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It's looking increasingly likely the ACT will legalise cannabis use
ACT Labor will vote for a backbencher's bill to legalise small amounts for personal use, and the Greens support it "in principle". But some hurdles remain.
- by Sally Pryor
Cheika to front Rugby Australia board as player tensions surface
An earlier incident in South Africa appears to have sparked internal disquiet over the handling of the misdemeanour involving Adam Ashley-Cooper and Kurtley Beale.
- by Georgina Robinson
Analysis
Victorian election
Feuding Liberals show zero interest in learning lesson of Andrews win
It was shortly after 7pm when the texts started flying and the battle for the soul of the Liberal Party reignited.
- by Bevan Shields
Trump criticises French protests for not focusing on the US
US President Donald Trump sounded off against France - this time, against protests that have garnered a lot of international attention.
- by James McAuley
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Investigation
Corruption
Outgunned: Federal corruption agencies not up to the task
The case of Mohamed Deeb, who is about to be sentenced for minor matters in a Sydney court, shows just how poor is Australia's federal anti-corruption regime.
- by Nick McKenzie, Lucy Cormack & Richard Baker
Man claims he was 'bullied' by CBA after sharing story with commission
He gave evidence of his dealings with Commonwealth Bank to the banking royal commission. Then the phone rang.
- by Sherryn Groch
Analysis
Aviation
Airlines are going through a weight loss challenge
Airlines such as Qantas and Virgin are taking extraordinary steps to fly as light as possible.
- by Patrick Hatch
Analysis
Brexit
Brexit deal is a depressing masterpiece of political theatre
The EU was never likely to reject this deal. Now, all eyes are on whether MPs will choose compromise over chaos.
- by Nick Miller
'Recipe for disaster': Drugs not the problem for schoolies behaving badly in Bali
Fist fights, underage drinking, the ever-present smell of vomit. Welcome to schoolies week in Bali.
- by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Morrison government weighs early budget as revenues soar
New report predicts healthy surplus as Coalition considers budget timing.
- by Dana McCauley & David Crowe
World
Russia fires on Ukrainian ships in Black Sea, seizes vessels
- by Andrew Osborn and Pavel Polityuk
Property byallhomes
Yarralumla residence wins national luxury home of the year
This is the second consecutive year an ACT build has taken out the award.
- by Lucy Bladen
Ambitious renovators battle for fire damaged Weston Creek home
There were five registered bidders at the auction for the home, all renovators.
- by Lucy Bladen
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
We're about to enter a decisive chapter in Australia's streaming wars
With Foxtel releasing KayoSports into the wild, and Netflix about to release its first locally produced series, things are about to get interesting.
- by John McDuling
royal commission
Banking royal commission
Alleged fraud ring and $100m in fees for doing nothing: NAB boss set for grilling
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Keith Urban on paying his dues twice - and the people he 'can't stand'
The country superstar is in town to host the 32nd annual ARIA Awards this week.
- by Rod Yates
The Goss: Nabil Gazal wants to be kept out of Roxy Jacenko's tell-alls
After almost two years, the Gazal family hoped the story about their affair would have run its course.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The big brand revolutionising the way you buy sneakers
We've seen the future of brick-and-mortar shopping, and it revolves around your phone.
- by Eben Novy-Williams
Do your Bluetooth headphones drop out in the CBD? This is why.
You've just spent hundreds on a new pair of headphones, except they keep dropping out. There's a simple reason.
- by Ben Grubb
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
Sport
All-time great fears for Kyrgios' future in tennis
Tennis legend John McEnroe fears Nick Kyrgios is on a path to tennis ruin if he doesn't change his ways.
Canberra Cavalry trip over chance to sweep Sydney Blue Sox
The Canberra Cavalry took a big step forward, but tripped over the broom as they went to sweep the Sydney Blue Sox.
- by David Polkinghorne
