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Heat is on: Energy watchdog declares likely blackout on Friday afternoon
Victoria is still facing potential blackouts on Thursday as temperatures rise but the energy market operator warns 3pm on Friday is now looking like the more critical problem.
- by Cole Latimer
'Intolerance has no place in tennis': Wintour criticises Morrison, Margaret Court
The US Vogue editor-in-chief said the Margaret Court Arena was 'inconsistent', and criticised Prime Minister Scott Morrison for his views on LGBT rights.
- by Melissa Singer
'Held off as long as we could': NAB raises interest rates
National Australia Bank has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.
- by Stuart Condie
'Doom loop' threatens to send Aussie dollar plummeting
After being the worst-performing developed-nation currency in 2018, the Aussie is in for more losses and our addiction to real estate is to blame.
- by Ruth Carson & Masaki Kondo
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One degree too hot: Why Coca-Cola sales won't be as high during the heatwave
Retailers and businesses are noticing a difference in consumer spending when it rains, hails or shines too much.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
'We were advised not to help them': Mother and son dead after car plunges into river
Margaret Rodwell and her son Cameron were heading to a birthday party when their car crashed into a NSW river.
- by Jenny Noyes & Laura Chung
Cohen delays testimony after Trump makes 'threats to his family'
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer, will not testify before Congress next month.
- by Matt Zapotosky
'No brainer': The $5 bowl that could revolutionise takeaway
KeepCup co-founder addressed the packaging waste created by takeaway coffee, and now he wants to target food.
- by Cara Waters
The popular IVF therapy that has just been proven useless
A common IVF treatment marketed as a fertility booster and costing hundreds of dollars is useless, new research shows.
- by Kate Aubusson
Featured
'I'm so afraid': Soccer star sent voice message as plane 'fell to pieces'
- by Guy Faulconbridge & Richard Lough
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Exclusive
Gender equality
Labor proposes 40% target for women in Australian honours
"Women contribute as much as men, and our honours and awards should properly reflect that," said Tanya Plibersek.
- by Fergus Hunter
Detention of an Australian in China is Canberra's worst nightmare
- by Nick McKenzie & Fergus Hunter
World
US rejects Maduro's attempt to cut ties, recognises Guaido as leader of Venezuela
- by Mayela Armas & Joshua Goodman
Property bydomain
Budget-friendly ways to give your home the 'Marie Kondo effect'
First it was her best-selling book, now it's a new Netflix series that has Australians embracing Marie Kondo's advice.
- by Kelly Donougher
Property personalities: Psychologist reveals the two types of home buyers
According to psychologist Meredith Fuller, our personalities have a profound influence on our choice of home.
- by Sophia Auld
Business
'Held off as long as we could': NAB raises interest rates
NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.
- by Stuart Condie
LIVE
Markets Live
Markets Live: ASX wavers; jobless rate drops to 5 pc
- by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak
'Doom loop' threatens to send Aussie dollar plummeting
- by Ruth Carson & Masaki Kondo
Small business
Entertainment
'Homophobic smear piece': Bryan Singer faces new misconduct allegations in Atlantic article
The article includes accounts from anonymous men who say they had sex with the Bohemian Rhapsody director when they were minors.
- by David Ng
Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to harassment, denies punch
The 30 Rock star has agreed to complete a one-day anger management class to resolve the violation and pay a $170 fine.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Sydney's most stylish man is big, pink, and furry
It's impossible to miss the star of Dior Men's new pop-up boutique in Sydney.
- by Annie Brown
Everything we (think we) know about the Samsung Galaxy S10
From in-display fingerprint sensors to potential prices, here's what the latest leaks say about the Galaxy S10 ahead of its reveal next month.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
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Test cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka, first Test, live: Sri Lanka to bat first after winning toss
A new-look Australian Test team take on Sri Lanka in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. Join us for the latest here.
- by Andrew Wu
Barty 2.0 is hungry for grand slam success
Australian Open quarter finalist Ash Barty believes now is the time to strike as she hunts grand slam glory.
- by Sam McClure
