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Labor dumps Higgins candidate in favour of high-profile lawyer
With some party officials believing the blue-ribbon seat is firmly within Labor's grasp, Labor has parachuted in a distinguished lawyer.
- by Paul Sakkal
PM v Aly: Scott Morrison gives his account of 'anti-Islam' cabinet meeting
It was a tense and at-times awkward encounter betwen the Prime Minister and The Project host Waleed Aly as Mr Morrison vehemently denied ever suggesting anti-Muslim sentiment should be exploitd for votes.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Christchurch shooting
How the British Parliament would have dealt with the Fraser Anning petition
When more than a million people speak, Australia's politicians should work out how to listen.
- by Latika Bourke
Sexual assault rates against children hit 10-year high in Victoria
The spike is attributed to more people reporting recent crimes, rather than historical abuse cases.
- by Craig Butt and Tammy Mills
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AFL 2019
Blues on the back foot as star Tigers recruit boots two in first quarter blitz
It's back for 2019. Track live coverage of the keenly-awaited clash between Carlton and Richmond on a beautiful night at the MCG.
- by Scott Spits
Counterfeiters cause pain as they lift their game
Fake notes cause financial pain for businesses, the Reserve Bank finds in a new report
- by Shane Wright
Bikies pledge to stand guard for Friday prayers in NZ
Bikie gangs in New Zealand have promised to guard mosques on Friday following last week's massacre.
- by Florence Kerr
'Triple whammy' expected from twin cyclones
Winds from Cyclone Trevor are forecast to reach 275km/h while 320 km/h gusts are tipped for Cyclone Veronica.
- by Peter Hannam
Seven slapped on the wrist over 'African gangs' coverage
The communication watchdog says Sunday Night broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.
- by Broede Carmody and Jennifer Duke
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MAFS is closer to life than you may think, demographically speaking
- by Thomas Sigler and Elin Charles-Edwards
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Crime
Arsenal, 'tank', Dracula memorabilia found in raid on 'toxic waste dumper'
- by Chris Vedelago and Sumeyya Ilanbey
'Conflict of interest 101': Pallas mauled over Transurban shareholding
- by Noel Towell and Benjamin Preiss
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National
Salmonella scare: Eggs pulled from supermarket shelves
- by Matt Bungard and Christine McGinn
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Political expenses
Anning spent most taxpayer cash on family travel in 2018
- by Nigel Gladstone and Michael Koziol
AFL
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AFL 2019
AFL Live: Carlton v Richmond
It's back for 2019. Track live coverage of the keenly-awaited clash between Carlton and Richmond on a beautiful night at the MCG.
- by Scott Spits
Round one: Newbies to feature across the AFL
Notable recruits Luke Dahlhaus and Gary Rohan will feature in Geelong’s opening round team for the intriguing Friday night match against Collingwood at the MCG.
- by Scott Spits
Politics
Australia 'not to blame' for terror amid fears over Turkish response
Australians have been airing their grief and guilt to New Zealand’s top diplomat in Canberra over the actions of the Australian gunman accused of the massacres.
- by David Crowe
Telcos look for national action on blocking dangerous sites after Christchurch
- by Jennifer Duke and Fergus Hunter
World
New Zealand to ban semi-automatic assault rifles after shooting
- by Tom Westbrook and Charlotte Greenfield
'It's not about being famous': meet Thailand's first transgender PM candidate
- by James Massola and Veena Thoopkrajae
Property bydomain
Melbourne's house prices to fall further, new forecasts suggest
From its peak about two years ago of nearly $900,000, the price of a typical house could soon be just below $750,000, economist tips.
- by Elizabeth Redman
What buying a one-room shack in the middle of nowhere taught me
I discovered the shack while trying to buy the block next door. Six months later, the owner rang me to see if I was still interested.
- by Jayne D’Arcy
Business
Refunds refused after high-end tailor Rhodes & Beckett's quiet collapse
Customers of the high-end tailors Rhodes & Beckett are being refused refunds for shirts and suits they bought but never received.
- by Patrick Hatch
Tax deductible insurance advice 'unlikely to happen', executive says
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Small business
Entertainment
Seven Network slapped on the wrist over 'African gangs' coverage
The communication watchdog says Seven's Sunday Night program broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.
- by Broede Carmody and Jennifer Duke
Margot Robbie and Damon Herriman in first-look at Tarantino's new flick
The first trailer for Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood features a couple of familiar Aussie faces.
- by Brian Truitt
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Opinion
Daily Life
Growing up, pictures like this didn't exist. I'm so glad they now do
- by Emily Brooks
MAFS is closer to life than you may think, demographically speaking
- by Thomas Sigler and Elin Charles-Edwards
Smarter living
How parenthood brings back the cliques of your youth
When you start a family, a new sort of clique-iness creeps back in. It's subtle at first.
- by Jill Johnson Mann
AFLW CEO Nicole Livingstone is kicking serious goals
Former swimming champ Nicole Livingstone has the winning edge to take the AFLW to the next level.
- by Luke Ryan
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Sport
Finch confident Smith and Warner won't be World Cup distraction
Aaron Finch believes Australia can ensure Steve Smith and David Warner's return doesn't become a distraction at the World Cup.
Arnold urges Olyroos: Beat Cambodia and stake your claim for Socceroos
Graham Arnold is exasperated by lack of games his Olyroos play, even seeking Government support for more matches. But he wants them to stand tall in Cambodia
- by Michael Lynch
