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Gay teachers 'more acceptable far from school': Archbishop
One of Australia's most senior Catholics was giving evidence to an urgent Senate inquiry before federal government plans to strip schools of the right to expel LGBTI pupils.
- by Michael Koziol
As dad breathed his last, callous killer son said 'stop making noise'
The gory details of Mark Missen's death were revealed after his son, Nathan, pleaded guilty to murder.
- by Melissa Meehan
'Deception': Labor sues over dumped Liberals' ballots
She was removed as the Liberal candidate in a northern suburbs seat, but Meralyn Klein is still listed as the party's official candidate.
- by Noel Towell & Benjamin Preiss
Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation
Jarryd Hayne is in police custody over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman earlier this year.
- by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
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'Political posting mumma' who attacked Safe Schools warned over Facebook page
The blogger, an anti-Safe Schools campaigner who was recently elected as a Liberal Party delegate, has been asked by the electoral commission to add an authorisation statement to her Facebook page or face a penalty.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Adam Carey
Opinion
Education
'I can always tell the students who’ve had a gap year'
Kids at schoolies? There are worse things for parents to fear.
- by Jenna Price
Sorry Victoria, this summer blast is not going to last
After a cracking weekend, Victroria's short taste of summer will end soon.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Larissa Ham
How newsagents are fighting back against retail threats
By the 2000s newsagencies' profit margins were down. They needed a plan.
- by Greg Callaghan
Trump ridiculed over advice to 'rake forest floors'
US President mocked after suggesting how California could prevent wildfires.
- by Rob Crilly
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Victoria Police
Truck driver charged over crash that killed mother, son
- by Larissa Ham & Simone Fox Koob
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Bourke Street Attack
Premier and police commissioner knew Bourke St attacker was on bail
- by Robyn Grace & Benjamin Preiss
Exclusive
Organised crime
Retrial for mafia boss denied as police claim $15 million
- by Chris Vedelago & Cameron Houston
National
AFL
Fab Five: Prepare for the invasion
The top end of the draft will be filled by an elite group of South Australians.
- by Daniel Cherny
Moore, Elliott look to German guru
Injury-prone Collingwood pair have become the latest AFL players to head to Germany in search of answers to recurrent hamstring woes.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
Australian agriculture exports targeted as global trade tensions deepen
China has fired an apparent trade warning shot at Australia by targetting one of its key grain exports in the wake of the weekend’s heated APEC meeting.
- by David Wroe
Analysis
Ipsos poll
Poll has a simple message to MPs: cut carbon emissions as well as power bills
- by David Crowe
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Ipsos poll
Australians split on Muslim migration ahead of new population policy
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
Entire town with 20 cottages passes in for $635,000
An entire township in WA’s south west is still awaiting a new owner after the former wilderness retreat Tone River failed to sell under the hammer.
- by Lisa Calautti
Gangland figure Roberta Williams' former home for sale in Essendon
On the market after Tax Office skirmish, Carl Williams' ex-wife's free-standing townhouse could draw interest from professional couples, agent says.
- by Jim Malo
Business
Opinion
Big four
Royal commission lights a fuse under mortgage broker payments
The secret reform that was pulled at the 11th hour.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Media & marketing
Hywood's Fairfax era started with bang, ended by ducking a grenade
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
Social media users slam rapper YG for harassing women at Spilt Milk
The US rapper reportedly demanded female fans show their breasts at the Canberra festival on Saturday night.
- by Serena Coady
The Veronicas' Jessica Origliasso accuses ex Ruby Rose of 'harassment'
The drama between the former couple shows no signs of abating, seven months after they split .
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Four dating dealbreakers to avoid at all cost
The old rules no longer apply in an era when a Netflix binge can make or break a relationship.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Children with autism thrive in mainstream preschools, study finds
Early intervention is the key to helping children with autism, regardless of of the setting where that intervention is delivered.
- by Bianca Wordley
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Sport
Updated
Test cricket
Shaun Marsh settles his Test future with superb knock for WA
Shaun Marsh credits a new-found freedom for a match-winning unbeaten century that has secured his Test future while Khawaja looks certain to play first Test.
- by Jon Pierik & Caden Helmers
Nikou draws 'line in the sand' after ascending to FFA's top job
Chris Nikou is keen to leave the past behind as he leads a refreshed Football Federation Australia board into a new era as chairman.
- by Vince Rugari
