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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 another federal government move to toughen rules for big energy companies and demonstrate action on household costs.
- by David Crowe
'We don't think the correction is done yet': More sharemarket pain on way
A trade with a near-perfect record of working is anything but a sure thing in 2018, two big investment banks say.
- by Lu Wang
'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
Michael Clarke-backed cryptocurrency folds after ASIC comes knocking
The company behind Global Tech, the crypto currency startup backed by former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, has folded after questions from the corporate regulator.
- by Colin Kruger
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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
'It is really difficult': Low earners on why they'll march
Those attending planned rallies today say they're struggling to get by.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Industrial relations
The fact is, Australian workers deserve a fairer go
Increasingly workers' capacity to bargain for better pay and conditions is stymied.
- by Sally McManus
Kerryn Phelps says she won't be a wrecker in Parliament
Governments should have chance to serve full term: likely independent MP.
- by Neil McMahon
'Go to an early election; get smashed': Lib's advice to PM
'PS this is the near universal view of my colleagues,' NSW upper house MP said.
- by Latika Bourke
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
What does having a minority government mean?
The Coalition has lost its majority in the lower house. What are the implications?
Tony Wright
Size alone not the reason the big banks dominate
Graeme Samuel believes it was complacency, not greed, that was the major reason for banks' bad behaviour.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Virgin cleared for take-off as would-be buyers look on
Despite Virgin’s finances now humming along, there remains persistent talk that shareholders may offload their stakes.
Elizabeth Knight
Melbourne
Union rally expected to bring CBD to a standstill
- by Melissa Cunningham & Nicole Precel
Victoria
National
AFL
AFLW's 2018 draftees expected to help boost league
Most of the draftees set to be selected in on Tuesday are the first to go through the AFL's two-year women's academy program.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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Fremantle
Dockers clear the decks, axing three players
Fremantle have cut trio Tom Sheridan, Cam Sutcliffe and Brady Grey after a busy AFL trade period.
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 bydomain
Brunswick to become designated creative design district
State government pledge will allow the council to stave off residential overdevelopment in the former largely industrial area.
- by Melissa Heagney
Four simple ways to shave years off your home loan
These are the smart strategies homeowners can use to get out of debt quicker and save tens of thousands of dollars in the process.
- by Daniel Butkovich
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
review
Melbourne Festival
Dancers, musicians and audience unite in participatory work
- by Jordan Beth Vincent
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
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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.
Cox Plate contender excluded from field as Winx faces seven rivals
The Moonee Valley Racing Club committee failed to grant a run to a three-time listed winner, which had hoped to be included in the Cox Plate field.
- by Adam Pengilly
