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Trade unions
Union boss on full pay as he deals with harassment charges
For six months the embattled construction union boss John Setka has enjoyed full pay and entitlements as he faced criminal charges over his behaviour towards a woman.
- by Nick McKenzie and Ben Schneiders
Opinion
Australian economy
Not-so-clever country: more for massage tables, less for bright ideas
The government's preferred method of encouraging business spending won't boost the economy long term.
- by Shane Wright
'Appalling': Union boss called on to apologise over Rosie Batty comments
ACTU secretary Sally McManus says the comments attributed to controversial construction union boss John Setka were 'totally unacceptable'.
- by Dana McCauley
Is this man 'single-handedly trying to undermine Western civilisation'? Some people think so
Fury over free speech on campus has sparked an array of suggestions for how to restore civility, not just at universities but in the broader public square.
- by Michael Koziol
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It cost how much? The high price of transport progress in Victoria
Melbourne is seeing an unprecedented infrastructure boom but are we getting value for money - and why do we pay so much for the projects politicians say we need?
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
Yearly trip to Bali 'not a fundamental right'
Celebrated humanitarian Tim Costello says middle Australia wrongly feels that it is 'doing it hard'.
- by Nicole Hasham
Fed up footy fans want to know what they can, can't say
AFL Fans Association throws weight behind calls from the Richmond cheer squad for clarity about fan commentary.
- by Zach Hope
Couple who lost kids in MH17 attack on life after tragedy
Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris describe how their daughter brought a 'tiny amount of peace' back to their lives.
- by Tim Barlass
Romance and underworld figures behind shootingÂ
Target of shooting in Melbourne's north believed to be romantically involved with daughter of a prominent criminal.
- by Cameron Houston and Zach Hope
Featured
Beer, steak and golf: How Barty is celebrating her French Open win
- by Ian McCullough and Simon Briggs
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Top cop charged by corruption watchdog over leaks
- by Nick McKenzie and Cameron Houston
Victoria
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Investing
Baillieu scion charged over $10 texta attack on sign
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Kylar Loussikian
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Roads
Billions more: Leaked document reveals true cost of private road deal
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
National
AFL
Pies beat Melbourne, but still searching for best form
Collingwood won, but played like a team uncertain where their real form has gone. Melbourne lost, and played like a team uncertain what their real form is.
- by Michael Gleeson
Analysis
AFL 2019
The big slide: How this game summed up Dees, Pies in 2019
The slide at the MCG on Queen's Birthday is a fitting metaphor for Melbourne's season, the Demons' fall being the most pronounced of any team.
- by Jake Niall
Politics
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Income tax
Centre Alliance seeks energy plan in exchange for tax cut support
Key Senate crossbenchers will demand the government come up with a plan to stop "abhorrent" energy price rises before supporting the Coalition's signature $158 billion income tax cuts.Â
- by Eryk Bagshaw
World
Property bydomain
Hunting for a bargain? Try looking at the end of the train line
Buyers looking for an affordable home close to public transport might want to consider searching at the end of Melbourne’s suburban train lines.
- by Melissa Heagney
Five ways sellers can fund a pre-sale renovation
Picky buyers can spot property flaws a mile away, but finding the cash to spruce up the home can be challenging. Fortunately, sellers have a few options.
- by Kate Farrelly
Cold house? Here's how to improve access to decent, warm housing
- by Edgar Liu, Chris Martin and Hazel Easthope
Business
ASIC loses manipulation case against NAB contractor over $10 billion bump
A price spike in 2012 set off complicated litigation that the corporate regulator has now lost.
- by Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?
The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?
- by Nathanael Cooper
Disappointing night for Australia at the Tony Awards
Eddie Perfect and King Kong designer Peter England both went home empty-handed.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Review
Stand-up comedy
Demetri Martin review: Inside a wandering, wonderful comic mind
- by Michelle Griffin
Lifestyle
Opinion
Money & relationships
What women are expected to spend on beauty amounts to a house deposit
- by Kasey Edwards
Opinion
Endometriosis
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank
- by Rose Dooley
The 1980s' sneaker revival is bridging the parent-child divide
- by Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff
Smarter living
Sam Reid shows his sunny side at the Sydney Film Festival
The actor chilled in this season's hottest menswear on location at luxury retreat Dovecote.
- by Stephen A Russell
Looking for togetherness on your family trip? Try staying in a hostel
Hostels are no longer the sole domain of young student travellers.
- by Elaine Glusac
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Sport
Blinded by the light: Kyle Chalmers wins with his eyes closed at trials
Olympic 100m champion has a novel way of swimming and didn't need to see his rivals to beat them in the 200m freestyle at world championships trials.
- by Phil Lutton
Coulter-Nile faces nervous wait ahead of Pakistan clash
Australia have selection issues to address heading into Wednesday's clash against Pakistan, and the attack is at the centre of them.
- by Jon Pierik
