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Morrison will need more than prayers to get over the line

Morrison will need more than prayers to get over the line

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  

Industry insiders suggest Alan Jones' financial interests in the thoroughbred industry are worth between $20 million and $40 million.

For once, Alan Jones, the man with so much to say every morning, is being uncharacteristically coy. 

  • by Andrew Hornery
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Government order to see ice rink stay - for good

Recognised with an interim heritage order: Macquarie Ice Rink.

Thousands signed a petition after plans to demolish Macquarie Ice Rink were revealed. Now it's been granted heritage status.

  • by Garry Maddox

'I wouldn't have gone': Abbott rues dinner with China 'influence pedlars'

Tony Abbott speaks at the Chinese New Year event.

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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Aaron Macey, pictured celebrating Australia Day last year in an infinity pool, is in custody after having a bail application rejected.
Aaron Macey, pictured with rugby league identities Beau Champion (who is not accused of any wrongdoing) and Brad Fittler (who is also not accused of any wrongdoing).
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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
'I'm not going to sugar coat the risk': PM's warning

'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
Australia loses young gun to mental health concerns

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
The only water seen for 185km on the road from Louth to Bourke, NSW. 17th January, 2019. Photo: Kate Geraghty

'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
Mr Vargas

'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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Politics

Scott Morrison speaks to voters.

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

World

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These are the suburbs that have dropped out of the million dollar club

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

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

investors are short selling bank stocks
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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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Entertainment

Industry insiders suggest Alan Jones' financial interests in the thoroughbred industry are worth between $20 million and $40 million.

The one time Alan Jones has nothing to say

Sydney's talkback king is uncharacteristically coy about his future.

  • by Andrew Hornery
KiKi Layne as Tish and Stephan James as Fonny in Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk.

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

Moncler Genius designers announced.

Genius' Assemble: Moncler's ambitious vision

The Italian label has a bold vision for fashion, focused collaboration that pushes boundaries.

  • by Benjamen Judd
The Muse2 connects with your phone and sends it brainwave data.

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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Sport

Australia's Joe Burns.

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.

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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