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Turnbull's tax plan in turmoil as MPs weigh shelving company tax cuts
PM faces a new test over his plan to cut company taxes after Pauline Hanson's backflip left the policy stranded in the Senate and prompted Coalition backbenchers to warn the saga could cost them the next election.
- by David Crowe & Eryk Bagshaw
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Opinion
Banking royal commission
Marion's kids paid her bills. It's 'not what a mother does'
Marion Messih is just one of thousands of victims of the franchising and banking industries who've had their lives ruined.
- by Adele Ferguson
Exclusive
Local council
Councillors accused of sexual harassment face suspension
Councillors accused of serious sexual harassment could be suspended for up to a year or face an investigation.
- by Miki Perkins & Clay Lucas
Political donor linked to FBI bribery case
Andrew Hastie accuses Chau Chak Wing of being involved in UN bribery case and closely linked to Beijing's lobbying arm.
- by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker
Teen who started US bushfire with fireworks to pay $47.5m
The 15-year-old was also told to write apology letters to 152 people after the fire burnt for two months.
- by Marwa Eltagouri
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Melbourne
Four teens arrested after smokes and car stolen
Police have arrested four young people after having earlier called off a chase in a dramatic hunt for robbers.
- by Robyn Grace
Newlywed royals step out as a married couple for first time
Just-married glow still apparent when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first post-wedding appearance.
Featured
Women need to know about the link between the pill and depression
- by Jayashri Kulkarni & Caroline Gurvich
Opinion & Perspectives
Why random checks at airports are a bad idea
When asked to justify such random checks, the PM replied simply: 'Dangerous times.' We need some evidence.
Rick Sarre
Balancing mental illness and crime a job for judges not politicians
This is not a job for politicians or glib shock-jocks. Only serious-minded, legally trained people need apply.
Duncan Fine
Pauline Hanson re-emerges, fighting for her party's life
With a byelection approaching, there is opportunity for One Nation to hold the Coalition's feet to the fire.
Tony Wright
Melbourne
Victoria
'It's disgusting': Staff told of hospital closure by text
- by Simone Fox Koob, Melissa Cunningham & Debbie Cuthbertson
National
AFL
Lynch looks at homes in Melbourne as contract talks loom with Crows
Adelaide’s quest to keep hold of dynamic forward Tom Lynch will intensify this week when the club meets his management.
- by Sam McClure
Analysis
Carlton
Stay or go? The veterans' question
AFL veterans like Marc Murphy face difficult questions if they have not won a flag.
- by Martin Blake
Politics
Nervous Coalition MPs privately consider the pros and cons of shelving their company tax cut policy
"Pauline changes her mind as often as her undies, so I don’t think this is the final word."
- by David Crowe & Eryk Bagshaw
World
Property bydomain
Business
Opinion
Banking royal commission
'I had my kids paying my bills for me': a recipe for a right royal screw up
Marion Messih is just one of thousands of victims of these two industries who have had their lives ruined.
- by Adele Ferguson
Small business
Entertainment
Deadpool 2 creatives break down film's biggest secrets and surprises
"If you can't do it in another superhero movie, you'd best be doing it in a Deadpool movie."
- by Josh Rottenberg
Renewed calls to cancel 13 Reasons Why after graphic Season 2 ending
Viewers and parents groups call on Netflix to can the hit teen series over a "brutal" scene in its latest season finale.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Women need to know about the link between the pill and depression
- by Jayashri Kulkarni & Caroline Gurvich
Smarter living
Refinancing: is it time to fix your home loan rate?
There are other reasons why many of us do not seek out cheaper home loans that could save us thousands.
- by John Collett
Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster review: bust black spots on a budget
Telstra's mesh network is light on advanced features, but it's an inexpensive way to fix your Wi-Fi.
- by Adam Turner
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Sport
Broncos to table shock bid for Bellamy
If the Broncos succeed in luring Bellamy for the 2019 season, it will signal an early end to the tenure of superstar coach Wayne Bennett.
- by Adrian Proszenko
LeBron dominates as Cavs even series
LeBron James scored 44 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory in game four against the Boston Celtics.
