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Australia votes
Gap between income and inflation blows out to nine-year high; whopping 6m vote early
Australian wages grew by 2.4 per cent over the past 12 months, the biggest gap between income and inflation growth since the Coalition took office in 2013.
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Courts
Political tribunal appointee in hot water over Frydenberg election sign
An AAT Deputy President has a large Josh Frydenberg poster in her front yard, despite the code of conduct requiring members to act impartially in their private conduct.
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LGBTQ
Liberal candidate weighs into trans sport debate with a ‘personal interest’
Scott Morrison’s captain’s pick for Craig Kelly’s seat of Hughes has revealed she plays sport with transgender athletes and clubs are already dealing with the issue.
Analysis
Australia votes
Surprise swings: See how your neighbourhood votes
A deep dive into booth-by-booth voting data from past elections has revealed surprising trends across the country. Explore the data.
Analysis
Scott Morrison
‘She’s just lovely’: Jenny Morrison joins Scott Morrison on the campaign trail
If Jenny Morrison could meet 50.1 per cent of voters, Scott Morrison would be prime minister for life.
Opinion
National
Scott Morrison, it’s hard to change behaviour. I know, I’ve tried
The PM says he’ll be less like a bulldozer if re-elected, but it’s only going to happen if he really means it.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Russian military expert says: ‘The whole world is against us’
In a rare show of dissent, Mikhail Khodaryonok said there was no good outcome in Ukraine.
Andrew Forrest returns to top job amid Fortescue shake-up
Billionaire Andrew Forrest will once again don the high-vis vest and run Fortescue Metals Group’s iron ore operations as part of a restructure.
This PM wants to give women unlimited paid menstrual leave
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was elected on a feminist agenda. But some women are asking if his plan to pay for menstrual leave really is a good idea.
Office furniture headache: 15,000 unwanted desks, 172 whitegoods, 1000 blinds
Each time Australia’s corporate titans relocate their staff into a new office, they leave a trail of unwanted furniture and fittings, most of which ends up in landfill.
The world’s richest family suffers $27b Wall Street wipeout
Discount retailer Walmart suffered its worst tumble in 35 years on Wall Street wiping billions away from the fortunes of the members of the prestigious Walton family.
Opinion
Education
We’re throwing away the key to unlocking power, profit in Asia
Students who study a foreign language face a disappointing reception in the job market.
Racheline Tantular
Asia strategy analyst
Cody Simpson smashes personal best as Shayna Jack returns to pool after drug ban
Pop star Cody Simpson is eyeing off a Commonwealth Games spot after shaving nearly a second off his personal best in an eye-catching swim in the 100m butterfly.
Analysis
NRL 2022
NRL round 11 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
Magic Round certainly lived up to expectations with some spectacular tries on Sunday but normal service resumes with some cracking match-ups headlining round 11.
Breaking
Super Rugby
Hurricanes’ Kirifi complains of racial abuse from Waratahs crowd
Du’Plessis Kirifi, whose father is Samoan, raised his middle finger at the crowd after the Hurricanes’ win at Leichhardt Oval and said it was in response to racial slurs.
Steven Bradbury times his run perfectly with Kings Beach pad
Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury is renowned for his good timing, so it’s not surprising that his former weekender on the Sunshine Coast has hit the market.
The 12 things I promise to do if I become prime minister
Leaf blowers, tea bags, the sale of scissors - they are all gone.
Help! My boss keeps treating me like his assistant
A worker is fed up with being constantly asked to get her boss’ lunch and do errands for him, as the only woman on the team. Kirstin Ferguson says it’s time to speak up.
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City life
Hunters Hill Hockey backs Zimmerman with giant tarpaulin
The indefatigable former treasurer has a hole in his roof and the right Liberal-themed tarpaulin to fix it. But the neighbours aren’t happy.
Chinese-Australian angst boosts Labor’s hopes in key Sydney seats
Polling shows a significant shift away from the Liberal Party among Chinese-Australians, a worrying sign in highly competitive seats like Bennelong.
Sydney
Balmain Leagues site can be rebuilt after government ditches dump plan
Transport for NSW announced it no longer needed the Victoria Road block for the Western Harbour Tunnel.
Out of school hours care providers fear getting squeezed in trial
The sector wants assurances that existing services won’t be financially worse off and trial participants will have to meet regulatory requirements.
Just one Sydney council to significantly boost housing supply in next five years
The housing supply drought looks like it is here to stay, as experts question whether either major party will rectify the situation.
Popular weight loss tablets banned by regulator
FatBlaster Max weight loss tablets have already been removed from some websites after a decision by the TGA.
Women who accused McLachlan of harassment are liars, partner believes
Vanessa Scammell has told the NSW Supreme Court she does not believe her partner did what several women accused him of.
Politics
Coalition’s only IR reform defeated in test case as uni tutor loses right to go permanent
Toby Priest, who has worked as a casual tutor for almost 16 years, lost his right to convert to a permanent employee in a test case for the industrial relations change.
Business
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Start-ups
Money for mushrooms: Fable Food closes in on third fundraising round
Plant-based start-up Fable Food is close to securing up to $25 million in fresh funding, as the alternative meat sector continues to curry favour with consumers.
World
British conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape
The police said a man in his 50s had been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape and abuse of position of trust.
Opinion
The Liberals have ‘boganised’ as their base goes progressive
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Scott Morrison, it’s hard to change behaviour. I know, I’ve tried
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
The NDIS was a beacon of hope, now it’s this ‘dark, complex thing’
Lisa Bryant
Early education and care consultant
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Property
We reserve homes for over 55s. Why don’t we have villages for first home buyers?
It could be done a number of ways, experts say, if there was political will and developers had an incentive.
Steven Bradbury times his run perfectly with Kings Beach pad
Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury is renowned for his good timing, so it’s not surprising that at the height of Queensland’s property boom his former weekender on the Sunshine Coast has hit the market.
Lifestyle
Help! My boss keeps treating me like his assistant
A worker is fed up with being constantly asked to get her boss’ lunch and do errands for him, as the only woman on the team. Kirstin Ferguson says it’s time to speak up.
Culture
When was the last time Busy Philipps got drunk with Michelle Williams?
We ask the important questions with the beloved star of Freaks and Geeks and Girls5Eva.
Sport
Breaking
NRL 2022
Potter announced as interim Bulldogs coach
A two-time premiership-winning Bulldogs legend will return to the NRL to lead the club for the remainder of the season before a new beginning in 2023.
Breaking
Super Rugby
Hurricanes’ Kirifi complains of racial abuse from Waratahs crowd
Du’Plessis Kirifi, whose father is Samoan, raised his middle finger at the crowd after the Hurricanes’ win at Leichhardt Oval and said it was in response to racial slurs.
Leonardo broke his back at Pipeline. Now he’s back surfing and a face of Gucci
Italy’s first pro surfer is in town, by way of a career-threatening Pipeline wipeout and celebrated outing at Milan’s Fashion Week.
Everything you need to know about the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills
The year’s second major gets under way late on Thursday with Cameron Smith the pick of the Australians as he chases a maiden triumph in Oklahoma.
Naked ambition: Why Socceroos star was struggling to keep his clothes on
Ajdin Hrustic is set to break a decade-long drought for Australian football in the Europa League final – but he was lucky to escape from the semis unscathed.
Analysis
NRL 2022
NRL round 11 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
Magic Round certainly lived up to expectations with some spectacular tries on Sunday but normal service resumes with some cracking match-ups headlining round 11.
Opinion
NRL 2022
Why Paul Vaughan is the type of footballer the Bulldogs don’t need
The Bulldogs prop needs to take some responsibility for his on-field performance.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Home fires spark as Bledisloe gap begins to narrow
The recent history of the trans-Tasman rivalry has had the Orwellian feel of a boot forever stamping on a human face. Lately, however, has the heel lifted, just a tad?
