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Malcolm Turnbull's days are numbered. His time may even be measured in hours

Malcolm Turnbull's days are numbered. His time may even be measured in hours

Australians cannot reasonably be asked to put their trust in Malcolm Turnbull if he cannot even claim that from close to half of his own colleagues.

  • by Mark Kenny
Dutton defeated - but a second spill may be looming
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Dutton defeated - but a second spill may be looming

  • by Fergus Hunter
Dutton to resign from cabinet after challenging PM

Dutton to resign from cabinet after challenging PM

  • by David Crowe

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'I'm dying': Man found badly burnt beside NSW road

'I'm dying': Man found badly burnt beside NSW road

Young father Wade Still spent his final minutes screaming in pain as he was comforted by a passer-by.

  • by Nick Bielby
'Arrogant disregard for the law': Mehajer refused bail

'Arrogant disregard for the law': Mehajer refused bail

Salim Mehajer has again been refused bail pending an appeal over electoral fraud offences.

Blowing up in their faces: the crypto investors who got in at the wrong time

Blowing up in their faces: the crypto investors who got in at the wrong time

Tony, 26, invested $US100,000 into cryptocurrencies at the height of their value. Nearly a year later, he is trying to stay positive.

  • by Nathaniel Popper
John Oliver takes aim at 'racist' Bob Katter

John Oliver takes aim at 'racist' Bob Katter

The comedian told his late night audience that under his eccentric personality, Katter is a "truly unpleasant human being".

  • by Robert Moran
'Unnecessary': Millions of patients jabbed in wrong spot
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'Unnecessary': Millions of patients jabbed in wrong spot

It’s one of the most common medical procedures in hospitals across the world, but often it's performed wrong.

  • by Kate Aubusson
Rebel, Supercheap Auto underpaid workers by $8m

Rebel, Supercheap Auto underpaid workers by $8m

The retail group that owns Rebel Sports, Supercheap Auto and Macpac has admitted to underpaying workers by almost $8 million after incorrectly calculating overtime pay and allowances. 

  • by Patrick Hatch
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Opinion & Perspectives

It would take a 'miracle' to save Malcolm Turnbull

The constitutional cloud hanging over Peter Dutton won't be enough to help the PM keep his job.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    Forget data breaches, this is why I am finally ready to quit Facebook

    Have we become that lazy or disenchanted with dating apps that we're resorting to this kind of ambush courtship?

    Melissa Singer
      Melissa Singer

      No sniping? Technically, Tony Abbott has held true

      Why operate in the shadows when you can command airtime on radio, or when your ex chief-of-staff has her own show?

      Jacqueline Maley
        Jacqueline Maley
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        Politics

        Politics live: Malcolm Turnbull wins Liberal Party leadership, Peter Dutton resigns

        Politics live: Malcolm Turnbull wins Liberal Party leadership, Peter Dutton resigns

        Peter Dutton has moved to the backbench following Malcolm Turnbull's win in the Liberal Party room meeting.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        BHP's homemade Goldilocks moment
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        BHP's homemade Goldilocks moment

        BHP is awash with cash and shareholders are going to be showered with it.

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Entertainment

        Former Studio 10 boss rips off the bandage on Brussels Sprout 'assault'

        Former Studio 10 boss rips off the bandage on Brussels Sprout 'assault'

        The bandages have been ripped off one of the great festering sores of Australian commercial television involving two of TV's great dames

        • by Andrew Hornery
        John Oliver takes aim at 'racist' Bob Katter over Anning speech support

        John Oliver takes aim at 'racist' Bob Katter over Anning speech support

        The comedian told viewers that under his eccentric personality, Katter is a "truly unpleasant human being".

        • by Robert Moran

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        If you want to be a better runner, never skip this exercise

        If you want to be a better runner, never skip this exercise

        From cardiocvascular to coordination, skipping is a brilliant all-round tool to fitness.

        • by Laura Hill
        The healthy eating patterns to pass on to your children

        The healthy eating patterns to pass on to your children

        Got a fussy eater? Here's how to make your life a teensy bit easier!

        • by Kerrie Simon-Lawrence

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        Sport

        Relaxed Bolt's A-League trial officially begins in Gosford

        Relaxed Bolt's A-League trial officially begins in Gosford

        Dozens of reporters are at Central Coast Stadium as Usain Bolt takes his first steps towards trying to earn an A-League contract.

        • by Tom Decent
        Kikau cleared to join Panthers teammates for Warriors clash
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        Kikau cleared to join Panthers teammates for Warriors clash

        Viliame Kikau has obtained the visa required to join his Penrith teammates in New Zealand for their crucial clash with the Warriors.

        • by Adrian Proszenko & Adam Pengilly

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        Kikau cleared to join Panthers teammates in NZ
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        Panthers

        Kikau cleared to join Panthers teammates in NZ

        • by Adrian Proszenko & Adam Pengilly
        Seibold doesn't play mind games: Inglis

        Seibold doesn't play mind games: Inglis

        • by Steve Zemek
        Storm's Chambers accepts three-game NRL ban

        Storm's Chambers accepts three-game NRL ban

        • by Matt Encarnacion

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