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Law firm to sack partner after harassment claims
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Law firm to sack partner after harassment claims

Herbert Smith Freehills senior partner to go after an investigation into sexual harassment allegations.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn

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FOI request denied on Vikki Campion travel records

FOI request denied on Vikki Campion travel records

A freedom of information request for the travel expenses of Barnaby Joyce’s former staffer and current partner has been denied.

  • by Jamieson Murphy
The moment Mick Hawi was gunned down

The moment Mick Hawi was gunned down

Dramatic footage has emerged of the shooting death of the former bikie boss in a south Sydney gym car park.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Unhindered by facts, on the Sunrise hosts galloped 

Unhindered by facts, on the Sunrise hosts galloped 

Kevin Rudd said sorry to the Stolen Generations, Sunrise should do the same for its segment on child protection.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
The man who went to space a twin and returned a brother

The man who went to space a twin and returned a brother

Astronaut Scott Kelly returned from a year in space genetically different from his identical twin, scientists discovered.

  • by Sarah Knapton
PM's gaffe-prone son stirs up trouble at Goldman Sachs

PM's gaffe-prone son stirs up trouble at Goldman Sachs

Alex Turnbull's whistleblower gaffe is just the latest example of his volatile relationship with social media.

  • by Colin Kruger
Fifth death and miscarriage linked to listeria outbreak

Fifth death and miscarriage linked to listeria outbreak

A fifth person has died and a woman has suffered a miscarriage after a national outbreak of listeria linked to rockmelons.

  • by Anna Prytz
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Silicon Valley is eating itself, and the repercussions will be felt in Sydney

The Bay Area's current predicament should give thought leaders around the world so desperate to copy it pause for thought.

John McDuling
    John McDuling

    Labor's hit on share dividends meets fairness test

    Vested interests will cry foul but the proposal to restrict dividend imputation credits adds up.

    Caitlin Fitzsimmons
      Caitlin Fitzsimmons

      Dear Bupa, your policy change makes me worry

      I'm an anaesthetist who works in NSW hospitals and concerned your members - my patients - are about to be harmed.

      David Bell
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        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

        Malcolm Turnbull has singled out Indonesia and Thailand as two countries that could commit to a trade alliance with Australia.

        • by David Crowe and Peter Hartcher

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        'Not worried': Suppliers look forward to Coles-only focus

        'Not worried': Suppliers look forward to Coles-only focus

        Small businesses reliant on Coles are hoping it will be business as usual when the supermarket is spun off.

        • by Cara Waters and Darren Gray
        The ASX is set to edge higher.

        Markets Live: Wesfarmers leads ASX gains

        • by Sarah Turner

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        How cult sneaker brand Allbirds is saving the world

        How cult sneaker brand Allbirds is saving the world

        The venture-capital darling is expanding its flock to include the plant kingdom.

        • by Kyle Stock
        Affordable electric bikes are now a reality

        Affordable electric bikes are now a reality

        The Velectrix Urban 2.0. shaved 30 minutes of my commute, and made it a much more pleasant experience.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Saints march home after Sharks blow big early lead

        Saints march home after Sharks blow big early lead

        After half an hour you would have thought there was no way Cronulla could lose this game.

        • by Andrew Parkinson
        Time to nick off? Not yet – but what happens when Politis does?
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        Time to nick off? Not yet – but what happens when Politis does?

        Roosters chairman has dismissed speculation he is standing down in his 25th season but there are fears for the club's future without Uncle Nick.

        • by Andrew Webster

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