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Federal election
Former Turnbull adviser to take on Tony Abbott as independent
Alice Thompson is set to become the second independent candidate to try to unseat Tony Abbott in Warringah.
- by Kylar Loussikian
'A noise I'm never going to forget': Good Samaritan dies in fiancee's arms
As he lay on the road bleeding to death from stab wounds, Glen Smith used his final breath to say "I love you".
- by Matthew Kelly
Fears of mass exodus as Liberals brace for likely election wipeout
Liberals fear a former minister will be the next Coalition federal MP to quit politics ahead of the election, as questions linger over a number of senior figures in the wake of a likely election loss.
- by Michael Koziol
Abu Bakar Bashir's release uncertain as government starts review
The shock announcement of the plan to release Bashir, made late last week, has drawn domestic and international criticism including from Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
- by James Massola
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Healthcare
This cancer is on the rise in young people, but screening starts at 50
Bowel cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in young Australians, but lowering the national screening age would do more harm than good, researchers say.
- by Kate Aubusson
I was at dinner in Paris when a man handed me a phone. Trump was on the other end
"Hello, Mr. President," I said. The voice at the other end of the line was unmistakable.
- by Dan Balz
Why running shoe designers may have been getting it wrong for years
Even the most high-tech running shoe could be failing to help you run better, surprising research has revealed.
- by Stuart Layt
Busta booed off court after bag-throwing meltdown
Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta hurled his bag across the court after a line call row saw him melt down and lose.
- by Michael Gleeson
Gene-edited babies are real, and one more is on the way
A second Chinese woman is pregnant with a "gene-edited" baby, a Chinese government investigation has revealed.
- by Kirsty Needham
Featured
Witnesses to midair fight slam airline over passenger safety
- by Laura Chung & Toby Crockford
Opinion & Perspectives
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Drugs
'Celebrate this one tonight': Vaucluse man allegedly trumpets dark web drug import
- by Sally Rawsthorne
NSW
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Darling Disaster
Water bird numbers reveal long-term decline of Menindee Lakes' health
- by Peter Hannam
National
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Victoria Police
Doctor who tried to help bleeding man claims police turned on her
- by Nick McKenzie & Chris Gillett
Politics
Fears of mass exodus: Liberals brace for more MPs to quit before election
Liberals fear former minister Craig Laundy will be the next Coalition federal MP to quit politics ahead of the election.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
The surprising factor that could boost Australia's flagging property market
Prices have been falling but there's one group of potential buyers who are becoming more wealthy and have their eyes on a bargain.
- by Sue Williams
Eastern suburbs residents launch legal battle against harbourside skate park
A wealthy local has offered to bankroll the campaign against the youth recreation facility, which nearby residents say is unlawful.
- by Sue Williams
Business
BHP reveals $838m hit from runaway train, other 'unplanned' outages
The world's biggest miner took some big hits in 2019, but remains on track to meet production forecasts.
- by Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
Gillian Anderson to play Margaret Thatcher in Netflix's The Crown
From one "iron lady" - The X-Files' iconic Dana Scully - to another.
- by Robert Moran
Razzie Awards: Aussies, and Trump, nominated among 'worst of the worst'
Brisbane duo The Spierig Brothers' critically-reviled Winchester earned four nominations from the anti-Oscars.
- by Brian Truitt
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Why it's important for kids to have 'do nothing' days
Instead of making my kids' school holidays a constant barrage of excitement, I ensure they also have down time to get bored, reflect and do nothing.
- by Bianca Wordley
What it takes to become a professional endurance runner
Running is one thing, but there are three essential traits that will get you over the line.
- by Laura Hill
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Sport
Kvitova v Barty: Plenty on the line in captivating quarter-final
Australia's woman-of-the-moment Ashleigh Barty has been presented with a golden opportunity to quickly reverse her agonising recent loss to Petra Kvitova.
- by Scott Spits
Dire Socceroos win shootout to beat brave Uzbekistan in Asian Cup
Players and coaches celebrated as if they had won the Asian Cup itself, but in truth there was nothing to rave about.
- by Vince Rugari
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