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Domestic violence
Shocking family violence: 'I'll burn the damn car, we will die today'
A man with an appalling history of abuse against first wife admits series of assaults against his second wife.
- by Isabella van den Berg & Cameron Houston
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has been granted bail of $10 million
Canadian judge William Ehrcke agreed to release Meng after four former colleagues and friends joined her husband in pledging a combined $US7.5 million.
- by Natalie Obiko Pearson
Huawei exec: Peter Dutton said the US 'dropped the ball' on technology
A Huawei manager claims the Home Affairs Minister slammed the US government over China a month before Huawei was blocked as a 5G supplier to Australian telcos.
- by Jennifer Duke
'Fantastic': Owners' joy as Ombudsman probes Ninety Mile Beach blocks saga
The state’s public sector watchdog is set to probe a long-running saga into the handling of almost 12,000 blocks of land along Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland.
- by Gabrielle Costa
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I was diagnosed as on the spectrum at 36. Suddenly so many things made sense
'Many autistic girls and women are not receiving the supports and services they need and are at increased risk of abuse, financial hardship and isolation.'
- by Clem Bastow
Top five money saving and investment tips for 2019
The best savings tips tend to be those things you can do right now to set up your finances well into the future.
- by John Collett
Teen footballer arrested over death of pregnant manager
The high school football team in the US was preparing to celebrate its "stellar" season. Then the day had turned dark.
- by Katie Mettler
How do you feel what you can't touch?
Look at the tip of your index finger. About 2000 nerve receptors are there, ready to tell you about the world.
- by Liam Mannix
'It's like a nightmare you never wake up from'
People who have gone missing by choice will be able to send an untraceable, postcards to tell loved ones they're OK.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Victoria
Whittlesea councillors boycott meeting, call for CEO Overland to step down
- by Melissa Cunningham & Tom Cowie
Minor parties promise to hold Labor to account on colourful crossbench
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
'Unprovoked, brutal': Footage shows gang of 20 bashing two men in St Kilda
- by Melissa Cunningham
National
Politics
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Border security
Stop the boats: Email exposes Border Force plans to save money by halting ocean patrols
A leaked email shows the Australian Border Force plans to save money on fuel by pulling ships from ocean patrols.
- by Nicole Hasham
Analysis
Federal election
Health spend helps Morrison shut down a dangerous Labor attack
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
Why the property boom's small heroes have fallen out of favour
Weak demand for these renovated properties means some are selling for up to $300,000 less than they were just 12 months ago.
- by Chris Tolhurst
Seven beach pads in Victoria for sale for $600,000 or less
The festive season has arrived, which means hundreds of beachside pads have hit the market. Here are the best bargain buys on offer.
- by Allison Worrall
Business
Huawei exec: Peter Dutton said the US 'dropped the ball' on technology
A Huawei manager claims the Home Affairs Minister slammed the US government over China a month before Huawei was blocked as a 5G supplier to local telcos.
- by Jennifer Duke
Breaking
Sharemarket
Trade Me board backs $2.4 billion takeover bid from private equity
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
Critics slam Margot Robbie's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth
"Wildly miscast, she turns the accomplished queen into a vain old crone."Â
- by Broede Carmody
Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Your definitive guide to Christmas arguments
From the "War on Christmas" to Baby, It's Cold Outside and Love Actually, there's an endless supply of Christmas debates to be had.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Smart toys gift guide: five ways to educate and entertain with tech
Five toys you can give the children in your life to help develop the skills they need to take on the world.
- by Alice Clarke
The simple way we can get school kids to be more active
According to a new Australian study, the solution is to let children wear their sports uniforms every day.
- by Ariane Beeston
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Sport
The damning stat that exposes Australia's batting crisis
Australia's Test side is in the midst of its worst streak of batting performances in 34 years as they look to level the series against India.
- by Michael Ramsey
Stephen Curry says the US never landed on the moon, NASA cries foul
Until this precise moment in his nearly decade-long career, Stephen Curry has remained gleefully free of controversy.
- by Cleve R. Wootson jnr
Cricket
Straight six
Australia
Burning questions: batsmen key for both sides on Perth's fiery deck
- by Andrew Wu