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Naked City
Victoria shouldn’t be the soft-touch state for bikie gangs
In 2016, Victoria introduced laws that were supposed to stop serious crooks. But the Justice Department put in exceptions that left more holes than grandad’s undies.
- by John Silvester
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State Parliament
‘Interstate bromance’: How Dom and Dan became Australia’s power pairing
The alliance between “good bloke” Dominic Perrottet and “great guy” Daniel Andrews has the makings of a significant political partnership.
- by Jordan Baker
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Video games
Game subscriptions heat up as PlayStation joins the race
Sony is joining Microsoft in the subscription video game race, as everyone from Samsung to Netflix looks to capitalise on games’ increasing popularity.
- by Tim Biggs
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NRL 2022
Why are the Knights rusting away in Steel City?
Adam O’Brien is confident the Knights can eventually resolve issues that have been ingrained for “close to two decades”.
- by Caden Helmers
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Interest rates
World’s central banks got it wrong, and economies pay the price
Even after central banks recognised they got their inflation calls wrong last year, they’ve continued to flub their policy guidance, roiling markets and threatening greater damage to their credibility.
- by Enda Curran
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NRL 2022
NRL round 15 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
A chance for a surprise packet to test themselves against a competition benchmark and a match that will go a long way to deciding the wooden spoon. Here’s how we see Round 15.
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AFL 2022
Easy Rider and Raging Bull: The different worlds of Daicos and Horne-Francis
When Nick Daicos and Jason Horne-Francis were drafted last November, it seemed apparent that Daicos would be lumbered with the heavier burden.
- by Jake Niall
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Energy
Energy crisis: A crash we all saw coming but did nothing to stop
The market suspension is about more than cold weather and power station maintenance. It is about a disgraceful failure in Australian politics.
- by David Crowe
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AFL 2022
AFL mid-season report: Hawks take flight, Kangaroos flop, and the Lions roar
It’s the halfway mark of the 2022 AFL season, and time for a report card on just how your club is faring.
- by Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu, Lachlan Abbott, Peter Ryan and Damien Ractliffe
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Flexible working
The way we work has changed, and so have our expectations
COVID-19 has changed the way we work; mostly for the better. However, flexibility and working from home is a double-edged sword, particularly for those just starting out in the workforce.
- by John Collett
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Stock picking
Biden-approved: Should you invest in baby formula maker Bubs Australia?
Infant formula maker Bubs Australia has seen its share price soar since revealing a landmark US distribution deal, but does that make it a good investment?
- by Jessica Yun