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How Keating kept alive his bid to demolish the Cahill Expressway
The former prime minister was heavily involved in ambitious plans to extend the Art Gallery of NSW
Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice
A widening probe into Russia's influence in the 2016 campaign now includes an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said.
Abbott money man hit by China donations scandal
A key political fundraiser for former prime minister Tony Abbott has maintained contact with Chinese Communist Party-aligned businessman Huang Xiangmo, despite warnings from ASIO to Mr Abbott about the billionaire donor.
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'It was beautiful': Malcolm Turnbull mocks Donald Trump in leaked video
The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, joined the worldwide lampooning of US President Donald Trump, roasting him over fake polls and having "a Russian guy" as a helper.
Rebel Wilson wins defamation battle against publisher
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has won her high-profile court battle against the publisher of Woman's Day and Australian Women's Weekly, Bauer Media.
'Bad news for families': new price hike set to shock households
EnergyAustralia has announced it will increase electricity prices in Sydney by 19 per cent - or $346 a year - from July 1.
'It's part of my package': CEO's $34K traffic fines
Eman Sharobeem billed $34,000 in traffic fines to the Immigrant Women's Health Service - but says claiming them was "part of my package".
Fleeing gunman caught on CCTV after shooting in busy Sydney park
A man was found near the park in Villawood with multiple gunshot wounds to his legs.
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In a world first, Australian researchers have developed a blood test that predicts which flu patients will develop potentially life-threatening secondary infections needing urgent medical treatment.