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WA tragedy: Mother and four children believed to be among shooting victims
A mother and her four children lived at the rural property near Margaret River where a horror shooting left seven people dead.
- by Kate Hedley, Emma Young, Melissa Cunningham & Simone Fox Koob
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Last donation for a man who helped save 2.4 million babies
There's something special about 81-year-old James Harrison's blood, it has helped save 2.4 million babies.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Franchising
'I had to sell my house': Franchisee left bankrupt
Australia's largest day spa network is one of several franchisors accused of hurting franchisees as Senate inquiry progresses.
- by Cara Waters
Mysterious bed sores see hospital beds replaced
Box Hill Hospital hasn't determined what caused 53 suspected cases of pressure injuries, but will replace nearly 400 beds.
- by Aisha Dow
'I feel so violated', says woman raped by refugees
A woman had become homeless and was trying to sleep under a Werribee bridge when she was gang-raped.
- by Liam Mannix
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Cash
The mysterious vault that has people scratching their heads
High fences surround the mysterious monolith in Melbourne's north. What's inside? Money. Lots of money.
- by Tom Cowie
Malaysian king agrees to pardon Anwar Ibrahim
Twice-jailed former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is to be pardoned, clearing the way for his return to politics
- by James Massola
Featured
What to see this weekend: The best houses for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Jacqui Hammerton, Caroline James
Opinion & Perspectives
The jaywalking phone zombie plague is out of control
Those transfixed on their mobile phones do not give a flying about anything other than their immediate gratification.
Wendy Squires
Ever wondered why we need airport rail? Catch Skybus in peak hour
After decades of neglect, there are welcome signs of a renaissance in public transport investment.
Daniel Bowen
Seven myths about being 50 (which we wish were true ...)
Sex is only getting better; speaking up at work is a doddle; who isn't doing a marathon?
Shane Watson
AFL
New Blood runs hot for Swans
Rookie Ben Ronke became an overnight cult hero for Sydney fans after jagging seven goals as the Swans toppled Hawthorn in an upset at the MCG.
- by Andrew Wu
Analysis
Brisbane Lions
When the Lions almost became Bulldogs
A document found in dusty old boxes is a window on what might have been for Fitzroy, and the moment that made the modern Bulldogs.
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
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Income tax
The verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival income tax plans
Labor has gained a short-term edge over the Coalition in a crucial political fight over the fairness of radical income tax reform.
- by David Crowe
Welcome to the tax election. The fairness election. The enterprise election
- by Mark Kenny & Matt Wade
World
Property bydomain
Business
'The ship has sailed' - push back against on women on boards will fail
The cascade of female director resignations at AMP have sparked rumblings of a revolt against corporate diversity targets.
- by Ruth Williams
Opinion
Banking royal commission
AMP shareholders voted again, this time with their wallets
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .
Melbourne art teacher Yvette Coppersmith has won Australia's most prestigious art prize.
- by Linda Morris
Updated
Obituaries
Acclaimed Indigenous actor Tom E Lewis dies aged 59
His family said in a statement he will be greatly missed.
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Parenting a 'spirited' child
My child has two speeds: either flat out, or sleeping.
- by Catherine Rodie
The Young Gun of Wine Awards announce their top 50 winemakers
Now in their twelfth year, the awards have opened the market to a new breed of Australian winemaker.
- by Emily Bitto
Food bygoodfood
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Sport
Opinion
Test cricket
CA plays the wrong line, again
OPINION: Bangladesh gets the brush-off, and the public get bamboozlement.
- by Greg Baum
Vixens aim to cut supply to star Firebirds
The Vixens will aim for a third-straight win when they host Queensland Firebirds at Hisense Arena on Saturday.
- by Roy Ward
