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How many people will be diagnosed with cancer in your suburb in 2018?
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Health

How many people will be diagnosed with cancer in your suburb in 2018?

More than 46,000 people in NSW will be told they have cancer in 2018, official projections show. 

  • by Kate Aubusson

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Labor's $59b 'hit the rich' revenue grab targets retirees

Labor's $59b 'hit the rich' revenue grab targets retirees

A Labor government would cancel cash refunds to taxpayers who own shares and claim tax credits on their dividends.

  • by David Crowe
May delivers ultimatum to Putin over 'despicable' attack
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May delivers ultimatum to Putin over 'despicable' attack

British PM has given Vladimir Putin 24 hours to prove the Kremlin didn't poison a former spy with a Soviet toxin.

  • by Nick Miller
Is Australia big enough for 'Big Tony' and 'Big Bob'?
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Q&A

Is Australia big enough for 'Big Tony' and 'Big Bob'?

The Big Question arising from the Big Australia edition of Q&A: is Australia Big Enough to contain Big Tony and Big Bob?

  • by Neil McMahon
Slow internet is happening far less than it used to 

Slow internet is happening far less than it used to 

A 50% off promotion is behind a drastic improvement in NBN congestion from November to February.

  • by Jennifer Duke
$500bn pool of 'liar loans' in royal commission's sights

$500bn pool of 'liar loans' in royal commission's sights

Brokers raking in commissions for issuing home loans to people who might not be able to afford it will be under scrutiny.

  • by Sarah Danckert
At least 50 killed after plane crashes in Kathmandu
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Aviation

At least 50 killed after plane crashes in Kathmandu

A passenger plane has swerved, crashed and burst into flames as it landed at Kathmandu airport in Nepal

  • by Binaj Gurubacharya
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Trump's theatrics are no match for China's economic weapons

China has moved well beyond antiquated trade warfare to a much smarter, subtler form of economic conquest.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    Knowing what Joyce said seconds after he said it just isn't important

    Parliament is a bit like roast pork. If you only served the crackle, you'll be sick.

    Amanda Vanstone

      What David Warner should have said to Quinton de Kock

      Candice Falzon is not Warner's property to defend.

      Jenna Price
        Jenna Price
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        Politics

        Shorten hits shareholders with plan for $59 billion revenue grab

        Shorten hits shareholders with plan for $59 billion revenue grab

        A Labor government would cancel cash refunds to more than 1 million taxpayers who own shares.

        • by David Crowe

        World

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        Business

        Come on in! Australia's secret to avoiding recessions
        Analysis
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        Come on in! Australia's secret to avoiding recessions

        The Turnbull government is standing firm when it comes to immigration. It has little choice if it's to continue its era of record economic expansion.

        • by Jason Scott
        There will be lots to keep an eye on this week.
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        8@eight: All eyes on US inflation data

        • by Tyler Yell and Ilya Spivak

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        Do not be the person who looks away
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        Daily Life

        Do not be the person who looks away

        • by Clementine Ford
        Has fashion lost its sex appeal?

        Has fashion lost its sex appeal?

        • by Robin Givhan
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        Smarter living

        Ferrari just unveiled their most affordable supercar

        Ferrari just unveiled their most affordable supercar

        From California to Portofino via Maranello: Ferrari’s newest supercar lands on Australian shores in style.

        • by Glen Butler
        Sydney couple Andrea and Jeff Laurence have different attitudes to money.

        What happens when financial opposites attract?

        Sydney couple Andrea and Jeff Laurence describe themselves as "financial opposites" but they've come up with strategies to deal with their differences.

        • by Megan Blandford

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        Sport

        Rabada ban takes gloss off South Africa's second-Test win

        Rabada ban takes gloss off South Africa's second-Test win

        The fast bowler was reported for a second time in the second Test, taking the gloss off his dominance of Australia.

        • by Chris Barrett
        New footy boss apologises for blanking on Cronulla's team name

        New footy boss apologises for blanking on Cronulla's team name

        New ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie has apologised for his Cronulla Sharks gaffe, putting it down to a case of nerves.

        • by Steve Zemek

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