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$30b boost: ScoMo gets second biggest post election market bounce in 26 years
Banks and private health insurers have jumped on the news the Coalition has been returned - much to the shock of pollsters and bookmakers.
- by Lucy Battersby
'Disastrous campaign': GetUp and unions claim just two seats despite record spend
One union leader said the Stop Adani convoy had been electoral 'poison' in regional Queensland.
- by Max Koslowski and Dana McCauley
Woman's remains dumped at sites hundreds of kilometres apart
The remains of Ballarat woman Tamara Farrell, allegedly killed by a family friend, were dumped at two separate sites across Victoria.
- by Rachel Eddie and Erin Pearson
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ALP
Julia Gillard to back Tanya Plibersek in Labor leadership race
The former PM's intervention in the Labor leadership contest is the first time she has involved herself in internal politics since she was ousted from the top job in 2013.
- by Judith Ireland
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Analysis
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It was outer suburban voters who were decisive in a 50:50 nation
Complex political cross-currents have made it difficult for either major party to carve out a decisive lead and long-held electoral norms are shifting.
- by Matt Wade
Sandringham trains out for 19 days for Metro tunnel
Commuters on the key line will face hour-long delays from tomorrow until June 9 as excavation works are done.
- by Timna Jacks
Opinion
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The PM told me his narrow path to victory; now he'll be the great unifier
PM toiled away, got cracking on urgent issues such as the drought and brought energy and enthusiasm to the job.
- by Arthur Sinodinos
Analysis
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Morrison's rare opportunity to shape the country
Scott Morrison has won much more than an election. He has a rare opportunity to craft a vision for a continent.
- by Peter Hartcher
State makes cash recovery claim against serial abuser
The Education Department has paid out millions in compensation to the victims abused by Robert Leonard Morris.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Federal election
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Public transport
Council car crackdown to slash commuter parking near train stations
- by Timna Jacks
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
Time for Blues to get physical, says Lloyd
Carlton football boss Brad Lloyd wishes they had more of the aggro that has landed Blues veteran Marc Murphy in hospital with suspected broken ribs.
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
Politics
How the Coalition pulled off a miracle as Labor's momentum fell apart - and why no one noticed
Relentless devotion to 20 marginal seats delivered the Coalition a surprise victory against a Labor Party that over-committed on policy and messaging.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
Building company moves to counter its product's effect on the planet
It's one of the common building products that has the biggest impact on the environment. Now, in a major step forward, the company will have net-zero carbon.
- by Jim Malo
The suburb escaping one of Melbourne's biggest price downturns
Prices have barely fallen in this area as buyers chase homes near sought-after schools, while the suburb next door has seen double-digit falls.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
Coalition win gives health stocks a big booster shot
Health insurers have led a rally in the sector as investors responded positively to the Coalition's election victory.
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
Is Game of Thrones the greatest TV show of all time?
As its divisive final season draws to a close, Game of Thrones is poised to enter the history books. But is GoT the GOAT?
- by Michael Idato
'This is what racism looks like': Filmmaker opens up about Adam Goodes doco
After an emotional response to previews, The Final Quarter is about to reignite debate about racism in sport when screenings start in June.
- by Garry Maddox
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Review
Andi Snelling's saga of sickness proves indie theatre is in good health
- by Cameron Woodhead
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Apple Music now works with Amazon's Alexa in Australia
Both Apple Music users and Amazon Echo owners now have another option for their voice-controlled tunes.
- by Tim Biggs
The best part of moving house? Watching someone else do it
Moving house can be a rite of passage but no one said you had to do it yourself.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Sport
Seven of the best: How Cronk made his mark as a modern day great
With the halfback set to retire at the end of the season we look back on the moments that made the 35-year-old a household name.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Time is right for me to refresh': Muscat confirms Victory exit
Melbourne Victory have confirmed on Monday that long-standing head coach Kevin Muscat is stepping down from the club.
- by Michael Lynch