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Rex Tillerson fired as US Secretary of State

Rex Tillerson fired as US Secretary of State

President Trump has ousted the former Exxon executive, orchestrating a major change to his national security team amid delicate negotiations with North Korea.

  • by Ashley Parker and Philip Rucker

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Russian tycoon in exile found dead in London
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Russian tycoon in exile found dead in London

Russian expatriate Nikolai Glushkov has been found dead in London, according to reports in the British press.

Bill Shorten faces a fierce backlash from rich retirees

Bill Shorten faces a fierce backlash from rich retirees

Opposition Leader is facing a pushback from older Australians to his $59 billion revenue grab on dividend payments.

  • by David Crowe
How Sean survived and thrived after shark attack

How Sean survived and thrived after shark attack

Three years ago Sean was a strapping young athlete, but then came a day and a moment that will define him forever

  • by Scott Spits
Companies defend charging $1000 for unpaid internships

Companies defend charging $1000 for unpaid internships

Under remuneration, the internship ad listed "communal lunches", "yoga", "table tennis" and "hotdesking".

  • by Michael Koziol
Sunrise cops heat over Aboriginal adoption segment

Sunrise cops heat over Aboriginal adoption segment

Commentator said Indigenous children should be taken from their families 'just like the first Stolen Generations'.

  • by Broede Carmody
UK and Russia's bickering match now deadly earnest
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UK and Russia's bickering match now deadly earnest

The usually cautious, measured words of diplomacy are being laced with frank hostility over the nerve agent attack.

  • by Nick Miller
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Record immigration: solution to an imaginary problem

From a population of 19 million in 2000, Australia has grown to reach nearly 25 million today.

William Bourke

    Do not be the person who looks away

    Why are human beings like Priya, Nadesalingam and their two small daughters being treated like a virus that needs to be eradicated? 

    Clementine Ford
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      Study shows NRA is wrong about Australian gun laws

      John Howard’s historic leadership in implementing gun law reform is likely to have averted some 16 mass shootings in this country.

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        'I lost my home': NAB victim fights for justice after taking $300k overdraft

        'I lost my home': NAB victim fights for justice after taking $300k overdraft

        Even now, almost a decade after Angela Arena lost her home due to what she claims was bank misconduct, she finds it difficult to talk about what happened.

        • by Daniella Miletic

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        The Ressence Type 2 e-Crown is the future of watch design

        The Ressence Type 2 e-Crown is the future of watch design

        With many big watch brands looking to the past, one timepiece is refreshingly futuristic.

        • by Bani McSpedden
        Samsung's new TVs blend in with their surroundings

        Samsung's new TVs blend in with their surroundings

        Company's 2018 lineup shown off in New York, including a new feature that makes TVs appear transparent when not in use.

        • by Ben Grubb

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        Rabada does Australia favour but Lehmann says tourists must bat better

        Rabada does Australia favour but Lehmann says tourists must bat better

        There were no celebrations for Australia in the Eastern Cape but it could be understood if there was a wry smile or two about the fast bowler's ban.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Sydney FC snatch vital ACL draw with Kashima Antlers

        Sydney FC snatch vital ACL draw with Kashima Antlers

        Matt Simon has broken his two-year goal drought to give Sydney FC's disastrous Asian Champions League campaign a lifeline.

        • by Emma Kemp

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