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Trump's gamble makes the Middle East more dangerous
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Iran

Trump's gamble makes the Middle East more dangerous

Iran was abiding by the nuclear deal. Trump's unilateral withdrawal makes it more likely, not less, that the theocratic regime will pursue nuclear weapons.

  • by David Wroe

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$140 billion income tax plan struggling to pass first hurdle
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$140 billion income tax plan struggling to pass first hurdle

The Turnbull government is facing a Senate blockade on its $140 billion personal income tax cuts.

  • by David Crowe
Day trip despair:  Trapped on the 96 tram for an hour 

Day trip despair:  Trapped on the 96 tram for an hour 

James Carter had a big day planned at a flower show. Instead of smelling the roses, he was helplessly stuck on a tram.

  • by Timna Jacks
Why are workers marching? It depends on who you ask

Why are workers marching? It depends on who you ask

This campaign has been dubbed the biggest union movement in a decade. Today's rally showed its scope. 

  • by Simone Fox Koob
Accused woman said 'she slit partner's throat during sex'

Accused woman said 'she slit partner's throat during sex'

A woman accused of murdering her partner allegedly told a prisoner she slit his throat during sex, court hears.

  • by Tammy Mills
How much you'll save in Morrison's income tax cuts

How much you'll save in Morrison's income tax cuts

Every Australian taxpayer will enjoy a tax cut this coming financial year – but how much will yours be?

  • by Jessica Irvine
Four MPs resign over dual citizenship fiasco

Four MPs resign over dual citizenship fiasco

Justine Keay, Josh Wilson, Susan Lamb and Rebekha Sharkie announce they will quit Parliament, sparking byelections.

  • by Michael Koziol
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Risks greater than I can recall in my working life

Scott Morrison's budget hangs on an unjustified assumption of strength in the world and national economies.

John Hewson
    John Hewson

    Our brightest kids are being left to fend for themselves

    It's a disgrace that those who are academically gifted or even just talented and hardworking are disparaged for their success.

    Cynthia Fenton

      Knee-deep in blood: AMP directors fed to baying crowd

      As four women have been chopped there's plenty more change required on the troubled giant's board.

      Adele Ferguson
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        Melbourne chief executive Peter Jackson stepping down

        Melbourne chief executive Peter Jackson stepping down

        Melbourne's chief executive Peter Jackson is stepping down from his role in a handover model similar to the club's coaching succession.

        • by Jake Niall
        AFL boss wants less 'prior opportunity' for holding the ball decisions

        AFL boss wants less 'prior opportunity' for holding the ball decisions

        AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan favours a weakening of the "prior opportunity'' rule for the player with the ball.

        • by Jake Niall

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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle
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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle

        The Turnbull government is facing a Senate blockade on its $140 billion personal income tax cuts.

        • by David Crowe

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        Costco looks at private label goods and online store

        Costco looks at private label goods and online store

        Costco Wholesale is planing to stock more Australian-made private label goods as its steadily grows its footprint.

        • by Patrick Hatch
        Australian shares climbed despite CBA posting a big loss.

        ASX climbs to three-month high

        • by William McInnes
        The scandals are starting to bite, CBA's latest result shows
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        The scandals are starting to bite, CBA's latest result shows

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        The actor behind Marvel's successful antihero Deadpool has roasted the European song contest: "You let in Australia and they're barely on the planet." 

        • by Broede Carmody
        Katy Perry and Taylor Swift put end to their bad blood

        Katy Perry and Taylor Swift put end to their bad blood

        The fight, which has dominated the personal and professional lives of the two singers for more than four years, appears finally over.

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        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.

        • by Carolyn Tate
        A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

        Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others

        How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Vics target SA teen leggie to succeed Fawad

        Vics target SA teen leggie to succeed Fawad

        The Bushrangers squad is expected to be announced early next week.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        Lightning struggling to strike twice

        Lightning struggling to strike twice

        In Super Netball, backing up is the hardest thing to do.

        • by Liz Ellis