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This senator set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
You know something fundamental is at stake when you hear an Opposition Leader call the media together to say: 'This nation works best when we work together.'
- by Peter Hartcher
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Anti-Muslim remarks 'only helping the terrorists'
'Racist', 'dangerous': This is a potential turning point in the debate over race-baiting in Australian politics.
- by Michael Koziol
Victorian town steaks a claim to fame with this dish
'If I stopped selling florries I'd get murdered, I reckon': the secret is out about this town's signature dish.
- by Carolyn Webb
Identity of London terror attack suspect revealed
The man is a 29-year-old British citizen of Sudanese origin, who has been identified by his neighbours.
Alt-right figure to return despite $50k outstanding bill
Milo Yiannopoulos has been slammed for failing to pick up the Victoria Police bill from his last tour.
- by Simone Fox Koob
What are Australia's least ethical professions?
Australians have lost even more faith in the corporate and finance sectors after a series of scandals.
- by Ruth Williams
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Police review allegations against former G-G
Officers are reviewing the new evidence as part of an ongoing investigation in Peter Hollingworth.
- by Toby Crockford
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Opinion & Perspectives
Fraser Anning achieves what he deserves: denunciation from the ages
Senator Fraser Anning is a political nobody, but he has managed to get a prime minister and an opposition leader to reach across the divide and shake hands in condemnation of his odious views about immigration.
Tony Wright
Turnbull and Shorten must unite - and silence Abbott
Ignore all he says and does. Tony Abbott is just for Abbott, hoping to return to the leadership by destroying the PM. And Turnbull should call him out on it - for the sake of the nation.
John Hewson
How Turkey and Trump shot down the Australian dollar
The Aussie dollar has slumped heavily in the past week. Blame Turkey, its economy and its stoush with the US President.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Melbourne
Victoria's biggest ever bus strike called off at 11th hour
- by Timna Jacks & Benjamin Preiss
'Speculative': No application yet for city's tallest tower
- by Clay Lucas & Chloe Booker
Victoria
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Bushfire
Bushfire threatening homes on NSW south coast to 'burn for days'
- by Megan Gorrey, Peter Hannam & Jenny Noyes
AFL
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Richmond
Locked away: Cotchin extends his contract with Richmond
Another Richmond star has recommitted to the club, with premiership captain and Brownlow medallist Trent Cotchin signing a two-year contract extension.
- by Daniel Cherny
Bob Murphy goes home to Warragul: Cattle Club the lifeline for diving Gulls
I saw smoke billowing skyward in the distance before I’d even arrived at Western Park. My old footy club, the Warragul Gulls, were taking on Maffra at home.
- by Bob Murphy
Politics
Opinion
Racism
Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
The Katter's Australian Party senator's words were so divisive that they served to galvanise the rest of the Parliament into unifying.
- by Peter Hartcher
World
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The robot revolution? Well, it's still a little way off yet
Anyone hoping to welcome new overlords will have to wait a little while. For one company, the next step in smart homes is all about artificial intelligence.
- by Nicole Frost
Where the banks are discounting, and who pays the price
New customers have become the main battleground as banks wrestle over mortgage market share in a new lending landscape.
- by Chris Kohler
Business
No 'negative feedback': Fairfax CEO confident in merged future
Greg Hywood said the publisher has taken "the big decisions" amid the onslaught of online competition, positioning itself for the $4.2 billion merger with Nine.
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
'I hope Nick doesn't have any pet bunnies': Yes, The Bachelor is back
Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins charms 25 ladies - and very nearly sends one into full meltdown mode.
- by Genevieve Rota
RuPaul's Drag Race star cancels Australian tour amid ugly pay dispute
BenDeLaCreme says the Melbourne promoter of her tour still owes other artists payment.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Opinion
TV news and current affairs
Andrew Bolt, your shameful hypocrisy is not welcome here
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week
Eating less meat has documented benefits, but giving it up altogether is an entirely different challenge.
- by Michael Jarosky
Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?
With digital clocks an easier option, are analog clocks still important?
- by Vivienne Pearson
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Honda goes from verge of retirement to making Victory a priority
Victory and the A-League will be marquee signing Keisuke Honda’s first priority, despite the Japanese star’s new role as Cambodia’s national team manager.
- by Claire Siracusa
Could Kementari derail Winx from Australian record 26 straight wins?
There is a scenario where superstar Winx could be challenged but it probably won't happen in the race named in her honour on Saturday.
- by Chris Roots
