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LNP wants Galilee Basin royalties stashed in investment fund
The opposition has sought Labor support for its proposal to invest the royalties into a fund so benefits are "preserved for future generations".
- by Felicity Caldwell
PM escapes threat to his control 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
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Airports
Leaks show Border Force appears to have stopped some of its own boats
Border Force is slashing airport staff numbers and reportedly suspended a fleet of boats supposed to protect the nation's northern waters.
- by Nicole Hasham
Minister slams Labor 'protection racket' after union High Court failure
"Take that phone away or I'll f---ing bury it down your throat," CFMMEU Qld ex- president said during illegal construction site entry.
- by Dana McCauley
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Snake bites Queensland woman while she sleeps
Janice Terrill was sound asleep last week in her home south of Mackay when she felt a "prick" on her upper arm.
- by Toby Crockford
A state farewell for the mother of native title
Ernestine "Bonita" Mabo was a small woman who became a giant.
The fresh set of eyes that Lyn Dawson's alleged murder
Teacher's Pet: As Chris Dawson was flown south, one man never left his side.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Australia
India softened for the kill in slogger's graveyard
India tried to relearn how to play Test cricket while playing a Test match.
- by Malcolm Knox
Double blow for Huawei as founder's daughter arrested
Senior executive arrested as British telco rips equipment out of service.
- by Kirsty Needham & Jennifer Duke
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'Leaving now would be deadly': first fire of season threatens lives near Ballarat
- by Melissa Cunningham, Sumeyya Ilanbey, Debbie Cuthbertson & Michael Fowler
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
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'Every year it's delayed, millions of dollars are wasted': Big fix needed
Overhaul of Australia's building codes mooted in bid to make more homes accessible to cater for a broader range of people, and ensure everyone can get a home.
- by Jim Malo
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What first-home buyers need to do to get into the market next year
Price pullbacks have created an opportunity for first-home buyers with deposits ready. Six experts share their top tips.
- by Daniel Butkovich
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
Brisbane sack the man they once shortlisted to replace Bennett
Jason Demetriou was one of four candidates the Broncos interviewed to replace Wayne Bennett. Now he doesn't have a job at all.
- by Adrian Proszenko
STUMPS REPORT
Australia
Cummins' incredible run-out ends dominant opening day for the Aussies
Captain Tim Paine could not have asked for a much better start to his reign on home soil.
- by Andrew Wu