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Rising blackouts risk as summer scorcher looms
Extreme heatwaves, bushfire risk and the deteriorating reliability of coal-fired power stations are combining to raise the threat of blackouts this summer.
- by Mike Foley, Nick Toscano and Benjamin Preiss
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'Sad end to his career': Liberal Senator blasts Nick Xenophon's Huawei evasion
Senator James Paterson delivered a blistering speech in the Senate over Mr Xenophon's legal work for the Chinese telecommunications giant.
- by Latika Bourke
'Put the heavies on Pauline': Ex-mayor Ablett's threat to Labor on Casey rezoning
A former mayor of Casey Council caught in a land deals corruption probe promised to 'put together a massive campaign against Labor' in the marginal seat of Cranbourne at the 2018 state election if its candidate did not support a lucrative rezoning.
- by Clay Lucas
When Ashik arrived in Australia he hadn't seen a computer. Now he's worth $146m
Startup has doubled in size since last year but Deputy's founders are trying to ignore the hype of predictions it will be Australia's next tech unicorn.
- by Cara Waters
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Liberal MP Gladys Liu linked to donor at centre of cash drop probe
Brighsun donated $105,000 to the Liberal Party. Seven months later its CEO was collecting a bag of cash in a car park from a drug trafficker.
- by Nick McKenzie, Paul Sakkal and Grace Tobin
'Alarm bells ringing': Australian students falling behind in key subjects
They have recorded their worst ever results in PISA, an international test of reading, maths and science skills.
- by Adam Carey and Fergus Hunter
In China, Nicholas studied maths 20 hours a week. In Australia, it's three
Melbourne exchange student Nicholas Zhang pointed to longer hours and a more cut-throat culture in China.
- by Michael Fowler and Adam Carey
The Apostrophe Protection Society and its founder have given up
For nearly two decades, he dedicated his life to protecting an endangered species. Now John Richards admits defeat.
- by Antonia Noori Farzan
McLachlan kiss 'absolutely not' an indecent assault, actor tells court
Witness 'horrified' and found the allegations 'impossible to reconcile' with memories of his involvement in show.
- by Adam Cooper
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Movers and shakers get sneak peek at revamped State Library in gala launch
After 16 years shuttered to the public, the State Library of Victoria has pulled back the curtain on its newly refurbished Ian Potter Queens Hall, offering an early sneak peek to the city's movers and shakers.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
Restraining people with disabilities is 'barbaric', Royal Commission hears
The use of chemical and physical restraints on people with disabilities does not cause outrage, instead it's widely overlooked,
- by Miki Perkins
Secret report into St Patrick's Day fires reveals power giant's failings
An explosive secret Powercor report reveals it knew it had a flawed pole inspection regime for its ageing system.
- by Andrew Thomson
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Bushfires
Too late to leave for NSW South Coast residents as fire spreads to beaches
- by Matt Bungard
Claremont killer trial: 'I thought it was a taxi' woman recalls Telstra vehicle 'doing laps' in Cottesloe
- by Heather McNeill and Hannah Barry
POng su investigation
The heroin shipped to Australia by the Pong Su was probably a knock-off brand
The heroin was bearing the Double UO Globe branding - one of the major brands in the illicit drug market. However it was revealed it was most likely a high-quality fake.
- by Richard Baker
Secret notes: How Pong Su's radio operator broke ranks
Jong Dok-hong was in detention at Baxter when he passed a series of notes to Australian authorities.
- by Richard Baker
Politics
RBA tipped for deeper rate cuts in 2020 even as economy lifts
The Morrison government's financial message is set to receive a boost on Wednesday, with key data tipped to show exports and public infrastructure spending are lifting the economy, but the RBA may still take interest rates lower next year.
- by Shane Wright
Business
ASX sheds $45bn in value after worst session for four months
Australia's stock market was knocked off record high levels by aggressive US trade moves that rattled global markets.
- by Lucy Battersby
World
Powerful typhoon Kammuri lifts roofs, disrupts Southeast Asian Games
It had maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 235kph as it headed towards island provinces and coastal regions south of Manila.
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Australia's most stylish give us a sneak peek at their Christmas lists
From art and ceramics to disco balls and butterfly chairs, here are the dazzling and delightful gifts the stylish are wishing for in this merriest of seasons.
- by Elizabeth Clarke
Could your interest rate be set to get even lower in 2020?
The Reserve Bank kept its official interest rate on hold at 0.75 per cent at its final meeting for 2019, but here's how it's almost certain to move next year.
- by Trent Wiltshire
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Victoria to keep local Conversation Hour, ABC confirms
While other states share a Sydney-based program, Victoria will retain its local Conversation Hour - with two new hosts for 2020.
- by Michael Lallo
Q&A examines a phenomenon afflicting modern Australia: Kiwi Envy
What was clear from this special edition of Q&A was that while Australia ponders crossing big bridges well down the track, it is busy burning bridges in the region right now.
- by Neil McMahon
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Sport
Back to the good old days: Australia's winning record best since Warne and McGrath played
From the depths of the sandpaper scandal last year, statistics reveal the extent to which the Australian team has recovered on the field.
- by Chris Barrett
Wallabies nab Storm star Suliasi Vunivalu for 2021
Melbourne Storm have lost another Fijian winger to the Australian Wallabies with Suliasi Vunivalu to cross to rugby union in 2021.
- by Roy Ward
'I would love to stick it to Tiger': Scott's Presidents Cup challenge
The top-ranked International player has thrown down the gauntlet to the most intimidating player of the modern era.
- by Adam Pengilly
Starc to resist IPL riches but Cummins set to cash in
Mitchell Starc has chosen time at home over the Indian Premier League but several Australians are set to nominate for this month's lucrative draft.
- by Jon Pierik
Dees sign Brown as Bennell joins training
Former Bomber Mitch Brown began training with Melbourne on Tuesday and has joined the club as a supplemental selection period player.
- by Anthony Colangelo
'Heroin was next': Kenny Bontz's recovery from pain-filled despair to golf dream
A kid kicked Kenny Bontz's leg at soccer training and broke his tibia. Years later, the American had his leg amputated to stop the pain becoming unbearable.
- by Adam Pengilly
Federer coin so popular it cripples Swiss mint's website
A commemorative silver coin depicting tennis champion Roger Federer proved so popular that crippled the website of Switzerland's mint.
- by Jan Dahinten
Have Your Say
Tennis Australia has navigated tricky waters with Court decision
Good leadership is not about creating winners and losers, but rather finding a way to achieve outcomes in difficult situations. Do you think Tennis Australia made the right call?
