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Federal
Will Parliament's Fraser Anning moment simply be self-congratulation?
If the Parliament genuinely rejects Senator Fraser Anning’s positions, if it has genuinely drawn a line, let the Prime Minister demonstrate this the next time something similar comes from his back bench.
- by Waleed Aly
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Italy
In 10 years the bridge will fall: The man who foresaw tragedy
Blame for tragic collapse of a huge road bridge in Genoa being laid uncomfortably close to Italy's new government.
- by Nick Miller
Breaking
Courts
Sentence cut for mum who drove kids into lake, killing 3
Akon Guode, woman who killed her three youngest children by deliberately driving her car into a lake, has jail term slashed.
- by Adam Cooper
ANZ knew of risks tellers could mis-sell super accounts
ANZ admits key risk of plan to sell super accounts through its branches was that customers would be worse off.
- by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert
Anxiety, hope on first day of school is normal. But here...
Alexa had the jitters, just like she usually does on the first day of school. But this wasn't just any normal first day of school.
- by Susannah Bryan
Opinion
Credit rating
Ignorance of credit scoring leaves consumers vulnerable
Widespread ignorance of how credit scores work leaves borrowers vulnerable to poor credit scores.
- by John Collett
Exclusive
Energy
Households on standard energy offers losing hundreds
Households on worst electricity deals are paying $2700 more a year for same amount of power as those on best offers.
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
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Opinion & Perspectives
It's a good thing that Fraser Anning said what he did
By the time you read this the name Fraser Anning will likely have entered your life. This is unfortunate. But also a good thing.
Warwick McFadyen
You can simply join the dots about New Zealand's next coach
When the Silver Ferns squad for the upcoming quad series was revealed, we heard nothing about who'd coach them.
Liz Ellis
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
Victoria
National
AFL
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Richmond
Cotchin, Astbury to miss Bombers clash
Richmond have ruled out captain Trent Cotchin and key defender David Astbury for their AFL match against Essendon.
Port to North: First pick or no deal on Polec
Port Adelaide has told North Melbourne that any deal for midfielder Jared Polec will have to involve the Kangaroos' first draft pick.
- by Jake Niall
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
Adviser to Fraser Anning quits over 'final solution' maiden speech
- by Rachel Clun & Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
The $300,000 budget gap that could be leaving house-hunters out of pocket
When it comes to property values, Victorian buyers are severely underestimating how much they'll need to fork out for a new home, new research shows.
- by Kate Burke
Glam, green or ethical? New wave of tiny homes arrive in Melbourne
It's not just about space any more. Bold ideas are shaking up the tiny home industry, and some of them will be on show this weekend.
- by Allison Worrall
Business
ANZ knew of risks that its bank tellers could mis-sell super accounts
The bank was warned that the key risk of its plan to sell super products through its branches was that customers could end up worse off.
- by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert
'Under fire': Aussie dollar becomes the No.1 whipping boy in global trade war
- by Michael Heath & Ruth Carson
Small business
Entertainment
American History X director casts robot as lead actor in new film
The automation crisis has hit Hollywood, and it could see a robot up for acting trophies next awards season.
- by Robert Moran
'A horrible part of my life': Taylor Swift fights back tears at concert
The pop star was recalling her sexual assault trial verdict, which was handed down exactly one year ago.
- by Erin Jensen
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Arts
Artistic risk pays off in Jo Lloyd's challenging dance work Overture
- by Jordan Beth Vincent
Lifestyle
Analysis
Parenting
Don't dismiss a new mum's boredom. It could be a sign of something more serious
- by Erica Komisar
Smarter living
Style wars: Which Australian city has the best clothes for men
Their rivalry tends to be more about sport and lifestyle - but fashion has become the final frontier.
- by Jane Rocca
Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?
Who knew birthday party politics could be so divisive?
- by Ariane Beeston
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Sport
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Australia
Finch continues Twenty20 run spree, firming as Test debutant
Australian batsman Aaron Finch brought up his fifth half-century in England's Twenty20 competition to steer Surrey to an important win.
Barty's form building for the US Open
Australian No.1 Ashleigh Barty has continued her fine form on the North American hard courts as she reached the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
