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Liberals turn to Frydenberg on climate in fight against ‘teals’
Wentworth MP Dave Sharma is relying on endorsements from Matt Kean and Josh Frydenberg in his campaign flyers - not Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Don’t risk economy with independents, Scott Morrison tells inner-city voter
In a feisty interview with the ABC’s 7:30, the PM also refused to answer questions if he would resign from Parliament if he lost the election.
Analysis
Political leadership
Morrison kicking into the wind in the final quarter, but the siren hasn’t sounded
Scott Morrison could be entering the final days of his prime ministership. But he isn’t done yet.
AustralianSuper boss hits out at PM’s ‘debilitating’ housing plan
Coalition’s super-for-housing policy will reduce investment returns and push up house prices, warns Don Russell.
Opinion
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House now, super later: Life is too short to delay purchase
I’ve been on a decade-long journey that transformed me from a super fan to super’s biggest critic.
Cameron Murray
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In a hung parliament, here’s who holds the power
If neither major party secures an outright majority, they must win the support of the independents or minor party members who have been elected. But how would it work in practice?
‘Ukraine can win’: Zelensky’s troops drive Russians to border in key battle
Video posted from Ukraine’s Defence Ministry claims to show soldiers flashing victory signs at a border post, as Russia loses ground in the east
‘I wish we had one more day’: Symonds’ impact measured by tributes
The tributes paid to Andrew Symonds illustrate the impact he had on those who watched him on the field, or shared their lives with him.
McLachlan denies getting nude in front of female colleagues
The actor gave evidence for a fifth day in the defamation case he brought against the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
‘D-Day’: Perrottet enters fray on train fleet industrial dispute
The premier stepped into a long-running industrial feud between the government and rail unions over a mothballed train fleet.
Analysis
NRL 2022
‘It’s not good enough’: The point Bulldogs realised Barrett had to go
The coach’s exit came after another humiliation on the field, a frantic weekend of discussions between powerbrokers and an emotional phone call with Phil Gould.
I tried working remotely in London on a $145 budget
Despite Brexit and the European Union and a global pandemic, London still remains incredibly expensive.
Graphic novel wins best book in NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
Still Alive details the psychological toll on refugees inside Australia’s system of mandatory and indefinite detention.
It’s complete gibberish, but Nude Tuesday could be the next hit Kiwi comedy
Written in English, performed in a made-up language and then subtitled by comedians, this movie is like nothing you’ve heard before.
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‘We met the requirements’: PM rejects claims he politicised AUKUS agreement
Scott Morrison has denied assertions that he delayed briefing Labor on the AUKUS agreement, as Anthony Albanese accused him of putting politics before the national interest.
Minister admits super-for-housing policy could ‘bump’ home prices
Superannuation Minister Jane Hume has conceded the scheme may temporarily lift house prices, as Labor likened it to “throwing kerosene on a bonfire”.
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Liar Liar
How a root canal and a divorce helped two investors escape Caddick’s fraud
Two unfortunate events proved a stroke of good fortune for two investors who managed to recoup their investments from the fraudster, the podcast Liar Liar reveals.
Dawsons’ home lost ‘loving feeling’ before Lynette vanished, court told
Patricia Jenkins has told the NSW Supreme Court her sister Lynette Dawson would speak about her husband Chris’ relationship with a teenage babysitter.
NSW transport minister open to cheaper fares in bid to boost patronage
David Elliott says he is open to considering cheaper public transport fares if it could help ease financial pressures on the network.
Drug trade ‘the common denominator’ in recent gangland murders
NSW Police have launched a taskforce that will combine investigations into three recent underworld killings into one.
Hawkesbury mayor stabbed after group of men invade home
Pat Connolly was stabbed in the arm after five to six men broke into his home in Sydney’s north-west just after midnight.
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Industrial relations
Millions entitled to 10 days’ domestic violence leave after ‘historic win’
In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission has held workers should be able to access the leave on a yearly basis at their base rate of pay.
Business
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Labor taps supporters to beat Libs to top of Google search results
A fundraising blast by Labor shows how the war for votes is heating up online as Australians turn to the internet for help deciding who to back.
World
‘All this hate! For what?’: Anger and heartbreak as Buffalo grieves the dead
“I thought there was a bomb or something going off: boom, boom, boom,” says Buffalo resident Cecelia Williams. “But this was a terrorist act. ”
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Property
The other housing tax no one’s talking about this election
Negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements are off the table, but there’s another tax reform that could improve housing affordability over time.
Sydney upsizers face record gap between unit and house prices
More than $794,000 now separates the harbour city’s median house price of almost $1,591,000 and unit price of about $796,500.
Lifestyle
The woman taking the front-row seat in Melbourne fashion
The incoming chief executive of the Melbourne Fashion Festival is ready to energise the city and solidify its claims as the country’s fashion capital.
Culture
I’m struggling to have the jokes about motherhood: Anne Edmonds
The comedian, who returns for the 10th season of Have You Been Paying Attention?, says being a new mother is “the most joyful experience of my life”.
Sport
Analysis
NRL 2022
‘It’s not good enough’: The point Bulldogs realised Barrett had to go
The coach’s exit came after another humiliation on the field, a frantic weekend of discussions between powerbrokers and an emotional phone call with club supremo Phil Gould.
‘I wish we had one more day’: Symonds’ impact measured by tributes
Andrew Symonds’ sister has made a heartfelt tribute to her brother.
‘A job for an experienced man’: Gould wants veteran coach to replace Barrett
Phil Gould has spoken about Trent Barrett’s decision to quit, and why he was not fibbing when he declared his job safe just two weeks ago.
‘It’s personal’: Eels snub spurring on Manly’s Blues prospect
Sea Eagles second-rower Haumole Olakau’atu was rejected by Parramatta as a junior. The Origin bolter admits he has a score to settle on Friday night.
Opinion
NRL 2022
Trent Barrett is gone - who should coach the Bulldogs?
It would require a supercoach to turn the broken Bulldogs around.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘How did that come off?’: Magic man Murray even shocked himself
North Queensland’s Murray Taulagi explains his miracle ball for the Cowboy’s first try - but rated Joseph Suaalii’s leaping try the real Magic moment.
Monkeygate’s huge toll on Andrew Symonds
Monkeygate may have shortened Andrew Symonds’ international career by as much as five years, according to those close to him.
Have Your Say
‘Hang your head in shame, Shark’: Wayne Grady attacks Norman over Saudi golf
The US PGA champion and former friend of Greg Norman has been brutal in his reaction to Norman’s involvement in the rebel tour.
