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'It’s not the stadiums ... It’s the shambolic way we have sold it'

'It’s not the stadiums ... It’s the shambolic way we have sold it'

A year out from the election, can Gladys Berejiklian sell the government's message?

  • by Alexandra Smith and James Robertson

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'Stefanovics have loaded the bullets' for Channel Seven

'Stefanovics have loaded the bullets' for Channel Seven

Karl returns for Today and Peter says sorry as New Idea prepares to publish details of that infamous Uber exchange.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Man with implanted Opal chip in hand admits guilt

Man with implanted Opal chip in hand admits guilt

Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow pleaded guilty in court on Friday to attempting to travel without a ticket.

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
'I told her I loved her, and she was killing me'

'I told her I loved her, and she was killing me'

A gamer known as "Biggie" claims to have used his skills to prevent a potentially fatal samurai sword attack.

  • by Kyle Swenson
Mass store closures mooted as rent fight escalates

Mass store closures mooted as rent fight escalates

Solomon Lew's retail group has issued a stern warning as rivals are being offered cut-rate rents in shopping centres.

  • by Nick Toscano
Law firm to sack partner after harassment claims

Law firm to sack partner after harassment claims

The firm said in a statement that an Australian partner was suspended from the partnership "with immediate effect".

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
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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.

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    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.

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        ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds

        ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds

        The ABC conceded it paid more attention to social policy issues and said it needed to run more "hip pocket" stories.

        • by Michael Koziol
        Federal Court deals blow to early release of Palace Papers

        Federal Court deals blow to early release of Palace Papers

        • by Michaela Whitbourn
        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

        • by David Crowe and Peter Hartcher

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        Solly Lew threatens mass store closures as rent fight escalates

        Solly Lew threatens mass store closures as rent fight escalates

        The company behind Just Jeans and Smiggle is threatening to pull every store from shopping centres where rivals are being offered cut-rate rents.

        • by Nick Toscano
        Wesfarmers was a standout in the ASX after announcing it will demerge Coles.

        Coles spin-off lifts ASX to flat finish for the week

        • by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak
        Coles shoppers have message for new management

        Coles shoppers have message for new management

        • by Shiamak Unwalla

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        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        Toast the Irish holiday with a tasty new take on a classic favourite.

        • by James Atkinson
        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Seriously, they don't remember a thing.

        • by Tarah Chieffi

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        Waratahs star Israel Folau shifted to wing to face Rebels
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        Waratahs star Israel Folau shifted to wing to face Rebels

        Israel Folau will line-up on the wing for the Waratahs for just the second time in six seasons when NSW take on the Rebels on Sunday at Allianz Stadium.

        • by Tom Decent
        FIFA plans to launch global women’s league

        FIFA plans to launch global women’s league

        FIFA President Gianni Infantino will ask members of his executive council to approve plans for a new global women's league this week.

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