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Cool Christianity: The fast-growing church movement that drives our PM
Scott Morrison's rise to the prime ministership has put the spotlight on his Pentecostal faith, one of Australia’s fastest-growing religions.
- by Jacqueline Maley
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Ristevski case
Calculated moves? Borce Ristevski's steps after he killed Karen
Whether he intended it or not, nearly every ruthless decision that Borce Ristevski made on the day he killed his wife and in the years since helped him beat a murder rap and lessen his time in jail.
- by Tom Cowie
'It's overwhelming': Community rallies around family devastated by deer attack
While deer attack victim Mandi McDonald has the fight of her life in hospital, the family's tight-knit regional community has wrapped it arms around her much-loved family in an extraordinary way.
- by Zach Hope
Opinion
Folau controversy
Wretched are the offence-takers: in defence of Folau and Assange
They try to tell the truth as they see it. If that offends people, perhaps the real questions are for those so easily aggrieved.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
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'I thought it was a hoax': Why Uber drivers are poised to get a $14,000 bonus
About 5000 lucky Australian drivers will get a share of millions in bonuses next week. Are Uber just feeling generous, or do they have other things in mind?
- by Paul Sakkal
Couple lived in the ocean to be free of laws. Now they're facing the death penalty
Thailand's navy said the pair endangered national sovereignty, an offence punishable by life in jail or death.
- by Grant Peck
The 'other rent': The high price of doing business in Melbourne
Most of us are oblivious to ruthless underworld tactics. But bars and clubs are vulnerable to standover rackets.
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
'I can't wait to be out of a job': Push to end family violence
Natasha Stott Despoja wants to lose her job. Because that would mean violence against women had been defeated.
- by Jason Steger
Missing boy was building a shelter when he was rescued
"He remembered that his dad had said to him that you don't cry first or you'll get worn out. You can cry later."
- by Rachel Eddie
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Income tax
How much will you get in May and beyond? The battle of the tax cuts
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Emergency services
Child left with fractured skull after dad snatches him from dingo's jaws
- by Rachel Clun and Jocelyn Garcia
AFL
Slick Port power home to crush West Coast in the wet
Port Adelaide took full advantage of the Eagles' weakness in slippery conditions to post a 42-point win in a rain-soaked Good Friday clash at Optus Stadium.
- by Justin Chadwick
Dons pair set to return for Anzac Day
The Bombers can expect two key names to return for Thursday's blockbuster against Collingwood.
- by Jon Pierik
Politics
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Australia votes
Labor demands Facebook remove 'fake news' posts about false death tax plans
Social media giant faces first real test of its promise to crack down on false election material.
- by David Wroe
Exclusive
Adani
Environment Minister ordered Adani meeting the day MPs asked for approval
- by Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
The suburbs most popular for Victorian first-home buyers
First-time buyers and home builders have moved their sights to suburbs a bit closer to the city, with one region by far the most popular.
- by Melissa Heagney
From scout hall to button factory, now this inner-city gem's a home
Here’s the type of inner city place we love – a home with a story and a big personality. A walk through reveals plenty.
- by Lou Sweeney
Business
All shook up: Behind the rise of Atlassian, Australia's $35b tech giant
The origins and rise of Atlassian have been well covered. But what does the company actually do? And what is the strategy behind its success?
- by John McDuling
Opinion
Climate policy
Australia's Cattle King knew how to make a buck out of a terrible climate
- by Ross Gittins
Small business
Entertainment
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Pop culture
This above all: to thine own Spock be true
Star Trek actor Ethan Peck reflects on Discovery's thrilling second season finale. Warning: spoilers.
- by Michael Idato
Zombies to star at Cannes Film Festival, but no Netflix or Tarantino
Netflix films won't show at Cannes this year, but organisers indicated they are willing to change their minds about the streaming giant in the future.
- by Sarah White
Lifestyle
Smarter living
I block my children's friends on Instagram - this is why
As soon as I get a notification they have started following me, I immediately block them and move on with my day.
- by Bianca Wordley
The new $16 million Aston Martin you can never drive
They're brand new, cost millions of dollars and look half a century old - and Australian's can't drive them.
- by Toby Hagon
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Sport
Victory's top-two hopes in tatters after Adelaide United snatch late winner
Melbourne Victory's bid to catch Sydney FC and finish second on the A-League table is over after Kevin Muscat's men went down late to Adelaide United.
- by Michael Lynch
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Mitchell's boot floors Melbourne Storm in golden-point classic
In the week Greg Inglis retired from rugby league, his heir apparent Latrell Mitchell showed he is ready to take the crown as the NRL's leading centre.
- by Roy Ward
Analysis
A-League
Farewell to stayers from the class of 2003: it's been a grand journey
- by Michael Lynch