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Shorten sparks political firestorm with super tax claim
Bill Shorten told voters he had "no plans" to increase taxes on their super, despite taking four policies to the election to raise at least $18.9 billion.
- by David Crowe
Alarm was raised 23 minutes before Notre-Dame blaze was detected in roof
A fire alarm was raised at the cathedral at 6.20pm but a search found no fire. A second alert 23 minutes later revealed fire in the roof frame, spreading out of control.
- by Nick Miller
Rugby Australia yet to hear from Folau but faces unwanted dilemma
Israel Folau has until 2pm today to ask for a code of conduct hearing or accept that his contract will be terminated.
- by Tom Decent
CBA to reimburse staff millions in botched pay
The Commonwealth Bank will reimburse millions of dollars to about 8000 staff after underpaying wages and other entitlements due to errors in its systems.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Courts
'Expensive new house' sparks investigation into Sydney lawyer
The business partner of Edgecliff solicitor Mark O'Brien became suspicious at his colleague's ability to afford the plush eastern suburbs home.
- by Angus Thompson
The barrister, the former partner and Abbott's seat of Warringah
Posting an inappropriate hashtag for political gain is one thing, dragging someone through the mud is another.
- by Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson
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Australia votes
Coalition MPs urged to sell the ABC
Coalition candidates are being urged to endorse a conservative manifesto that includes selling the ABC.
- by David Crowe
Call to abolish $1.2b Catholic and private school fund
Major changes to school funding are part of a new spate of recommendations for the next government.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Enslaved, exported, then made into an artefact, young girl is finally coming home
They made her a slave and tied stones to her feet. But that was not the end of her exploitation.
- by Nick Miller
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Federal election
Analysis
Australia votes
A league man in the football state: Liberals cling to hope in a difficult Victoria
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion & Perspectives
Sydney
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NRL off-field behaviour
Greenberg drafted statement for de Belin in hope he'd stand down
- by Adrian Proszenko
NSW
National
Politics
Analysis
Australia votes
Labor has a policy vision but that doesn't mean it gets a leave pass on the detail
There are tough questions that Bill Shorten needs to answer on the impact of his policies.
- by Shane Wright
World
Property bydomain
Next government 'must axe negative gearing, relax planning restrictions'
Housing supply has failed to keep up with Australia's growing population and more development and fewer incentives for property buyers are needed: think tank.
- by Kate Burke
Huge price cut for mansion on secret island accessible only by sea or air
This sprawling residence in a little-known spot on the north coast could be considered a bargain, given it was once up for sale for $20 million.
- by Isabelle Chesher
Business
Opinion
Marcus Blackmore
Blackmores' China remedy will take time before profit health improves
Marcus Blackmore is disarmingly frank when it comes to admitting the mistakes vitamin maker Blackmores has made.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
'Barry's comments didn't help': Why Comedy Festival removed Barry Humphries's name
The decision to rename the Barry Award comes in the same year the festival dropped artist Michael Leunig.
- by Broede Carmody
'Just devastated': Australian musicians fear for fate of Notre-Dame's organ
The two musicians - a young organist, and the director of the Australian Chamber Choir - had the privilege of playing the organ recently.
- by Ben Weir and Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Never mind child development, what about mother development?
It's time we asked, 'What about the story of the mother?'
- by Debra-Lynn B Hook
Review
Phones
Huawei's P30 Pro is its best flagship yet
With stellar looks, cameras and battery life, the P30 Pro cements the Chinese phone-maker as a real player in the flagship space.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Rugby Australia yet to hear from Folau but faces unwanted dilemma
Folau has until 2pm on Wednesday to ask for a code of conduct hearing or accept that his contract will be terminated.
- by Tom Decent
Updated
NRL off-field behaviour
Greenberg drafted statement for de Belin in hope he'd stand down
NRL CEO Todd Greenberg offered Jack de Belin the chance to stand himself down and a statement "to help with the narrative" if he opted to do so.
- by Adrian Proszenko
NRL
