Tears, tributes for our ‘bubble of joy’

Tragic victims
Tears, tributes for our ‘bubble of joy’

BEAUTIFUL Jessica Mudie, described by her family as “an inspiration” and “a bright bubble of joy” was excited as she strolled through Melbourne on Friday. Seconds later, she was dead, mowed down by a maniac in a speeding car.

Nine out of 10 Sydney pools could kill

AS many as nine out of 10 backyard swimming pools in Sydney are failing safety inspections, with one council recording a noncompliance rate as high as 98 per cent.

House of horror victim pleaded for help

House of horror victim pleaded for help

A YOUNG “morbidly obese” girl who died from asthma in a “putrid” home called authorities begging for someone to clean up her public housing home just months before her death.

Everyone wants to feel part of our success: Gladys

Everyone wants to feel part of our success: Gladys

NSW’S next premier, Gladys Berejiklian, vows to reach out to disenchanted voters who have embraced the likes of One Nation and “the Trump effect”, saying she understands “politics is changing”.

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Nicole admits: I can be that helicopter parent

HOLLYWOOD star Nicole Kidman admits she has a problem letting go when it comes to daughters Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose.

Kids prescribed ADHD drugs ‘for no reason’

Kids prescribed ADHD drugs ‘for no reason’

KINDERGARTEN students being medicated for ADHD may simply be paying for starting school at a younger age than some of their classmates.

Extra day’s bludge just a sickie joke

Extra day’s bludge just a sickie joke

BOSSES fear that as many as 200,000 workers will risk the sack by faking illness to take Friday off to get a four-day Australia Day weekend.

Trump lines up foreign power talks

Trump lines up foreign power talks

DONALD Trump has scheduled his first meetings as President with British PM Theresa May and Mexico’s President, Enrique Peña Nieto, to discuss trade and immigration.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a pre-Inaugural "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

RendezView Why Twitter is a politician’s best friend

Whether it’s Donald Trump sharing his thoughts or Pauline Hanson and Lee Lin Chin having a spat, Twitter has influenced the way we perceive politicians.

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RendezView Shame on you, Australia. Stop hating on our Nic

Nicole Kidman has spent her lifetime pursuing a craft she loves and identifying with this nation even as we’ve repeatedly scorned her, writes Angela Mollard.

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates his victory against Japan's Kei Nishikori during their men's singles fourth round match on day seven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Battle royale Still got it: Federer wins five-set epic

ROGER Federer already proved his shot-making should still be feared, then showed he was also prepared to go the distance as he reached the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Dash to glory Gavrilova’s timing right in dash for glory

DARIA Gavrilova said it herself — she wasn’t ready before. She might well be now. But success depends on her ability to execute her game plan.

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Ray Thomas Will Winx be crowned world’s best?

SYDNEY super mare Winx’s undefeated 2016 race campaign has her in the running for global recognition, but will she be named the world’s best? RAY THOMAS COLUMN

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Preview Why the Stars can cause Big Bash boilover

THE Stars play minor premiers Perth Scorchers at the WACA on Tuesday, confident of pulling off an upset that will secure them a second consecutive grand final berth.

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Donald Trump Is Sworn In As 45th President Of The United States

What made Ivanka Trump lose her cool

THE elegant businesswoman is known for her effortless composure. But this ‘inappropriate’ question from a reporter did not sit well with her.

Premier-to-be Rise of a new iron lady

Rise of a new iron lady

SHE is invited to Christmas drinks on yachts owned by pub barons and has “turned down the Turnbulls”.

Pride of Australia The girl with a glass eye collection

The girl with a glass eye collection

HER story is one of persistent optimism outlook in the face of adversity. Elite athlete, community advocate and first-time high heel wearer – meet Jessica Clark.

Gender issues Claims fireys are ‘covering up’ sexual harassment

Claims fireys are ‘covering up’ sexual harassment

MALE firefighters are allegedly getting away with sexual harassment, including complaining they couldn’t see a female colleague’s “t ... ies”, a government report has revealed.

Healthy shuffle Skinner in fight to keep her job

Skinner in fight to keep her job

HEALTH Minister Jillian Skinner is fighting to keep her job in what party sources say will be a “significant” Cabinet reshuffle to be undertaken under premier-in-waiting Gladys Berejiklian.

Even flight path prices are taking off

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Even flight path prices are taking off

HOMES directly under the lowest sections of Sydney Airport’s busy flight paths are fetching millions in the latest sign of the Harbour City’s overheating property market.

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Porte wins Tour Down Under

Porte wins Tour Down Under

Cycling: Richie Porte has taken out the Tour Down Under finishing 48 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.

USA: 600,000 march against Trump in NYC

USA: 600,000 march against Trump in NYC

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of New York City to protest against new US President Donald Trump, Saturday, in one of many protests dubbed 'Women's March', staged in various cities across the world on Trump's first full day in office as the 45th US president. Protesters marched from United Nations headquarters to Trump Tower, where the president resided before his inauguration on January 20. Protest organisers estimated the numbers of demonstrators at about 600,000, echoing sister demonstrations in various cities across the United States and the world.

Melbourne mourns fifth car attack death

Melbourne mourns fifth car attack death

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has laid a wreath at the site of the Bourke Street Mall tragedy memorial.

Murray whalloped in the face

Murray whalloped in the face

Tennis: Australian Open: Andy Murray gets a mouthful of the ball during the third set of his meeting with Mischa Zverev

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Taylor, Elgey are ‘very happy at the Titans’

WITH Ben Hunt set to leave Brisbane, Titans CEO Graham Annesley has reminded the Broncos young halves Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey are staying put.

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Roosters and Rabbitohs on a short leash

Scandals Roosters and Rabbitohs on a short leash

WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: South Sydney and the Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of pre-season incidents that haunted them in 2016.

Ivan Cleary to coach Lebanon

New job Cleary taking Lebanon to World Cup

IVAN Cleary has his heart set on an NRL return — but first faces the challenge of coaching Lebanon at this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

NRL: Tigers v Warriors

Investigation Tigers fume as Lovett charged over drugs

WESTS Tigers player Kyle Lovett will appear in court next month after police allegedly busted him with cocaine on a night out two days before Christmas.

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Parramatta Eels How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels

JARRYD Hayne’s arrival at the Titans may have squeezed Josh Hoffman out of the Gold Coast but it was Hayne’s influence which helped land Hoffman at the Eels.

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Getting stung Five credit card traps to avoid

MANY Aussies enter the New Year buried in credit card debt. But before the situation escalates, there are five plastic traps that could be catching you out.

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Fresh start One in two Aussies looking for work

A NEW job is on the New Year to-do list for about half of all workers – and it’s not because they’re depressed about the end of summer holidays.

The new home of singer Matt Corby, who bought the property despite not making the highest offer. Source: raywhite.com.au

Exclusive Matt’s Corby’s surprise property buy

HE’s a celebrity, get him into here. Aussie singer-songwriter Matt Corby of Australian Idol fame bought this house — with the second-best offer.

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Hot nights ahead as temps soar to 40C

JUST when you thought it was safe to go to bed, weather experts warn the hot and sticky conditions at night are set to return. See our tips on how to get a good night’s sleep.

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***FACE MUST BE BLURRED PRIOR TO PUBLICATION*** A woman is captured on camera allegedly abusing a Muslim woman wearing a niqab. The altercation occurred at Macquarie University in Ryde.

Shocking video ‘Take it off, you Muslim terrorist’

A WOMAN has been caught on camera allegedly abusing a Muslim student wearing a niqab at a Sydney university, screaming out ‘f**k you! Take it off’, as she sat locked in a car with her husband.

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Assaults Wild night of violence in Sydney

THREE men suffered serious injuries after three savage attacks in Sydney overnight, where one man was beaten and kicked, another was pushed down a flight of stairs, and a third man was ‘king hit’.

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Car crash Dog killed, owner injured in hit-and-run

A WOMAN was knocked down and her dog was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sydney’s west last night.

(FILES) This file photo taken with a tilt and shift lens on June 16, 2014 shows a Malaysia Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. The official search for MH370 may have been called off but experts believe the missing airliner will one day be found, perhaps either by deep-sea miners or treasure hunters lured by a huge cash reward. After spending almost three years and 150 million USD on a deep sea hunt for the Malaysian passenger jet in the remote Indian Ocean off western Australia, top aviation investigators have been forced to admit they have come up with nothing. / AFP PHOTO / MANAN VATSYAYANA / TO GO WITH Australia-Malaysia-China-MH370-aviation,FOCUS by Glenda KWEK

Plane plea Heartfelt letters to restart MH370 search

RELATIVES of those aboard MH370 have penned letters they plan to give the Malaysian transport minister in Australia, to get the search going again.

Busy Kings Cross Police out in force with drug dogs

Kings Cross Police dogs sniff out alleged drug supply

A PROTEST against the Sydney lockouts may have been cancelled, but people still turned out en masse to Kings Cross last night. Police sniffer dogs also patrolled the area, making drug arrests.

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Money matters Kids miss out on dollars and sense

ALMOST one quarter of Aussie children don’t have savings accounts, robbing them of a chance to learn valuable financial lessons at an early age.

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Gordian Fulde Summer accidents and alcohol-related injuries

EVERY weekend we see people coming into our emergency department, often from overindulging in alcohol and suffering from injuries which could have been avoided, Professor Gordian Fulde reveals.

Claims fireys are ‘covering up’ sexual harassment

Gender issues Claims fireys are ‘covering up’ sexual harassment

MALE firefighters are allegedly getting away with sexual harassment, including complaining they couldn’t see a female colleague’s “t ... ies”, a government report has revealed.

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The Little Engine The power of saying ‘I can’

MOTIVATIONAL speaker and author Janine Garner says the words “I can” have long been used as a strategy for overcoming fear and failure but works just as well for meeting career goals and challenges.

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Very bony Bone broth worth the bother

NUTRITIONIST, chef and author Emma Ellice-Flint says bone broth made by simmering animal bones is not just a winter meal for hipsters. It’s refreshing and can pack a punch in many summer dishes.

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Water leaks Plug the hole in your water works

WATER leaks can see your money pour down the drain. And it is not just house owners who need to pay attention, apartment dwellers should also take note.

Hidden history of Parramatta Park racetrack

Sydney supercars Hidden history of Parramatta Park racetrack

PARRAMATTA Park was once home to a motor racing circuit which attracted the biggest stars of the sport and the smell of burning rubber will return there this Australia Day.

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Australian tour Entertaining is in their Nature

HUMAN Nature is getting ready to add a bit of Las Vegas dazzle to their biggest Australian tour to date. The pop group will play Sydney on their Ultimate Jukebox Tour.

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Home living Why backyard cabanas are so hot right now

NO longer just a pool house, cabanas are a quick and easy way to gain more room in the backyard and use as a place to indulge in hobbies, work or just relax.

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Animal art Tails’ tales brought to life in book

ANIMAL art photographer Ken Drake says nothing brings his studio space to life like the youthful exuberance of dogs. And they are captured in his new book called Pawtraits.

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How to make your Alaskan dream come true

Travel tips How to make your Alaskan dream come true

CRUISING in the extreme northwest of North America is on pretty much every travel wishlist. Here’s how to make it a reality.

20 top Aussie trips to take in 2017

True blue 20 top Aussie trips to take in 2017

FROM the bush to the big smoke, there’s so much to do around Australia this year. You’d be mad as a cut snake to miss out.