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Ipsos poll
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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Ipsos poll
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
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
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
Rhiannen was supposed to get married next weekend. Then she found out their reception centre had suddenly closed.
- by Benjamin Millar
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Melbourne
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
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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Opinion & Perspectives
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.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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.
Steve Biddulph
AFL
Analysis
Collingwood
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
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
England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into international competitions.
Politics
Exclusive
Ipsos poll
Polling gets personal: 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
Analysis
Ipsos poll
Malcolm Turnbull's $144 billion tax cut offer seems to have fallen flat
- by Peter Hartcher
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Jacinda Ardern
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
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Media & marketing
Nine secures rights to the 2019 Australian Open tennis from Seven
- by Jennifer Duke
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Entertainment
'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
Channel Ten have been warning fans, "You've never seen a Bachelor like this before" and we couldn't agree more.
- by Amy Croffey
Analysis
Business of sport
Channel Nine takes a punt on Sunday's State of Origin clash
- by Michael Lallo
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Smarter living
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
British car maker Aston Martin is offering a unique experience for enthusiasts chasing an adrenalin rush.
- by Toby Hagon
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Sport
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
NSW 18 Queensland 14: Finally. Freddy's finished it. And not before time. NSW are State of Origin winners once again.
- by Adam Pengilly