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Shorten given Winx-like odds to win election
Punters have all but given up on Scott Morrison leading the Coalition to victory at the election, predicting Labor will sweep the nation and command a parliament that may not include Tony Abbott.
- by Shane Wright
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Air accident
Ethiopian Airlines flight crash kills all 157 people on board
The Boeing aircraft disappeared just six minutes after take-off, with the crash bearing similarities to last year's Lion Air crash in Indonesia.
- by Josh Dye
Shocking footage shows PSO shoving woman in ugly clash at Flinders St station
Victoria Police says the young woman ignored multiple warnings to stay away as plain clothes officers attempted to arrest a man after Moomba celebrations.
- by Joe Hinchliffe and Rachel Wells
Air quality 'off the dial': Authorities issue warning as thick smoke blankets city
Authorities are warning at-risk Victorians to seek respite from thick smoke that is expected to blanket Melbourne and parts of the state over coming days.
- by Joe Hinchliffe
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Lamborghini-driving bitcoin trader charged with drug trafficking
Prominent bitcoin trader, Sam Karagiozis, who claims to have founded Australia's first cryptocurrency, has been charged with trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine.
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
Handscomb cracks a ton as Australia beat India in record run chase
Australia have scored a massive 359 – their best-ever ODI chase – to defeat India in Chandigarh.
'You don't go out drinking with the boys': Bishop
The former foreign minister was guarded on her future after politics but said Canberra could be "a very lonely place".
- by Sarah Keoghan and Mary Ward
Restock and roll: It's a food truck, but not as you know it
Sisters Claudine and Raphaelle Lagier are going to war against waste with their business roving the inner-west.
- by Carolyn Webb
'Fairyland': Deputy PM links emissions to night sport
The Deputy PM says night-time sport would end under Labor's proposed climate change targets .
- by Daniel McCulloch
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AFL
Coaches expect AFL to rethink runner ban before season start
After the ill-fated LED signboards experiment, coaches and players expect the league to drop rule that only allows runners on the ground after a goal is kicked.
- by Michael Gleeson
Saints worry for key pair after further health scares
Dylan Roberton felt wonky and was treated for heart trouble after the game, while Paddy McCartin suffered another concussion in St Kilda's JLT match
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
'It's about women's health': Inside Labor's abortion plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a debate about abortion will divide Australia. Labor says it is a straightforward public health issue.
- by Judith Ireland
World
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The Block's Hans and Courtney on the renovation trail in Brisbane
Renovating their inner-city Brisbane unit proved small fry for this talented couple, who placed third in last year's hit series.
- by Ellen Lutton
Why our young family moved from four walls to four wheels
For Jessica Dove London, the idea for her family to build a tiny house bus and go on an adventure of a lifetime first came over two years ago.
- by Jessica Dove London
Business
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'Whatever she says happens, happens': This is who calls the shots at News Corp
With the ear of Lachlan Murdoch, she is widely considered the most powerful individual at the historic media company in Australia.
- by John McDuling and Jennifer Duke
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Entertainment
Meagher to 'work less' after 31 years as Home and Away's Alf Stewart
As a high-ranking TV legend, Meagher sets his own terms and conditions like including a proviso to "work less".
- by Amy Croffey
Should Michael Jackson, R. Kelly abuse claims be heard on TV, or in a court?
Serious allegations about the conduct of two of the world's biggest pop stars have been made on television. But is that really the best place for them?
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Is 50 the new 40 when it comes to having babies?
Researchers examined whether it is as safe to give birth over 50 as it is over 40. The results were surprising.
- by Ariane Beeston
NBN says no, actually, Australian internet prices are not too high
Research suggests our country is actually one of the most affordable markets for broadband in the world.
- by Tim Biggs
Fine Drinks
Wine & spirits
The Hobart whisky distillery that became a global phenomenon
- by Steve Colquhoun
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Sport
Handscomb cracks a ton as Australia beat India in record run chase
Australia have produced their best-ever ODI chase to defeat India in Chandigarh.
All you need to know about the Formula One Australian Grand Prix
The Australian GP will start in Melbourne on March 14, with 2019's first winner crowned on Sunday. Here's a guide for those watching from home or at Albert Park.
- by Michael Fowler
