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Fairfax-Ipsos poll: Morrison ahead of Shorten but behind Turnbull on leadership
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Fairfax-Ipsos poll: Morrison ahead of Shorten but behind Turnbull on leadership

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

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'This will be Abbott's last term': How the tide turned against former PM

'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 the results of a secret ballot which saw Tony Abbott confirmed as the candidate for Warringah.

  • by Bevan Shields
Let's stop pretending working mothers are getting a fair go

Let's stop pretending working mothers are getting a fair go

When three vibrant and experienced working media mothers "throw it all away" to stay home with children, in one year, we need to ask what's up.

  • by Wendy Tuohy
Guns, 'large amount' of ammunition at alleged gunman's home: police

Guns, 'large amount' of ammunition at alleged gunman's home: police

Police have raided the home of a man shot by officers in Queanbeyan, allegedly finding eight guns and "a large amount" of ammunition.

  • by Blake Foden
'In joyful hope': Plan to allow married Catholic priests

'In joyful hope': Plan to allow married Catholic priests

A majority of priests favoured "optional celibacy from the point of view of opening the priesthood to married men".

  • by Joanne McCarthy
Controversial Hume tip shuts down

Controversial Hume tip shuts down

The owners of Southern State Waste Recycling facility have said constant community complaints have forced them to close.

  • by Andrew Brown
It's time for the lucky to share some of their good fortune

It's time for the lucky to share some of their good fortune

The ACT has taken the first step to make housing fairer and more efficient

  • by Peter Mares
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What the PM's offensive tweet says about this government

At least when he was at Tourism Australia Scott Morrison knew what he was spruiking - now it's different.

Jacqueline Maley
    Jacqueline Maley

    Abbott ready to get down and dirty again

    Tony Abbott faced opposition to his renomination for the seat of Warringah - but is staying on, forever? Why are we not surprised?

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      Why struggling with shame is something many of us have in common

      Everyone has felt shame at some point in their lives and many of us struggle with it on a daily basis.

      Jane Caro
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        Pay TV providers under pressure as customers go for 'telcotainment'

        Pay TV providers under pressure as customers go for 'telcotainment'

        Telecommunications companies' push into providing sports content and 'telcotainment' poses a threat to traditional pay-TV players.

        • by Jennifer Duke

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        Caught in the royal slipstream

        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
        ‘Very dark days’: Anton Enus returns to SBS after cancer battle

        ‘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

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        Aveo offers alternatives to its 'Aveo Way' retirement village contract

        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

        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

        World-class finish as Belconnen United exact grand final revenge

        World-class finish as Belconnen United exact grand final revenge

        It took a world-class finish to ensure it was won, from a world-class player - arguably the best to come out of Canberra.

        • by David Polkinghorne
        NRL crowds show why Raiders should be at home if they return to finals
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        NRL crowds show why Raiders should be at home if they return to finals

        It's time. Time for an NRL backflip. Time to change the rules so the Canberra Raiders can play preliminary finals at home.

        • by David Polkinghorne