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Voter revolt on stadiums poses threat to Premier
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NSW election

Voter revolt on stadiums poses threat to Premier

More than half of voters oppose Gladys Berejiklian's $2.5 billion plans to demolish and rebuild two Sydney stadiums, results that are causing the Coalition unrest.

  • by Alexandra Smith

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'They have no right to take this off the small man'

'They have no right to take this off the small man'

His cattle dogs tumbling at his feet, swing voter Stjepan Brticevic warned Labor its latest tax plan was "bloody bad".

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Patrick Begley
As Silicon Valley eats itself, we'll feel the repercussions 
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Innovation

As Silicon Valley eats itself, we'll feel the repercussions 

Bay Area's current predicament should give thought to world leaders who are so desperate to copy it - Australia included.

  • by John McDuling
Australian who died in blast was not from the military

Australian who died in blast was not from the military

Man killed on a shooting range at a Cambodian army base was reportedly there as a tourist to fire weapons.

Nerve toxin 'was planted in daughter's suitcase'

Nerve toxin 'was planted in daughter's suitcase'

Investigators fear they may never catch the culprits who planted the toxin that poisoned ex-spy Sergei Skripal.

  • by Nick Miller
Prince 'has kept mum hidden from king for two years'

Prince 'has kept mum hidden from king for two years'

Heir to Saudi Arabian throne reportedly kept his mother away from his father out of fear she would stand in his way.

  • by Raf Sanchez
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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Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra

Every time one side of politics looks for savings, the other bays for blood.

David Crowe
David Crowe

Sponsor-heavy inductions a bad look when we should be in big league

Look I am all in favour of third-Party agreements in rugby league - but this is a seriously low-rent look.

Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons

    The road to serfdom is paved with CEO bonuses

    You know those guys who seem to be nearly unembarrassed by the banking inquiry? They have got a good thing going. 

    Jenna Price
      Jenna Price
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      X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble

      X-man or ex-man? Xenophon on the precipice with all-or-nothing gamble

      For an anti-gambling guy, Nick Xenophon made a large and risky bet on re-entering SA politics. But as the campaign ended, his juggernaut appeared to be slowing.

      • by Mark Kenny National affairs editor
      Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra
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      Income tax

      Labor's tax plan lays bare the hypocrisy of Canberra

      • by David Crowe
      Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom
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      Australia looks to ride on the back of Asia boom

      • by David Crowe and Nick O'Malley

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      Illustration: Glen Le Lievre

      Trade wars: a group exercise in self-destruction

      With The Donald now busy playing poker with Little Rocket Man, the threat of a trade war has receded. Good. Gives us time to get our thinking straight before the threat returns.

      • by Ross Gittins

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      Why I gave up sex in 2018

      Why I gave up sex in 2018

      • by Victoria Zerbst
      The conversation around full-time parenting is too one-sided

      The conversation around full-time parenting is too one-sided

      • by Laura Hanby Hudgens
      When 'date night' doesn't go to plan

      When 'date night' doesn't go to plan

      • by Jo Stanley
      Kaftan queen takes catwalk honour

      Kaftan queen takes catwalk honour

      • by Melissa Singer
      How to interrupt the pattern of sexual violence
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      Daily Life

      How to interrupt the pattern of sexual violence

      • by Clementine Ford
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      Smarter living

      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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      Sport

      Broncos defy critics to stun Cowboys in yet another thrilling derby

      Broncos defy critics to stun Cowboys in yet another thrilling derby

      It took some last-ditch defence - by the goalpost - to halt North Queensland but the Broncos have won their first game of the season.

      • by Phil Lutton
      How rebel Rabada became destined for greatness

      How rebel Rabada became destined for greatness

      The South African fast bowler, who is appealing his suspension from the rest of the series against Australia, is very much his own man - and always has been.

      • by Chris Barrett

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