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'We’re going to see young people die': Surge in ecstasy use by school students
A survey of drug and alcohol consumption by high school students reveals an "alarming" increase in the use of ecstasy, warns a leading expert.
- by Andrew Taylor
Labor to deliver mini-budget by September if it wins the federal election
The move would force Treasury to reset the country's policy settings twice in one year for the first time since 2009.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Liberal MP Scott Buchholz billed taxpayers to attend Gina Rinehart cruise
The cocktail function was held on board the palatial Starship Sydney, billed as the largest glass cruising vessel on the harbour.
- by Michael Koziol
'Their right to do something': Caroline Wilson demands AFL act on McGuire
Football writer Caroline Wilson says it's within the AFL's rights to take action over Collingwood president Eddie McGuire’s controversial comments about a coin toss on Friday.
- by Matilda Boseley and Andrew Wu
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WA's top docs to look at the impact of climate change on the public health sector
The state’s former chief health officer Professor Tarun Weeramanthri will make recommendations on how to strengthen communities and health services in the face of climate change.
- by staff writers
New Zealand failed to record hate crimes despite urgings
NZ's government keeps no comprehensive record of hate crimes, failing to act on requests from local and international agencies.
- by Charlotte Greenfield and Praveen Menon
Alleged Christchurch shooter formally complains
The man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks has lodged a formal complaint in prison, saying he has been deprived of his basic rights.
- by Carmen Parahi
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Waste
Labor reveals $90 million plan to tackle waste crisis
A Federal Labor government would invest $60 million in a national recycling fund to address the waste crisis.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Aussies to get $125 for bills in pre-election cash splash
Almost four million Australians will receive a one-off payment to help offset the rising costs of power bills.
- by Matilda Boseley
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National
'Casual ableism': Disability activist condemns McGuire coin-toss comments
- by Matilda Boseley and Michael Fowler
Politics
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'I’m hungry to start the work': Bill Shorten's five-year journey has just weeks left to run
Stone by stone, Bill Shorten and his team have added so many promises they now have a mountain to climb if they win power.
- by David Crowe
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Bill Shorten
Bill Shorten promises to appoint a woman as Australia's next governor-general
- by David Crowe
World
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First-home buyers across Australia's capital cities: How they saved for their deposit
Saving for a deposit on your first home can seem an insurmountable task. Here's how buyers managed to make the great Aussie dream their reality.
- by Domain writers
House versus apartment: Which is the better buy for first home buyers?
While it seems like a decision between two types of properties, for many buyers, it’s often actually a question of location and budget.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Business
Australians are deserting the scandal-plagued big banks
Not-for-profit lenders and industry super funds are taking business from the big banks following the damaging findings of the royal commission.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Wall Street
Brace for nightmare before Christmas, banking giant warns investors
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Rare move: Wesfarmers boss digs in on Lynas plan
- by Darren Gray, Colin Kruger and Hamish Hastie
Small business
Entertainment
Roxy Jacenko’s former staffer lands ex-boss’ bestie as a client
Talk in fashion circles was that Montarna Pitt’s newest client would make Roxy Jacenko’s blood boil.
- by Lucy Manly
Spoilt for choice: what the explosion in streaming services means for you
The TV streaming space is about to get seriously crowded. Disney is coming. Apple is coming. Warner is coming. But can they all survive?
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Sullivans Cove cleans up at World Whiskies Awards
The Tasmanian distiller continues their global domination of the whisky world.
- by James Atkinson
Review
Home tech
Combination smart speaker and Wi-Fi router is clever, but compromised
Netgear's latest works great as a mesh Wi-Fi network, but its flawed smart speaker implementation and high price makes it tough to recommend.
- by Adam Turner
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Sport
West Coast Eagles celebrate premiership homecoming by thrashing Giants
West Coast have flexed their premiership muscle with a 52-point win over GWS.
- by Josh Dye
Victory blow A-League title race wide open with win over Glory
A 2-0 victory over league leaders Perth moved Melbourne to within a point of arch-rivals the Sky Blues ahead of next Saturday's clash at the SCG.
- by Chris Pike
McGuire drops out of broadcast as Swans demand action his comments
- by Matilda Boseley, Andrew Wu and Michael Fowler
