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PM signals retreat over damaging 'captain's call'
As the government tries to seal a multibillion-dollar trade deal, backbenchers have likened Scott Morrison's divisive policy change on Israel to former prime minister Tony Abbott's decision to knight Prince Philip
- by David Crowe
'I'm deeply wounded by this': Cabinet minister attacks Liberal colleague for 'L-plates' jibe
“I just cannot believe that she hasn’t been hearing what I’ve been saying, that she would actually believe that I would be disrespectful."
- by David Crowe
Things are improving at Canberra Hospital, report says, but there's bad news too
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report compared the average cost of care per patient across the country.
- by Daniella White
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Healthcare
Hidden conflict: My Health Record boss privately giving advice to health firms
Jim Birch has been juggling multiple jobs, including one as chairman of My Health Record agency and one as adviser to outsourcing giant Serco.
- by Esther Han
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How slip-up in Bunnings nailed men who plotted deadly Christmas Day terror attack
Underneath a veneer of normality four friends were living a secret double life, planning to pour terror down on Melbourne on Christmas Day 2016.
- by Erin Pearson
Why did it take 180 days to release CCTV of this crime?
Pixelated images of suspects in a vandalism attack were released last week. The crime took place in February.
- by Katie Burgess
Five days of fury: Inside Trump's Paris temper
As he jetted to Paris, Donald Trump received a congratulatory phone call from British PM Theresa May.
- by Josh Dawsey & Philip Rucker
First photos of separated Bhutanese twins
The first time Bhumchu Zangmo laid eyes on her twin daughters after their separation, she couldn’t tell them apart.
- by Aisha Dow
Renae Lawrence faces arrest in Australia over car chase
Bali Nine drug mule spent more than a decade in a Bali jail, but she faces arrest when she returns to Australia.
- by Megan Gorrey
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'A recipe for disaster': The golden rule that applies to all renovations
- by Jane Eyles-Bennett
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'Unacceptable in our community': Wighton sentenced over Civic attacks
- by Michael Inman & David Polkinghorne
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Indonesians privately told 'five per cent chance' Australia will go ahead with Israel embassy move
Backbenchers liken the PM's decision to the “captain’s call” by Tony Abbott to knight Prince Philip.
- by David Crowe
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Education
'Beggars belief': Dan Tehan accuses city vice-chancellors of neglecting regional research
- by Michael Koziol
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How I justify having taxidermy at home as an animal-lover
Taxidermy. It's one of those divisive topics. Like vaccinations, fracking and Kenny G.
- by Daniella Norling
'Changed how I view life': An Australian living in the chaos of Mumbai
Sharell Cook lives and works in Mumbai and has carved a career for herself as a travel writer.
- by Zara McDonald
Business
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Sharemarket
Sea of red: ASX bargain hunters playing a risky game
Shares are getting cheaper, attracting bargain hunters. But are we in for yet more pain?
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Construction
Makers of kitchen stone benchtops told to stop work in Silicosis blitz
- by Anna Patty
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Entertainment
'I love you': One bachelor goes all in, another is caught out in a lie
We're one night away from Ali Oetjen picking her winner - and at this point, the guys are making it easy for her.
- by Genevieve Rota
'There's a full-circle element': House of Cards bosses defend controversial finale
The people in charge of the Netflix show have defended its final scene amid claims it was among the worst television endings of all-time.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
A new scheme lets you earn superannuation while you shop
At least 5 per cent of each dollar spent on everyday items goes directly into the members' super fund.
- by John Collett
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee review: catch 'em one-handed
The first core Pokemon games for Switch crib from both 1998's Game Boy game and the Pokemon GO app.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
NRL says initial Wighton punishment sufficient
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg says the footage of Jack Wighton drunkenly assaulting five men was disgraceful, but the initial punishment of the Canberra Raiders fullback is sufficient.
- by David Polkinghorne & Michael Inman
Rugby Australia still backing Cheika despite 'universal frustration'
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle continues to stand by Michael Cheika even after Australia's 10th defeat from 13 matches.
- by Tom Decent
