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Hackers used 'Skype surgery' to help bomb a Syrian hospital
In a world's first, Dr David Nott gave remote instructions via Skype and Whatsapp to doctors carrying out surgery in an underground hospital. Weeks later, it was destroyed by suspected Russian warplanes.
- by Hayley Dixon
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'Don’t do this to me, I have kids': Nalini's highway to hell
The single mother-of-two needed a new car. What happened next has made her a key witness in the banking commission.
- by Sarah Danckert
Suspected Texas bomber dies after detonating explosives
Police had tracked the 24-year-old to a hotel and were following him when he pulled to the side of the road.
'Intellectual snobbery': Stokes rejects focus on STEM
NSW Education Minister says the push for promoting subjects such as science and maths has become an educational fad.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
I've never joined Facebook, now I'm feeling pretty good
What rankles me about Facebook is the way it exploits family, friendship and other personal connections to cash in.
- by Matt Wade
James Packer circled by 'dark clouds' of mental illness
Now 50, the billionaire has found himself at one of the most critical crossroads of his lifetime.
- by Andrew Hornery
Woman charged over murder of Bankstown lawyer
Ho Ledinh was shot three times through the back at point-blank range outside a cafe in January.
- by Jenny Noyes
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'It almost feels like espionage': what Facebook did to democracy
When our data is being harvested to invisibly influence our opinions and emotions, we risk losing control of our political system.
Nick Miller
Packer is unwell, but Crown Resorts stages a healthy recovery
James Packer has sealed the decision that running the multi-billion dollar gaming business was placing too much pressure on his precarious mental health.
Elizabeth Knight
South African farmers are trapped in a brutal reality
We pleaded with my father-in-law to move closer into town where he would be safer. But he never stood a chance.
Glenn Freeman
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Seven charged as police swoop on brothel, tattoo parlour in raids
- by Cameron Houston, Chris Vedelago and Tammy Mills
Politics
Support builds for company tax cut but wages the sticking point
The Turnbull government could be as close as two votes from passing its signature company tax cut.
- by Mark Kenny and Eryk Bagshaw
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Pressure mounts on Facebook Australia
The company has been unable to confirm whether Australians were caught up in a data harvesting scandal
- by John McDuling and Jennifer Duke
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'I'm old-fashioned': Myer's Hounsell goes shopping for people like him
- by Colin Kruger
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Australian fashion
Myer is sending a confusing fashion message, and it's biting
- by Melissa Singer
Smarter living
9 play date rules that are non-negotiable
Play dates. Every parent has a love-hate relationship with them.
- by Katharine Stahl
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Australia's oldest hoon was just trying to save money on petrol
How to save money at the petrol pump without going to extremes.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Inglis says racism in Australia is 'appalling' and 'has to stop'
Greg Inglis breaks his silence on the racism scandal.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Smith slams Rabada decision, says standard now set on physical contact
Australian captain sets the scene for another fiery contest with a strong rebuke of Rabada appeal decision.
- by Chris Barrett
