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The seven ways Kavanaugh could transform America for decades

The seven ways Kavanaugh could transform America for decades

Brett Kavanaugh's appointment likely means it will become harder to access an abortion or to regulate guns, but easier to administer the death penalty.

  • by Matthew Knott

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PM backs right of religious schools to discriminate

PM backs right of religious schools to discriminate

The PM has played down a political row over the right of religious schools to discriminate against gay students. 

  • by David Crowe
Africa bound: Magpies defender Langdon in demand

Africa bound: Magpies defender Langdon in demand

Collingwood's Tom Langdon is weighing up interest from three clubs as he heads to Africa to contemplate his future.

  • by Peter Ryan & Michael Gleeson
'Exorbitant mark-up': Aussies getting stung on currency 

'Exorbitant mark-up': Aussies getting stung on currency 

Australians have long been dudded on money they change, but there are signs the party might be over. 

  • by John Collett
Company's buses 'ran into notorious bridge twice'

Company's buses 'ran into notorious bridge twice'

The bus that crashed into Montague St bridge in 2016 is second from the same company to have hit structure, court told.

  • by Adam Cooper
Revealed: Australia's most accident-prone roads

Revealed: Australia's most accident-prone roads

A look at the most accident-prone areas on Aussie roads, thanks to an evaluation of thousands of insurance claims.

Jail for man who beat stepson 'until skin turned blue'

Jail for man who beat stepson 'until skin turned blue'

A violent bully who repeatedly bashed his young stepson has been jailed, amid emotional scenes in court.

  • by Adam Cooper
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Opinion & Perspectives

Put a sock in it, men: End  injustice towards women

The feminist dam is about to burst - let's channel the anger for the good of women the world over, writes Boris Johnson.

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Why Haley was smart to jump off Trump's sinking ship

Almost alone among those who have worked for Donald Trump, Nikki Haley has emerged with her reputation intact.

Paul Waldman

Want a more capable nation? Start younger

Why is an economics writer so excited about preschools? I can’t think of any single initiative more likely to benefit us.

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AFL

Freo edge closer to decision on Hogan

Freo edge closer to decision on Hogan

The Dockers are undertaking extensive due diligence before committing to Demons forward Jesse Hogan.

  • by Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan & Sam McClure
Magpies defender Langdon in demand

Magpies defender Langdon in demand

Collingwood's Tom Langdon is weighing up interest from three clubs as he heads to Africa.

  • by Peter Ryan & Michael Gleeson

Politics

NSW's suggested immigration cut alarms business and universities

NSW's suggested immigration cut alarms business and universities

The halving of net immigration to NSW could blow a $1 billion hole in the federal budget and have broader effects on the economy.

  • by Fergus Hunter & Lisa Visentin

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Almost one in two tenants spend 30% of income or more on rent: survey

Almost one in two tenants spend 30% of income or more on rent: survey

One in every four Australian households rents, and it’s not just those on low incomes, with a surprising number on more than $100,000 a year.

  • by Steven Rowley, Amity James
Expert tips for a lounge room spring makeover for under $200

Expert tips for a lounge room spring makeover for under $200

Yes, you can have too many scatter cushions in a lounge room. But there are myriad ways to overhaul what you've got.

  • by Larissa Ham

Business

Bonuses on the line for CBA's top 500 managers

Bonuses on the line for CBA's top 500 managers

Bonus payments for CBA's top executives will partly depend on whether the bank delivers a plan aimed at cleaning up its cultural and governance problems.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Australian shares rebounded on Wednesday although closed only marginally higher.

ASX edges higher as healthcare rebounds

  • by William McInnes

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Entertainment

'It was designed for me': Bachelorette Ali opens up on why she went back (again)

'It was designed for me': Bachelorette Ali opens up on why she went back (again)

The all-singing, all-dancing bachelorette opens up about dating in public.

  • by Ben Pobjie
Waleed Aly blasts Alan Jones and political 'sell outs' over Opera House drama

Waleed Aly blasts Alan Jones and political 'sell outs' over Opera House drama

The Project host's scathing take went viral after its broadcast on Tuesday night.

  • by Robert Moran

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Smarter living

How Instagram's new features could stop your teen getting bullied

How Instagram's new features could stop your teen getting bullied

Instagram hopes the new tools will protect the youngest users of the photo sharing platform.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Big weekend? This is how much work it takes to burn it off

Big weekend? This is how much work it takes to burn it off

For every good time you have, a harder time is required in the gym to work it off.

  • by Michael Jarosky

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Sport

White finally a one-day winner as Vics smash Tassie
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White finally a one-day winner as Vics smash Tassie

Just when you thought Cameron White had done it all in state cricket ...

  • by Daniel Cherny
Niedermeier learns from Delpierre as he calls Victory home

Niedermeier learns from Delpierre as he calls Victory home

A host of former Melbourne Victory players influenced German defender to call Melbourne home.

  • by Michael Lynch

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