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Australia votes
Frydenberg swamped by climate protesters on his way to vote
Polling booths are in full swing. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was forced to make a quick exit from his. Tony Abbott revealed he was 'a nervous candidate' and Bill Shorten declared his democracy snag 'tasted like a mood for change'. Follow our live blog.
- by Craig Butt
'Massive rort': Liberals accused of misleading Chinese voters by imitating AEC signage
The signage appeared in the marginal seat of Chisholm - previously held by Julia Banks - which has a high Chinese population.
- by Michael Koziol
Breaking
Australia votes
Clive Palmer volunteer fined for allegedly exposing himself at polling place
Police confirmed a 62-year-old man was fined for offensive conduct and moved on from the voting centre at Bankstown Public School.
- by Michael Koziol
Labor gains a crucial lead over the Coalition in key mainland states: Ipsos poll
The state-by-state findings offer an important guide to the election contest, and Labor has secured a swing in its favour in one critical state.
- by David Crowe
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Seven seats to watch in the election today
Today's election could go down to the wire, with some prominent figures at risk of losing their seat. These electorates could shape the outcome.
- by Fleta Page
Opinion
Australia votes
Climate crisis accepted, but we won't vote for the Greens
So climate-consciousness is now common sense. Yet still the party most devoted to it – the Greens - is generally seen as radical and nonsensical.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
LIVE
AFL 2019
Collingwood lose star duo ahead of danger match
The Pies have suffered a double blow ahead of their match at the MCG. Follow live as they face St Kilda, and the Lions host Adelaide.
- by Ronny Lerner
How Chinese manufacturers plan to get around US tariffs
Chinese furniture maker Mercury Ma is sympathetic towards his customers in New York who will pay much more for his goods thanks to Trump's tariffs.
- by Kirsty Needham
Featured
Federal election
Leaders' 100,000km game of tag ends with Labor the bookies' favourite
- by Shane Wright and Max Koslowski
Opinion
Australia votes
Broccoli or brussels sprouts? Voters struggle with Morrison and Shorten
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
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Courts
Husband who dragged, stomped on pregnant wife at petrol station in plea deal
- by Adam Cooper
Victoria
National
AFL
Finals a mathematical hurdle for Demons
Melbourne need to win at least nine - and maybe even 10 - of their remaining 13 games if they want to play in consecutive finals series for the first time since 2004-06.
- by Brad Elborough
LIVE
AFL 2019
Live AFL: Collingwood lose Moore and De Goey for danger match
The first two games on Election Day 2019 see Collingwood face St Kilda at the MCG and the Brisbane Lions host Adelaide at the Gabba.
- by Ronny Lerner
Politics
Labor heads into polling day hoping to deliver a 'fifth win' for beloved Hawke
The final full day of the campaign was inevitably overshadowed by the death of Labor's longest-serving prime minister.
- by Michael Koziol
Bob Hawke death: Australia mourns passing of Labor legend, flags to fly at half mast
- by Fergus Hunter, Dana McCauley and Jenny Noyes
World
Property bydomain
You know you're in Melbourne, but here, you feel top of the world
Although the area is studded with imposing period manors on large grounds, there’s a lovely accessibility here, with views that open onto the city skyline.
- by Lou Sweeney
The Melbourne suburb weathering the property price dip
As Melbourne’s cooling market has battered property prices in inner-city hubs, this suburb's medians have remained strong and increased. Why?
- by Melissa Heagney
Business
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Hedge funds
'Asinine and absurd': Leading Australian money manager takes aim at rivals
Rob Luciano warns that Australian fund managers risk going out of business due to their approach to investing.
- by Kylar Loussikian
Small business
Entertainment
Private Sydney: Rebel with a cause as star takes aim in 'construction war'
The 39-year-old actress, who has made a career out of posing in front of cameras, says that she could be spied on unless her neighbours' new windows are frosted.
- by Andrew Hornery
'You win no prizes for boring people': TV networks shape up for election night coverage
Network 10's main evening coverage will begin at 3pm on Saturday, earlier than free-to-air rivals the ABC, Nine and Seven.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
I'm glad my husband has close female friends - this is why
I'm immensely happy these women are in his life.
- by Bianca Wordley
Does menswear still belong at fashion week?
It was a mixed bag for menswear at the biggest fashion event of the year.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Sport
Feuding with the Nadals: 'I'll try and clean up my act,' Kyrgios says with a wink
The war of words between Rafael Nadal's camp and Nick Kyrgios has continued, with the Spaniard's uncle and the maligned Australian now exchanging barbs.
Muscat set to quit Victory after Hiroshima game
Melbourne Victory's decorated head coach Kevin Muscat is set to quit the club after the ACL match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima next week.
- by Michael Lynch
