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Industrial relations
Andrews cuts Setka loose, says Batty comments are 'disgraceful'
Premier Daniel Andrews has joined Anthony Albanese's push to expel controversial building union leader John Setka from the Australian Labor Party.
- by Noel Towell
'I'm not at the ballet': Pies fan threatened by police for 'barracking too loud'
A Collingwood fan at Monday's clash at the MCG claims he was threatened with eviction by half a dozen police because he was 'barracking too loud'.
- by Zach Hope and Rachel Eddie
'Silly little man' sledge escalates racing turf war
The interstate prizemoney turf war has escalated into a bitter war of words with Victoria Racing Club chairperson Amanda Elliott launching a verbal broadside at Racing NSW.
- by Michael Cox
Analysis
Brexit chaos
A cocaine confession and a feminism slip-up: Who are the Tory leadership contenders?
In a few weeks’ time a majority of 100,000 overwhelmingly old, white, affluent English southerners will pick the UK’s next prime minister. Here are the runners and riders.
- by Nick Miller
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Education
'In a bubble': Bri, 16, knows she doesn't get the same opportunities as her city peers
More than half of all rural schools have recorded a slump in their VCE results over the past decade, triggering concerns about a widening divide between city and country students.
- by Henrietta Cook and Craig Butt
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CIA
CIA's investment fund stalking Australian startups, opens local office
A technology investment fund bankrolled by the CIA is stalking Australian companies.
- by Ben Grubb
Former real estate agent pleads guilty to stealing $800k of client deposits
Former head of six LJ Hooker offices sentenced to 20 months in prison over her part in the misappropriation of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- by Melissa Heagney and Adrian Lowe
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Remote communities
Broken windows, broken dreams: the town left in the boom-time dust
The home looks like a war zone. Faeces, used condoms and underwear litter the kitchen. The stink of squalor fills the air.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Being born into a rich and successful family can be a burden, says Hyatt heir
Making his own way has always been a priority, even though he was born into a family that owns Hyatt Hotels.
- by Cara Waters
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Opinion
Endometriosis
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank
- by Rose Dooley
Opinion & Perspectives
Melbourne
Victoria
Top cop Stuart Bateson vows to fight leaking charges
- by Yan Zhuang, Nick McKenzie and Cameron Houston
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Trade unions
Union boss on full pay as he deals with harassment charges
- by Nick McKenzie and Ben Schneiders
National
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Press freedom
Minister backs 'bedrock principle' of press freedom ahead of ABC meeting
- by David Crowe and Fergus Hunter
AFL
Out-of-contract Sier wants to stay at Collingwood
Brayden Sier is adamant his future is at Collingwood while also suggesting there is room for him and Dayne Beams in the same side.
- by Daniel Cherny
'I'm not at the ballet': Cops bail up Pies fan for 'barracking too loud'
A Collingwood fan at Monday's clash at the MCG claims he was threatened with eviction by half a dozen police because he was 'barracking too loud'.
- by Zach Hope and Rachel Eddie
Politics
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Press freedom
Minister backs 'bedrock principle' of press freedom ahead of ABC meeting
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is open to an examination of the laws governing press freedom.
- by David Crowe and Fergus Hunter
Albanese to push for Setka's expulsion from ALP over Batty comments
- by Max Koslowski and Rachel Clun
World
Analysis
Brexit chaos
Boris the favourite as pistol fires on ten-way Tory leadership race
- by Nick Miller
Updated
Air accident
Helicopter crashes onto New York building roof
- by Gabriella Borter and Peter Szekely
Property bydomain
'Serious failure in trust': Ex-estate agent jailed for nearly two years
The former head of six real estate agencies in Melbourne used more than $800,000 in deposits from the sale of properties for her own use.
- by Melissa Heagney
Forget Afterpay, this is what really kills your home loan chances
More than half a million Australians could be putting their home ownership prospects at risk, with lenders cracking down on punting.
- by David Ross
Cold house? Here's how to improve access to decent, warm housing
- by Edgar Liu, Chris Martin and Hazel Easthope
Business
Second time lucky for Prospa as lender soars on ASX debut
Small business lender Prospa has succeeded with its second attempt at an IPO on Tuesday, debuting at a 20 per cent premium to its $3.78 IPO price.
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
Tales of the City author glad he didn't hold Spacey against Netflix
Armistead Maupin's coming out story has found fresh life on Netflix, which experienced 'Hollywood's most notorious closet case'.
- by Michael Idato
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
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
Good parents let their children fail - often
Children making mistakes and failing seems to become a reflection on one's parents rather than a normal part of childhood. It shouldn't be that way.
- by Maggie Dent
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Sport
Champagne on ice: Warriors hang on to force game six in NBA Finals
Warriors superstar Kevin Durant re-injured himself on his return but Golden State still denied the Toronto Raptors a championship-clinching win in game five.
'Silly little man' sledge escalates racing turf war
The interstate prizemoney turf war has escalated into a bitter war of words with Victoria Racing Club chairperson Amanda Elliott launching a verbal broadside at Racing NSW.
- by Michael Cox
