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'Default energy price' to save people up to $832 a year

'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

'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

'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

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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Fallen prime ministers always blame the media. They never look in the mirror
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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

'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
The fact is, Australian workers deserve a fairer go

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

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

'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
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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
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
Elizabeth Knight
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AFL

AFLW's 2018 draftees expected to help boost league

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
Dockers clear the decks, axing three players
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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

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

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Brunswick to become designated creative design district

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

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

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.

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Entertainment

Amy Schumer is pregnant with her first child

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

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

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Smarter living

How do you know when you are ready for children?

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

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

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

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

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