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In his last days as PM, Turnbull picked up the phone and called Trump
Some of Trump's key policies hurt Australia's interests. But one threat is so pervasive that Australia and the US are drawn to co-operate in spite of their differences.
- by Peter Hartcher
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'Superstar companies' that stop you receiving a pay rise
Report claims 'superstar' companies are pocketing gains or passing them onto customers, with no benefits to workers.
- by Jessica Irvine
Triple J host speaks out about alleged stalker
Man allegedly tailgaited an employee into the ABC building and into the Triple J studio where he kissed the radio host.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Fire
People told to stay indoors as huge fire engulfs factory
A factory is on fire in Melbourne's north and residents are being urged to stay indoors.
- by Laura Mitchell
Ian 'Molly' Meldrum bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne
Do yourself a favour and visit the new Ian 'Molly' Meldrum statue standing next to the Corner Hotel in Richmond.
- by Martin Boulton
Young mum who rushed to help dying motorcyclist killed
Tragic crash that saw a motorbike rider fatally slam into a car also claimed life of mother-of-two who'd rushed to his aid.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Abbott cool on PM's plan for Indigenous national day
PM's hand-picked envoy on Indigenous affairs responded by calling on everyone to unite behind Australia Day.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Opinion & Perspectives
The ABC is mired in a crisis that is of its own making
To say that many baffling decisions have been made at the ABC over the past few years is something of an understatement.
Paul Kalina
Sorry Apple, but the sweet smell of 6S is enough for me
I have had a horrible realisation. I don’t need a new iPhone. But it’s worse than that. I don’t need a new phone of any sort.
John Birmingham
Why the global economy is getting more vulnerable
The world is acutely vulnerable to another shock that 'over-burdened' central banks won’t have capacity to deal with, BIS says.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Emergency services
Injured solo sailor rescued 3000 kilometres off WA coast
- by Daile Cross, Varnya Bromilow & Phil Hickey
AFL
Wright goes back home after Blues leave him hanging
Matthew Wright decided to join Adelaide as a development coach after Carlton did not guarantee him a place on the club’s list in 2019.
- by Daniel Cherny
Analysis
Collingwood
The Collingwood rising star who has already soared with the Eagles
Once an Eagle, Collingwood starlet Jaidyn Stephenson will hope to be soaring over his opponents on the road to premiership success.
- by Sam McClure
Politics
Shock sacking of ABC boss Michelle Guthrie could cost taxpayers millions
Michelle Guthrie's termination could cost taxpayers millions and expose deep divisions over the future of the ABC.
- by Michael Koziol, Jennifer Duke & Kylar Loussikian
World
Analysis
Thailand
Prayuth's comments raise alarm for Thailand's pro-democracy supporters
- by James Massola
Updated
Robert Mueller
US Deputy Attorney-General Rosenstein to meet with Trump as job rumours swirl
- by Matthew Knott
Property bydomain
Will the growth of Victoria's regional cities make them unliveable?
Easing Melbourne's growing pains by encouraging people and businesses to move to regional cities might simply push the problem further out.
- by Melissa Heagney
The southern capital tipped to see a population boom as temperatures rise
Housing affordability, employment and lifestyle are factors that shape where most people live, but climate change could play an increasingly important role.
- by Kate Burke
Business
'Unacceptable': ASIC slams banks' delays in finding, fixing breaches
Major banks are taking more than 4.5 years on average to identify significant breaches of the law and then another 226 days to pay affected customers after completing their investigations.
- by Ruth Williams
Small business
Entertainment
'I’m relearning how to be in the world: Gen Fricker on her alleged stalker
Kieren Gallagher, 31, allegedly tailgaited Fricker into her work building, where he kissed the radio host.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Ian 'Molly' Meldrum bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne
Do yourself a favour and visit the new Ian 'Molly' Meldrum statue in Richmond.
- by Martin Boulton
Lifestyle
If fatherhood hasn't upended your lifestyle, you're not doing it right
- by Christopher Scanlon
Smarter living
The tie is dead, and another wardrobe staple is next on the chopping block
Unable to exit the spotlight gracefully, the tie is bringing down another wardrobe standard.
- by Damien Woolnough
Q&A
Credit cards
Why you need your own credit card before age 50
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Sport
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Storm
Ryan Hoffman a professional to the end despite disappointment
Melbourne Storm veteran Ryan Hoffman knows he will likely miss the NRL grand final but he will still do all he can to help his club win prepare for the big game.
- by Roy Ward
Fans hail their hero again after Tiger's unlikely resurrection
The tide of admirers behind Tiger Woods on the 18th in Atlanta was borderline scary - certainly for the sheriffs who strode with him and looked back nervously.
- by Paul Hayward
