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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
'You're a moral vacuum': Huawei executive confronted in astonishing scenes
A Huawei executive has caused a furore after saying the company has no ethical stance on what governments it supplies following a series of hostile questions from MPs from right across the political spectrm.
- by Latika Bourke
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Income tax
'Abhorrent': Tax cuts hinge on energy price planÂ
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
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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Melbourne has never had a transport construction boom like this. Is it worth it?
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
Monash Fwy delays continue as horror crash leaves teen girl fighting for life
All lanes have reopened but long peak hour delays are set to continue after a car smashed into a concrete pillar.
- by Robyn Grace
Da Vinci's 'missing' masterpiece surfaces on Saudi prince's yacht
A Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece has turned up in an unlikely place after it sold in 2017 for $643 million.
Teen pepper-sprayed, 300 people fined over hoon meets
Police are expecting to fine close to 300 people more than $240,000 in total after a series of hoon meets in the city's north.
- by Yan Zhuang
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
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Opinion
Endometriosis
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank
- by Rose Dooley
Beer, steak and golf: How Barty is celebrating her French Open win
- by Ian McCullough and Simon Briggs
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Investing
Baillieu scion charged over $10 texta attack on sign
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Kylar Loussikian
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
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Air accident
Helicopter crashes onto New York building roof
- by Gabriella Borter and Peter Szekely
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
 Businesses not ready for the 'biggest change since GST'
Mandatory changes are coming on July 1, but many businesses have "put their heads in the sand."
- by Emma Koehn
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
Microsoft details 'Project Scarlett' Xbox, cloud streaming service
Microsoft highlights 60 games, sheds light on 2020 next-generation console and game streaming plans at its briefing ahead of this week's E3 games expo.
- by Tim Biggs
Why every runner should know what "Fartlek" means
Running can come with an entirely new language that can confuse even the experienced.
- by Laura Hill
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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
