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Opinion
Malcolm Turnbull
Turnbull is living on borrowed time, a smiling assassin awaiting
There is a ritual show of bravura required of those leaders still standing, however unsteadily, after a political party has set its course on tearing itself asunder.
- by Tony Wright
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Big increase in telemarketers harassing us: watchdog
Victorians are being harassed and even tricked by aggressive telemarketers working for energy retailers, says Victorian Energy and Water Ombudsman.
- by Chloe Booker & David Estcourt
Malaysia cancels Belt and Road projects with China
The statement came after Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad called for "fair trade" and warned against a new version of colonialism.
- by Kirsty Needham
Leadership stoush damaging fragile consumer confidence
One of the nation's biggest retail businesses has warned that the chaos in Canberra could make people worried about spending.
- by Carolyn Cummins, Nassim Khadem, Jennifer Duke & Darren Gray
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AFL
Waleed Aly on 'categorically incorrect' AFL rules report
Broadcaster Waleed Aly has moved to clarify the situation which saw him sit in on an AFL rules briefing, denying that he was consulted.
- by Sam McClure
Petrol prices hit four-year high in major cities
Petrol prices rose to a four-year high across Australia's five major cities last financial year, the ACCC has found.
- by Cole Latimer
Exclusive
Essendon
Brendon Goddard won't get a new contract at Essendon
Brendon Goddard's career won't extend into the 2019 season, with the club telling the veteran that he won't be offered a new contract.
- by Sam McClure
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
The shameful things grown adults do when no one is looking
Returning once-worn clothes is not the only dodgy behaviour we indulge in when we think no one is looking.
Shane Watson
A basic service offer is a quick fix for the energy mess
It’s not right that we should be ripped off for a product that we can't choose not to buy.
Zac Gillam
Cracks start to show as Fortescue has all its eggs in one basket
Whether it's cyclical or structural, Fortescue is being hit by the increased discount applied to its iron ore.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Melbourne
Victoria
'I just think Dutton’s toxic from a Victorian perspective'
- by Benjamin Preiss & Noel Towell
National
AFL
Exclusive
Essendon
Goddard won't be offered new contract at Essendon
Brendon Goddard's career won't extend into the 2019 season, with the club telling the veteran that he won't be offered a new contract.
- by Sam McClure
The Waite is over
North Melbourne veteran Jarrad Waite is set to retire after the Kangaroos' final game of the season.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
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Liberal Party
Politics live: PM 'bears no grudge' towards Dutton
Peter Dutton has moved to the backbench following Malcolm Turnbull's win in the Liberal Party room meeting.
- by Fergus Hunter
Analysis
Malcolm Turnbull
Turnbull's days are numbered. His time may even be measured in hours
- by Mark Kenny
World
Property bydomain
We asked 6 experts how to fix Melbourne's biggest problems
What will it take to make Melbourne truly liveable? Here's what the experts with their finger on Melbourne's pulse think.
- by Melissa Heagney
Does this small town have Australia's coolest post office?
Radical, dude. This 109-year-old post office isn't your average building and is run by a 'semi-retired' 34-year-old.
- by Sophia Auld
Business
Leadership stoush damaging fragile consumer confidence
One of the nation's biggest retail businesses has warned that the chaos in Canberra could make people worried about spending.
- by Carolyn Cummins, Nassim Khadem, Jennifer Duke & Darren Gray
Small business
Entertainment
Heath Ledger scholarship names first transgender actor among finalists
Heath's "vulnerable, captivating" performances inspired Harvey Zielinski, now the Ledger Scholarship's first transgender finalist.
- by Michael Idato
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
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
Got a fussy eater? Here's how to make your life a teensy bit easier!
- by Kerrie Simon-Lawrence
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Sport
'I want to be treated as one of the boys': Bolt's A-League trial begins
Dozens of reporters were at Central Coast Stadium as Usain Bolt took his first steps towards trying to earn an A-League contract.
- by Tom Decent
Nets sign Aussie Mitch Creek to NBA deal
Australian basketballer Mitch Creek's NBA dream is a step closer to becoming a reality after officially signing to train with the Brooklyn Nets.
