Terror accused who 'advised IS on missiles' arrested in rural NSW

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A 42-year-old man is arrested for allegedly seeking to advise the Islamic State group on how to…

Live: Freedom of speech inquiry hands down report on Racial Discrimination Act

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A parliamentary committee has proposed a range of changes to the handling of the Racial…

LNP MP George Christensen quits Nationals chief whip role

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Psychology of scams: What are the emotional traps?

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Criminals are using age-old techniques to manipulate the way we think and act, leaving us vulnerable to scams.

Pets at the Pub promotes pet-friendly public places

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A new event in Adelaide has been drawing hundreds of dog owners and their pooches to pet-friendly venues.

Nokia's 3310 and the growing market for retro tech

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The original Nokia 3310 was popular at the turn of the century, and a revised model is set to target retro-adopters.

Plastic and how it affects our oceans

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For all the benefits plastic has given us, disposing of products has become a major environmental issue.

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Domestic violence pet shelter program struggling with demand

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A program that finds shelter for the pets of domestic violence victims is struggling to meet the high demand for the service.

Australian vegans say UK fatty banknote protest off the mark

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Activists in the UK have protested the use of animal fat in bank notes, but Australian animal rights groups say it's a fringe issue.

Sirius building's architect wants a more inclusive Sydney

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As the Sirius building opens to the public, Architect Tao Gofers says Sydney should not just be for people who earn millions of dollars.

Is a low-carb, high protein diet the way to go?

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Do you struggle to find a diet that would suit your lifestyle and give you the best results?

Something fishy in the oil

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A recent study has shocking results about what's really in that fish oil capsule you swallow every day.

RSPCA adoption campaign finds new homes for animals

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753 animals went to new homes last week in a NSW-wide 'clear the shelter' campaign by the RSPCA.

Having a coffee date with a local cop

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People across NSW caught up with local cops in a bid to break down barriers between police and the community.

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Disillusionment grows over Turnbull's economic policy inaction

Malcolm Turnbull is facing criticism from normally silent sources, adding to his party woesBy business editor Ian Verrender

The day a dad ruined junior football

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Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt, Medicare: This week's winners and losers

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RBA boss sets agenda by airing Australia's economic dirty laundry

RBA governor Philip Lowe has aired Australia's economic dirty laundry.By business reporter Carrington Clarke

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