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If Bill Shorten loses the election, three things will follow

If Bill Shorten loses the election, three things will follow

If Bill Shorten loses the election, three things will follow

The surprising thing about this very boring election is that it really is important. On both the political and policy fronts.

  • by Sean Kelly

Man charged with murder of Australian woman in London

A man is assisting police with their enquiries.

The 35-year-old victim, Amy Parsons, was discovered at a flat on Crowder Street in Whitechapel on Friday.

'I miss all my children': Kathleen Folbigg quizzed over her diary entries

Kathleen Folbigg appearing before the judicial inquiry into her convictions.

The convicted killer is for the first time being questioned over diary entries that were instrumental in her being jailed over the deaths of her four infant children.

  • by Angus Thompson

'A tale of two cities': Supermarket giant Coles sees a split in Australian consumers

'A tale of two cities': Supermarket giant Coles sees a split in Australian consumers

Supermarket giant sees a split emerging among Australian consumers - between those doing it tough and those willing to pay more for convenience.  

  • by Patrick Hatch

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'It's the kind of Australia I want to live in':  What we really care about this election

'It's the kind of Australia I want to live in':  What we really care about this election

Intrepid reporter Nick Bonyhady is catching trains, boats and buses all the way from Hobart to Cairns to find out what Australian voters care about most this federal election.

  • by Nick Bonyhady
The arrivals queue at Sydney International Airport stretched for 90 minutes after an IT systems outage affected all passengers departing or arriving in Australia.

Major delays hit all Australian airports as passport system crashes

Passport control machines have gone down at international airports across Australia, causing lengthy delays.

  • by Rachel Clun, Toby Crockford and Josh Dye
University student Adam Muller will be one of millions of Australians pre-polling this election.

Adam won't be voting on election day - and he's part of a rapidly growing group

While most Australians are lining up for their ballot papers, the law student will have already voted.

  • by Judith Ireland
A death cap cut in half after being dug out of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.
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Health

Elegant but deadly: Why these mushrooms are a forager's nightmare

It's peak season for wild mushrooms but be careful about picking your own. Just one morsel of the wrong fungus can kill.

  • by Tom Cowie
Cathryn Wills quit her job at Mimco to start Sans Beast.

Cathryn had a high-flying role at Mimco but faced an 'ethical conundrum'

"A vegan handbag business seemed so obvious to me," said Cathryn, who used $500k in savings to start a business. 

  • by Cara Waters
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Federal election

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Politics

Labor leader Bill Shorten on Sunday.

Shorten sets up election contest over budget priorities in $35b cash splash

Bill Shorten has launched a major cash splash to woo families and seniors during the final weeks of the federal election campaign.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Judith Ireland

World

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UK government bans landlords evicting renters without good reason

UK government bans landlords evicting renters without good reason

UK PM Theresa May to outlaw tenants being evicted under 'no-fault' grounds, prompting questions as to when, if ever, Australians can expect the same.

  • by Sam Buckingham-Jones
The 146-year-old house up for sale that looks like a piece of art

The 146-year-old house up for sale that looks like a piece of art

The 'very moody' styling of a house, mid-way through its renovation, seems to be paying off ahead of its private auction.

  • by Jenny Brown

Business

Everything Len Blavatnik touches seems to turn to gold.

The meteoric rise of 'Sir Leonard', the billionaire with the Midas touch

There are billionaires, multi-billionaires and then there's Len Blavatnik.

  • by Devon Pendleton

Small business

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Entertainment

James Bond (Sean Connery) and Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) in Goldfinger.

The people v James Bond

Can the womanising action hero survive in the era of #MeToo?

  • by Michael Idato
Britney Spears in 2018. The pop star has been forced to tell fans she's willfully in a mental health clinic.

#FreeBritney is everything that's wrong with celebrity fandom

"Leave Britney alone!" remains a better option.

  • by Robert Moran

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Tyrion had the right idea.

The best way to watch tonight's episode of Game of Thrones

Cheer on your favourite Westerosi House with a toast to their good health.

  • by James Atkinson
With headphones on, you can make music from the environment anywhere.
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Gadgets

Specdrums turn the colour around you into music

Smart rings let you finger-drum on any colour to turn it into beats, samples and loops via an app.

  • by Cynthia Karena

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Sport

Back in the game: Archie Fraser is to be unveiled as the chief executive of Macarthur-South West Sydney.

A-League newcomers appoint former FFA executive as CEO

Former A-League chief Archie Fraser is set to be unveiled as the CEO of incoming expansion club Macarthur-South West Sydney.

  • by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
In to bat: Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts is eager to mend bridges with the powerful BCCI.

Rescue mission: CA bosses in bid to heal costly wounds with BCCI

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts and chairman Earl Eddings are likely to fly to the subcontinent next month amid souring relations with the game’s superpower.

  • by Chris Barrett

NRL

Racing

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