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'Genius': How Scott Morrison managed to tap into middle Australia

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In this campaign, the message-deliverer was a more powerful element than the message, Coalition strategists say.

  • by Deborah Snow

Plibersek to run against Albanese amid Labor 'bewilderment' 

Tanya Plibersek and Anthony Albanese will both contend for the Labor leadership. 

Tanya Plibersek will officially launch her bid for the Labor leadership on Monday, taking on Anthony Albanese, but one senior figure says Ms Plibersek has been tainted by her association with the election loss.

  • by Judith Ireland

An election tweet, then a barrage of abuse in response

An election tweet, then a barrage of abuse in response

The poll result came amid my daughter's wedding celebrations. After posting some ill-advised tweets, I woke up to a message on the screen of my phone calling me an "absolute bitch …"

  • by Jane Caro

Scott Morrison prepares to fast-forward tax cuts as seats on the edge

PM Scott Morrison at the Sharks game.

The Prime Minister is preparing to convene the nation's MPs as soon as possible to legislate the Coalition’s $158 billion income tax cut package, amid concerns on Sunday that it lost ground in key seats after earlier appearing on track to govern in its own right.

  • by David Crowe and Fergus Hunter

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Bill Shorten and wife Chloe return home after a disastrous election result.

What does Labor's loss on a crusade for fairness say about us?

Don't assume Australians are shifting to the right; there might be other ways to explain the rejection of Labor and its policies.

  • by David Crowe
Tait Williams and his mum Lauren:  “They are teaching faulty strategies,” she says

Parents fight to rid schools of 'damaging' reading program

Lauren knew something was wrong when her son started school. But a popular program failed to help.

  • by Henrietta Cook
'Gutless moron': Man 'orders pet dog to attack swan' 

'Gutless moron': Man 'orders pet dog to attack swan' 

Police are seeking witnesses after a man allegedly encouraged his dog to attack a defenceless swan at Sorrento beach.

  • by Carolyn Webb
Liberal MP Tim Wilson.

'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose 

Labor is facing a rising internal revolt to dump its signature $32 billion franking credits and negative gearing policies.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Mathew Dunckley
Sportsbet to lose $5.2 million thanks to election bungle

Sportsbet to lose $5.2 million thanks to election bungle

A betting company paid out on Bill Shorten becoming prime minister two days before voters went to the polls. 

  • by Anthony Colangelo
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Thirst for ball: Dustin Martin (left) evades James Worpel.

4 Points: Back on the prowl, like the Tiger of old

Dustin Martin reprises his role in Richmond's fab four; Magpie Steele is the new Sam; A Lethal bonus point theory; Fun for all rolling out the barrels.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Crunched: Marc Murphy leaves the field after being hit by Giant ruckman Shane Mumford.

Black and Blue: Giant hit puts heat back on Carlton coach Bolton

Former captain was taken to hospital after a rib-crunching hit from Shane Mumford that compounded an horrific game for Carlton against GWS in Sydney.

  • by Michael Gleeson

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Historic home sells on history making election weekend

Historic home sells on history making election weekend

In a weekend of shock election results, there were also some surprising outcomes at auctions across the capitals.

  • by Melissa Heagney
The moment we started to question if country life was right for us

The moment we started to question if country life was right for us

When we moved to the Adelaide Hills to pursue a simpler life among the gum trees, we had a romantic expectation of hillside living.

  • by Bianca Wordley

Business

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on election night.

Morrison's miracle election may turn out to be the easy bit

There are many lessons in the weekend's result for politicians of all stripes.

  • by Ross Gittins

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"I wanted to save that ability that Emilia has, to use her face to morph into different shapes and phases." David Nutter on GoT's Emilia Clarke.

Game of Thrones finale will be huge – but will it be the biggest ever?

The finale of the world's most talked-about TV show will be watched by many people in many places. But it won't break records.

  • by Karl Quinn
Doris Day.

Stars shine much longer now than back in the Day

Doris Day retired at just 51 - which movie stars today would never contemplate doing.

  • by Andrew Hornery

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Android 9 Go Edition makes the Nokia 1 Plus a solid sub-$200 phone

For $169, the Nokia 1 Plus gets you the look and a lot of the functionality of a new mid-range phone, but at a much lower price.

  • by Tim Biggs
My 10-year-old daughter is an eBay entrepreneur

My 10-year-old daughter is an eBay entrepreneur

It's wonderful to watch our 10-year-old think up new ideas and pursue opportunities.

  • by Bianca Wordley
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Sydney FC celebrate winning the A-League title on Sunday night.

Redmayne heroics guide Sydney FC to A-League triumph over Perth Glory

The man who’s been near unbeatable from the spot all season pulled-off two stunning saves to clinch the A-League title in front of a huge crowd of over 56,000.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Sydney FC fans react during the grand final in Perth.
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VAR from fair: Another tech shambles takes shine off grand final

Justice prevailed in the end, but Sydney FC has every right to be dirty with a first-half goal that wasn't given in the A-League grand final.

  • by Vince Rugari

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