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Sydney celebrity doctor on the nose after gangster's surgery turns fatal
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Sydney celebrity doctor on the nose after gangster's surgery turns fatal

The untimely death of a patient undergoing routine nose surgery is bad enough for any cosmetic surgeon let alone when the patient is a feared underworld figure.

  • by Kate McClymont

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Ambitious secret plan to create Sydney's Silicon Valley
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Ambitious secret plan to create Sydney's Silicon Valley

A secret plan to revitalise the inner south of Sydney relies on tech giant Google to anchor a technology centre.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Grave new world as political culture slips into the gutter

Grave new world as political culture slips into the gutter

The Joyce affair changed political culture with ministers now using gossip for political gain. Where will it end?

  • by Mark Kenny
The ominous note posted on Mehajer's prison cell door

The ominous note posted on Mehajer's prison cell door

The controversial former Auburn deputy mayor, 31, has been given a royal title in his new home in Silverwater prison

  • by Amy Croffey
The player quickly emerging as our man for all seasons 

The player quickly emerging as our man for all seasons 

Until his second coming as a Test player, he was a punchline. Suddenly in South Africa, he's Mr Reliable.

  • by Chris Barrett
Third person dies in listeria outbreak linked to melons

Third person dies in listeria outbreak linked to melons

Health authorities have linked the spreading outbreak to a rockmelon grower near Griffith in NSW.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Lodge free to play for Broncos as rampage footage surfaces

Lodge free to play for Broncos as rampage footage surfaces

Lodge is expected to make his debut for Brisbane despite shocking CCTV footage of his drunken New York rampage.

  • by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly and Phil Lutton
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Grave new world as political culture slips into the gutter

Senior cabinet ministers are now threatening to use salacious gossip for political gain. Where will it end?

Mark Kenny
    Mark Kenny

    Women in Tasmania might soon be unable to get abortions

    Tasmanian women who can’t afford private services will have to travel to the mainland for a service they are legally entitled to.

    Clementine Ford
      Clementine Ford

      Dubious donations create almighty mess for politicians

      Labor and the Liberals were both warned about Chinese businessman - but when he offered cash, who would say no?

      David Crowe
        David Crowe
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        'They live like kings, we work like slaves': Is franchising at a turning point?

        'They live like kings, we work like slaves': Is franchising at a turning point?

        In just a few days, Caltex devoured its franchise store network and RFG announced up to 200 stores would close.

        • by Sarah Danckert, Cole Latimer and Patrick Hatch
        The hits and misses of corporate confession season

        The hits and misses of corporate confession season

        • by Clancy Yeates, Patrick Hatch, Carolyn Cummins, Cole Latimer, Darren Gray and Jennifer Duke
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        Apps to help you keep stock of your pantry

        Apps to help you keep stock of your pantry

        Reducing what you buy and what you waste is not just good for your family, but good for the environment too.

        • by Peter Wells
        How to be the most stylish bloke in the office this autumn

        How to be the most stylish bloke in the office this autumn

        Don't waste an opportunity to boost your style game in the cooler months.

        • by Pete Harrison

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        Marsh delivers another innings of substance for Australia

        Marsh delivers another innings of substance for Australia

        All-rounder falls just short of a third Test ton but guides the visitors to a very competitive first innings total.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Matthew Lodge free to play as footage surfaces of US rampage

        Matthew Lodge free to play as footage surfaces of US rampage

        Embattled Broncos recruit expected to line up in season opener against St George Illawarra

        • by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly and Phil Lutton

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