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Liberal Party
Revealed: Factional war to oust rival Liberal MPs
A wave of state and federal members and MPs detail how Liberal power broker Marcus Bastiaan and members of his faction agitated to unseat sitting MPs.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
Another senior Victorian Liberal to fall on his sword
After Matthew Guy and Michael Kroger, another senior Liberal has quit following the humiliating defeat in the state election in November.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Adam Carey
China increases its stake in Australian land
The Bahamas have also rocketed up the standings after the mysterious purchase of more than 2 million Australian hectares.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
The great exodus: One state's loss is Victoria's gain
NSW is losing residents at the fastest rate in a decade - and most of them are coming here.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Terror in Chadstone? Well if you believe this urban myth sure
The tale always starts the same. A Good Samaritan performs a random act of kindness for a stranger who in return warns them of the lurking danger of an impending terrorist attack. But it's not true.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Smith to front media for first time since teary confession
Steve Smith will on Friday make his first media appearance in Australia since his tearful apology in March.
- by Andrew Wu
Brett saw the good in people. Then his 'mate' attacked him
Brett Thomas moved to the tiny town of Rosedale to make a fresh start. It was there that he met his killer.
- by Erin Pearson
Daw expected to regain mobility after surgery
North Melbourne player Majak Daw is undergoing surgery following the incident on the Bolte Bridge.
- by Jake Niall
Worst outbreak of this illness since modern sewerage
The highly contagious liver infection can be deadly in some cases, and turns some sufferers yellow.
- by Aisha Dow
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Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Eleven cars damaged after explosion at busy ChadstoneÂ
- by Melissa Cunningham, Sam Bunn & Erin Pearson
Victoria
Catholic education chief resigns amid probe into workplace complaint
- by Henrietta Cook & Royce Millar
National
Politics
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Liberal Party
Scott Morrison's fixer offered Craig Kelly's challenger a $350,000 party job to drop out
The PM's fixer tried for weeks to convince Kent Johns to drop out of the race, warning News Corp and 2GB would "destroy" him.
- by Michael Koziol
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Rob Oakeshott
Rob Oakeshott preparing to announce he will contest the 2019 election
- by Bevan Shields & Kylar Loussikian
World
Property bydomain
Daylesford is about to get a new $50 million lakeside resort
The health retreat and spa will feature 100 self-contained units for guests who can also enjoy kayaking and bushwalks.
- by Hayley Elg
Four stylists reveal what their Christmas table setting will look like
For some families, tradition is everything, but trying something different with your Christmas table setting can be a lot of fun.
- by Colleen Hawkes
Business
Coal is Australia’s most valuable export in 2018
It is the first time coal has overtaken iron ore in value since the mining boom five years ago.
- by Cole Latimer
Small business
Entertainment
Gardner could be 'last one standing' as Nine 'razes' troubled Today
Its biggest star is gone and its format is under review. Rebuilding this struggling show won't be easy.
- by Michael Lallo
TV shows to get you through a long, hot summer
A dozen shows to reward those with an appetite for binge-viewing this holiday season.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
Why I went on a mission to fix the media framing of domestic violence
- by Jane Gilmore
Smarter living
What it really feels like to get punched in the face
No matter how much ‘boxercise’ you’ve done in the past, that first right cross to the nose puts you back in your place.
- by Rob Pegley
Will these be the top baby name trends of 2019?
Some established trends will continue, but there are also new ones on the horizon.
- by Suzi Catchpole
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Sport
Smith to front media for first time since teary ball tampering confession
Steve Smith will on Friday make his first media appearance in Australia since his tearful apology in March.
- by Andrew Wu
The need for speed: Arnie's attacking plan for the Asian Cup
There's no room for target men in Australia's new-look attack as Graham Arnold prioritises pace, numbers in the box and variation in his forward line.
- by Dominic Bossi
Cricket
