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Even the best scenario for Libs still sees Phelps win
Under the most optimistic scenario for Liberal candidate Dave Sharma, he's still left 58 votes short of a win.
- by David Crowe
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Federal election
The Liberals are still at war with themselves
Will this record protest vote chasten the Liberals and jolt them into a state of unity? Of course not.
- by Peter Hartcher
A glimmer of hope: Party wakes from bad dream
Bleary-eyed Liberals woke to Kerryn Phelps doing interviews about her win. But by about 9.20am, there was hope.
- by Alexandra Smith
McKinsey in damage control over Saudi Arabia claims
Consultancy firm's internal report linked to the disappearance of dissidents in Saudi Arabia.
Man killed by freak lightning strike a 'true gentleman'
The 53-year-old, who was running for cover in the middle of a field, has been remembered as a "gem" by family, friends.
- by Sarah Muller
Harry and Meghan farewell Sydney in style
Sailboats from all over the world watched the race, under the watchful gaze of the water police, too.
- by Helen Pitt
'We risk becoming out of step': Liberal MP's warning
Craig Laundy says too many of his own colleagues are listening to right-wing commentators in the Australian media.
- by David Wroe
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Opinion & Perspectives
What the royal visit really says about Australia
On Bondi Beach on Friday, I was interested to see how many people came up to me to endorse remarks made earlier by one of the lifesavers.
Peter FitzSimons
Those on the hunt for a scapegoat should start with Peter Dutton
Imagine the level of devastation furious voters might have served up if the party’s 'let’s get rid of Turnbull' strategists had got what they wanted.
Tony Wright
Why the big questions about Barnaby Joyce are so important
A Joycean return to leadership would tell us a lot about the direction Australia is heading.
Jacqueline Maley
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Investigation
Wage fraud
High-end chef Guillaume Brahimi's restaurant upderpaying workers
- by Ben Schneiders
Politics
Even the best postal vote scenario for the Liberal Party would still see Kerryn Phelps win Wentworth
Even the most optimistic scenario for Dave Sharma leaves him 58 votes short of Kerryn Phelps.
- by David Crowe
World
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Not a spacecraft: AirShip 002, the tiny ‘pod’ home in Scotland that you can rent on Airbnb
On Scotland's remote west coast, you'll find a building that looks uncannily like a whale-shaped submarine.
- by Elicia Murray
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'Worst house on the best street': Renovated Willoughby house sells for $3.13 million
Domain Group data recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 44.5 per cent from 314 reported auctions.
- by Kate Burke
Business
Opinion
Interest rates
Interest rate rises only a matter of time, despite property gloom
Despite predictions the Reserve Bank may have to cut interest rates to counter the housing downturn, evidence is rolling in that rates are set to rise.
- by Jessica Irvine
From Russia with love: Oligarch close to losing $827m divorce battle
- by Jonathan Browning & Irina Reznik
Small business
Entertainment
The Goss: Justin Hemmes' rumoured new 'girlfriend' on their romance
Model Montana Cox opened up for the first time to The Goss about the rumours surrounding her relationship with the recently single Merivale millionaire.
- by Amy Croffey
The jostle for power and position on the regal ladder
While Prince Harry and Meghan enjoy life at the top of the royal ladder, further down things are not quite so rosy.
- by Andrew Hornery
Bradley Cooper gushes about Gaga and A Star Is Born. But that's where it ends.
- by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Parents only have 32 minutes of 'me time' a day
It's news that will surprise approximately no one raising small children.
- by Ariane Beeston
Opinion
Superannuation
Lifetime accounts the real fix to lost super
The pile of "lost" super will not be reduced to acceptable levels unless employees have a single fund that follows them from employer to employer
- by John Collett
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Sport
'Bigger than Origin': Fifita proud of role in historic Tonga-Australia Test
The big Australian defector led Tonga's spiritual Sipi Tau before sipping beers with his former Kangaroos team-mates in New Zealand.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Bolt's agent confirms Mariners contract offer, but coach remains in the dark
The Jamaican's long-time agent Ricky Simms told Fairfax Media that Bolt had received an offer, but coach Mike Mulvey said he was unaware of it.
- by Vince Rugari