New security fence set to surround MCG
Cricket fans heading to the Boxing Day Test will face an extra layer of security, with a new fence around the stadium.
Scientology link to Werribee plan
Consortium bidding to build an 'education city' in Werribee has links to the Church of Scientology.
'Something in me snapped'
COMMENT It was a throwaway line, used many times a day. For me, it was the tipping point.
It's a match: twins' VCE surprise
When the Doncaster brothers nervously opened their results, an extraordinary thing happened.
Australian motorcyclist jailed in Bali
Australian man sentenced for causing the death of an Indonesian man in a motorcycle accident.
Fight over 'Airbnb hotels' steps up
The battle against apartment owners who use their properties as short-term lets has gone up a notch.
Abbott crashes party at pub
Dressed in a casual suit, former PM spends time at pub while Greens hold Christmas party.
Star Wars back with a force
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Federal Politics
Backdown on 'double dipping' mothers
The Turnbull government is backing away from unpopular changes to paid parental leave proposed under Tony Abbott.
Foreign fighters has hit 'plateau'
The number of young Australians joining Islamic State appears for now to have reached "something of a plateau", says ASIO.
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Marriage not an economic institution
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China snaps up Pacific Hydro
In a deal thought to be worth more than $3 billion, the Chinese state-owned firm will buy Pacific Hydro
ASX soars above 5000 in pre-Fed rally
The Australian sharemarket snapped its six-day losing streak with its biggest rally in four months.
Packer in talks to take Crown private
James Packer is said to be in talks to return some of his casino assets to private ownership.
No jail over massive mortgage fraud
Men involved in Australia's biggest ever home loan fraud have avoided jail.
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Terrified to take time off?
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Government failed to regulate high-rise apartment buildings to prevent 'party pads', lobby group claims.
What's driving apartment demand?
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The world's most expensive home sale
A French mansion has reportedly sold for a world record price of more than $419 million.
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Studio 10 host Sarah Harris and her husband have welcomed the arrival of their first child.
Downton Abbey star's fiance dead at 34
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Australia named 2016's hot destination
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Kids' hilarious homework answers
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Review: da Vinci Jr budget 3D printer
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Man arrested over toymaker hack
British police arrest 21-year-old in connection with VTech breach which exposed 6.4 million children's profiles.
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Pluto, poop and the perils of gene editing caught the eye of the science-loving public this year.
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Centrelink's web meltdown
Welfare clients around Australia are furious over missing payments.
Twitter warns of 'state-sponsored' hack
For the first time Twitter has issued a warning to certain users that their accounts may have been targets for attack.
Mixing sport and big data
Coaches may be more in favour of technology than athletes, top-level officials say.
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Jaguar's electric future
The British brand is set to go racing in its all-electric Formula E series.
Mercedes reveals "new" SLC roadster
SLK replacing two seater line-up headed by 270kW SLC43 AMG
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New Saint Freeman does hammy
Top ten draft pick who was severely hamstrung in his brief Collingwood career suffers another hamstring injury.
Victory suffer shock defeat
Melbourne Victory's title defence is on shaky ground after slumping to a shock 1-0 loss to struggling Perth Glory.
When Cousins visits at Christmas
Fallen start back more than five years since ending his brief foray.
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Marsh ahead of Burns in selection race
National selector Mark Waugh has given a strong indication Shaun Marsh will get the nod ahead of Joe Burns for the Boxing Day Test.
Will the Stars finally align this season?
Everything you need to know ahead of the 2015-16 BBL tournament.
More injury woe for Ferguson
Serious knee injury will rob Melbourne Renegades of a valuable batsman.
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