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'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe over sexism after Banks quits
South Australian Liberal senator Lucy Gichuhi said it was obvious events since Malcolm Turnbull's ousting had been extremely damaging for the government, and that the Liberal Party had a problem with women.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Great Barrier Reef
Federal government botched scrutiny of plan to bulldoze pristine forest
The development comes as confidential documents show government MPs lobbied the department to wave through the proposal.
- by Nicole Hasham
Are you the average public servant?
The latest data from the Australian Public Service Commission shows how the APS is changing - and how it is staying the same.
- by Sally Whyte
Government keeps Centrelink report under wraps
The report has been used to defend the expansion of private call centres at Centrelink, but will remain secret.
- by Sally Whyte
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Opinion
Liberal Party
Strewth. Trying to kick-start things, the Prime Minister gets kicked where it hurts
At the precise moment Scott Morrison tries to jump-start his stalled government, backbencher Julia Banks quits the Liberals, wrecking the Prime Minister's day.
- by Tony Wright
Biggest downpour since February forecast for ACT
Brace yourself: the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting between 25 and 40 millimeters of rainfall.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Cancer conwoman Belle Gibson faces jail threat
Wellness charlatan has been threatened with jail time after over her failure to pay fines of more than $400,000.
- by Tom Cowie
Argentina mulls charging Saudi prince ahead of G20
The Saudi Crown Prince faces his most significant test yet to try and move past the Khashoggi killing.
- by Daniel Politi and David D. Kirkpatrick
Cinema mogul buys Max Brenner chain
The Max Brenner cafe chain is now owned by an opera singer with a quiff that would put Elvis to shame.
- by Colin Kruger
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Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
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National
NSW Labor leader Michael Daley shuffles frontbench ahead of election
- by Lisa Visentin & Jacob Saulwick
Police officer accused of tricking locksmiths to take possession of houses
- by Cameron Houston & Chris Vedelago
Sydney to collect a month's rainfall in half a day as big low builds
- by Peter Hannam & Ben Weir
Politics
'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe after Banks quits party
Later on Tuesday Greens leader Richard Di Natale was suspended from the chamber after defending another senator over what he considered a sexist slur.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Great Barrier Reef
Federal government botched scrutiny of plan to bulldoze pristine forest
- by Nicole Hasham
Opinion
Liberal Party
Strewth. Trying to kick-start things, the PM gets kicked where it hurts
- by Tony Wright
World
Argentina considers charging Saudi Crown Prince ahead of G20
- by Daniel Politi and David D. Kirkpatrick
Property byallhomes
Tips for finding the perfect rental property, from someone who has tried them
They say looking for a new job is a job in itself, however, seeking a new job comes a distant second behind seeking a new place to live.
- by Cat Woods
'Frustrating to watch': Why this is Neale Whitaker's biggest bug-bear on The Block
Neale Whitaker, who earned a reputation as the blunt judge, said his judging choices are based entirely on gut instinct.
- by Natalia Didovich
Business
AMP's fees-for-no-service scandal could top $1 billion
AMP has uncovered a fresh fees-for-no-service issue, this time in its superannuation business as the cost of the scandal to its business grows.
- by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
Breaking
Media & marketing
Cost-cutting, exec reshuffle likely as Nine-Fairfax deal approved
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Osher Gunsberg on how The Bachelor helps his mental health struggles
"You're in this space where it's all very choreographed."
- by Broede Carmody
'Disgraceful and disruptive': Gang of Youths call for Viagogo ban
ARIA winners Gang of Youths have called for global ticket reseller Viagogo to be banned in Australia.
- by Robert Moran
Review
Craft reviews
Join 'a very special conversation' in Hiroe Swen's newest exhibition
- by Kerry-Anne Cousins
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Adult advent calendars to get you through December
From beer and wine to beauty or stationery - there's an adult advent to suit everybody.
- by Suzi Catchpole
Staying fit with a newborn baby is easier with this
A new baby doesn't mean you have to give up running, but it does make it creative.
- by Laura Hill
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Sport
Can wantaway Warrior Shaun Johnson kick on in Canberra?
The Canberra Raiders could be the perfect fit for Shaun Johnson, with the $1 million halfback reportedly wanting an immediate release from the Warriors.
- by David Polkinghorne
'A-League expansion about more than money': Why Canberra can succeed
There are many reasons why Canberra is the obvious choice for expansion but like most things in life the decision looks likely to come down to money.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
