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Groundbreaking application to create new type of employee
A groundbreaking application has been filed to create a new category of employee, but ACTU secretary Sally McManus has warned the concept would "destroy permanent work".
- by Dana McCauley
Real estate agent shot in face may have been 'wrong target'
The ex-detective was found lying in a pool of blood in Melbourne's south-west in an alleged clash with two Irish tradies, but it's now believed he may not have been the intended target.
- by Erin Pearson and Simone Fox Koob
The people who wrote character references for George Pell revealed
Ten people, including a former prime minister and a university vice-chancellor, spoke highly of the disgraced cardinal in references tendered to the court, describing him as "honest and caring".
- by Simone Fox Koob
'Racist, conman, cheat': Former fixer Cohen unloads on Trump before Congress
In an explosive testimony before Congress, Cohen has revealed racist comments he says Trump made and disclosed new details about the WikiLeaks email hack.
- by Matthew Knott
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Pell Verdict
'History will judge George Pell, the cardinal who sought to crush me'
A lawyer and survivor of a priest's sexual abuse, John Ellis will remember George Pell for his 'covert war' against victims who dared to name predator priests.
- by John Ellis
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India
India, Pakistan down each other's jets, conflict escalates
Both countries have ordered air strikes, the first time in history that two nuclear-armed powers have done so.
- by James Mackenzie and Alasdair Pal
'Astonished': The Pell verdict is in, but the debate isn't over
Several criminal lawyer said they were "astonished" at George Pell's conviction given the apparent lack of grooming.
- by Bianca Hall
Shots fired: Short-sellers threatened with landmark lawsuit
If successful, the action could alter the way investors criticise companies in public.
- by Kylar Loussikian
'A mockery': Former ABC chair lashes 'unfair' appointment process
The former chair said the decision to ignore an independent nomination process "makes a mockery" of it.
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
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Australia open to adopting UK's Hezbollah ban says Marise Payne
- by Latika Bourke
Floodgates to open: victims set to sue the church for tens of millions
- by Cameron Houston and Benjamin Preiss
AFL
Giant Mumford escapes with fine at AFL tribunal
GWS ruckman Shane Mumford is free to resume his AFL career in round three after the AFL tribunal fined him $3000 for a downgraded striking charge
Mental health emphasis 'overcooked', says psychologist
Leading sports psychologist Jeff Bond fears that everything is being lumped into the mental health basket.
- by Greg Baum
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St Kilda
St Kilda have lost their version of Rance, says Riewoldt
- by Sam McClure and Ronny Lerner
Politics
Former ABC chair Maurice Newman lashes 'unfair' Ita Buttrose appointment process
The former Coalition appointee said the decision to ignore an independent nomination process "makes a mockery" of it.
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
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Foreign Relations
Australia open to adopting UK's Hezbollah ban says Marise Payne
- by Latika Bourke
'Do not do stupid things': Aussie convicted of drug offences in Indonesia avoids death penalty
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
Property bydomain
How Melbourne's most affordable properties just got cheaper
Prices are falling for the cheapest homes for the first time this downturn in good news for anyone trying to get into the market.
- by Jim Malo
Estate agents face charges over $300k 'trust account deficiency'
One of Australia’s leading agents accused of failing to maintain agency’s trust accounts amid allegations his wife misappropriated nearly $300k.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Business
The world economy may have already hit rock bottom, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius says some 'green shoots' are emerging which may mean the worst is already over.
- by Malcolm Scott
Small business
Entertainment
Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner responds to claims of emotional abuse
"I said some incredibly hurtful things that I completely regret."
- by Broede Carmody
Sam Burgess avoids questions about Phoebe at first event since marriage woes
Burgess fronted media for the first time since his marriage troubles made headlines in December.
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
LG's 5G smartphone is an audiophile's dream
The $1999 price tag means you'll definitely be paying extra for 5G functionality, but the V50 packs in a lot of extra bang for your buck.
- by Krishan Sharma
Parents, it's okay to 'label' your child with special needs
It might even be good for them.
- by Gia Miller
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Sport
Maxwell onslaught seals drought-breaking Australian T20 win
It has taken more than 12 months, but Australia's cricketers are finally celebrating another limited-overs series win.
- by Rob Forsaith
Vettel crashes in F1 testing, Sainz shows speed
Sebastian Vettel crashed his Ferrari on the second day of Formula One's final pre-season test in Spain while Carlos Sainz went fastest for McLaren.
