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What voters really think of Turnbull and Shorten
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What voters really think of Turnbull and Shorten

A new Fairfax-Ipsos poll asked Australians to rate their leaders. We now know who has the edge - but will it be enough to win him the election?

  • by David Crowe

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How many votes can you buy with $144b? None
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How many votes can you buy with $144b? None

Perhaps voters decided that a $10 weekly reduction is a bit low-rent in a country where an average house costs $687,000.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Teens' parents sue police over Christmas Day assault

Teens' parents sue police over Christmas Day assault

Parents of two boys assaulted in 2014 will launch civil action against the force after officer was found guilty of assault.

  • by Cameron Houston & Chris Vedelago
Cedella went out for a jog - and ended up in detention

Cedella went out for a jog - and ended up in detention

Teen was visiting her mum in Canada and accidentally crossed into the US. She ended up being held for two weeks.

    Wedding plans dashed after  city venue goes belly up

    Wedding plans dashed after  city venue goes belly up

    Rhiannen was supposed to get married next weekend.  Then she found out their reception centre had suddenly closed.

    • by Benjamin Millar
    Truckie's trail of destruction through Camberwell

    Truckie's trail of destruction through Camberwell

    Trams out of action after drug-affected truck driver hit powerpoles, trees before stopping a kilometre away, police allege.

    • by Robyn Grace
    Herpes linked to Alzheimer's in two major studies

    Herpes linked to Alzheimer's in two major studies

    The virus could switch on genes that may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research.

    • by Liam Mannix
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    How to deal with your ‘money shaming’ mates

    Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon helps a reader whose mates give him a hard time about not spending money.

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      The AFL's annus horribilus

      It can safely be said the AFL has had better half-years.

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        Encounter with young mother set me on a mission

        My mission was to make the kind of man that women wanted, children needed and that men themselves needed to be.

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          4 Points: Curnow shows best of Blues and soft-spot for Pies
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          4 Points: Curnow shows best of Blues and soft-spot for Pies

          Pacy, versatile forward exposed gaps in Collingwood's defence; Cameron must explain Giant hit; Crows concede pre-season mis-step; Dogs rue letting lead slip.

          • by Michael Gleeson
          Magpies soar into top four, but Bucks won't indulge the hype

          Magpies soar into top four, but Bucks won't indulge the hype

          Coach Nathan Buckley happy to see Collingwood 'win ugly' over Carlton, but will push for more improvement from his in-form side.

          • by Anthony Colangelo

          World Cup 2018

          Captain Kane delivers as England hammer hapless Panama

          Captain Kane delivers as England hammer hapless Panama

          England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into international competitions.

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            Society needs to catch up to the reality of modern parenting

            Society needs to catch up to the reality of modern parenting

            The village needs to be rebuilt to provide the extra support that parents, and children, so sorely need in those early years.

            • by Jessica Irvine
            8@eight: ASX set for positive start to week
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            'I made myself a hate magnet': Roseanne Barr in tears in emotional interview

            'I made myself a hate magnet': Roseanne Barr in tears in emotional interview

            The disgraced star said she feels remorse for the racist tweet that prompted ABC to cancel the revival of Roseanne.

            Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

            Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

            Channel Ten have been warning fans, "You've never seen a Bachelor like this before" and we couldn't agree more.

            • by Amy Croffey

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            The hidden costs of owning vinyl

            The hidden costs of owning vinyl

            It's not just the records and turntable, there's also the not-inconsiderable infrastructure to support that turntable.

            • by Rod Easdown
            Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

            Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

            British car maker Aston Martin is offering a unique experience for enthusiasts chasing an adrenalin rush.

            • by Toby Hagon

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            England win thriller, claim whitewash

            England win thriller, claim whitewash

            England have beaten Australia by 1 wicket in the one-day international at Old Trafford to complete a series whitewash.

              Freddy's Blues end Queensland dynasty

              Freddy's Blues end Queensland dynasty

              NSW 18 Queensland 14: Finally. Freddy's finished it. And not before time. NSW are State of Origin winners once again.

              • by Adam Pengilly