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One Nation
'No. 1 state': The rise and rise of One Nation in Victoria
Disaffected voters living on the economic edge have helped make Victoria the "number one state" for membership of Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
- by Noel Towell
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Investigation
Meet the Australian who's the biggest gambler in the world
'The joker' is reputedly the biggest gambler in the world. But it's not from successful punting.
- by Kate McClymont
Meghan Markle: 'my father isn't coming to my wedding'
Markle also subtly rebukes her extended family for their claims she hasn't looked after her dad.
- by Nick Miller
Ringwood hit-run driver 'heard about it on the news'
The driver linked to collision that killed a young schoolgirl handed himself in after hearing about it on the news.
- by Tammy Mills, Simone Fox Koob, Anna Prytz & Melissa Cunningham
Opinion
LNP
The Liberals can't even talk about women
When Simon Birmingham starts talking about “females”, he sounds like he’s talking about a category, not a person.
- by Matt Holden
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Melbourne
Police scam warning after victims give up 'large sums'
Detectives investigate a dodgy investment company after two people were scammed out of their savings.
- by Robyn Grace
Trump: 'President Xi could be influencing Kim Jong Un'
Trump has warned of China's influence over North Korea ahead of high-level talks.
- by Justin Sink
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Opinion & Perspectives
New plan for airport security must show balance
If random identity checks give law enforcement a higher profile, that should be no bad thing – provided they are sensitive, fair and discreet.
Gaza deaths a win for Hamas, but show Palestinian leadership failures
The dead Palestinians are martyrs to Hamas’ continued destructive rule over Gaza.
Tzvi Fleischer
Budget tax cuts promise to make substantial difference for many
But it also continues with the debt-fuelled spending binge instigated by the Rudd government.
Daniel Wild
AFL
Bombers drop Parish as team looks to restore faith
Essendon made five changes while four clubs welcome their skippers back for round nine.
- by Peter Ryan
Mixed news for Curnow brothers at appeals board
Carlton's Ed Curnow was suspended for one match by the AFL Appeals Board for his umpire contact charge while Charlie Curnow is free to play Melbourne.
- by Scott Spits
Politics
Analysis
Malcolm Turnbull
As 'ascendant Malcolm' shows, nothing succeeds quite like success
For the Prime Minister, the sense of renaissance which appeared just fleetingly at the beginning of the year, may be returning.
- by Mark Kenny
World
Analysis
Russia probe
Truth and post-truth appear to be on brink of collision in Trump saga
- by Nick O'Malley
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China
Belt up and hit the road to better China relations
The rise and rise of Asia, particularly China, is inevitable and, properly handled, will be good for all.
- by Harold Mitchell
Small business
Entertainment
The birth of a Legend: Chrissy Teigen announces second baby's arrival
Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend have announced the arrival of their baby boy, who comes ahead of schedule.
- by Aja Styles
Review
Royal wedding
Harry and Meghan's telemovie is a confection on royal romance
Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance is not car crash TV like 2011’s William & Kate: The Movie but it's not good either.
- by Craig Mathieson
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Eight stylish pieces of carry-on luggage for the high-flying traveller
For ease of travel and pure functionality, skip the frills and thrills and stick to basics.
- by Christopher Elliott
How to set financial goals you actually achieve
Our desire for change is strong but making resolutions stick can be challenging.
- by Christine Long
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Sport
Simmons shortlisted for NBA rookie of the year
Ben Simmons has been shortlisted for the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, along with Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Boston sensation Jayson Tatum.
Rockets even NBA finals series against Warriors
Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker sparked a revival by Houston as the Rockets evened the NBA's Western Conference finals with a 127-105 win.
