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'This will be Abbott's last term': How the tide turned against former PM
It was the night the base struck back, insiders say, as pressure mounts on the Liberal Party to release results of the damaging secret ballot that nearly cost Tony Abbott his seat.
- by Bevan Shields
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New WHO cancer data brings bad news for Australian men
Australian men have a 49 per cent chance of developing cancer before the age of 75 - double the world average.
- by Maani Truu
'We do consider this to be a serial killer'
A US Border Patrol supervisor has been charged with the murder of four prostitutes and the assault of a fifth.
A potential solution to Australia's housing problem
Renters and younger people would benefit from the advantages a build-to-rent sector would bring, say supporters.
- by Peter Mares
Breaking
Crime
Man reportedly shot dead by police at Ipswich train station
A police officer has shot a man during a stand-off at a train station south-west of Brisbane.
- by Toby Crockford & Christine McGinn
'Better safe than sorry': Fans camp out for finals tickets
Richmond fans began queuing for preliminary final seats at three-quarter-time of last night's semi-final.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Opinion
Rich families
You don't have to be dumb to be rich ... but it seems to help
According to Oxfam, 82 per cent of the new wealth generated each year goes to 1 per cent of the global population.
- by Steven Lewis
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
I'm happily married, but decided to revert back to my maiden name
Our names are a vital part of our identity, so why do many women relinquish them?
Annabel Abbs
Let's stop pretending working mothers are getting a fair go
When three experienced working mothers "throw it all away" to stay home with children, we need to ask what's up.
Wendy Tuohy
Royal commission will finally give the elderly a voice
“Everybody knows that once you get old and you retire, you don't have any rights as elderly people."
Adele Ferguson
AFL
Sam Frost and the Demons revel in defying the doubters
Melbourne defender says it's a matter of 'proving people wrong' after the catastrophising about Melbourne during season 2018.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Nathan Buckley's message to Collingwood players
After their win over GWS on Saturday night, Nathan Buckley urged his players not to be satisfied with merely making a preliminary final.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
Exclusive
Ipsos poll
Fairfax-Ipsos poll: Scott Morrison ahead of Bill Shorten on leadership qualities but lags behind Malcolm Turnbull
Bill Shorten still enjoys a convincing lead in the most decisive contest, with Labor ahead of the Coalition by 53 to 47 per cent.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Tony Abbott
Abbott survives shock challenge but may have secured just 55 per cent of vote
- by Bevan Shields
World
Property bydomain
New Zealand 'scream park' Spookers is looking for new owners to take the business global
The family-owned-and-operated “scream park” is attracting international interest.
- by Melissa Howard
A suburb of enormous change and enormous fun to talk through
Established in 1835 by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner, modern Melbourne has come alive in recent decades.
- by Larissa Dubecki
Business
Aged care has 'not kept pace': Providers welcome inquiry
Leading aged care companies are calling on the royal commission to provide clarity on how service providers can keep pace with burgeoning demand
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Caught in the royal slipstream
Life inside the royal slipstream can get pretty bumpy as Prince Harry and Meghan make their way to Sydney for Invictus Games.
- by Andrew Hornery
Exclusive
TV news and current affairs
‘Very dark days’: Anton Enus returns to SBS after cancer battle
Nobody likes talking about their bowels. But that squeamishness is costing lives, says the veteran newsreader.
- by Michael Lallo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Analysis
Retirement living
Aveo offers alternatives to its 'Aveo Way' retirement village contract
Aveo is following moves by competitors Lendlease and Stockland to offer greater choice to the aged care market.
- by Rachel Lane
Here are 48 ways to show your pregnant wife you care
Attention Dads-to-be. These ideas will boost your popularity at home and make your wife the envy of all of her friends.
- by Armin Brott
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Sport
Supercars: Whincup, Dumbrell lead Triple treat in Sandown 500
Triple Eight scored an historic 1-2-3 result, as Shane van Gisbergen consolidated his lead in the championship standings with a second-placed finish.
- by Ben McKay
A-League to trial party-starters for fans
A-League chiefs will trial a suite of new entertainment across the first month of the season to win fans back to the competition.
- by Ben McKay
