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Damaging energy split: PM slaps down Joyce on coal
There is a growing anxiety among some Nationals MPs that their demands are being dismissed by Liberals who believe an investment in coal would trigger a backlash.
- by David Crowe
'Safe space': Coalition MPs hit back over men-only club memberships
Coalition MPs have defended Melbourne’s men-only clubs as a safe space "to have a discussion without fear", after Premier Daniel Andrews slammed the “archaic” institutions.
- by Adam Carey
More nations ground Boeing 737 MAX 8s as black box is found after Ethiopia crash
Boeing's share price plunged 11% on Monday, likely to be its biggest daily fall in nearly two decades, as more nations grounded 737 Max 8s.
- by Aaron Maasho
'Report me, I don't care': Uber drivers admit gaming the app for cancellation fees
One driver said ‘paxholes’ – a derogatory to describe nuisance riders – deserved to be slugged, but Uber is adamant the practice of gaming the app is a rare occurrence.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Meet the NUMTOTs: The millennials obsessed with Melbourne public transport
The NUMTOTs are an international group of millennials who are passionate about memes and improving public transport.
- by Jewel Topsfield
'I needed to act, and I did': MP details why she walked out
Karen Andrews shared one personal experience where she described a man in a meeting doing the unexpected.
- by Neil McMahon
'Isn't what we wished': Cult fashion start-up closes
Cult fashion start-up Shoes of Prey has collapsed into liquidation after months of speculation over its future.
- by Cara Waters
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Man arrested, charged in hunt for fake tradies
Police have been searching an Irish-accented man in the south-eastern suburbs after complaints of rip-offs.
- by Paul Sakkal
Real estate mogul taunts ex-wife with 12-metre photo
The two photographs, according to the man who had them installed on US building, are "a proclamation of love."
- by James Barron
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Springvale shooting: Man believed to have been killed by childhood friend
- by Simone Fox Koob, Tom Cowie and Melissa Cunningham
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Missing person
'I just want them home warm and safe': Son's plea for missing hikers
- by Joe Hinchliffe, Carolyn Webb and Anthony Bunn
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Elliott 'cherry ripe' for round one
Collingwood forward is set to play his first game since 2017 despite sitting out the final quarter of the Pies' practice match against Carlton on Monday.
- by Daniel Cherny
What we learnt from pre-season
While JLT Community Series games had nothing riding on them, they did provide a genuine taster for the season ahead. So, what can we take out of it all?
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
Scott Morrison slaps down Barnaby Joyce on coal in damaging Coalition split on energy
There is a growing anxiety among some Nationals MPs that their demands are being dismissed by Liberals who believe an investment in coal would trigger a backlash.
- by David Crowe
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This new building on King Street is a world first for Melbourne
Each day, between 30 and 60 people aged 16 to 25 need crisis accommodation. This new building designed by one of the city's leading firms will help.
- by Melissa Heagney
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What the median house price in each capital city gets you around the world
Hopefully daydreaming about escaping to Europe or Indonesian can keep you occupied until the next public holiday. And the dollar can stretch a bit.
- by Jim Malo
Business
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Warning shot: The banks' PR party has an unwelcome visitor
While financial institutions are busy patting themselves on the back, the ASIC has been losing patience.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Air travel
Boeing needs to come up with answers quickly after second air tragedy
- by Chris Bryant
'Amateur hour': Tesla raises prices as Musk backtracks on closing stores
- by Young-Sam Cho and Elisabeth Behrmann
Small business
Entertainment
'I needed to act, and I did': MP Karen Andrews details why she walked out of meeting
On Monday's all-women Q&A, Karen Andrews shared one personal experience where she described a man in a meeting doing the unexpected.
- by Neil McMahon
'Stay away': MAFS turns into The Godfather as grooms visit wives' families
Cyrell's brother Ivan, who seems to have mistaken himself for The Don, warns Cyrell's husband Nic to "stay the f--- away" from his "precious baby sister".
- by Amy Croffey
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How a robot vacuum could be the heart (and eyes) of your smart home
The latest Roomba doesn't need you to empty its dust bin, knows where it is in your house and will be able to give directions to other smart devices.
- by Tim Biggs
Why does no one go out to dinner on a first date anymore?
Too intense, too full on, too much. Since when did a meal become such a big deal?
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Sport
Should Smith, Warner be automatic inclusions in World Cup XI?
Steve Smith and David Warner are match-winners but a revitalised Australian one-day side means they may not make an immediate return to the XI.
- by Jon Pierik
A-League newcomers Western United secure deal at Kardinia Park
The A-League's newest franchise is set to announce it will play a minimum of seven games at the home of the AFL Cats.
- by Jon Pierik and Michael Lynch