim it will do wonders for the economy. But will it?
- by Ross Gittins
More top stories
Bombers still 'suffering' from supplements saga: Hird's dad
In a week where 'Bomber' Thompson fronted court, the father of James Hird has taken aim at former club officials.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
Education
This is what I really meant about teachers' pay
My call to pay teachers for every hour they work was misrepresented by vested interests as an attack on the profession.
- by Andrew Laming
Australia isn't recycling, we're 'just collecting'
Though Europe is going through its own crisis at the moment, it has a better class of trash than Australia.
- by Nick Miller
Updated
Geelong Cats
Hawkins referred directly to tribunal for umpire contact
It will be a test case for the tribunal, with Tom Hawkins arguing that his contact with the field umpire was accidental.
- by Peter Ryan
Author withdraws from tour after abuse allegations
The Wheeler Centre has cancelled Junot Diaz's appearance after accusations he forcibly kissed writer Zinzi Clemmons.
- by Andrew Taylor
The one area where Shorten trumps Turnbull
All the signs indicate that Malcolm Turnbull cannot rally the base the way Bill Shorten does.
- by David Crowe
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
I was wrong, and we need to say it more often - in public
Backflipping. Caving in. Flip-flopping. We call for a change, but when it comes, we jeer. It's not always called for.
Julia Baird
An open letter to men from a difficult woman
If you are a genuine expert on a topic about which I have written, please feel free to comment. If not, refrain.
Kerri Sackville
Why does everybody else seem to have more friends than me?
I only have about five close friends in the world, but that's OK. I'm good.
Danny Katz
Melbourne
Victoria
National
Grandparents hope for custody after twins found after four years
- by Jenny Noyes & Patrick Begley
AFL
Updated
Geelong Cats
Hawkins referred directly to tribunal for umpire contact
Geelong key forward Tom Hawkins will face the AFL tribunal after being referred directly for intentional umpire contact.
- by Peter Ryan
Live
Essendon
Live AFL: Essendon v Hawthorn
It's a jam-packed day of Saturday AFL round seven action, highlighted by the Essendon v Hawthorn clash at the MCG.
Politics
More than tax cuts: Scott Morrison plans for budget savings
Scott Morrison says the government would stick to its rule of matching every new spending decision with a saving made elsewhere in the budget.
- by David Crowe
Scott Morrison's dilemma: Avo toast and early surplus mightn't cut it
- by Peter Martin & Mark Kenny
World
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Business
Our $130 billion super giant is starting to throw its weight around
Cut-throat takeover battles and a portfolio flush with trendy Silicon Valley tech stocks. What is AustralianSuper up to?
- by Nassim Khadem & Ruth Williams
Opinion
Banking royal commission
David Murray has taken a job nobody wanted at AMP and it's gargantuan
- by Adele Ferguson
Small business
Entertainment
Nobel literature prize won't be awarded this year following sex abuse allegations
The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year following issues within the ranks of the Swedish Academy that selects the winner.
Chappaquiddick unblinkingly revisits a shameful moment in Kennedy history
Ted Kennedy was a leading light of US politics. But he was also responsible for a young woman's death.
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
Opinion
Retail
Hey, global fashion brands, stop treating Australian shoppers like fools
- by Melissa Singer
Smarter living
26 luxe gifts mum really wants for Mother's Day
If you're stuck on finding the perfect way to say happy Mother's Day, we've got you covered.
- by Jane Rocca
Blended families need an inheritance plan more than most
Having an up-to-date will is crucial for those who bring assets and children to a new relationship.
- by John Collett
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Sport
Cradle of the game: Newcastle's championship bid forged in coal mines
Newcastle was the birthplace of Australian football 140 years ago. On Saturday night, the region will host its first A-League grand final.
- by Dominic Bossi
Analysis
Essendon
Dive Bombers: How Essendon have tumbled
Essendon had been expected to finish top four but are already struggling to make the finals amid claims of an out-dated game plan. What's gone wrong?
- by Jon Pierik
