'I never thought it would happen to me'
18-year-old Ben could have died after being bashed in Kings Cross earlier this week. Here he gives his account of the incident.
The Missing Years
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The 9th Company
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Big retailers warned in NSW truck clampdown
Major companies warned by the NSW government to ensure truck drivers are not risking lives to meet tight delivery deadlines.
Bondi bashing victim out of coma
Michael McEwen is awake and talking one week after the unprovoked attack that left him unconscious.
The great lie of Christmas
Comment: Santa is not real and that's what I'll tell my three-year-old if she brings up the subject this year.
Mothers coping better after split
Recently separated mothers are more satisfied with their new lives than separated fathers.
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Man believed to have fallen to his death after trying to help his girlfriend who became stuck in Blue Mountains.
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Spying row muddles Corby parole bid
The diplomatic row has strengthened opposition to letting the Australian convict out of jail.
World
Many see red at Mao celebrations
Plans for Mao's birthday have highlighted China's cultural divide.
Federal Politics
Politicians have long loved the beach
Australian prime ministers have always gone to great lengths to downplay their downtime.
Bill Shorten puts jobs on the agenda
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has branded Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrogant for saying Holden workers who lose their jobs will be ''liberated''.
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- Asylum seekers on notice to 'behave'
- Coal push adds hurdles for climate plan
- Palmer gets nod for coalmine
- Car makers can't compete on labour
- Comment: Haunting rhyme, but the reason elusive
- Coalition's financial planning changes on hold
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The kids are doing so well!
Dear all, I can't believe I'm writing the Christmas round robin letter again already!
Too much interest, too little attention
Credit cards are getting their traditional Christmas workout.
Business
Son of Wallis faces complex challenges
In May 1996, says Peter Costello, a ''whole wave of change'' was moving through the financial system.
Asia should snub US trade pact
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is nothing more than a corporatist power grab.
EU loses triple-A credit rating
S&P cites deteriorating creditworthiness of bloc’s 28 member nations.
US stocks hit records on positive GDP
US stocks jumped on Friday after economy grew at its briskest pace in nearly two years.
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Cash grabs win top gong
Let us present the 2013 gongs for high achievement in the corporate arena.
Goliaths come head to head
Picking the highlights from the rich tapestry of events this year was never going to be easy.
- IPO Rivals challenge Freelancer numbers
- Finance Future finances under the microscope
- Tech BlackBerry soars after hiring Foxconn
- Legal Deutsche Bank pays $US1.9b over mortgages
- Offshore Hockey 'confusing' foreign investors
- Takeover WCB backs Saputo bid for third time
- ASX Bumper week for shares
- Michael West Cash grabs win top gong
- CBD Packer says bank looks after itself
- Coal Whitehaven wins Maules Creek mine battle
- Telco Telstra shares near eight-year high
- Resources US comes to the Roy Hill party
Money
Still lots of reasons to hold gold
The market price of gold might have fallen but hoarding it is approaching record levels.
Bernanke's festive gift to the market
The Santa rally in the sharemarket has arrived right on cue, a gift from Ben Bernanke.
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My favourite Christmas present
Top executives recall the gift from Santa that rocked their childhood.
Small Business
How to be CEO at 23
Not every member of Gen Y is greedy and lazy, as Genevieve George demonstrates.
The industries we love to hate
New research has been released on the worst industries for customer service. The usual suspects are on the list.
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The most breathtaking kisses of 2013
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10-year-old takes stand against bullies
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We go online not just to indulge our passions but also to satisfy our curiosity.
Fibre to the node or HFC cable?
HFC cable has the potential to outperform fibre to the node, but only after a significant and expensive network upgrade.
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Authorities in the United States have charged a Microsoft executive and his friend and business partner with insider trading.
Facebook, Zuck to sell $4.4b in shares
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Heritage claim for Juanita's home
The state government to protect one of the houses that campaigner died trying to save.
A-list queue for place to sleep
For A-listers planning to rent something glamorous, time has almost run out.
Big price for studio as Santa drops in
Studio sells for $175,000 over reserve, just four days before Christmas.
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- China Hollywood tops best in show
Cars
Nissan Dualis v Peugeot 2008
We pit one of Japan's original city SUVs against one of the latest newcomers from Europe.
Best cars of 2013
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Olympic in hunt for Euro 2004 heroes
Three of Greece's most famous footballers could be playing semi-professional football in Australia next season.
Robson prepares to shine for old enemy
Sam Robson might be one of ours, but he got his big break playing in England, writes David Sygall.
Thunder woes continue in Sydney
Thunder's hopes of beginning a new era under Hussey will have to wait.
- Football Victory add to Heart's misery
- Cricket Boycott rips into Pietersen
- League Panthers board to buck trend
- Golf Adam Scott enjoys a green and gold year
- Cycling Positive test will cause damage
- Sailing Race suits entrant from a new market
- Tennis Nadal and Williams holding court
