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Backlash in the bush unsettles Coalition before election
A surge of support in NSW for the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party has revealed deep-seated anger towards the Nationals in regional seats.
- by Nicole Hasham
Opinion
Scott Morrison
PM wanted Stan Grant as his man to fill empty seat
Nine days ago, the TV journo and now university professor received a very curious phone call from Scott Morrison.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Man critical after brutal attack in West Melbourne
A man has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being brutally attacked in the early hours of Sunday.
- by Matilda Boseley
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Industrial relations
Chemist Warehouse shops run low on stock
The low stock on popular items comes amid allegations that striking workers have been targeted with violence.
- by Ben Schneiders
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Opinion
Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda-isms: some lessons for leaders in how to 'Ardern' up
In the shadow of atrocity, New Zealand's Prime Minister has demonstrated the power of a few well chosen words, and of letting actions speak loudest.
- by Helen Pitt
I asked John Safran about Christchurch. So he talked about PewDiePie
Two globalist Jews, having finished their lattes, are walking away when one says: I think Christchurch could happen again.
- by Max Koslowski
Street party for Sisto Malaspina closes Melbourne Food and Wine Fest
'Enduring legend' of Melbourne's cafe scene honoured with a street party full of colour, music, style and granitas.
- by Joe Hinchliffe
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Extreme weather
'It's just a constant howl': Cyclone Veronica hits WA
Red alert warning is now in place across the Pilbara as Tropical Cyclone Veronica approaches.
- by Emma Young, Phil Hickey, Hannah Barry and Nathan Hondros
Fall of IS in Syria a blow to global jihad but risks remain
Victory also crystallises the vexed question of what to do with the thousands of captured fighters.
- by David Wroe
Featured
Swiping your phone to catch a train: A tale of Sydney v Melbourne
- by Adam Turner and Tom Cowie
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Wildlife
Deadbeat dad replaced by feather duster as zoo rescues orphaned chicks
- by Joe Hinchliffe
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Crime
'He had pre-written tweets': Bourke Street killer's social media plot
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
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NSW Votes
NSW election live: Berejiklian says women are always underestimated
- by Nick Bonyhady, Matt O'Sullivan and Jacob Saulwick
AFL
Welcome to the graveyard: Bombers cop a Giant hiding
Greater Western Sydney have opened the new AFL season with a 72-point demolition of a listless Essendon at the newly-named Giants Stadium.
- by Vince Rugari
Lonie point proves the difference as Saints edge past Suns
St Kilda won a game they could ill afford to lose, sneaking past the Suns in a low standard encounter.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
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Political expenses
Taxpayers foot $15,000 bill for MPs and spouses to attend grand finals
Taxpayers forked out $15,000 for MPs and their families to attend the AFL and NRL grand finals, analysis shows.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Federal budget
My budget will drive up worker wages: Josh Frydenberg
- by Shane Wright, David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
World
Property bydomain
How Sophie embraced her terrace's good bones for a major renovation
After a few years in the house, she gave the property with a fresh lick of paint inside and out, and some structural renovations.
- by Lucy Feagins
'Knowledge is power': Buyers' advocate Nicole Jacobs shares her best hints
It is important that you research independently of the selling agent, if only for the peace of mind it will give you.
- by Nicole Jacobs
Business
'Red Alert': BHP shuts iron ore port ahead of Cyclone Veronica
BHP has shut Port Hedland and urged workers to seek shelter as Cyclone Veronica bears down on the WA coast.
- by Cole Latimer
Small business
Entertainment
The gifted Australians behind some of Captain Marvel's biggest moments
Australian firms have forged a great reputation for world-class visual effects. But despite the quality of the work, the industry remains on fragile ground.
- by Karl Quinn
New music 2019: The 10 Australian acts you should be listening to right now
From G Flip to Kwame, with a stop at Amyl and the Sniffers, Haiku Hands and Hatchie, these 10 acts will be high on your playlist this year.
- by Craig Mathieson
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Five things parents need to know about kids and glasses
Since my son got his first pair of glasses when he was two years old, we've had some interesting, and at times harrowing, adventures.
- by Lindsey M Roberts
Fine threads: Where to get a suit made by the world's best tailors
Luxury menswear boutique Harrolds is hosting some of the best crafstmen in the game.
- by Joshua Bozin
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Sport
Vics mull 'extremely difficult' selection call for Shield final
Victoria will contemplate leaving out of one their star pacemen for the Sheffield Shield decider against NSW, which starts on Thursday this week.
- by Daniel Cherny
Promotion and relegation unlikely for the next 15 years: FFA chairman
Chris Nikou dropped a bombshell at Football Writers Festival when he revealed that promotion and relegation was unlikely to be brought in until 2034.
- by Michael Lynch