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Retail
ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after sales figures leaked
The exchange operator has put the struggling department store in a trading halt after a media report revealed weak quarterly sales reducing its profits.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Banking royal commission
Big bank boss in investigation over resort holiday
NAB's chief executive took a luxury Fiji holiday and a Thermomix arranged through a company under investigation over accusations it bribed his chief of staff to win contracts from the bank.
- by Nick McKenzie, Sarah Danckert & Richard Baker
Opinion
Federal
'Cost of delay is about $8m a day': Why Canberra's go-slow is now beyond a joke
This week, for instance, the Senate has spent about four hours on motions that can spark debate but do not change anything, just like the 'it’s OK to be white' motion that was so divisive last month.
- by David Crowe
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Startups
Forget the wagyu burger - Rockpool may soon put meat made of peas on the table
Rockpool restaurants are known for their premium steak but 'bull-free beef' from pea protein could soon be on the menu.
- by Cara Waters
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Opinion
Islam
Bourke St: I am feeling nothing less than rage, alienation and despair
'We must enjoy freedom of religion but not be too Muslim-looking, too Muslim-acting, even too Muslim-thinking.'
- by Randa Abdel-Fattah
Sri Lanka handed rare run penalty in England Test
Sri Lanka have been hit for breaching a law that many wouldn't know existed.
'I think you're actually giving comfort to the enemy'
Why a state funeral makes crime reporter John Silvester uncomfortable.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Man shouts 'Heil Trump! Heil Hitler!' at theatre show
During a 'Fiddler on the Roof' show, a man stood up and started to shout.
- by Lindsey Bever
Oxford Dictionary chooses its word of the year
Each year lexicographers select a word that catches the annual mood.
Featured
Victorian Election
Thousands eschew their democracy sausage to vote
- by Gerard Cockburn
Free sanitary items in Victoria's public schools if Labor re-elected
- by Chloe Booker & Miki Perkins
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Victoria Votes
'I would always co-operate': Labor hopeful backflips on 'red shirts' probe
- by Noel Towell
Victoria
National
Sexting cop steps down as Dutton intervenes over corruption claims
- by Richard Baker & Farrah Tomazin
AFL
New Saint Hannebery stares down the doubters
Star Saints recruit Dan Hannebery knows people are questioning St Kilda's decision to recruit him but he is confident he will prove the doubters wrong.
- by Peter Ryan
New CBA lands AFLW players pay rise
Total player payments in the AFLW in 2019 have risen to $4.748 million under a new CBA announced on Thursday.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
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Indonesia
Indonesian MPs claim Australians could be targeted in terror attacks in response to Israel rethink
"They may target any western people, they may think he or she is Australian just because they look western."
- by David Crowe & Karuni Rompies
ABC journalists under fire after signing on to campaign to tear up industrial relations laws
- by Dana McCauley & Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
The suburbs with the most homes up for rent for months at a time
Renters looking for a new pad in the inner city could be in luck in these popular neighbourhoods, where homes are sitting on the market for months.
- by Jim Malo
Colour-themed hotel lets you pick a room based on your mood
It considers itself the "first hotel in the world where guests are able to book their luxury accommodations not only by room type, but also by emotion of colour".
- by Zara McDonald
3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings
- by Jay Sanjayan, Swinburne University of Technology
Business
The travelling vinegar salesman who built a billion dollar sushi empire
Kunihiko Tanaka was peddling vinegar to sushi restaurants in western Japan when he spotted the opportunity that would change his life.
- by Min Jeong Lee & Ayaka Maki
Breaking
Retail
ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after leaking of dismal sales figures
- by Patrick Hatch
Exclusive
Banking royal commission
NAB CEO in investigation over luxury resort holiday
- by Nick McKenzie, Sarah Danckert & Richard Baker
Small business
Entertainment
Model Kim Porter, Diddy's ex and mother to their three kids, dies at 47
"Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter," said a representative for Diddy.
'So happy': The Bachelorette's Ali and Taite confirm they're still together
Despite the many, many rumours to the contrary, Ali Oetjen and Taite Radley say they're madly in love.
- by Genevieve Rota
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Four new bars prove Melbourne, not Sydney, is the fun city
A thriving small bar scene and an understanding of great food makes Melbourne the bar capital.
- by Jane Rocca
Should I let my son make the same mistakes I made?
I don't want my boy to grow up too fast but I also want to protect him from excruciating embarrassment.
- by Tony Webeck
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Sport
Kohli moves on from 'immature things', doesn't need to feed on conflict
Indian captain Virat Kohli has urged his team to "show more character" but has denied he needs an on-field spat to pump himself up when he faces Australia.
- by Jon Pierik
England farewells Rooney in style against US
Wayne Rooney made his 120th and final international appearance for England but a new generation of players provided the goals in a 3-0 victory over the United States at Wembley.
