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Turbulent times are not  over for ABC

Turbulent times are not  over for ABC

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield already has in hand a document that could create further upheaval at the public broadcaster.

  • by Michael Koziol & Jennifer Duke

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Max Brenner to close its Kingston store

Max Brenner to close its Kingston store

The majority of Max Brenners' Australian stores, including their Kingston store, will close their doors on Monday.

  • by Patrick Hatch
How the Kavanaugh saga upended the midterms

How the Kavanaugh saga upended the midterms

The Kavanaugh drama has delivered Republicans exactly what they needed: an issue to rev up the party’s base before the crucial midterm elections.

  • by Matthew Knott
Stuart Robert to pay back internet charges after Scott Morrison demands answers

Stuart Robert to pay back internet charges after Scott Morrison demands answers

The Assistant Treasurer says he will pay back data charges for his hefty home internet bills.

  • by Dana McCauley & Nigel Gladstone
Freelance commentator buys broadcast Test cricket rights

Freelance commentator buys broadcast Test cricket rights

Adam Collins realised Australia’s series against Pakistan would not be broadcast on radio. So he decided to do something.

  • by Chris Barrett
Robot warehouses: Coles prepares for spin-off
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Robot warehouses: Coles prepares for spin-off

Coles plans to build new automated distribution centres and "Coles Local" stores when it splits from Wesfarmers.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Peace Prize awarded for efforts to end sexual violence

Peace Prize awarded for efforts to end sexual violence

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize announced in Oslo on Friday.

  • by Nerijus Adomaitis & Terje Solsvik
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Legislating religious freedom will be a minefield for Morrison

If the PM insists, let's put religious freedom to the test.

Crispin Hull

    Big government is good

    Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. And it is not the only success story that should make us question what is called 'lean government'.

    Ebony Bennett

      The great divide driving voter disgust

      Australian politics used to cleave along class lines. Not any more.

      Matthew Lesh
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        Malcolm Turnbull's Kingston penthouse hits the market

        Malcolm Turnbull's Kingston penthouse hits the market

        The three-bedroom, two-level penthouse boasts lakefront views and is a whopping 400 square metres.

        • by Lucy Bladen
        Fur real: Why Viking could be your next design trend

        Fur real: Why Viking could be your next design trend

        Modern day interior designers are following in the footsteps of the mighty north men.

        • by Stephen Lacey

        Business

        High society fintech under pressure to perform for billionaire backers

        High society fintech under pressure to perform for billionaire backers

        A play against the banks by three of Australia's media billionaires is yet to deliver juicy returns.

        • by Clancy Yeates

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Venom just the start of a parallel Marvel Cinematic Universe

        Venom just the start of a parallel Marvel Cinematic Universe

        With Sony's latest entry into the superhero movie space, the MCU has just begun to expand massively.

        • by Karl Quinn
        One year later: A timeline of how #MeToo has unfolded

        One year later: A timeline of how #MeToo has unfolded

        It was the news story that triggered a revolution.

        • by Michael Idato & Anna Prytz

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        The hottest new club in Sydney is one with no booze

        The hottest new club in Sydney is one with no booze

        It boasts David Beckham as a fan, and Barry's Bootcamp definitely lives up to the hype.

        • by Gary Nunn
        Good OLED better than cinema screen, but broadcast still a weak point
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        Good OLED better than cinema screen, but broadcast still a weak point

        If you still watch a lot of broadcast television, a recent OLED won't serve all your needs.

        • by Rod Easdown

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        Sport

        Australia thrash New Zealand to secure series whitewash at Manuka Oval

        Australia thrash New Zealand to secure series whitewash at Manuka Oval

        Australia saved their best for last in the three-match series with a stunning nine-wicket victory at Manuka.

        • by Eamonn Tiernan
        Could the FFA reform delay Canberra's bid for an A-League licence?

        Could the FFA reform delay Canberra's bid for an A-League licence?

        Canberra is pushing ahead with its A-League expansion bid despite fears the process will be scrapped.

        • by Chris Dutton & Dominic Bossi

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