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Pezzullo and the public interest
Ministers, not bureaucrats, determine the public interest. But they can't wield that power without shouldering blame.
- by Richard Mulgan
Three states weigh in on public servant free speech case
Their entry into the High Court battle signals the case could undermine their own restrictions on political comment from bureaucrats.
- by Doug Dingwall
Patients at risk with offsite scans: Doctors raise alarm again and again
Internal emails show doctors believe offsite reporting has led to serious errors and failures to diagnose urgent conditions.
- by Daniella White
Bottomless Pinocchio: The false claim repeated over and over by Trump
Trump has repeated some false statements so often that The Washington Post's Fact Checker has had to come up with a new ranking.
- by Glenn Kessler
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House ruined, Christmas presents stolen and then came Qantas
A family has been dealt a triple blow with looters targeting their home after it was gutted by a fire. It was capped off by an airline bungle.
- by Robyn Grace & Melissa Cunningham
Revealed: The cost of Malcolm Turnbull's axing
Taxpayers footed a massive bill in severance payouts to government staffers as a result of the leadership coup in August.
- by Latika Bourke
'Had she shown ... even a modicum of normal human concern'
Bill Stefaniak says Angela Smith showed no remorse, empathy.
- by Alexandra Back
Bizarre skit and 'sociopath' accusations end the year for Q&A
In its final episode for 2018, Monday's Q&A was a smorgasbord, in keeping with the year soon to end.
- by Neil McMahon
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Footage revealed of bloody stabbing in Canberra jail
The ACT Supreme Court was shown graphic footage on Monday of a stabbing in Canberra's jail.
- by Elliot Williams
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Public Sector Informant
Improving public service will take more than meaningless 'themes'
- by Paddy Gourley
National
Politics
Damning review finds big banks overcharge loyal customers $850 a year
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry says it is too hard for customers to switch to a better deal.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Population
Big business urge political leaders to avoid 'dog whistles in population debate
- by David Crowe
World
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'It’s definitely not glamorous': People share their #VanLife horror stories
Overnight locations aren’t always social media worthy, and often spent next to a busy highway or outside a petrol station.
- by Brigid Blackney
Going, going, not gone: My month-long struggle to give away a free couch
This is a little story about trying to give away a humble couch. A white couch. In pretty good nick. At no charge.
- by Larissa Ham
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
ACCC's Sims hopes to set global precedent on Google and Facebook
That an unaligned, independent government body found this to be the case is hugely, globally significant. It is also certain to be contested by the digital giants.
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
Bizarre skit and 'sociopath' accusations end the year for Q&A
In its final episode for 2018, Monday's Q&A was a smorgasbord, in keeping with the year soon to end.
- by Neil McMahon
Spice Girl Mel B hospitalised with broken ribs and 'severed hand'
The Spice Girl suffered an injury that required surgery to prevent her from losing her hand.
Review
Theatre reviews
This absorbing succession of illusions is excellent pre-Christmas fare
- by Alanna Maclean
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Inner demons: How rocker John Butler triumphed over anxiety
"You might be living the dream," says the musician. "But it can have mental consequences."
- by Jane Rocca
What happened when Google Maps said my family home was a public park
One day my dad looked out the window and saw picnickers on our lawn. Next it was minivans.
- by Alice Clarke
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Sport
Basketball ACT looking for new boss after chief executive steps down
Basketball ACT boss Michael Haynes is likely to move into a new role.
- by Chris Dutton
Ellie Carpenter says Matildas can win World Cup
The teenage star is preparing for her first World Cup and wants to avenge Australia's loss to Brazil at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
