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Trivia and word buffs: try today's superquiz interactive graphic and Target.

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The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of The Sydney Morning Herald's editorial cartoonist.

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The cost of reconstruction in Mosul has been estimated by UN experts at nearly $1 billion, and there is no reconciliation effort in sight for Iraq's sectarian divide.

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When the Iraqi prime minister ventures into Mosul's streets to claim victory, he is standing on the bones of his people and the ashes of part of his country's history.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May has welcomed Malcolm Turnbull to Downing Street, with the two leaders reflecting on the June 3 terror attack at Borough Markets.

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Before Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G20, media speculation approached hysterical levels.

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Large development sites in Fortitude Valley are standing empty as developers who planned high-rise apartments buildings on the sites pursue other options.

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After being hit by a car on two occasions while cycling, Cairns man Rob Asker decided to invent an electronic rear view mirror.

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South32 shares have closed lower after the diversified miner said its Appin coal mine in NSW will remain closed for an "extended" period due to a safety review.

Monica McInerney has a secret desire to get to Floriade, it's even mentioned in her latest book

By now you've probably seen Melbourne's new yellow bikes dotted across the landscape - maybe you've even tripped over one.

A 49 year old woman will face court in September charged with several offences following a double fatal crash at Pheasants Nest in March.

"D​emographics is destiny" is the Arthur Kemp quote which explains how a country's economic fate is decided by the age of its population.

The now inevitable departure of Nathan Buckley from Collingwood begs so many follow-up questions, but the most intriguing is who will replace him.

A man has died after ploughing through the brick wall of a home in Riverton on Monday afternoon.

With trumpets, a full choir, an orchestra and a montage of G20 highlights, Donald Trump's latest patriotic video begins.

Lawyers say more than 100 people have registered for the action, which could be worth $12 million.

Melbourne forward Dean Kent says he appreciated the trust placed in him by Demons coaching staff who recalled the West Australian the week after he was sanctioned for breaking team drinking rules.

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is confident there's no player-driven push to oust him.

Australia's broken NBN dispute resolution process is cutting off homes for months, trapping owners in bureaucratic limbo where no-one will take responsibility for reconnecting their services.

The public is getting its first look at Tesla's completed Model 3, more than a year after the electric car was first announced by chief executive Elon Musk.

A Canberra man will spend two months behind bars for a drink driving crash.

Carlton have confirmed the devastating news that star midfielder Patrick Cripps broke his fibula in Sunday's loss to Melbourne at the MCG.

St Kilda are set to be without Tim Membrey for the next fortnight, after being offered a two match vsuspension for his hit on Tiger Dylan Grimes.

A Dapto woman has been charged with murder following an 18 month investigation into the death of her defacto partner in Adelaide in 2015.

The union representing officers expected the result of the vote to be a resounding "no".

A 75-year-old Mackay man allegedly transferred more than a million dollars overseas during the past seven years as part of the scam.

"The plebiscite is a failed policy; it doesn't enjoy public support any more."

Jason Johannisen may have endured one of the toughest months of his career but the Western Bulldogs defender has good reason to cheer after signing a five-year contract extension.

Despite technology stocks expected to deliver solid earnings growth, investors are wary of any significant share price rise.

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Carlton member Rob Acquaro has accepted the apology of Melbourne wunderkind Clayton Oliver after their heated exchange at the MCG on Sunday.

Antonio Esposito's National Dairy Products went into liquidation in February, owing creditors – many of them dairy farmers – as much as $6.8 million.

German discounter Aldi is investigating "with utmost urgency," reports that a kitchen tap it sold last month emitted water containing up to 15 times the maximum allowable level of lead.

Rift widens as Jeff House re-enters the debate, slamming the planned cash ban as dangerous and dumb.

Problem gambler who lost over $160k said a Liberal MLA's attempt to compare his addiction to hers is "disingenuous".

Stephen Hill says Fremantle's are working to shake the perception that Ross Lyon coached sides are too defence focused, following the Dockers thrilling four point win over North Melbourne on Sunday.

Ben Connor and Sonia Anfiloff on a break from Europe bring two different concerts to Canberra.

The absence of a cast of modern greats would make a Queensland victory sweeter than ever, according to the Maroons captain.

Brett Deledio says he has passed a significant hurdle in the battle to recover from his troublesome calf injuries and that he hasn't given up on playing football in 2017.

Samsung Electronics heir Jay Y. Lee has refused to testify at the bribery trial of former President Park Geun-hye, arguing that doing so risked affecting his own corruption hearing.

For those that thought the end of fights and shoulder charges would sap the game of its toughness, think again. Cameron Smith says Origin gets bigger, faster, stronger and harder every time Queensland and NSW take the field.

Every great show needs an even better after party and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party is no exception.

The dancer and dance teacher had a long and distinguished career.

The Raiders can't afford to play "the blame game" with their season balanced on a knife's edge.

The Raiders are running out of second chances as they look to snatch an unlikely NRL finals berth.

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Wall Street's positive mood spilled over to the local sharemarket, though buying lost some momentum in afternoon trade.

Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Hodge has announced he will retire from football at the end of the 2017 AFL season.

Answers to allegations about events during Australian Defence Force service in Afghanistan are being sought as part of an official inquiry.

Geelong captain Joel Selwood has revealed he was "not with it at all" after he was concussed against Fremantle but has hit out at debate questioning how club doctors are treating head knocks.