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'I make absolutely no apologies': Labor prepares ground for Mediscare 2.0
The opposition health spokeswoman has said the Coalition cannot be trusted to protect the universal Medicare system.
- by Dana McCauley
Peak hour traffic chaos at Burnley Tunnel after man ploughs into several cars
A man allegedly driving a stolen car crashed into several other vehicles, closing the entry ramp into the tunnel at Kings Way.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Skyrail set for notorious Toorak Road bottleneck
A skyrail will be built over Toorak Road in Kooyong, to replace one of Melbourne's most congested rail crossings.
- by Paul Sakkal and Benjamin Preiss
Householders can now tap in to Labor's $60m solar hot water scheme
Homeowners will be able to apply for $1000 rebates to install solar hot water systems from next week under a government scheme to slash power bills.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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'Like winning lotto': New radiation therapy helping kill cancer in under three hours
If you think of traditional radiation therapy as attacking cancer with a hammer, stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy is like taking to the tumour with a scalpel.
- by Anthony Colangelo and Liam Mannix
Famous Chinese health food brand stung in honey scandal
The supposed "high quality" honey brand has been banned and fined millions of dollars for selling expired honey.
- by Kirsty Needham
'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.
University sacks lecturer over swastika image
Sydney University finalises the sacking of a controversial academic over a swastika image.
- by Jordan Baker
$19 trillion red flag: The US has a debt problem
A new report could signal a big economic downturn is on the horizon, with some major red flags emerging.
- by Jonathan Spicer
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Victorian Liberal infighting threatens to derail election campaign
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Benjamin Preiss
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Robbie Tarrant to have shoulder surgery
North Melbourne defender Robbie Tarrant will have shoulder surgery on Thursday after injuring his A-C joint in the club's intra-club practice match.
- by Peter Ryan
Hawthorn, Port Adelaide stars drop out of AFLX, in doubt for practice matches
Hawthorn recruit Chad Wingard and his former teammate at Port Adelaide Robbie Gray join Melbourne's Steven May in withdrawing.
- by Michael Fowler
Politics
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Facts matter in refugee debate
The Morrison government will launch an ugly scare campaign, but Bill Shorten knows what to expect.
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
The St Kilda landmark now sporting a radically different look
How to showcase your unique flair, and the best of contemporary trends, without eliminating the heritage elements of a home or building? Like this.
- by Isabelle Chesher
The shiny accessory that high-end homeowners will want for their garage
There are only two types of motor enthusiast: those who dream of owning this car, and those who haven't driven it yet.
- by Stephen Corby
Business
Young people want companies to act ethically, says ex-BHP chief
The former boss of BHP, Chip Goodyear, says today's young people expect more from the corporate world in terms of ethics and integrity than earlier generations
- by Darren Gray
Car industry hit by royal commission fallout and nervous customers
- by Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady
Small business
Entertainment
A child - and a relationship - go missing in the plot-twisty thriller The Cry
Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie and Asher Keddie bring startling depth to Helen Fitzgerald's novel.
- by Larissa Dubecki
Australia becomes a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
This year's contest in Tel Aviv will mark Australia's fifth year taking part but, until now, it's been by invitation.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Nine bad habits that are still ruining your health
There are plenty of ways we can improve our health by cutting out simple daily habits.
- by Michael Jarosky
Analysis
Streaming
What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium
The purchase of Gimlet and Anchor will make Spotify the first true competitor to Apple in the podcast space.
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
FFA review of Gallop and management to begin after Stajcic settlement
FFA board could reach a settlement with Alen Stajcic this week before beginning a potential independent review into its senior management.
- by Dominic Bossi
Kane Richardson sticks up for Marvel Stadium pitch
Games at Marvel Stadium this season have been marred by low-scores on a tacky and two-paced wicket that has drawn plenty of criticism, including from players.
- by Daniel Cherny
