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'Joke': Gayle apologises to 'angry and upset' Mel

Facing the music: Melbourne Renegades opener Chris Gayle.

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Cricketer says his embarrassing on-air proposition of Channel Ten reporter has been blown out of proportion.

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Dick Smith calls in the receivers

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Administrators appointed to try to claw back debts for electronics retailer's creditors.

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When the rain is going to stop

Peter Hannam 11:39AM

Strong wind warning as big wet sets in over most of the state's east.

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'Jumping castle' jihadist skipped bail

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Star of brutal new Islamic State video used to sell children's play equipment, his family believe.

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'Am I missing something?'

When Russell's electricity bill jumped by more than 40%, he thought there'd been a mistake.

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Sydney nudists face new problem

The clothes-free lifestyle is changing quickly, say members at Australia's oldest nudist club.

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Savage night on global markets

Jessica Sier 9:55AM

The new year couldn't have started much worse for investors.

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Most bizarre North Korean story yet
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The 'deluded Neanderthal view'
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Where Hayne's NFL fate rests
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'It was like an orgy'

Home-owners hoping to make a quick profit on Airbnb over New Year's had a nasty shock.

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Bickmore's 'Big Breast League' gaffe

The Project host jumbles her words on the first show of the new year. Courtesy The Project, 6.30pm weekdays on Ten.

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Uncomfortable interview: Chris Gayle and Mel McLaughlin.

We can learn from Gayle's indecent proposal

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Carrie Bickmore was left mortified after the gaffe Daniel MacPherson later dubbed "breastgate".

The Project's Carrie Bickmore mortified by on-air gaffe

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The new seat design 'twists' with the passengers' movements.

Twisting 'spine' seat to make flying economy more comfortable

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Villa Igiea has sold for more than $50 million to a 27-year-old.

The 27-year-old who spent $52m on a Sydney trophy home

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ACT News

Cricket superstar's 'guardian angel'

ACT Meteors cricketer Sara Hungerford, who is also a doctor, helped save legendary Aussie cricketer Greg Matthews' life.

Jon Tuxworth

Former Test star Greg Matthews considers ACT Meteor Sara Hungerford his "guardian angel".

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'Bikie caught with bat breached parole'
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'Strange lights' above Canberra captured on video
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Problem with apprentice electricians training in ACT
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'The ACT needs an IT superhighway'
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New South Wales

'It was terrifying': Olivia's top score

Top IB students from Redlands school. Olivia Thompson, Philip Rennemo, Jiaxin Yu and Tamae Ishikawa

Eryk Bagshaw

International Baccalaureate exams results have been released - by mail.

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Man dies after Sydney house fight
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Delivery service flyers break laws
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Two die on NSW roads in wet conditions
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Man charged with assault of disabled woman
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Queensland

Piggie's puggle gets a name

Piggie the echidna recovers at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Offspring of one-time kidnapped echidna about to be named.

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Officer's impassioned plea after crash
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Gerard Baden-Clay appeal lodged in High Court
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Teenage NSW girl still missing in Brisbane
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Ex-cop on murder charge denied bail
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Victoria

Ferals, weeds, fires take over parks

National parks are said to be vulnerable to weeds, deer, horses, foxes and cats.

Josh Gordon

Victoria's national parks increasingly struggling to cope after deep budget cuts.

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Sunbury fires accused was out on bail
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Skipping Girl sign may soon be hidden
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'Mind the gap' drives commuters crazy
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WA News

Fremantle mayor fears bike thief ring

Is there a organised bike ring operating in Fremantle?

Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt fears there is an organised bike theft ring operating in the port city.

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Perth 4WD with dead shark strapped to bullbar
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Drivers urged to fill up to avoid fuel spike
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Search on for Secret Harbour shooter
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Accused Rabobank trader in property fire sale
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Children's bodies in submerged car

The bodies of a father and his two children were discovered in the wreckage.

The bodies of a man and two children pulled from a car that appeared to have been deliberately driven off wharf.

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Public school parent's bill shock ACT
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Charging 'hoverboard' destroys home VIC
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Teen dies after one-punch attack QLD
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World

Trump's TV campaign ad fail

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a brief stop at a campaign event at the US-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.

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Republican presidential front runner's first TV ad contains some specious footage.

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Obama to bypass Congress on gun action
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Europe's open borders in doubt
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Why aren't Oregon occupiers 'terrorists?'
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Bahrain, Sudan, UAE side with Saudi Arabia
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Federal Politics

Labor demands Turnbull investigate

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged the media and his own MPs to respect the privacy of the public servant who raised concerns about the behaviour of Jamie Briggs.

Fergus Hunter 10:19AM

Labor is demanding Malcolm Turnbull launch an investigation into the leaking of a photograph of a public servant.

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Weeks to live, Hassan's wish granted

Hassan Asif came to Australia as a student before being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Photo Husain Asif/Facebook

Nicole Hasham 10:40AM

A dying Pakistani man studying in Melbourne has been reunited with his family, after a federal government backflip.

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Caught in the black arts of leaking
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Turnbull smacks down photo leakers
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Labor demands Turnbull act over text
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'Consumers are going to suffer'
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'Mad witch' journo hopes Dutton stays
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Photo leak a 'gross breach of privacy'
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'Mad witch': Dutton's text mishap
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Redrawing map is the way to fight IS

Tom Switzer

Could the creation of independent states for Kurds and Sunnis be the answer to the turmoil in Syria and Iraq?

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Pedal power will help beat congestion

Anthony Albanese

On busy mornings in Parliament House at Canberra, you need to take extra care when driving into the underground car park.

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Business

Dick Smith collapses

The breadth of Dick Smith's woes became public when it abandoned its profit guidance.

Patrick Hatch 11:12AM

Dick Smith has gone into voluntary administration, with receivers appointed to try to claw back debt owed to the company's creditors.

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Markets Live: China spooks investors

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Local shares have opened lower, led down by the big banks.

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Share sell-off: what you need to know

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The new year couldn't have started much worse for investors.

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$A falls amid safe-haven shift

The $A tumbled overnight as investors sought the relative safety of the yen and the greenback.

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All Ords	5264.8	-58.00	-1.09%
ASX 200	5211.1	-59.40	-1.13%
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Today's market compared to previous close

7-minute frenzy that shook world

Chinese shares began Monday with losses after data showed manufacturing contracted for a fifth straight month.

11:29AM

Spiralling losses on China's sharemarket show how measures meant to help restore calm to one of the world's most volatile equity markets risk doing just the opposite.

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Not a happy new year for Dick Smith

Elizabeth Knight

It appears Dick Smith's pre-Christmas and Boxing Day sales weren't enough to keep their debts under wraps.

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Banking Home loans slashed in crackdown
Retail Reinventing back-to-school shopping
Economy Economists home in on inequality
Markets China concerns roil markets
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Telcos Amaysim buys Vaya in $70m deal
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Energy Oil rockets as OPEC comes to blows

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Green energy consumers face bill hike

Clunes resident Russell Mills pictured at home with his Origin Energy electricity bills.

Lucy Cormack

Just before Christmas, Origin Energy customers were notified of a 41 per cent price hike for green energy. Other providers are putting up prices too.

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Financial new year's resolutions

Here's the good news, people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't.

Olivia Maragna

Write them down, tell your friends or you won't follow through.

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Statistics show that men shouldn't use emojis when online dating, but women should.

The new rules for finding love online

Sarah Polus 10:07AM

Looking for a new mate for the new year? You should reconsider that emoji.

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Small Business

George Gregan's franchise goes under

The chain of franchises is part owned by former Wallabies captain George Gregan.

Cara Waters

A George Gregan backed home ventilation franchise has collapsed into administration.

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$1 million to replace dodgy solar panels

Fiona O'Hehir, chief executive and founder of Greenbank Environmental, is paying $1 million to rectify the shoddy work of a solar panel supplier.

Cara Waters

Business owner paying to replace solar panels on 182 homes and businesses installed by another company "because it's the right thing to do".

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How to deal with cockroaches

For a serious cockroach infestation, hiring a professional exterminator might be your best bet.

Nicole Frost

Here are seven methods to deal with the ubiquitous Sydney roach.

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Home resolutions I won't be keeping

It's a new year, but the change in calendar doesn't necessarily mean you'll be turning over a completely new leaf.

Jennifer Duke

Here are the five resolutions I never keep and the one that, this year, I will.

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27-year-old spends $52m on mansion

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On New Year's Eve, a 27-year-old from China was negotiating his own views of the Harbour Bridge.

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Home sweet home

Five reasons to have a backyard wedding

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Now or never

How to transform a spare room

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Bathroom hygiene

10 items to purge from your bathroom

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Trump campaign releases first TV ad

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Hayne plane grounded as Tomsula sacked

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Chris Gayle stars in Renegades win

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Japan's drones reach new heights

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Iraqi violence over Saudi execution

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Scottish castle threatened by floods

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TV show	Time	Channel
Pointless	11:15am - 12pm	ABC NSW
Spanish News	11am - 12pm	SBS Sydney
Seven Morning News	11:30am - 12pm	Channel Seven Sydney
Third Test - Australia v West Indies	9:30am - 12:30pm	Channel Nine Sydney
Bondi Vet	11am - 12pm	Network TEN Sydney

Summary of what TV shows are on tonight
TV show	Time	Channel
ABC News at Noon	12pm - 1pm	ABC NSW
Arabic News	12pm - 12:30pm	SBS Sydney
Space Buddies	12pm - 2pm	Channel Seven Sydney
Third Test - Australia v West Indies	9:30am - 12:30pm	Channel Nine Sydney
Dr. Phil	12pm - 1pm	Network TEN Sydney

Summary of what TV shows are on tonight
TV show	Time	Channel
ABC News at Noon	12pm - 1pm	ABC NSW
Turkish News	12:30pm - 1pm	SBS Sydney
Space Buddies	12pm - 2pm	Channel Seven Sydney
The Cricket Show	12:30pm - 1pm	Channel Nine Sydney
Dr. Phil	12pm - 1pm	Network TEN Sydney

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New Tricks	1pm - 1:59pm	ABC NSW
PBS NewsHour	1pm - 2pm	SBS Sydney
Space Buddies	12pm - 2pm	Channel Seven Sydney
Third Test - Australia v West Indies	1pm - 3:30pm	Channel Nine Sydney
The Talk	1pm - 2pm	Network TEN Sydney

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Antiques Master	1:55pm - 2:26pm	ABC NSW
PBS NewsHour	1pm - 2pm	SBS Sydney
Space Buddies	12pm - 2pm	Channel Seven Sydney
Third Test - Australia v West Indies	1pm - 3:30pm	Channel Nine Sydney
The Talk	1pm - 2pm	Network TEN Sydney

Summary of what TV shows are on tonight
TV show	Time	Channel
Antiques Master	1:55pm - 2:26pm	ABC NSW
Il Tabarro	2pm - 3pm	SBS Sydney
The Daily Edition	2pm - 3pm	Channel Seven Sydney
Third Test - Australia v West Indies	1pm - 3:30pm	Channel Nine Sydney
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John Oliver on keeping NY resolutions

Can't keep your resolution? Just lower your expectations, says John Oliver.

Ebony Bowden 10:25AM

Having trouble sticking to your New Year's resolution? Did you think of these tactics?

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TV series gets Facebook sneak peek

Philippa Hawker

SBS hopes social media preview will spread the word about new local drama series, The Family Law.

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Beyonce's stage show might be red shot but could she sensitively tell the story of a slave's tragic demise?

Beyonce's film project slammed.

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Megastar blasted over rumours she wants to write and star in a film about slave Sarah Baartman.

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Bickmore booby trapped

Carrie Bickmore's 'big breast' gaffe

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Tragic loss

Country singer's brave survival bid fails

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Witch or bitch

Emma Alberici's slip over Peter Dutton's SMS fail

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STC and Bell Shakespeare in talks to help rescue small companies facing cuts

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Summer arts Q&A: Helen Dallimore on directing and revisiting Wicked songs

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Lifestyle

The face of Louis Vuitton womenswear

Cooler-than-thou teenager Jaden Smith, the star of Louis Vuitton's latest groundbreaking campaign.

Lauren Ferri

Jaden Smith's stylish ways have snagged him a Louis Vuitton Womenswear campaign

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Sam and Phoebe's honeymoon snaps

Sam and Phoebe Burgess are living it up in the Maldives.

Mary Ward 10:12AM

The Rabbitohs player's new wife has shared pictures from their honeymoon in the Maldives.

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Feeling thankful changes our behaviour towards others.

Is gratitude for the selfish and the smug?

Sarah Berry

Being grateful makes us a happier, better, healthier, kinder people. Doesn't it?

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Fatherhood worries

'I cry a lot more': Prince William

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Decluttering guru

Marie Kondo is back with more life-changing magic

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Bieber seals dating rumours with a kiss

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5 cardio options that aren't running

VERONICA WALLINGTON 10:10AM

Hate running? Here are some other workouts that give you excellent benefits without pounding the pavement.

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25 ways to makeover your nutrition

JACQUELINE ALWILL

Simple changes to introduce this month that will rapidly improve your health.

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5 moves to shift the Christmas pudding

SAM BAILEY

Overindulged during the holidays? These five exercises from expert trainers will get you back on track.

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From Good Food

Meet Messina's new gelato doughnuts

Gelato Messina's new Five Million Dough-lars flavour for Sydney Festival.

Amanda Copp

Step right up and be wowed by Gelato Messina's freak-fest of flavours popping up at Sydney Festival.

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Power up! DIY bliss balls

Lola Berry

Get the kids in the kitchen for this healthy school holiday snack.

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Soba noodles with tea smoked trout at Sunset Sabi.

Sydney's best #cleaneating cafes

Callan Boys

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to all things vegie, cold-pressed and paleo.

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The real reason 'Suffragette' is so white

050414SH_15052.nef Carey Mulligan in Suffragette

"Suffragette is history not as it really was, but as white people wish it to be: with the racism removed," writes Ruby Hamad.

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The feminist workshops held in schools

A poster made by students during a fEMPOWER workshop.

By Anna Hush and Subeta Vimalarajah

The fempower program, started by Sydney uni students, is being accepted by schools across the city.

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Malcolm Turnbull insisted Briggs resign over the incident but has taken until now to comment upon it.

We need to talk about sexual harrasment

Clementine Ford

"It seems some people are worried about disciplining men's 'self expression.'

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Old friends

The irreplaceable bond of decade-long friendships

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Five myths about habits and how to break them

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The 'demon' in the scan

It's been viewed more than 1.5 million times on Reddit, and is freaking out people around the world.

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Is this the best forged school note ever?

Livia Gamble

A little girl has come up with the perfect plan to get another week off school.

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36 signs your daughter is now a teen

Signs of the times: do you have a teenage daughter?

If you have a daughter that has crossed the line into adolescence you will be able to relate to many or even all of the items on this list.

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'Spine' seat fixes economy squeeze

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This new form of twisting plane seating could change travel forever.

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New cruise giant purpose-built for us

Five fleet ship: Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden will join P&O Cruises' existing Australia fleet of three.

Zoe Hunt

New mega-ship to be the first built specifically for cruising from Australia.

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Rio residents celebrate as their city is announced as the winner to host the 2016 Olympic Games on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Nearly 50,000 people erupted in celebration when Rio was announced host, jumping and cheering in a Carnival-like party on Copacabana beach. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

The world's 16 must-see events of 2016

Andrea Black

Mark these 16 awesome events into your calendar for this year.

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Airlines

Ryanair reveals new plane interiors - more legroom

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Disneyland to build new epic 'Star Wars' land

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Italy

Italian town tourists haven't discovered

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Technology

OSX, iOS had 'most vulnerabilities'

Apple's two operating systems topped the list for most vulnerabilities, but Microsoft systems had more total if you add them all together.

You might think Windows or Flash would top a list of software with the most vulnerabilities last year, but you'd be wrong.

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Is Nike working on a smart shoe?

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Patent granted for a sneaker that transmits data about your exercise to a smartphone for analysis.

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Kosuke Morita of Riken Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science points out the new elements added to the periodic table of the elements during a press conference.

Chemistry class just got more difficult

Four new elements being included on the periodic table, completing its seventh row.

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The big business of hackathons

Sarah Erlington sleeps after working on her project all night at the NAB Hackathon in Sydney in November, while Juliius Neggo (left) and Justin Liang chew over ideas.

Events are million-dollar affairs of their own, as corporates scramble for the attention of industry's best developer talent.

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Transparency watchdog returns

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has announced the return of Politiwoops.

Politwoops will once again be allowed to collect and publish the deleted tweets of politicians as Twitter backflips.

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Good mental health is best for business

Entrepreneur Avis Mulhall has a new set of priorities that benefit her mental health as well as her professional projects.

The pressures of building a start-up frequently lead to burning out and depression, but help is at hand.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class leaked

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been leaked ahead of its official reveal.

Sam Charlwood

German website spoils global debut by leaking full suite of images.

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Volvo's V90 wagon is expected to land in Australia in early 2017.

Volvo V90 spotted undisguised

Sam Charlwood

Highly-touted Euro wagon to parallel elements of XC90 SUV and S90 sedan.

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Drive's top 10 craziest videos of 2015

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Hayne's NFL fate rests with new coach

It will be up to the new coach to decide if Hayne and other 49ers players stay with the team, along with the offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators.

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