3 h. ago ‘I was wrong’: Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

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5 h. ago Coalition frontbencher says Russia, China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as prime minister.

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8 h. ago Australians shun US travel as Trump sparks confusion, then backlash

Trade tariffs and a crackdown on immigration have created fear and confusion for US-bound visitors. More Australians are now avoiding the US.

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11 h. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

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12 h. ago ‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her

Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.

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18 h. ago Home truths: Housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem

The major parties can’t hope to win the election without having promises that seem to help would-be home owners. Pity they aren’t more sincere about it.

Events

27 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

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31 h. ago How can I buy my first home in this economy? Experts rank most popular methods

Will using your super help or harm you in the end? What if I can’t withdraw from the bank of mum and dad? We examine common strategies Millennials and Gen Z use to get into the market.

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35 h. ago Rory McIlroy, the baseball superstar and the inside story behind this moment

Rory McIlroy, weeping on his knees, will go down as one of the iconic images of golf. And it was captured by one of the most famous baseballers in history.

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42 h. ago I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward

American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.

Events

42 h. ago Trump’s gut tells him he’s got China on the ropes. He couldn’t be more wrong

Donald Trump believes his tariff folly will isolate its superpower adversary. But it will be the US, not China, that could find itself outside the tent.

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52 h. ago Two years ago, Jayden was failing school. A single thing changed that

Almost 30 per cent of year 7 students are not meeting proficiency standards in reading. The NSW government plans to spend $80 million a year on a program to fix it.

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54 h. ago Housing is the right problem but our leaders have the wrong policies

Opinion polls show housing affordability – for buyers and renters - is one of the biggest worries of Australian voters.

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57 h. ago ‘Not the standard we expect’: Dees president backs coach, players despite horror start

Brad Green has moved to ease the frustration fans are experiencing amid a winless start to the season, coming as an AFL great says coach Simon Goodwin is on the ropes.

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57 h. ago Treacy’s rapid rise; Is West Coast dipping below AFL standard?

Yesterday Treacy delivered a career best six-goal performance against Richmond. Meanwhile, the Eagles were breaking much less enviable records.

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60 h. ago Albanese v Dutton: what are they offering on housing, taxes, health

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Economics

63 h. ago China halts critical mineral, magnet exports as trade war intensifies

The move threatens to choke off supplies of components central to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor companies and military contractors around the world.

Events

66 h. ago Memo Dutton: Good economic managers don’t try to panic the punters

In his response to last week’s mayhem on financial markets, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flunked a key test.

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66 h. ago ‘Not going to stand for this’: The IKEA exec emboldened by Donald Trump

In the face of the US president’s strident attack on climate action, this IKEA executive has urged fellow corporates to stay the course.

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66 h. ago Part pizza, part smash burger, this dish may come with an argument

Food is a wonderful thing, tied to history, culture and identity, but that also means it can be a source of conflict. Welcome to the world of lahmajun.

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