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 'Squatter' kebab shop and church in unholy legal war

 'Squatter' kebab shop and church in unholy legal war

Drunken revellers stumbling down Sydney Road will have one less option for allaying their late-night munchies after popular kebab van evicted.

  • by Tom Cowie

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Pies prevail to set up Tigers prelim final blockbuster

Pies prevail to set up Tigers prelim final blockbuster

The Pies will live to fight another day, or more accurately another night, as Tigers battle looms.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Abbott survives challenge with just 55 per cent of vote
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Abbott survives challenge with just 55 per cent of vote

Tony Abbott has been rocked by an unprecedented challenge to his 25-year career in federal Parliament.

  • by Bevan Shields
Wallabies forward wants break after altercation

Wallabies forward wants break after altercation

Footage shows a fan verbally abusing back-rower Lukhan Tui and a number of other Wallabies players.

  • by Tom Decent
Aussie mining dispute could create headaches for Tesla

Aussie mining dispute could create headaches for Tesla

WA mining lithium project with deal to supply Tesla faces legal hurdle, potentially spurring battery shortages.

  • by Laura Millan Lombrana
You've been using sunscreen wrong, new research finds
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Turns out slip, slop, slapping is never optional, even in the depths of winter. Here's why.

  • by Sherryn Groch
'Money story' learnt from parents shapes future

'Money story' learnt from parents shapes future

What money story did you learn from your folks and how does that differ to your money story as an adult?

  • by Melissa Browne
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Preselection shock shatters the delusion Abbott speaks for 'base'

Tony Abbott has the endorsement to fight the next election but has been put on notice after close call.

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    Morrison's biggest problem is he's stuck in the past

    The Morrison government reeks of the 1950s, a boofheaded men's club led by a bloke who carried a lump of coal around.

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      One of the most frightening moments of my career

      My apology wasn't enough for many. My mistake became a political stick with which to beat me and the ABC.

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        AFL

        Pies prevail to set up Tigers blockbuster

        Pies prevail to set up Tigers blockbuster

        Very little has come easy for Collingwood under Nathan Buckley. Slowly but surely the nucleus of a premiership side departed, and the Pies slipped down the ladder.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        'More predictable': Lewis starts mind games with Eagles early

        'More predictable': Lewis starts mind games with Eagles early

        Wily Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis has thrown a barb at the West Coast camp leading into next week's preliminary final.

        • by Martin Blake

        Politics

        'You have a case to answer': Treasurer fires warning shot at banking regulators

        'You have a case to answer': Treasurer fires warning shot at banking regulators

        Mr Frydenberg has become the face of Coalition’s government-wide mea culpa over its 18-month opposition to the inquiry that has rocked the financial services sector.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw & David Crowe

        World

        Property bydomain

        Can Melbourne's most maligned properties be fixed?

        Can Melbourne's most maligned properties be fixed?

        Often a last resort, this housing model has been cleaned up. But has it worked, and can the changes last?

        • by Allison Worrall
        Sustainable House Day proves that less is more when it comes to our homes

        Sustainable House Day proves that less is more when it comes to our homes

        Say goodbye to the usual "my house is bigger than your house" palaver. This weekend, it's all about how little you have.

        • by Jenny Brown

        Business

        The mad scramble for Myer shares: How short sellers got squeezed
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        The mad scramble for Myer shares: How short sellers got squeezed

        When a stock has been unloved for so long and many are betting on it to fall further, a bit of good news can go a long way. Welcome to this week at Myer.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

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        Entertainment

        Police investigate following top legal eagles' swanky party

        Police investigate following top legal eagles' swanky party

        Better than a scene from Rake, legal circles are buzzing with tales following a recent soiree.

        • by Andrew Hornery
        Doug Anthony Allstars doco Tick F---ing Tock shows time isn't on their side

        Doug Anthony Allstars doco Tick F---ing Tock shows time isn't on their side

        Fallout from the sexual harassment scandal that embroiled the Doug Anthony Allstars is still being felt.

        • by Karl Quinn

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        Smarter living

        Yes, you are making your kids cringe. Let's count the ways

        Yes, you are making your kids cringe. Let's count the ways

        You're going to have to face up to the fact that almost nothing you do is cool anymore - especially these things.

        • by Shane Watson
        The one big excuse that's keeping you out of shape

        The one big excuse that's keeping you out of shape

        Got two minutes? Maybe 20 minutes? Then you have time to move your body. Here's how.

        • by Michael Jarosky

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        Sport

        Wallabies forward tells team he wants break from game after altercation with fan following Pumas loss

        Wallabies forward tells team he wants break from game after altercation with fan following Pumas loss

        Shortly after full-time, cameras showed footage of a fan verbally abusing back-rower Lukhan Tui and a number of other Wallabies players.

        • by Tom Decent
        Folau calamity sums up Wallabies' night in landmark loss to Pumas

        Folau calamity sums up Wallabies' night in landmark loss to Pumas

        The Wallabies have fallen to Argentina for the first time on home soil in 35 years, 23-19 on the Gold Coast, dropping Australia to seventh in the world.

        • by Tom Decent