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'Sydneysiders are giving up on their city'
Families are leading the exodus out of the global city as its population becomes increasingly foreign born. Each day more than 100 people leave for elsewhere.
- by Conal Hanna
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Donald Trump
'A century of mateship': What does Trump want from us?
Trump gave Turnbull an impressive welcome to the White House, but we are starting to see what he wants in return.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Immigration
In Australia there's one born every minute and 44 seconds
Tony Abbott's argument against immigration shows he may have snoozed off at a crucial point in his lectures.
- by Jessica Irvine
Xi Jinping forever? China to lift limit on president's term
China will lift the limit on a president serving two terms, potentially paving the way for Xi Jinping to continue in power.
- by Kirsty Needham
Rookie MP rules out bid to become Deputy PM
Queensland MP David Littleproud has ruled himself out of the competition, leaving the way clear for McCormack.
- by Adam Gartrell
Aussie heroes win reprieve after minister's backflip
Business class tickets to Europe handed to war veterans amid fallout from Barnaby Joyce scandal.
- by Tim Barlass
As students go backwards, minister blames parents
The proportion of 15-year-olds reaching international baseline levels in three crucial fields has fallen significantly.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Opinion & Perspectives
Not even the IMF is worried by our huge foreign debt
It's now just a squeak short of $1 trillion. Just as well, since none of us ever worries about it either.
Ross Gittins
This is what the 'X' really stands for in AFLX
Not content with battling cricket at the end of every summer, the AFL is now waging war with rival codes.
Roy Masters
Voting for an independent is usually a complete waste of time
Perhaps it started with the Australian Democrats. They told everyone that they would "keep the bastards honest".
Amanda Vanstone
Politics
Bill Shorten signals fight over charity crackdown
Labor says it cannot support proposed government laws that would "silence" or "punish" Australia's not-for-profit sector.
- by Adam Gartrell
World
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Business
Outdated rule puts brakes on billions in infrastructure projects, says Grattan
An outdated financing rule is forcing governments to turn their backs on billions of dollars of economically viable infrastructure, says the Grattan Institute.
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Smarter living
5 tips to help your baby ditch the dummy
It's one of parenting's most dreaded struggles.
- by Laura Lifshitz
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Why keeping your landline is a waste of money
Australians remain surprisingly keen on landline phones, but if you're paying for one then you're probably spending money unnecessarily.
- by Angus Kidman
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Sport
Winning in the rain: Mierzejewski clinches derby comeback for Sydney FC
Adrian Mierzejewski showed why he's Sydney FC's new star with a stunning brace in the Sky Blues' derby win over the Wanderers.
- by Dominic Bossi
NSW Waratahs take cub pack on tour
The Waratahs flew to Africa without two of their most experienced set piece operators, leaving a pack of relative cubs to muscle up ahead of away clashes.
- by Georgina Robinson