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Education
Victoria digs in heels over signing 'flawed' Gonski 2.0 deal
The independent and Catholic school sectors are furious at the Andrews government's latest move, fearing funding could stop flowing to their schools.
- by Henrietta Cook
family court
Courts
Twenty years after wedding, a couple says marriage a case of mistaken identity
They want the marriage nullified after the man underwent a sex change. A judge said no.
- by Harriet Alexander
AFP officer takes her own life at police headquarters
An experienced Australian Federal Police officer appears to have died by her own hand at the force's headquarters in Canberra - the fourth member of the force to do so in two years.
- by David Wroe
Morrison locks in May election despite prospect of losing grip on Parliament
Government sources are saying the Coalition needs to deliver a budget to complete its economic story before it heads to the polls.
- by David Wroe & Angus Thompson
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'Quite challenging': This is what life looks like when you ride the 232 bus
Handed a $1.7 billion government contract in 2013, French-based transport company Transdev has only once met its contractual target of 85 per cent punctuality.
- by Timna Jacks
Australia demands release of refugee soccer player
The Foreign Minister's intervention has set the stage for a diplomatic clash over the Pascoe Vale Football Club player.
- by David Wroe
Bella the all-night earth-eater is on its way here
It's called Bella. It is 90 metres long, weighs more than the equivalent of 80 trams and it's on its way to Melbourne.
- by Nicole Precel
Top order fails again as India take stranglehold on Test
India have ground their way into a position of strength as they seek their first series victory on Australian soil.
- by Jon Pierik
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Tragedy
'Complete shock': Boy drowns at Bonnie Doon
A five-year-old child has drowned at Bonnie Doon after falling from a boat into Lake Eildon.
- by Joe Hinchliffe
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Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Shorten under internal pressure to force changes to 'rushed' encryption bill
"There will be people who wonder why we did what we did," said Labor's digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.
- by Michael Koziol
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Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Indonesia say possible medical transfer change won't encourage them
- by James Massola & Fergus Hunter
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Nauru release valve remains blocked for at least a few more months
- by David Crowe
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LGBT
Scott Morrison faces fresh fight on LGBTI discrimination from new campaign machine
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
Price sensitivity sees clearance rate fall to 43 per cent
At dozens of auctions on Saturday there was a disconnect between buyers and sellers on how they valued properties.
- by Chris Tolhurst
An exclusive glimpse into the grand Embassy of Italy in Canberra
A vision of world-renowned architect Enrico Taglietti, the Italian embassy's design harks back to Ancient Rome and the typical villa design.
- by Ashley St George
Business
Nine boss flags divestments in matter of 'months'
Nine Entertainment Co chief executive Hugh Marks is already planning acquisitions and divestments within a matter of “months” for the newly merged $3 billion media business.
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"
Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".
- by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses
Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.
- by Lucy Manly
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
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IT networks
What do the new encryption laws mean for you?
Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. What do they mean for you?
- by Adam Turner
The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies
The 70-year-old can be found on the wrist of none other than James Bond.
- by Bani McSpedden
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Sport
An Indian summer arrives for the tourists Down Under
Even though Australians expected the tables to turn in this series, it's one thing to expect the worse, another to live it.
- by Greg Baum
Matildas have the world at their feet and every chance of success after draw
Australia are well placed to top their World Cup group - but Italy and Brazil will not be pushovers, and their different styles are all part of the challenge, says coach.
- by Michael Lynch
Cricket
Analysis
Australia
Lyon upstages quicks as humble tweakers enjoy rare turn in spotlight
- by Malcolm Knox
