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Lost in stagnation: How the Parliament plunged into chaos
At the centre of the mayhem and filibustering of the year's final day of Parliament was a bill.
- by Michael Koziol
'Leaving now would be deadly': First fire of season threatens lives near Ballarat
Initial investigations point to the fire starting in a private property, but it is not yet known what sparked the blaze.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Sumeyya Ilanbey, Debbie Cuthbertson & Michael Fowler
'My heart has been ripped out': Brother's grief over hit-run tragedy
The brother of a man killed in a road accident by a teenager in a stolen car says he will never forget the sight of his sibling's lifeless body.
- by Amber Wilson
Butcher, 70, jailed after Medallion Club brawl over great-niece
A 70-year-old retired butcher has been jailed for six months for kicking and punching a man during an alcohol-fuelled brawl at the former Etihad Stadium.
- by Tom Cowie
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Scott Morrison hangs on by a thread amid crucial Labor backdown
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
When Google Maps said my home was a public park
One day my dad looked out the window and saw picnickers on our lawn. Next it was minivans.
- by Alice Clarke
Analysis
National security
This breakdown a damning indictment of both sides
The Morrison government has politicised a national security issue, while Labor has repeatedly wriggled and tacked.
- by David Wroe
Manhunt over unprovoked attack at Richmond station
Disturbing CCTV footage has been released of the violent incident at the weekend at Richmond train station.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Classic catch contributes to 'shambolic' Indian batting
Virat Kohli had wanted his batsmen to bring their 'A game' but the Indian captain was one who did not.
- by Jon Pierik
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Melbourne
Victoria
Three held in Sydney over woman's body in burnt-out tent in Geelong
- by Jenny Noyes & Melissa Cunningham
National
'Anxious ... stressed': Dawson to plead not guilty to murder of wife Lynette
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan
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
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'Every year it's delayed, millions of dollars are wasted': Housing fix urged
An overhaul of Australia's building codes has been mooted in bid to make more homes accessible to cater for a broader range of people.
- by Jim Malo
No ad? No worries: Toorak mansion to sell for $52m in quiet deal
Melbourne's ultra-prestige market continues to set records with an eye-watering price for a grand home, set to become the state's second-most expensive sale.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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
STUMPS REPORT
Australia
Australia can ram home advantage after reckless display by India
Captain Tim Paine could not have asked for a much better start to his reign on home soil.
- by Andrew Wu
Khawaja's classic catch contributes to 'shambolic' Indian batting
Virat Kohli had wanted his batsmen to bring their "A game" but the captain was one who did not.
- by Jon Pierik
Cricket
