Top Stories – Wednesday 17 February, 2016

PM warned: ‘voter backlash likely’ if property tax breaks are cut
Members of the PM’s own team line up to issue a public warning about negative gearing, telling him ‘voters are edgy’. Read more.
From underdressed Aussies to sequinned supermodels
Courtney Barnett and Tame Impala shunned the dress code and others shunned clothing entirely. See the best and worst frocks here. Read more.
Playground risk: councils spray dangerous chemical near kids
Local governments across the nation have ignored the warning of a global health body. ‘Safer’ options cost too much, some claim. Read more.
Jon Snow should be the least of your worries about GoT S6
HBO has been slowly releasing teasers for the show’s new season and all of them spell disaster for your favourite characters. Read more.
Abbott exacts cold revenge on former ally Bronwyn Bishop
For years, they were friends and confidants. But there won’t be any more kisses. A helicopter and a vote later, it’s payback time. Read more.
Bec Hewitt’s cheesy bid to reclaim her place in the spotlight
For years, the former actress has been a faithful wife, supporting from the sidelines. Now it’s her chance to shine. Well, sort of. Read more.
Hungry Jack’s hormone-free burgers – is it just a sales trick?
A fast food chain’s latest attempt to spruik its products has returned the spotlight to what exactly makes our steaks and patties so juicy. Read more.
Why employers must create flexible workplaces for both genders
ANALYSIS: Some Australian workers don’t have enough work, while others work too much. The system must improve for everyone. Read more.
This wealthy group will try to sabotage the cut to negative gearing
Something ‘sinister’ is going on in the tax reform debate. Puppet masters are pulling the strings, our economics commentator writes. Read more.