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John Blankenstein visits what's left of his parents-in-law's house near Francis Hollis Drive in Tathra.

'It was all gone within half an hour': Family home obliterated in Tathra fire

John Blankenstein was in shock looking at the remnants of his wife's parents' home, where a small ceramic pot was the only thing that was salvageable.

  • by Han Nguyen

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City simmers in hottest trio of March days since 1902 - and another burst is coming

City simmers in hottest trio of March days since 1902 - and another burst is coming

Sunday's 38.2-degree-high was the hottest this late in March since 1940.  And the tail of summer won't stop wagging yet, with another day of 30 degrees forecast.

  • by Peter Hannam
All train services out of Central face delays

All train services out of Central face delays

A power supply issue has caused delays for all services heading away from the city on Monday afternoon.

  • by Rachel Clun
Maths illiteracy 'led to the election of Donald Trump'

Maths illiteracy 'led to the election of Donald Trump'

For Eddie Woo, there's a direct link between the trouble many adults have with maths and the election of Trump.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
Abbott: Dutton is 'absolutely right' about SA farmers

Abbott: Dutton is 'absolutely right' about SA farmers

"If the boot was on the other foot we would call it racism of the worst sort," the former PM said.

  • by Michael Koziol
Something is rotten in Australia's mortgage market

Something is rotten in Australia's mortgage market

The evidence is well and truly in that Australia’s once stately banking industry has been invaded by a toxic sales culture

  • by Jessica Irvine
The Stefanovic rant: Details of conversation emerge

The Stefanovic rant: Details of conversation emerge

In the end, the overheard Uber conversation that had Nine's foes salivating was more bark than bite.

  • by Rob Moran
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Immigration the cheap and nasty way to grow the economy

High immigration may suit our rent-seeking business people, but it's a hell of a way to pursue economic growth.

Ross Gittins
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    John Durkan's career ends in the Coles exit aisle

    Amid all the change at Wesfarmers, it was easy to lose the significance of John Durkan’s career demise.

    Colin Kruger

      'Before most of us had made our coffee, they were gone'

      Just as the small town of Biloela was waking up, Border Protection officers came and took a family away.

      Chandra Roulston
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        'Awkward trade-off': ANZ quizzed over possible breach of credit laws

        'Awkward trade-off': ANZ quizzed over possible breach of credit laws

        ANZ has admitted it does not independently verify the monthly expenses of people applying for a home loan.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        A secret conversation is happening right beneath your eyes.

        • by Phil Barker
        20 signs your child may be gifted

        20 signs your child may be gifted

        Suspect your child is gifted? Here are 20 sure signs.

        • by Rebecca Gruber

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        How does it feel as Manly embarrass old foes Parramatta?
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        How does it feel as Manly embarrass old foes Parramatta?

        The Sea Eagles and Eels have a long, spiteful history. This match didn't befit the rivalry.

        • by Andrew Webster
        Chautauqua fails to leave gate again

        Chautauqua fails to leave gate again

        Champion sprinter Chautauqua's career is at a crossroads after he again refused to leave the gates in a barrier trial.

        • by Craig Brennan

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