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'Default energy price' to save people up to $832 a year
Australians will be promised new laws to slash their electricity bills in a move to toughen rules for energy companies and demonstrate action on household costs.
- by David Crowe
ACT schools behind the nation in reading, writing and numeracy: report
An independent research institute finds students in Canberra schools make less progress than those in other parts of Australia once the ACT's level of privilege is accounted for.
- by Steve Evans
International students propping up ACT's fast population growth
The ACT recorded the second-fastest population growth in the nation in the September quarter, according to a key economic report.
- by Daniel Burdon
'Go to an early election; get smashed': NSW Liberal's advice to Morrison
"PS this is the near universal view of my colleagues," Peter Phelps said.
- by Latika Bourke
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Opinion
Kevin Rudd
Fallen prime ministers always blame the media. They never look in the mirror
The late British politician Enoch Powell put it well: "Politicians who complain about the media are like ships' captains who complain about the sea."
- by Peter Hartcher
Kerryn Phelps says she won't be a wrecker in Parliament
The likely independent victor says governments should have the opportunity to serve their full term.
- by Neil McMahon
'Body double' donned Khashoggi's clothing after embassy killing
As a man appearing to wear Jamal Khashoggi's clothes left the Saudi consulate, a member of the Saudi Crown Prince's entourage made four calls.
- by Suzan Fraser & Jon Gambrell
Exclusive
Kevin Rudd
Obama left us 'swinging' over air strikes: Kevin Rudd
"His credibility would suffer as a result because he had proclaimed his own red line and then done nothing to enforce it."
- by Peter Hartcher
'Worrying red flags': Refugee children flown to Australia
All refugee children waiting for high-level medical treatment have been transferred off Nauru after 11 kids were flown to Australia on Monday night.
- by David Wroe & Michael Koziol
Featured
I fell for Facebook fake news. Here’s why millions of you did, too.
- by Geoffrey A. Fowler
Opinion & Perspectives
Our kids are falling behind
The latest analysis of the ACT's performance in NAPLAN testing makes for worrying reading for our schools.
Julie Sonnemann & Peter Goss
Nauru was the elephant in the room at the national abuse apology
You don’t put child protection second if you’re a government with responsibility for the lives of children.
Joanne McCarthy
We now have a minority government. What does that mean?
By losing the seat of Wentworth in a byelection, the Coalition government has lost its majority in the lower house. What are the implications?
Tony Wright
Politics
Labor moves to end stalemate over refugee families held on Nauru
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will outline the new position in Parliament House on Tuesday after shadow cabinet approved the proposal on Monday night in a bid to end two years of dispute.
- by David Crowe
'Worrying red flags': Eleven refugee children flown from Nauru to Australia
- by David Wroe & Michael Koziol
World
Property byallhomes
Affordable updates: Seven quick and easy ways to get a faster sale
A tired-looking home can be a turn-off for buyers, but these inexpensive updates will improve the appearance of your property.
- by Lee Dashiell
Restored to former glory: Bungendore church turned home hits the market
Sitting in the semi-rural town of Bungendore is an enchanting 1800s building – once a place of worship, now a charming home.
- by Lucy Bladen
Business
BGH consortium returns with another tilt at Healthscope
Private hospital operator Healthscope has received a second unsolicited takeover proposal from a consortium led by BGH Capital, whose first tilt was rejected by the board in May.
Small business
Entertainment
Amy Schumer is pregnant with her first child
The comedian made the announcement in a not-so-cryptic Instagram post encouraging Americans to vote.
Hannah Gadsby dating Emmy winner
The Aussie comedian is reportedly dating a Hollywood heavyweight, and even flown the star to Australia to meet her family.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How do you know when you are ready for children?
A clock ringing to tell me when I'm ready for kids would actually be pretty helpful.
- by Stephanie Mitchell
Think you know Mercedes-Benz C Class? Think again
The top selling luxury car in the country is embracing a brand new era.
- by Toby Hagon
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
Mariners confirm Bolt contract offer, but say agreement unlikely
Usain Bolt will need an external third party to help support his contract or an agreement with Central Coast appears doomed.
Winx has had the perfect preparation for historic Cox Plate bid
Trainer Chris Waller says Winx has had the perfect preparation for her tilt at a record fourth Cox Plate on Saturday.
- by Michael Lynch
