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Hinch throws future of refugee medical transfer bill into doubt
Independent senator - whose support is crucial to the passage of the bill - had previously voted in favour of the legislation but now says he must speak with security agencies before he can decide how he will vote.
- by Max Koslowski
'Votes will come and they will go': PM bats away historic defeat in Parliament
The loss has sparked an incendiary debate on border protection and calls for an election.
- by David Crowe
How the Speaker ignored politics and let the Morrison government suffer
Twice on Tuesday, the Morrison government turned to his respected Speaker to rescue it from defeat. Twice, he failed to oblige.
- by Michael Koziol
Top motoring body urges investment in bike 'superhighways'
Ten new bike-friendly road corridors would bust traffic congestion, ease over-crowding on public transport and make cycling safer, according to the RACV.
- by Paul Sakkal
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'King of bling,' Cr Intaj Kahn, hopes to reap $60m from land sales
A wealthy Melbourne councillor and aspiring politician dubbed the "king of bling" is selling a portfolio of land parcels that could net him $60 million.
- by Simon Johanson
The house-sitter who's lived in 100 homes in three years
We all have moments when we forget a name, or our keys. Petrina Dakin forgot where she lived. And no wonder
- by Carolyn Webb
Guilty on all counts: The remarkable fall of a kingpin
Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, the infamous drug lord known as 'El Chapo', now faces a lifetime in prison.
- by Mark Berman and Katie Zezima
'Seen how that ends': Clooney compares Markle to Diana
George Clooney said the former actress has been 'pursued and vilified' since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.
Family twist as Bezos' probe reveals raunchy-texts leaker
Private investigators working for Bezos conclude that the brother of the Amazon boss's mistress leaked intimate SMSs.
- by Zeke Miller
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Exploitation and abuse of female doctors may be getting worse
- by Aisha Dow and Anthony Colangelo
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Crime
Two men charged with attempted murder over attack on Mokbel
- by Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
Victoria
National
Politics
Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms
The government lost a series of votes by 74 to 75 in a defeat on significant legislation that has not occurred in federal Parliament since 1941.
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
Melbourne's most expensive suburbs and where to look instead
While many buyers are priced out of suburbs like Toorak – despite dropping prices – there are some cheaper alternatives, according to the experts.
- by Melissa Heagney
Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure
We usually associate air pollution with the outside environment, but the reality is that air pollution can also create havoc for us indoors.
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
Opinion
Iron ore
The accidental iron ore boom that snuck up on us
A month ago, no one saw it coming. But now it is here, a lot is at stake.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
World markets
Why the state of the market has a lot of powerful people confused
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
'Can I send you nudes?' Ines and Sam's MAFS wife-swap heats up
Tuesday night's episode should've come with an "explicit content" warning.
- by Amy Croffey
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against state government
"If this continues, there won't be any festivals left in NSW."
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
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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Sport
Ricciardo starting to feel at home at Renault
The smile is familiar, the turn of phrase typical, the propensity for mischief still intact. But something is different about Daniel Ricciardo.
- by Matthew Clayton
Cardiff to pay Sala transfer fee to Nantes 'if obliged'
Cardiff City boss Mehmet Dalman says there are some 'anomalies' surrounding the tragic case of Emiliano Sala as the saga over his transfer fee rolls on.
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