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PM announces cabinet reshuffle after Bridget McKenzie scandal
The key mining and resources ministry has gone to Queenslander Keith Pitt amid internal Coalition disputes on coal and climate change.
- by David Crowe and Rob Harris
Opinion
Coronavirus outbreak
China's coronavirus figures are fiction, the threat to the world economy is growing
We are in treacherous waters. You cannot shut down China's economy for so long without shutting down the world.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Victorian patient leaves hospital after falling ill with coronavirus
Patient who caught the virus in Wuhan has been discharged from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and is in isolation at home after three negative tests.
- by Benjamin Preiss
'Like terrorists': Malcolm Turnbull assails Liberal climate deniers
The former prime minister says there is a case to made for a 'green new deal' to shift the economy off fossil fuels.
- by Peter Hannam
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Analysis
Trump impeachment
Trump's Senate impeachment trial ends, victory lap is just beginning
The unedifying and often tedious impeachment process is over, leaving Democrats demoralised and Trump's approval ratings at an all-time high.
- by Matthew Knott
Digging deep: giant Town Hall Station cavern revealed
The massive station cavern is now complete, but the Premier offered no news on cost blow-outs or delays.
- by Noel Towell
Opinion
US votes 2020
In a shambolic episode in democracy, Sanders emerges as only hope to beat Trump
Regardless of the farcical vote and the brave claims of Pete Buttigieg that he can now win, it was Bernie Sanders' day.
- by CJ Werleman
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Vale
'Tremendous sadness': Kirk Douglas dies aged 103
News was confirmed by his son Michael Douglas. He said that while to the world he was a legend, to family he was Dad.
- by Robert Moran
Ex-West Coast Eagle found unresponsive on WA street
Former West Coast Eagles star Daniel Kerr has been discovered in medical trouble on the streets of Kalgoorlie.
- by Staff reporters
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Local
Man charged after dramatic Flinders Street arrest
26-year-old charged with reckless conduct endangering life and traffic offences after yesterday's city shutdown.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Crime
Probe in Victoria after Sydney man allegedly stole identities to net $11m from life savings, superannuation
Adam Jones has been charged over an $11 million cyber fraud in which he allegedly obtained the financial profiles and identities of more than 80 people across the country.
- by Lucy Cormack
'Desist from meddling': Libs split over Casey council's call to extend Aziz's paid leave
A former Liberal MP and powerbroker is making calls on behalf of the council as a storm breaks over its decision to keep paying the councillor.
- by Royce Millar and Benjamin Preiss
Cladding crisis: $5 million apartment block in limbo for almost a year
It's considered safe by many in the industry but quagmire caused by flammable cladding crisis means Port Melbourne apartment block has sat vacant for months.
- by Clay Lucas
Mother stabbed in front of children, dies in driveway
The woman died in the driveway of her Seaford home after allegedly being stabbed by her ex-partner.
- by Erin Pearson
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Politics
Frydenberg warns of 'significant impact' of coronavirus on economy
Treasury is crunching numbers to gauge the full scale of the virus's impact on the economy and the federal budget
- by Jonathan Kearsley and Shane Wright
Afterpay to front Senate inquiry probing fintech regulation
- by Jennifer Duke and Clancy Yeates
Australia considers sending coronavirus evacuees to mining camps
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Anthony Galloway
Business
Coronavirus concerns dent demand at furniture seller Nick Scali
Shoppers' concerns about the coronavirus outbreak have put a stopper on consumer confidence in the new year, the furniture retailer has warned.
- by Dominic Powell
World
Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial, remains in office
Donald Trump will contest the November presidential election after the US Senate acquitted him of committing 'high crimes and misdemeanours'.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
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Not a drill: Someone from Ikea wants to come and tidy your house
They'll help with storage and teach you how to maintain a tidy space, with a focus on making your home liveable and stress-free. Here's where to sign up.
- by Kate Bartels
The surprising neighbourhood where a 40-storey skyscraper is about to open
There's still a penthouse on the market for $6m and the architect has been surprised by how welcoming residents are towards high-rise living in this locale.
- by Kate Jones
Life & Culture
Why you probably don't want all of your dreams to come true
This expert says he has reached the 'counter-intuitive' conclusion that people receive the biggest boosts to their self-esteem and self-worth in times of struggle.
- by Mary Ward
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Sport
Tigers ready to roar in AFLW season opener
Richmond are ready to write a new chapter in the club's storied history when they play their first AFLW match in a season-opening blockbuster against Carlton.
One-sixth of quite a bit: Rance leaves $1.4m on table
Alex Rance agreed to settlement in which he was paid one-sixth of his estimated annual salary, giving up total close to $1.4m over this year and 2021.
- by Jake Niall
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Bushfires
Cricket's bushfire fundraiser will not go ahead on Saturday
The Bushfire Cricket Bash charity game scheduled to be played before for the BBL final will not go ahead as planned.
Spurs sneak past Saints in FA Cup replay
Two late goals have secured Tottenham Hotspur a spot in the FA Cup fifth round as they beat Southampton 3-2 in their fourth-round replay.
Lehmann to have heart bypass surgery after scare
The former Australian cricket coach, who turned 50 on Wednesday, experienced chest pains on the morning of his birthday and was taken to hospital.
- by Rob Forsaith
Big Bash season is too long for fans: Zampa
Australia’s frontline white-ball spinner claims the BBL goes too long for fans as Cricket Australia braces for possibility of another underwhelming finals crowd.
- by Daniel Cherny
Date set for showdown between Tszyu and Horn
With a shot at a world title likely to follow, there is much riding on this April clash between Australian stars Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu.
Have Your Say
Djokovic in the clear for 'shoe tap' on chair umpire
The World No.1 Novak Djokovic has escaped any punishment for his ‘shoe tap’ on the chair umpire during the Australian Open final. Is that right?
