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Federal election
Government fights for its political life in high-stakes battle over refugee bill
The government and opposition are locked in a high-stakes constitutional battle that threatens the PM's grip on power.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Crime
Two men charged with attempted murder over Mokbel stabbing
Two men have been charged with attempted murder over the stabbing of notorious drug lord Tony Mokbel and another inmate at Barwon Prison.
- by Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
QC's sons accused of assault after AFL final set to fight the charges
Two sons of a leading QC accused with a friend of viciously bashing two other men after an AFL final could fight the charges they face.
- by Adam Cooper
Rate cut calls grow as home loans fall at their fastest rate since financial crisis
Even first home buyers, who have played a crucial role in the market over the past year, are now resisting the chance to enter the market.
- by Shane Wright
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'Level playing field': Win for local mechanics as drivers set for more choice on repairs
Car makers will be compelled to provide tens of thousands of Australian mechanics with technical information needed to fix increasingly computerised auto parts.
- by Nick Toscano
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Retail
Gail Kelly quits David Jones' owner days after CEO's exit
The former Westpac chief executive and finance executive Patrick Allaway have resigned with immediate effect.
- by Patrick Hatch
Clive Palmer 'flagrantly infringed' copyright in Twisted Sister song
Palmer knew he needed a licence to use the US metal band hit in advertisements, court documents have revealed.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Hakeem al-Araibi
Rapturous scenes as Hakeem al-Araibi arrives in Melbourne
Refugee soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi has arrived back in Australia to rapturous scenes at Tullamarine airport.
- by Anthony Colangelo and James Massola
Footballer accused of indecent act on aircraft on eve of crucial match
The striker was arrested as he landed in Australia ahead of a knockout clash after an alleged act of indecency on a flight.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Informer 3838
Mick Gatto issues extraordinary statement, denies threatening to kill Informer 3838
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
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Crime
'Annoyed' cons may have shivved Mokbel after he bragged about release
- by Cameron Houston and Simone Fox Koob
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Workplace safety
Workers exposed to highly toxic lead on major Victorian projects
- by Ben Schneiders and Clay Lucas
Victoria
National
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Workplace
Cash staffer was source of leak about AFP raids on union, court told
- by Karen Sweeney and Benjamin Preiss
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Ben Roberts-Smith
Inquiry finds Ben Roberts-Smith's lawyer's claims unreliable and baseless
- by Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters
Politics
Labor digging in for pre-election fight over new terrorism laws
Labor is squaring up for a pre-election fight on national security, firmly signalling it will oppose a law allowing the government to more easily strip Australian terrorists of their citizenship.
- by David Wroe
World
Property bydomain
Number of new home loans slumps as first-home buyers tipped to return
The number of new home loans approved last year plunged nearly 20 per cent, signalling further price falls and cheaper houses, according to economists.
- by Tawar Razaghi
A 1960s brick house gets a huge makeover inspired by camping trips
Inside this Melbourne home that looks unassuming from the outside and spectacular from the inside that perfectly suits a family of four.
- by Colleen Hawkes
Business
Breaking
Retail
Gail Kelly quits David Jones' owner days after CEO's shock exit
Former Westpac chief executive Gail Kelly and Australian finance executive Patrick Allaway had resigned from the company with immediate effect.
- by Patrick Hatch
Small business
Entertainment
The 'really bad' English student who is now an Oscar-nominated writer
Tony McNamara has gone from 51 per cent at his year 12 exam to an Academy Award nomination for The Favourite.
- by Garry Maddox
Palmer 'flagrantly infringed' copyright in Twisted Sister song
Clive Palmer "flagrantly breached" copyright in Twisted Sister's anthem We're Not Gonna Take It before "taunting" the band in public, court documents say.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best
We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?
- by Suzi Catchpole
How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion
One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.
- by Benjamen Judd
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A-League
Western United: New Melbourne A-League side to confirm name, colours
Western Melbourne Group are set to confirm their new name and team colours ahead of their entrance into the A-League.
- by Dominic Bossi
Warner and Smith will make a smooth transition: Cummins
Steve Smith and David Warner have yet to front their teammates, but Pat Cummins does not anticipate any lingering issues.
- by Jon Pierik
