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'Conservatives are coming home': How the Kavanaugh saga upended the midterms
The Kavanaugh drama has delivered Republicans exactly what they needed: an issue to rev up the party’s base before the crucial midterm elections.
- by Matthew Knott
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ABC announces Ian Henderson replacements
The ABC has revealed who will replace the beloved Victorian newsreader Ian Henderson on its weekday bulletin.
- by Broede Carmody
Driver sped 100km/h over the limit before fatal crash
Sebastian Kennett's behaviour on the road alarmed motorists in the 24 hours before he killed off-duty nurse in crash.
- by Adam Cooper
Eurydice Dixon memorial vandal appeals conviction
Anti-feminist blogger claims he had a bad lawyer, who did not properly explain the charge to which he pleaded guilty.
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Crime
Two sisters went to visit their brother's grave ... he was gone
Sisters travelled a long way to visit their brother's grave. But something felt wrong when they got there - there was no body.
- by Tom Cowie
Scores of Rebel bikies arrive only to be met by police
Massive police operation is underway as bikies from the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang descend on Melbourne.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Banking Bad: 'Greed' - inside the royal commission
A look at what motivates the banking industry, and what contributed to such widespread misconduct.
Featured
Open for inspection: The best properties for sale in Melbourne right now
- by Jacqui Hammerton, Caroline James
Opinion & Perspectives
'A shock is coming': Markets should brace for trouble
'We think there will be four more rate rises by next year's end, and the markets have not got their arms around this.'
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Why Musk's latest tweet could come back to bite him
Tesla's reckless chief Elon Musk better hope that the SEC has a sense of humour after latest billon dollar tweet.
Far from formidable, Russia's spy agency now looks like a comedy outfit
The GRU, it seems, is not all it's cracked up to be.
Con Coughlin
AFL
Dahlhaus heads to Cats after patching up things with Bob Murphy
Former Western Bulldogs premiership player Luke Dahlhaus admits he let emotions get the better of him when he mocked Bob Murphy on social media.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL trades: Cats won't release Tim Kelly without a fight
Geelong will await to see what West Coast can offer for Tim Kelly before agreeing to trade the 24-year-old.
- by Peter Ryan, Anthony Colangelo & Michael Gleeson
Politics
Inside the stunning and hilarious LEGO Parliament House replica
LEGO master Ryan McNaught used 152,690 bricks and took 740 hours to construct this LEGO Parliament House to mark the building's 30th anniversary.
Scott Morrison wants answers on Stuart Robert's internet bills
- by Dana McCauley & Nigel Gladstone
World
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Australia’s most beautiful room has been revealed
More than 160 rooms were submitted for judging in this year's House and Garden Awards, with readers now able to have their say.
- by Zara McDonald
Watch out, Australia: A new TV show will give us a look inside Kyle's house
In a 10-second teaser for MTV's Cribs, Sandilands and fiancee Imogen Anthony throw open the doors of their five-bedroom Sydney rental.
- by Zara McDonald
Business
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Retail
Robot warehouses, new store format as Coles gears up for spin-off
Wesfarmers also revealed new Coles MD Steven Cain will be paid a $3.9 million sign-on bonus - in addition to his base salary of $2.1 million and up to $3.5 million in other bonuses.
- by Patrick Hatch
Analysis
Media & marketing
Facebook is tightening its grip on Instagram - and it might not be pretty
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
One year later: A timeline of how #MeToo has unfolded
It was the news story that triggered a revolution.
- by Michael Idato & Anna Prytz
'Lifelong and difficult struggle': Ben Affleck out of rehab
The actor said he wanted to thank people who've reached out and shared their own stories of addiction.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The hottest new club in Sydney is one with no booze
It boasts David Beckham as a fan, and Barry's Bootcamp definitely lives up to the hype.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Home tech
Good OLED better than cinema screen, but broadcast still a weak point
If you still watch a lot of broadcast television, a recent OLED won't serve all your needs.
- by Rod Easdown
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Sport
Big call: Freelance commentator buys broadcast rights for Pakistan series
Adam Collins realised that Australia’s Test series against Pakistan would not be broadcast on radio here so he decided to buy the rights himself.
- by Chris Barrett
Winx critics miss the point as the wonder mare continues to dominate
Winx is lauded in her native land but there are still some critics in Europe. However they miss the mark, as her longevity, versatility and brilliance continue.
- by Michael Lynch
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Honda scores from the penalty spot in Melbourne Victory debut
- by Michael Lynch