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Morrison will need more than prayers to get over the line
Just three months out from an election Bill Shorten is expected to win, the PM is in the fight of his political life.
- by Bevan Shields
The one topic on which Jones has few opinions to spout
For once, Alan Jones, the man with so much to say every morning, is being uncharacteristically coy.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Development
Government order to see ice rink stay - for good
Thousands signed a petition after plans to demolish Macquarie Ice Rink were revealed. Now it's been granted heritage status.
- by Garry Maddox
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National security
'I wouldn't have gone': Abbott rues dinner with China 'influence pedlars'
The former prime minister and other Liberal figures were at a function attended by Beijing's highest ranking United Front affiliates in Australia.
- by Nick McKenzie, Nick Bonyhady & Chris Uhlmann
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Crime
A world where sculpted bodies collided with the celebrity and sports party scene
From a Point Piper infinity pool to a jail cell at Parklea Prison – what a difference a year made for Aaron Macey.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Federal election
'I'm not going to sugar coat the risk': PM's warning
The Liberals might not have Malcolm Turnbull behind them, but that's no longer a problem, Morrison says.
- by Bevan Shields
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Test cricket
Australia loses young gun to mental health concerns
Australia is perfectly placed to capitalise of the 4-384 they posted yesterday, but some sad news has tarnished the day's start.
- by David Polkinghorne
'Dome of hot air': Australia blows away heat records
Sophie Lewis, a climate researcher at the University of NSW, specialising in heatwaves, says it's like nothing she has seen before.
- by Peter Hannam & Rachel Clun
'The longer I hold, the more I lose': FONGO takes hold of home sellers amid collapse
After 10 years investing in property, Andres Vargas has keenly felt the market's sharp turn.
- by Nick Bonyhady & Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Cowboys
Cowboys sack Barba after 'significant breach' of contract
- by Chris Barrett & Adrian Proszenko
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Banking royal commission
'Nope': with a single word, Hayne wrecks Frydenberg's moment
- by Tony Wright
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Do You Earn Enough?
'A lot of late nights': Why Jonathan is the future of work in Australia
- by Anthony Colangelo & Craig Butt
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
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Federal election
Scott Morrison and his inner circle fight for their political lives
To win the fast-approaching 2019 election, Scott Morrison will need more than prayers - he'll need to pull off a political miracle.
- by Bevan Shields
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Federal election
Morrison boasts of influx of donations to Liberal Party, is ready to fight dirty
- by Bevan Shields
Government stands by Murray-Darling Basin boss amid calls for royal commission
- by Judith Ireland & Max Koslowski
World
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These are the suburbs that have dropped out of the million dollar club
A string of neighbourhoods in Sydney now have a median house price below $1 million, as the market continues to cool.
- by Kate Burke
A partial defence of the hipster - they help our suburbs' retail
The first to colonise an area are “renter gentrifiers”. They are responsible for making the place hip or edgy through music, art, fashion and start-up businesses.
- by Peter Walters, The University of Queensland
Business
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Big four
The big short: billions betting that banks will fall on commission findings
There’s a lot of money riding on what is contained in Kenneth Hayne’s report - particularly for investors who have short sold bank shares.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Media & marketing
15 years of Facebook: has it made the world, and Australia, a better place?
- by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling
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Entertainment
The one time Alan Jones has nothing to say
Sydney's talkback king is uncharacteristically coy about his future.
- by Andrew Hornery
Love, rape and racism: Moonlight director brings James Baldwin to the screen
After taking out 2017's Oscar for best film, Barry Jenkins turned to the writer who reset his thinking.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Genius' Assemble: Moncler's ambitious vision
The Italian label has a bold vision for fashion, focused collaboration that pushes boundaries.
- by Benjamen Judd
A brain-sensing Bluetooth headband to help you meditate
A sensor-covered headband that talks to your phone seems like it would be a distraction, and it can be, but it's also a useful tool.
- by Cynthia Karena
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Test cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka Live: Day two, second Test, Manuka Oval
Big centuries to Joe Burns and Travis Head have set up Australia for a big total. Follow live here for all the day two action.
- by David Polkinghorne
Will Pucovski released from Test squad due to mental health concerns
The latest recurrence is not being seen by Cricket Australia as a setback but rather a reflection of his increased awareness of the issue.
- by Andrew Wu
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Cowboys
Cowboys sack Barba after alleged assault of partner
- by Chris Barrett & Adrian Proszenko
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Australia
Will ball-tampering be mentioned at cricket's night of nights?
- by Andrew Wu & Tom Decent