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'Put the knife on the ground': The moment before police shot Courtney Topic dead

'Put the knife on the ground': The moment before police shot Courtney Topic dead

A court has released dramatic footage of the deadly confrontation in Sydney's west that ended with a single bullet just 41 seconds after police arrived.

  • by Megan Gorrey

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New trains finally signal end to Sydney's 'sweat sets'

New trains finally signal end to Sydney's 'sweat sets'

Even Premier Gladys Berejiklian is  hoping it's the "last we ever see" of the  S-Set trains.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
'I tried to reach out for help': Bank gave gambler more debt

'I tried to reach out for help': Bank gave gambler more debt

A CBA executive was forced to defend how the bank assessed customers for credit card offers.

  • by Ruth Williams
Parents want schools to educate, not just to train
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Parents want schools to educate, not just to train

NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes said nothing to denigrate STEM subjects, or to imply that students should avoid them.

'Impossible for Pell to reveal genitals from under robes'

'Impossible for Pell to reveal genitals from under robes'

It would have been impossible for George Pell to reveal his genitals without help to remove his clerical robe, a court hears.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
His interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

His interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

It seems there's a simple reason Mark Zuckerberg has been silent, until now. Facebook isn't on top of this problem.

  • by John McDuling
Matt Lodge must pay back victims of New York rampage
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Matt Lodge must pay back victims of New York rampage

The NRL says it will sever his contract with Brisbane unless he comes up with a payment plan.

  • by Adam Pengilly
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With the advent of social media, everyone is a publisher

The common perception that defamation cases typically involve celebrities suing the media for millions of dollars is a myth.

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    Dutton and dividends – dud political performances all round

    Watching Australian politics from afar with an increasing sense of incredulity, it's a tight race for last week's dumbest effort.

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      There is an answer for a city bursting at the seams

      Sydney workers wanting to escape the crippling house prices and congestion just need a more tolerable commute.

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        'It will hit consumers hard': eBay hits back at $5 parcel tax proposal

        'It will hit consumers hard': eBay hits back at $5 parcel tax proposal

        Parcels containing clothing, makeup and books worth less than $1000 would attract the new tax.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw
        Michael Kirby says dual citizens should be allowed in Parliament

        Michael Kirby says dual citizens should be allowed in Parliament

        • by Latika Bourke
        The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

        The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

        • by Eryk Bagshaw, Mark Kenny and Adam Gartrell

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        Myer's $467m loss the 'final nail' for board, says Solomon Lew

        Myer's $467m loss the 'final nail' for board, says Solomon Lew

        Myer's largest shareholder says it would have been every worse without the company's "mathematical gymnastics". 

        • by Patrick Hatch

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        15 of the best haircuts for men to try in 2018

        15 of the best haircuts for men to try in 2018

        Never underestimate the power of a great haircut to boost your personal style.

        • by Benjamen Judd
        Finally, a digital radio that sounds good and has AM

        Finally, a digital radio that sounds good and has AM

        Australians like AM radio, so why is it just about impossible to find a good quality digital radio with AM?

        • by Rod Easdown

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        Players want say in ICC code of conduct after Kagiso Rabada affair

        Players want say in ICC code of conduct after Kagiso Rabada affair

        The fast bowler's suspension and successful appeal has been a lightning rod for criticism of the governing body's processes around sanctioning players.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Matt Lodge must pay back victims of New York rampage: NRL
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        Matt Lodge must pay back victims of New York rampage: NRL

        Governing body says it will tear up his contract unless he comes up with a payment plan.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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