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Government orders probe into water buybacks in wake of Joyce controversy
A Queensland government minister says a deal he proposed was vastly different and would have delivered twice as much water as that signed by then cabinet minister Barnaby Joyce.
- by Nicole Hasham
'I felt a hand up my dress': Woman speaks out after being groped at The Espy
Antonia was out with her boyfriend and friends at The Espy in St Kilda when a stranger put his hand up her dress.
- by Alexandra Gauci and Tammy Mills
'Thought I was having a nightmare': Husband finds wife at morgue
Lewis Allen said his wife and son were having breakfast at the Cinnamon Grand hotel when the explosion happened. He later found his son in hospital, but had to search the morgue for his wife Monique.
- by Rachel Clun and Jenny Noyes
Opinion
Oil
Trump's big oil play hinges on Saudi co-operation - he may be disappointed
Donald Trump is relying on the Saudis and OPEC to keep oil and gasoline prices from surging. They may have some reservations.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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'Blissful at first': Louise did lunch, climbed mountains before retirement lost its appeal
Leaving retirement behind to return to the workforce is increasingly popular among older Australians.
- by Nina Hendy
Analysis
Water buyback controversy
'We're exciting': Joyce opts for sensation in spectacular interview
In a marathon interview, former water minister lit up airwaves with cornflake idioms, mixed metaphors, obfuscation.
- by Michael Koziol
The world's hottest shares have just been dealt a blow
China's stock market is suddenly looking a lot more vulnerable after Beijing officials sent a strong economic signal.
- by Amanda Wang and April Ma
Opinion
Health & wellness
Why is everyone such an alcobore?
It's not only no longer cool to boast about your hangover, it is 100 per cent more 'woke' to have left all that behind.
- by Shane Watson
Ship sunk by enemy sub found after 77 years on bottom of Bass Strait
Scientists used sonar technology to find the SS Iron Crown, 700 metres down and about 100 kilometres off Victorian coast.
- by Gemma Najem
Featured
Federal election
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Melbourne's Sri Lankan community gathers to pay respects
- by Michael Fowler and Tammy Mills
Illegal dumping of toxic waste sparks calls for tougher sanctions
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
Victoria
A few weeks before settling, Edward got a surprise: Call for cladding register
- by Simon Johanson and Clancy Yeates
National
AFL
Analysis
Real Footy Podcast
'It's not like the competition waits for you to catch up'
It looked like the Demons had brought their season back on track. But after their loss to the Saints, we look at the issues plaguing last year's preliminary finalists.
Hawkins fined for hit on Sicily
Geelong full-forward Tom Hawkins has been fined for his behind the play hit of James Sicily.
- by Michael Gleeson
Politics
Queensland rubbishes Barnaby Joyce defence over water buybacks, as government announces audit
A Queensland government minister says a deal he proposed was vastly different and would have delivered twice as much water as that signed by then cabinet minister Barnaby Joyce.
- by Nicole Hasham
Exclusive
Political donations
Helloworld chief made $200,000 donation to Liberals during tender
- by Patrick Begley
Exclusive
Australia votes
'Dangerous and discredited': Labor pledges to ban gay conversion therapy
- by Farrah Tomazin
World
Property bydomain
Overflowing with tourists, what's it like to try to call Venice home?
A victim of its own fame, the Italian city is at risk of not being able to cater for its own residents. So what happens if you need to live here, or have done for decades?
- by Marco De Vidi
Where Melbourne buyers risk paying too much for their home
These are the two hotspots where professional valuers are most likely to say a home is worth less than its purchase price.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
Opinion
Oil
Trump's big oil play hinges on Saudi co-operation - he may be disappointed
Donald Trump is relying on the Saudis and OPEC to keep oil and gasoline prices from surging. They may have some reservations.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
At Coachella, the gospel according to Kanye West
The hip-hop firebrand delivered his own sermon on the mount on Yeaster Sunday in the Californian desert.
- by Jon Caramanica
Explainer
Film
Who are the Avengers and what is Endgame all about?
22 movies in the making: everything you need to know to get ready for Avengers: Endgame.
- by Michael Idato
Spoilers
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones recap: Arya decides it's time to make a move
- by Louise Rugendyke
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS is big money for big thrills
As one of the most expensive cars on the market, everything has its price.
- by Toby Hagon
Not just child's play: could board games be the answer to winning at love?
Couples trying to keep the romance alive should make time to play board games, new study says.
- by Carolyn Tate and Angela Saurine
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Sport
Praise as Simmons takes charge in NBA
Ben Simmons is drawing high praise for his growing leadership of the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA playoffs.
- by Ben Mallis
From homeless in middle school to potential first-round NFL draft pick
Josh Jacobs excelled in every sport, and when he put on a football helmet, he felt like a different person. But he never dreamed of the NFL.
- by Adam Kilgore
