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Australia's John Millman stuns Roger Federer with US Open win
The 55th ranked player in the world showed plenty of heart to claim the shock victory in four sets.
- by Jamie Berry
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Tragedy
Melbourne teen drowns in Bali pool after seizure
Just weeks after her mother died, a Brighton teen's unexpected death overseas has left her loved ones reeling.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Typhoon Jebi hits Japan with monster waves
It is believed to be the strongest cyclone to hit Japan in 25 years and has paralysed the second-largest population centre.
- by Sophie Jackman
Opinion
Sharemarket
The next sharemarket crash is coming. Here's what to do
My humble advice remains the same as always - don’t bother trying to predict the top of the market, wait for it.
- by Marcus Padley
Westpac hit with record fines over home loan breaches
The bank was slapped with a $35m penalty for failing to properly check if clients could afford their loans.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Blunt Instrument
The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all
Ever travel? Then you'd be a victim of this scam. It is so bold that you just have to stand back and whistle in admiration.
- by John Birmingham
The super looper: Vote for your favourite new rail map
Cartographers have designed some very different maps of Melbourne's proposed new rail network. Tell us what you think.
- by Chloe Booker
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Opinion & Perspectives
Nothing maintains women's silence like the fear of 'making a scene'
Most women are able to relate to the experience of suffering through unwanted, sexualised touching.
Clementine Ford
Labor swings the wrecking ball at Guy, again
Labor's demolition job on Matthew Guy's political standing goes up a notch. It’s pretty tough politics ... nasty even.
Noel Towell
Bring back these Aussie sayings. They're ours
''Fair dinkum, that bloke, he could give you the square root of a jam jar, and not know how to get the lid off!''
Peter FitzSimons
Melbourne
Police 'knew risk of riot at music event', union says
- by Erin Pearson, Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
Victoria
National
AFL
One week to reset and Higgins is back
Jack Higgins has provided the spark to fire the Tigers' tilt at back to back flags and he hopes he can be part of September action
- by Peter Ryan
Eagles a tad worried about Treloar
Adam Simpson admits he'll feel slightly worried if Collingwood select star midfielder Adam Treloar for Saturday night's qualifying final at Optus Stadium.
- by Justin Chadwick
Politics
'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention
The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention during that time from MPs and senators alone.
- by Michael Koziol
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Liberal Party
Liberals host debate about whether the Coalition government is worth saving
- by Latika Bourke
World
Property bydomain
Reserve Bank holds: 3 economic developments that explain the decision
Low inflation, weak wage growth and rising mortgage rates underpinned the decision to keep the cash rate on hold at a record low at Tuesday's meeting.
- by Trent Wiltshire
It's not as crazy as you'd imagine: Living in a 13-person share house
"People always ask how many bathrooms [we have] and how you cope, and if it's crazy. And it's actually not."
- by Zara McDonald
Business
Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches
The hefty fine and admission it breached responsible lending laws comes after the bank reached a last-minute settlement with ASIC.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Luke Cage star apologises for mocking Ariana Grande groping
"In no way do I condone any such behaviour," said Mike Colter.
- by Broede Carmody
Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling
ACMA found a segment on Aboriginal adoption was factually inaccurate and that it incited contempt.
- by Broede Carmody & Jennifer Duke
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe
The iconic Air Pegasus shoe, first appearing in 1983, has lasted the test of time.
- by Laura Hill
Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare
Keep tabs on your pooch via camera, talk to him, get alerts when he barks and even toss some of his favourite treats.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
Australia's John Millman victorious against Roger Federer at US Open
Australian John Millman has shown plenty of heart in his fourth-round US Open match against world No.2 Roger Federer, winning in four sets.
- by Jamie Berry
Five other great tennis upsets involving Australians
John Millman's stunning fourth-round win over Roger Federer at the US Open is hardly the first time a lower-ranked Australian has set tongues wagging.
- by Scott Spits
