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'Genius': How Scott Morrison managed to tap into middle Australia
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 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
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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
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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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
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'
Police are seeking witnesses after a man allegedly encouraged his dog to attack a defenceless swan at Sorrento beach.
- by Carolyn Webb
'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
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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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones finale: the answer to the biggest question in TV
- by Charles Purcell
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Steggall optimistic about climate collaboration with Abbott 'handbrake' gone
- by Fergus Hunter
'Two words, retiree tax': The policy that helped Labor lose the election
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Mathew Dunckley
Albanese pitches for leadership as Labor faces an open field contest
- by Stephanie Peatling
Analysis
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Morrison sought a fight with Shorten, and landed a knockout blow
- by David Crowe
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Lawyer faces bankruptcy amid court action over failed investment
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
Victoria
Liberals fight on their own terms after learning lessons from Victorian defeat
- by Benjamin Preiss, Adam Carey and Paul Sakkal
National
'He’s very confident of going to heaven': the letters of Ivan Milat
- by Lucy Cormack and Patrick Begley
AFL
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
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
Politics
Tony Abbott under fire for refusing to retire before Warringah defeat
Colleagues say the former Liberal Party leader could be to blame if the Coalition is forced into minority government.
- by Jacqueline Maley
World
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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
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
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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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Media & marketing
'Agents have no qualifications': Catalano targets property ads in new business
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
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
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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Performing arts
No more secrets: British and Aussie stars sign on for new drama
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Phones
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
It's wonderful to watch our 10-year-old think up new ideas and pursue opportunities.
- by Bianca Wordley
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Sport
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
Analysis
VAR
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