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'The tax cuts mean nothing to me': Budget misses mark
Cranbourne resident Maida Kanwal says she would prefer a shorter commute to work than an extra $10 per week in her pay.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Byelection blitz to put federal budget in the spotlight
A clash over fairness threatens to derail the Turnbull government’s sweeping income tax plan.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Citizenship crisis
High Court's 'hardline' take a headache for parties
The decision exposed Labor as the party worst affected by dual citizenship fiasco - but it's a headache for all politicians.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Analysis
Workplace
Union movement can't afford to waste goodwill of march
Getting 100,000 people onto the streets to protest against workplace laws shows there's still life in the union movement.
- by Ben Schneiders
Breaking
Election
Malaysia on the brink of first ever change in government as Mahathir claims victory
In chaotic scenes, the apparent winner said the results were being delayed.
- by James Massola
Wild winds, icy rain, hail: Wintry blast on the way
Brace yourselves. Melburnians have been warned to prepare for a 'blast of winter', with a month's worth of rain in 48 hours.
- by Simone Fox Koob
'Disappointed' ABC boss warns of budget cut backlash
Michelle Guthrie has suggested the government could face political backlash over cuts to the national broadcaster.
- by Jennifer Duke
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
A defeat in Parliament on income tax cuts could be just what PM needs
Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison look like they want a fight over tax cuts more than they want the tax cuts themselves.
David Crowe
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
With Trump, world's protector has just become a rogue nation
The US has generally played the role of international security guarantor, but Donald Trump’s America has gone rogue.
Peter Hartcher
AFL
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Melbourne
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
All AFL finals to be protected by anti-scalping laws
New legislation has passed the State Parliament to stop football fans being ripped off.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Daniel Cherny
Politics
Exclusive
Income tax
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
World
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Business
AMP faces record-breaking investor revolt on pay
Shareholders are also expected to deliver a massive protest vote against the reelection of AMP director Andrew Harmos.
- by Sarah Danckert
'World's lowest' warning on budget's changes to support for innovation
- by Nassim Khadem & Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
Recent TV reboots prove some things old can be made new again
Alongside the appetite for the fresh, there's a craving for the familiar.
- by Debi Enker
'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
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
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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Cars bydrive
Sport
Vics target SA teen leggie to succeed Fawad
The Bushrangers squad is expected to be announced early next week.
- by Daniel Cherny
Analysis
Super Netball
Lightning struggling to strike twice
In Super Netball, backing up is the hardest thing to do.
- by Liz Ellis
