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Morrison faces a fight to get tax cuts through the Senate
Key powerbrokers in the new Senate have warned the Coalition has no mandate for its tax changes, even as it inches towards a majority in Parliament.
- by David Crowe
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Police 'forgot' to tell royal commission about Gobbo's history as an informant
For six months a senior officer knew that the infamous barrister had started informing in 1995, but he kept it to himself.
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
PM calls for more civil debate after 'nasty' campaign
Scott Morrison said there had been 'an element in this campaign' that he would never like to see again.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Labor Left rallies behind Albanese as Plibersek pulls out of leadership race
Three Right-faction figures were all weighing their options on Monday night as Labor seeks to rebuild after shattering election defeat.
- by Michael Koziol
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Architect of Coalition's unlikely victory is 'proof nice guys can win in politics'
While Scott Morrison has been widely congratulated, a virtually unknown man is also getting plaudits.
- by Latika Bourke
Coles to sell 'ugly' fruit and vegetables at a discount
The new program lets shoppers buy misshapen apples, carrots, oranges, lemons and more at a cheap price.
- by Yan Zhuang
'Very grim': ABC staff brace for 'painful' cuts
The Coalition's surprise election victory will see $84 million slashed from national broadcaster's budget.
- by Michael Lallo
No East West Link, doubts on Kooyong level crossing removal, Labor says
State government not budging on its refusal to build East West Link, pours cold water Treasurer's crossing promise.
- by Timna Jacks
Tennis prodigy turned drug trafficker fights for return of 'ONBA1L' numberplates
Lawyer declares in Country Court fight that the custom numberplates were part of his identity.
- by Erin Pearson
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- by Anthony Colangelo and Laura Chung
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Architect of Coalition's unlikely victory is 'proof nice guys can win in politics'
- by Latika Bourke
'Now is not my time': Tanya Plibersek rules herself out of race for Labor leadership
- by Michael Koziol and Judith Ireland
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'Disastrous campaign': GetUp and unions claim just two seats despite record spend
- by Max Koslowski and Dana McCauley
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Blues' president 'can't defend unacceptable loss', but backs coach
Carlton president Mark LoGiudice says Sunday's loss to the Giants was 'extremely disappointing', but he is sticking by his coach.
- by Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson
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Bolton faces month of truth
With two strikes against Carlton coach Brendon Bolton, his future is set to be shaped over the next four rounds.
- by Jake Niall
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'You're a cheat': Blue Thomas sent straight to tribunal for ump abuse
- by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
Politics
Labor Left rallies behind Albanese as Plibersek pulls out of leadership race
Right-faction figures Chris Bowen, Jim Chalmers and Richard Marles were all weighing their options on Monday night.
- by Michael Koziol
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What the federal election result means for the property market
A shorter, shallower property downturn could be on the cards off the back of the Coalition's victory at the polls, experts say.Â
- by Kate Burke
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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
Business
Shock Coalition win set to boost housing sentiment
The Coalition's shock victory and its pledge to leave key housing tax breaks untouched has sparked predictions the housing market slide is closer to bottoming.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Currencies
China's provocative currency move is nudging another US flashpoint
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Game of Thrones
'Hacky, cliched': fans and critics react to Game of Thrones finale
The final episode aired on Monday, revealing who ends up on the Iron Throne. WARNING: SPOILERS
- by Anthony Colangelo and Laura Chung
'Very grim': ABC staff brace for 'painful' job and programming cuts
The Coalition's surprise election victory will see $84 million slashed from national broadcaster's budget.
- by Michael Lallo
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Andi Snelling's saga of sickness proves indie theatre is in good health
- by Cameron Woodhead
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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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Muscat chokes back the tears as he leaves Victory and looks to future
Kevin Muscat bade Melbourne Victory farewell in an emotional send-off attended by players, directors and staff. All that remains is Wednesday's ACL match.
- by Michael Lynch
Turn on: Zampa hoping to be a World Cup power player
In what shapes as a high-scoring World Cup, Australia will need to strike through the middle overs – and Adam Zampa will have a key role to play.
- by Jon Pierik
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Folau controversy
Folau blasts code of conduct process, signals legal battle
- by Georgina Robinson