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Trump shakes off the shackles and says what he really thinks
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Trump shakes off the shackles and says what he really thinks

People close to Donald Trump describe the President as newly emboldened to say what he really feels and to ignore his more cautious advisers.

  • by Maggie Haberman

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NSW to cop heavy falls as rain relief will snap warm spell 

NSW to cop heavy falls as rain relief will snap warm spell 

The burst of late-season heat that seared south-eastern Australia over the weekend will give way to days of heavy showers.

  • by Peter Hannam
'Courtney is shot 41 seconds after police arrive': court

'Courtney is shot 41 seconds after police arrive': court

Inquest raises broader questions as to whether police were adequately trained to respond to people with mental illness.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Once-celebrated NAB staffer accused of $800k fraud

Once-celebrated NAB staffer accused of $800k fraud

A former banker and his friend are accused of exploiting a program that rewarded members of the public.

  • by Adam Cooper
Boy, 9, shoots sister in fight over video game controller

Boy, 9, shoots sister in fight over video game controller

Firearms-related injuries are America's third leading cause of death for children aged one to 17.

'Sophisticated': US city hit by fourth package explosion

'Sophisticated': US city hit by fourth package explosion

Hours after Austin police made a public appeal on three deadly package blasts, they were called to yet another incident.

  • by Eva Ruth Moravec and Meagan Flynn
Shop gives away coffees as CBA's payment terminals fail

Shop gives away coffees as CBA's payment terminals fail

Small businesses across Australia have been hit by an outage in Commonwealth Bank's card payment terminals.

  • by Cara Waters
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High risk: NRL officials have grave concerns over US Test match

The league's top brass have slammed the game between New Zealand and England in Denver in June due to safety concerns.

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    Australia's minor parties are failing to live up to their own hype

    Minor parties play the media game well but their share of the vote is not matching their share of the airtime.

    David Crowe
      David Crowe

      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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        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        People from the major parties have previously met with the firm that has now been accused of accessing the data of 50 million Facebook users without permission.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        Woolworths launches fresh review of pokies business

        Woolworths launches fresh review of pokies business

        An independent investigation has been launched into the scandal engulfing Woolworths-owned pokies venues.

        • by Nick Toscano

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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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        NRL officials have grave concerns over Denver Test match — and rightfully so
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        NRL officials have grave concerns over Denver Test match — and rightfully so

        Chief medic Paul Bloomfield and COO Nick Weeks have slammed the mid-season Test between New Zealand and England in Denver because of safety concerns.

        • by Andrew Webster
        Police monitor Inglis racism case as Panthers zero in on perpetrator

        Police monitor Inglis racism case as Panthers zero in on perpetrator

        The Panthers will meet with the NRL and police armed with a case file they're confident will identify the person who racially abused Greg Inglis.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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