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PM leads Shorten except in the most decisive contest
Australian voters have given Scott Morrison the edge over the Labor leader on key leadership qualities, but the Coalition still has a job ahead to stay in power.
- by David Crowe
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Ipsos poll
The Liberals have made a calculation that defies logic
The danger for Scott Morrison and his government is laid bare in one of the key figures in the latest poll.
- by David Crowe
Young, single, suburban: 'You don't look homeless'
Jasmine defies the stereotype of a homeless person in Melbourne, but in reality she fits the bill.
- by Adam Carey
What happens inside you after you drink a soft drink
Your blood sugar has spiked. You may feel good, but strange things are going on inside your blood vessels.
- by Liam Mannix
'This will be Abbott's last term': How the tide turned
Fears mount that local voters will abandon the former prime minister at the next election.
- by Bevan Shields
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Crime
'That was his downfall': The photo that undid a conman
Befriend, impress, promise, deceive: For years he stole the savings of investors to feed his lifestyle. That was only the start.
- by Georgina Mitchell & Michael Evans
Winmar statue is all dressed up with nowhere to go
It seems that 25 years on, the celebrated player's stance against racism is in danger of becoming a political football.
- by Warwick Green
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Opinion & Perspectives
How to stop food sabotage
Safety needs to be an important selling point for fresh food - and those with good food safety should brag about it.
Doug Powell
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.
Steven Lewis
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
AFL
4 Points: Best comeback since Tom Hafey was a Pie
Hard yakka helps Buckley's men rival Hafey's heroes of '77; Dees have belief, and momentum; Pies face a Dusty dilemma; Window of opportunity for Giants.
- by Michael Gleeson
Political football: Winmar statue yet to find a home
The statue of Nicky Winmar stands in the corner of a Sunshine foundry, all dressed up with nowhere to go.
- by Warwick Green
Politics
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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
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
Pay TV under threat from Optus, Telstra push into sports rights
Telecommunications companies' push into providing sports content and 'telcotainment' poses a threat to traditional pay-TV players, like News Corp's Foxtel.
- 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
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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
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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
Thiem survives scare from de Minaur to seal Davis Cup win for Austria
Dominic Thiem has seen off a spirited challenge by Alex de Minaur to give Austria an insurmountable lead over Australia in the Davis Cup play-off tie in Graz.
- by Ian McCullough
Hamilton streets ahead in title race after victory in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton tightened his grip on a fifth Formula One world championship title with victory in the Singapore Grand Prix.
- by John O'Brien
