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PM escapes threat to his control of Parliament as Labor backs down on encryption
A dire threat to Scott Morrison's control of Parliament sparked a blame game that forced Labor to back down on national security laws.
- by David Crowe
Lost in stagnation: Behind the refugee bill that plunged the Parliament into chaos
The bill that drove Thursday's parliamentary drama would change the way Australia deals with sick refugees offshore.
- by Michael Koziol
'I am not Sharon Stone': Emma Husar launches defamation action
A Labor MP under a preselection cloud has announced she is mounting a law suit against an online media site.
- by Latika Bourke
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Courts
Former Catholic archbishop Philip Wilson wins appeal, has conviction overturned
The landmark conviction of former Catholic archbishop Philip Wilson for failing to report child sex allegations to police have been overturned by a NSW court.
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Opinion
Scott Morrison
Every moment in this sorry day revealed the government’s precarious hold on power
The last day of Parliament was a perfect snapshot of the dysfunction in Australian politics.
- by David Crowe
Jim Murphy's still enjoying the good times, 40 years on
When the late Jim Murphy opened his Fyshwick store 40 years ago, few people gave him much chance of surviving.
- by Karen Hardy
Emails show ATO staff in dark on social media rules
A tax official asked whether his tweets would be considered misconduct. His employer left him to decide.
- by Doug Dingwall
Chris Dawson to plead not guilty to murder of wife
Chris Dawson will plead not guilty to murdering his missing wife Lynette in 1982.
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan
Spoodle left 'cowering' after Kambah dog attack
Firstly the dogs attacked on a public path, and then attempted to strike again in the backyard of a family home.
- by Jasper Lindell
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ASIO would vet Federal MPs as new allegations about Labor MPs aired
- by Richard Baker
National
Politics
Labor backflips on national security fight after threat to PM's control
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has survived an attempt to change asylum seeker policy.
- by David Crowe
Home Affairs budget slashed to avoid $300 million overspend
- by Sally Whyte & Nicole Hasham
Analysis
National security
Breakdown on national security a damning indictment of both sides
- by David Wroe
World
Property byallhomes
The hidden gold of our digital age: The top apps for your home and garden
Everything from interior design, landscape planning and growing plants to sustainable living, floor plan design and avoiding overdue bills.
- by Cat Woods
ACT records highest fall in number of home loans: REIA/ Adelaide Bank
The ACT recorded the greatest quarterly fall in the number of home loans, according to the latest Housing Affordability Report.
- by Lucy Bladen
Business
Analysis
Huawei
Australia no longer isolated as 'Five Eyes' turn on Huawei
Australia has been out on a limb when it comes to Huawei for quite a while now. But not anymore.
- by John McDuling
'The friendly activist': Wylie offers Graincorp a very different counter bid
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
Hannah Gadsby slams Hollywood's 'good men'
"When good men talk about bad men, they always ignore the line in the sand."
- by Broede Carmody
Netflix wades into Aussie waters with epic supernatural mystery Tidelands
Brisbane-based Hoodlum Entertainment waited for a big-thinking backer to bring their vision to fruition.
- by Debi Enker
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Why I'm considering giving my eight-year-old daughter puberty blockers
The changes in her body shape have not gone unnoticed by school bullies, but are puberty blockers the answer?
- by Anonymous
The biggest mistake you're making with good wine
Whether you're a billionaire or a parent with a pram, we all do it.
- by James Atkinson
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Sport
Canberra Raiders fined $150,000 for shifting NRL game to Wagga
The ACT government will enforce the terms of a Canberra Stadium contract, raising eyebrows about ongoing cross-border relationships.
- by Chris Dutton
Canberra United's Sham Khamis set for family feud
The match-up between the shot-stopper and striker has drawn parallel's with Bart and Lisa's battle on The Simpsons.
- by Caden Helmers
