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Warner comments on South African ball-tampering come back to bite him

Warner comments on South African ball-tampering come back to bite him

Vice-captain David Warner made the comments after the now-South African captain Faf du Plessis was charged with ball-tampering during a tour of Australia in 2016.

  • by James Lemon

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Smith to stay in South Africa for investigation

Smith to stay in South Africa for investigation

Steve Smith will stay in South Africa for a grilling over his role in ball tampering affair despite being suspended.

  • by Daniel Cherny
England suspected ball tampering during Ashes

England suspected ball tampering during Ashes

England had concerns about Australian ball tampering during the Ashes but there was never any solid evidence,

  • by Nick Hoult
Dutton intervenes to grant visa to foreign au pair

Dutton intervenes to grant visa to foreign au pair

For two years, Mr Dutton's department has been trying to suppress key details of the case and reasons for the decision. 

Telstra misled up to 100,000 customers over charges

Telstra misled up to 100,000 customers over charges

Telco admits it misled customers, billing them for content such as ringtones and games many didn’t know they'd bought.

  • by Jennifer Duke
Elderly, students moved as peat fire triggers gas threat

Elderly, students moved as peat fire triggers gas threat

Residents of an aged-care facility and students from three schools have been relocated as noxious gases threaten.

  • by Robyn Grace
Donald Trump not afraid of China trade war: Mnuchin

Donald Trump not afraid of China trade war: Mnuchin

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says President Donald Trump has no intention of backing down.

  • by Valerie Volcovici
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We have a bad case of misdirected compassion

The Senate’s passing of the Orwellian Welfare "Reform" Bill will, in its first year, add to homelessness.

Ross Gittins
    Ross Gittins

    Myer super sale special: Poisoned chalice, going cheap

    What would happen if Wesfarmers' discount guru Guy Russo turned up at Myer?

    Michael Pascoe
      Michael Pascoe

      This shameful episode is one of sport's darkest days

      Our sporting pride is steeped in the history of Ashes Test victories and fiery clashes on the subcontinent. Now, this.

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        Trent Cotchin spends the night in hospital
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        Trent Cotchin spends the night in hospital

        Cotchin was taken to hospital by his wife because of a migraine.

        • by Sam McClure
        Adelaide appeal Douglas' bumping ban

        Adelaide appeal Douglas' bumping ban

        The AFL tribunal will sit again on Tuesday, with Adelaide deciding to challenge Richard Douglas' suspension.

        • by Sam McClure
        36-year-old rookie named AFLPA best player

        36-year-old rookie named AFLPA best player

        • by Daniel Cherny
        North Melbourne aim to silence doubters

        North Melbourne aim to silence doubters

        • by Ronny Lerner

        Politics

        Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull walks from his Bligh St office to the Intercontinental Hotel to meet with former US President Barack Obama during Obama?s brief visit to Sydney. 23rd March 2018, Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald

        Politics Live: Deadline looms for Turnbull government's tax cuts

        The Prime Minister and his colleagues are mounting a last ditch effort to get the two votes it needs.

        • by Fergus Hunter

        World

        Flat-Earth rocket-maker finally launches

        Flat-Earth rocket-maker finally launches

        • by Kristine Phillips and Avi Selk

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        Telstra admits it misled up to 100,000 customers over third-party charges

        Telstra admits it misled up to 100,000 customers over third-party charges

        Telstra has admitted to misleading up to 100,000 customers by charging them for content like games and ringtones many didn’t know they had bought.

        • by Jennifer Duke

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        'It was full on': Bachelor In Paradise's Florence defends rowdy debut

        'It was full on': Bachelor In Paradise's Florence defends rowdy debut

        The Dutch 27-year-old found herself caught in a love quadrangle and the episode's most dramatic scene.

        • by Rob Moran
        Spielberg says Netflix movies don't deserve Oscars

        Spielberg says Netflix movies don't deserve Oscars

        "Once you commit to a TV format, you're a TV movie." 

        • by Broede Carmody
        The emancipation of Delta Goodrem

        The emancipation of Delta Goodrem

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        Review: Abigail's Party leaves guests wanting

        Review: Abigail's Party leaves guests wanting

        • by Cameron Woodhead
        Youssou Ndour: Get ready for a party, not just a concert.

        Youssou Ndour takes the party line

        • by Bruce Elder

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        Aussies given an extension to apply for a British pension

        Aussies given an extension to apply for a British pension

        Worked in the UK? You might be able to top up your National Insurance contributions.

        • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
        The case for fixed wireless over waiting for the NBN

        The case for fixed wireless over waiting for the NBN

        With many in metropolitan areas facing an unclear NBN timetable, providers of fixed wireless are moving in.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Sport

        Smith suspended by ICC for fourth Test, Bancroft escapes ban

        Smith suspended by ICC for fourth Test, Bancroft escapes ban

        The ICC has suspended Smith over the ball-tampering furore, ensuring that Tim Paine will lead the disgraced team for the final leg of the series.

        • by Chris Barrett
        England suspected ball tampering during Ashes, but had no solid evidence

        England suspected ball tampering during Ashes, but had no solid evidence

        England had concerns about Australian ball tampering during the Ashes but there was never any solid evidence to take to the authorities.

        • by Nick Hoult