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Political infighting
Hanson staffer banned after brawl as senator admits smearing blood on door
James Ashby's security pass revoked following fight with United Australia Party senator Brian Burston that was captured on video on Wednesday night.Â
- by Judith Ireland and Max Koslowski
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Crime
How ex-Donut King employee known as Teddy Bear tried to take down Tony Mokbel
On the day he turned 21, while celebrating with pavlova and soft drink inside Barwon Prison, it's alleged Teira Bennett and a fellow inmate stabbed one of Australia's most notorious drug lords.Â
- by Erin Pearson
Analysis
Scott Morrison
First parliamentary week of the year was a miserable metaphor for the state of federal politics
This week was a miserable metaphor for the state of federal politics in this jittery start to a long, fear-fueled election campaign.
- by Tony Wright
The strange experience of being Australia's first tech billionaires
Just like a lot of Australian neighbours, they have a hole in the fence so their kids can play. They just happen to be some of the most powerful figures in the country - and their influence is growing.
- by Nellie Bowles
More top stories
'I’d prefer to do something I love': Top students shunning law, medicine
There is intense pressure for high-achieving students to chase careers with high salaries and “not waste” their ATARs. Meet the students bucking this trend.
- by Henrietta Cook
Sanders panned for saying wall would stop El Chapo
The White House Press Secretary suggested the border wall was necessary to stop El Chapo's 'reign of terror'.
- by Deanna Paul
Airbus scraps A380 superjumbo production
Airbus to cease production of the world's largest passenger aircraft just 12 years after it first took off.
Measles alert for school, restaurant after teen falls ill
A second measles alert has been issued in as many days for a school, a burger restaurant and kebab shop.
- by Ed Bourke
Goanna attacks man then turns on paramedic
The Queensland man grabbed the reptile and suffered deep cuts and scratches on his leg.
- by Toby Crockford
Featured
Donald Trump installs room-sized golf simulator at White House
- by David A. Fahrenthold and Josh Dawsey
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Crime
Home invasion that left family 'traumatised' was targeted attack: cops
- by Anthony Colangelo
'There are people in prison who shouldn't be': Lawyer slams top cop
- by Tammy Mills, Hanna Mills Turbet and Paul Sakkal
Victoria
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ALP
'Exonerated': Labor MPs escape charges over red shirts scandal
- by Benjamin Preiss, Adam Carey, Paul Sakkal and Melissa Cunningham
National
AFL
Too vanilla? President says Saints need to take recruiting risks
The new St Kilda president believes the club has to take more risks in recruiting, as a new St Kilda takes shape.
- by Jake Niall
'No interest': Bulldogs president criticises timing of AFLX
Bulldogs president Peter Gordon believes all AFLX funding should be diverted towards the women's competition, ahead of the Dogs' AFLW clash against North Melbourne.
- by Michael Fowler
Last year was an aberration, Saints are better than that: Geary
- by Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Politics
Explainer
Asylum seekers
Cutting through the claims: the refugee medical debate, explained
What exactly are the changes that passed through Parliament against the government's wishes, and what will they mean?
- by Michael Koziol
Breaking
Political infighting
James Ashby banned from Parliament House, Brian Burston admits to smearing blood on door
- by Judith Ireland and Max Koslowski
World
Property bydomain
The five best optional extras to include when building a new houseÂ
It pays to choose upgrades that offer excellent value or a great return on investment when it comes time to sell.
- by Kate Farrelly
What Labor's plan to repeal negative gearing really means
It's set to be a key election issue. What is negative gearing, how does it work and what exactly are the changes Labor has proposed?
- by Daniel Butkovich
Business
Telstra warns NBN charges will lead to 'higher prices for customers'
Telstra CEO Andy Penn has warned that customers connected to the National Broadband Network will face rising prices unless wholesale charges are dropped.
- by Jennifer Duke
Analysis
Financial planning
The incredible shrinking AMP: Setting up for a down-sized future
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
Analysis
Media & marketing
Network 10 bumps Changing Rooms after ratings disaster
It was a hit 20 years ago – so why are viewers rejecting it now?
- by Michael Lallo
Died Pretty's Ron Peno diagnosed with cancer
Ron Peno, frontman of Australian band Died Pretty, is undergoing cancer treatment.
- by Martin Boulton
Ryan Adams dangled success. Women say they paid a price
- by Joe Coscarelli and Melena Ryzik
Disney unveils Frozen 2 trailer, but viewers ask 'where's Elsa's girlfriend?'
- by Jennifer McClellan
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The bottom line: CHOICE names Australia's best toilet paper
The titan of toilet paper has been revealed.
- by Suzi Catchpole
This could be the most lavish holiday you'll ever have
Opulent ocean cruises are becoming a coveted journey for seekers of the ultimate luxury experience.
- by Mark Gambino
Analysis
Streaming
What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium
- by Peter Wells
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Sport
White back as Marvel pitch expected to offer more for batsmen
Renegades captain Aaron Finch likes what he sees in the Marvel Stadium pitch for Friday night's BBL semi-final.
- by Daniel Cherny
Victory without Toivonen again as they head to New Zealand
Swedish striker Ola Toivonen has been left in Australia as Melbourne Victory chase an A-League win in Auckland on Friday night.
- by Ben McKay
