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Ball tampering
For Australian cricket, arrogance rewarded has just led to more arrogance
It may feel like a bad dream, but the fall from grace – for Steve Smith, for Australian cricket – will take some time to sink in.
- by Malcolm Knox
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Ball tampering
He's stuffed up, but spare me the hysterical overreaction
The collective outrage since Smith’s post-match confession has been staggering. And it has exposed hypocrisy in some commentators who should know better.
- by Andrew Webster
Homeowners find properties in path of rail, road projects
The owners of 400 homes and a further 640 rural properties in western Sydney have discovered they could one day be acquired for road and rail links.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
Public transport
Hey Candy Crusher, your backpack doesn't need a seat
It’s easy to tell if someone wants to sit down: they’re looking at you with the hungry-eyed stare of someone who has not sat down for a week.
- by Clem Bastow
'Have a look, boys. They're using something'
A former South African bowler claims he tipped off cameramen after suspecting Australia were engaging in foul play.
- by Daniel Cherny
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Hemmes was two days late with rent and faced eviction
A merchant banker who was out of pocket by $85.74 immediately set in train a plan to evict his famous tenant.
- by Kate McClymont
'Not what you’d expect from anyone in sport at any level'
Cricket sponsors weigh in on the ball tampering scandal engulfing the Australian cricket team in South Africa.
- by Darren Gray
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Opinion & Perspectives
This is a rare opportunity for a complete purge in cricket
"Same old Aussies, always cheating," goes the Barmy Army chant, and it's impossible to be offended now.
Malcolm Knox
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 by cutting off payments to more than 80,000 people.
Ross Gittins
'Thirty polls test' for PM ignores nightmare backstory
Tony Abbott, as prime minister, had lost the confidence of the party room and his cabinet. That takes some doing.
Amanda Vanstone
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Ramsay's kitchen nightmare: Celebrity chef accused of trading while insolvent
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
Politics
Let Australians die as they want to, says Productivity Commission
Tens of thousands of terminally ill Australians are dying in hospitals when they would rather be dying at home, a Productivity Commission inquiry has found.
- by Peter Martin
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Fair Work Commission rejects ACTU bid for more family-friendly hours
Workers have not been granted the right to determine their own hours.
- by Anna Patty
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Edward Norton devastated by NYC firefighter death at movie location
Edward Norton has praised the selfless courage of a New York City firefighter who died in the building where Norton had been directing his latest movie.
- by Aja Styles
'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
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Smarter living
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
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IT networks
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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Ball tampering
Steve Smith has done the wrong thing, but spare me the overreaction
The collective outrage since Smith’s post-match confession has been staggering. And it has exposed hypocrisy in some who should know better.
- by Andrew Webster
Manly fined, former CEO suspended over salary cap breaches
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg informed the Sea Eagles on Monday morning of the heavy sanctions.
- by Adam Pengilly