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Political Leadership
Voters turn on Morrison over 'pathetic' response to bushfire crisis
Prime Minister Scott Morrison could be 'irretrievably damaged' by a series of summer stumbles, but some believe he can recover, focus groups show.
- by David Crowe and Rob Harris
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Extremism
Machete, silver canisters: Man shot dead following terror attack in London
Footage of the incident shows a group of heavily armed officers shielding behind a car with their guns drawn.
- by Bevan Shields
McKenzie's departure triggers reshuffle, straining Morrison government
Senator McKenzie quit as federal agriculture minister on Sunday after a review into her handling of a sports grants program found she had breached ministerial standards.
- by Rob Harris
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Government grants
McKenzie's fumbling exit plays badly for government
It took 18 days for Bridget McKenzie to finally realise her job on the Morrison government's frontbench was no longer tenable. But even when it came time to go, it had to be explained to her why in black and white.
- by Rob Harris
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Comeback king: Djokovic digs deep to claim eighth Australian title
Novak Djokovic crowned the King of Melbourne Park again after withstanding a torrid five-set battle against Austria's Dominic Thiem.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
Australian Open
For Djoker and co, it's not time. It never is
There are many ways to win a major final, and Djokovic now has explored them all. This one? 'Turbulent,' he said.
- by Greg Baum
Dominic Thiem is convinced the big three are beatable
The Australian Open final has convinced Dominic Thiem that closing the gap on the big three is not mission impossible.
- by Scott Spits
Families split as travel ban prompts airport chaos
A temporary ban on travellers entering Australia from mainland China led to some families being split yesterday.
- by Michaela Whitbourn, Michael Fowler and Jacky Ghossein
Aussie punter's 18,000km Super Bowl journey
Mitch Wishnowsky's journey to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium has been long, winding and full of obstacles.
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Local
Tourism industry braces for billion-dollar hit from China travel ban
While some tourism businesses will survive the prohibition on Chinese travel, others will be 'smashed to pieces'.
- by Chip Le Grand
'Very confused': Families split as travel ban prompts airport chaos
The temporary ban on travellers entering Australia from mainland China led to some families being split at Sydney Airport on Sunday.
- by Michaela Whitbourn, Michael Fowler and Jacky Ghossein
Melbourne Arena to be renamed in honour of John Cain
The former premier is credited with helping create the Melbourne Park precinct and keeping the Australian Open in Victoria.
- by Tate Papworth
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Climate policy
State pitch for gas cash but fracking ruled out
Victoria wants a deal with Canberra on energy and carbon, says the Andrews government, but won't compromise on the environment
- by Noel Towell and Darren Gray
Rain plus sunshine equals a rainbow of joy at 2020 Pride March
'You're stronger than you think': older LGBTIQ people reached out to the lonely amid dancing and sequins at Pride March.
- by Carolyn Webb
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Novak Djokovic: The man with no natural predator
- by Jake Niall
Toppling three kings good for game: Newcombe
Australian tennis legend John Newcombe believes it would be great for the game if Dominic Thiem can upset Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open Final on Sunday night to end the big three's stranglehold on grand slam tennis.
- by Peter Ryan
Kenin turns focus to world No.1 after Australian Open triumph
Sofia Kenin achieved her life long dream to win a grand slam at the Australian Open. Her next goal is to take Ash Barty's No.1 crown.
- by Roy Ward
Politics
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Defence
Green light for $430m redevelopment of naval training base
The Defence Industry Minister said the redevelopment would deliver 'new and improved' facilities for the nation's warfare and navigation training establishment.
- by Anthony Galloway
Australia's airlift from Wuhan set to begin
- by David Crowe, Jennifer Duke and Eryk Bagshaw
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Childcare
Morrison's signature $2.5b childcare package all but 'dried up' after 18 months
- by Shane Wright and Judith Ireland
PM given 'incorrect advice', backflips on charge for Aussies fleeing Wuhan
- by Jennifer Duke and David Crowe
Business
'More skeletons in the closet': CIMIC under fire over use of 'reverse factoring'
The financial reporting of Australia’s largest listed construction company is under renewed attack
- by Kylar Loussikian
Fishy business: Why 'fresh local fish' is so expensive and so hard to find
- by Royce Millar and Chris Vedelago
World
Analysis
Emmanuel Macron
Macron still standing as protests and strikes wind down in France
President Emmanuel Macron is as determined as ever to push through changes to France's revered pension system.
- by James McAuley
Opinion
The carbon-shrinking plan that gives everyone a tax break
Rosalind Dixon and Richard Holden
Why the PM hasn't been burnt - yet - by the coronavirus
Claire Kimball
Columnist and the founder of The Squiz
In practice, Chinese students in Australia are already quarantined
Julie Szego
Julie Szego is an author and freelance journalist.
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This population trend could boost your house price by $6500 a year
In capital cities and major regional centres, house prices would have been about 1.4 per cent lower a year without it, according to a new report.
- by Melissa Heagney
Fashion boss splashes $7.6 million on South Yarra apartment
The penthouse was snapped up for $2.6 million above the reserve in a private auction last year – and the home's new owner has now been revealed.
- by Melissa Heagney
Why Melbourne apartment prices have soared to a record high
- by Jemimah Clegg and Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
Autumn fashion: These are the trends you should actually be buying
'It comes back to this idea of being able to wear a trend in a number of ways.'
- by Melissa Singer
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Sport
Comeback king: Djokovic digs deep to claim eighth Australian title
Novak Djokovic crowned the King of Melbourne Park again after withstanding a torrid five-set battle against Dominic Thiem.
- by Jake Niall
Perry's double lifts Australia to a nervy win over India
Australia can thank their star all-rounder after avoiding another defeat in the Twenty20 tri-series.
- by Andrew Wu
'The Slugs' look to build after their biggest career payday
Australian pair Luke Saville and Max Purcell are aiming for bigger and better things after their surprise run to the men's doubles final ended in defeat.
- by Roy Ward
Head hit another blow for talented Victorian Pucovski
Will Pucovski's 22nd birthday turned sour after the batting young gun was concussed for the eighth time while playing for the Cricket Australia XI.
- by Daniel Cherny
Horn v Tszyu bout is on, with Melbourne a possible host
A multimillion-dollar all-Australian blockbuster title fight between Jeff Horn and Tim Tsyzu has been confirmed for April, but the venue is yet to be set.
- by Michael Lynch
Kenin turns focus to world No.1 after her Open triumph
Sofia Kenin achieved her life long dream to win a grand slam at the Australian Open. Her next goal is to take Ash Barty's No.1 crown.
- by Roy Ward
Australian punter's long journey to the Super Bowl
Australian punter Mitch Wishnowsky's journey to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for the Super Bowl has been long, winding and full of obstacles.
Have Your Say
Open glory: the moment that made Alcott 'tear up'
Dylan Alcott, who wants his achievements and a mural unveiled in his image to inspire more people with disabilities to achieve great things, nominated his favourite moments from this Australian Open.
