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Every drop of sweat: Labor says Morrison is hurting ordinary workers
Australians feel "chained to a treadmill of low wage jobs", says Chris Bowen as he argues the economy is soft under the Morrison government
- by Shane Wright
Finance sector set for a huge shake-up as government responds to Hayne report
Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg are poised to accept almost all the recommendations of the Hayne royal commission .
- by Shane Wright
Townsville on edge as dam gates open, flights cancelled
Residents in sodden Townsville in north Queensland have been urged to seek higher ground as authorities completely open the floodgates to the city's swollen Ross River Dam.
- by Tracey Ferrier & Tom Rabe
Opinion
Federal election
Liberals convinced they can retain crucial seats - if they can scare Boomers
It's a wonder the government didn't schedule a session of its "retiree tax" inquiry at a Club Med or aboard the Pacific Jewel.
- by Michael Koziol
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'I was intimidated, harassed': Tomic breaks silence on run-in with Lleyton Hewitt
On the outer with Tennis Australia after a spectacular war of words with the Davis Cup captain, Bernard Tomic has gone back on the offensive in a TV interview.
- by Chris Barrett
The suburbs where you're more likely to be married or divorced in Canberra
Do you live in a suburb where couples are aplenty? Or do your neighbours prefer to fly solo?
- by Andrew Brown
'How stupid can you be': Bank sends letter to dead father of royal commission witness
Suncorp has delivered a final insult to a banking royal commission witness just before the commission's final report.
- by Cara Waters
Khawaja reveals emotional toll of brother's troubles
Usman Khawaja has opened up on the effects of his brother's legal issues after an unbeaten 101 against Sri Lanka.
- by Andrew Wu
Trolls reported to police as attacks on Matildas continue
The fallout from Alen Stajcic's sacking continues, with online trolls reported over abuse of female footballers.
- by Dominic Bossi
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
Just 1% of ACT kids in foster care get adopted, but rules could soon change
- by Kimberley Le Lievre
Public Service
Opinion
National security
Managers who would be spooks fight for places at the big boys' table
- by Jack Waterford
National
Politics
Every drop of sweat: Labor says Morrison is hurting ordinary workers
Australians feel "chained to a treadmill of low wage jobs", says Chris Bowen as he argues the economy is soft under the Morrison government
- by Shane Wright
World
Opposition calls for Venezuelan wave against Maduro as protests swell
- by Mariana Zuñiga, Anthony Faiola & Rachelle Krygier
Property byallhomes
Auctions in Canberra kick off for the year
Auctions kicked into gear on Saturday but lurking in the shadows was the banking royal commission.
- by Lucy Bladen
Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress
How does affordability change over the years after people have bought their home?
- by Mustapha Bangura, Chyi Lin Lee
A partial defence of the hipster - they help our suburbs' retail
- by Peter Walters, The University of Queensland
Business
Exclusive
Banking royal commission
Business heavy-hitters warn against panic over Hayne
“We’ve opened the biggest economic can of worms since federation,” says Professor Allen Fels, the former chairman of the ACCC.
- by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
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Financial planners
ASIC life ban overturned after AAT find key arguments not raised
- by David Estcourt
Small business
Entertainment
MAFS virgin Matthew responds to claims he's an actor
"I can understand people thinking [I'm an actor], but then why would someone go on national TV and declare themselves the 29-year-old virgin?"
- by Amy Croffey
Naming rights are a great honour but can also court controversy
I'm not sure how tennis legend Margaret Court would have felt about it, but I wasn't the only "gay" inside her eponymously named arena at the Australian Open.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Dancing With The Stars
Destroying celeb lives: Britain's acid-tongue judge signs for Dancing
- by Nathanael Cooper
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Why being pregnant has been good for my career - and other surprising benefits
Pregnancy itself often gets a bad rap, but there are actually plenty of unexpected upsides.
- by Jessica Mudditt
Genius' Assemble: Moncler's ambitious vision
The Italian label has a bold vision for fashion, focused collaboration that pushes boundaries.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Sport
Usman Khawaja rediscovers his Midas touch
The mercurial left-hander's 101 not out was a timely reminder of his ability.
- by Caden Helmers
'First class' leader Tim Paine braces for his biggest Test
Tim Paine was once content to walk away - after all, four Tests were more than most played.
- by Caden Helmers
