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Sydney's latte line exposes how the city is divided
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Sydney's latte line exposes how the city is divided

Socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage is revealed by new data, which shows Sydney is home to seven of the 10 most advantaged postcodes in Australia. 

  • by Nigel Gladstone

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Trio behind ball-tampering to be sent home in disgrace

Trio behind ball-tampering to be sent home in disgrace

Cricket Australia cleared coach Darren Lehmann and said knowledge of ball-tampering was restricted to three players.

  • by Chris Barrett
Players turn on Warner as crisis rips apart team

Players turn on Warner as crisis rips apart team

The deposed vice-captain removed himself from the team's WhatsApp group in the midst of the unprecedented drama.

  • by Chris Barrett
It's one thing to play the game hard and fair. But this is ugly

It's one thing to play the game hard and fair. But this is ugly

So transfixed were Darren Lehmann and the Australian team on winning, they forgot about basic decency.

  • by Jon Pierik
Qantas reveals 'out there' option for long haul flights

Qantas reveals 'out there' option for long haul flights

Exercise areas and train-like berths: the future of air travel on Qantas could be in the cargo hold.

  • by Latika Bourke and Patrick Hatch
Clarke demands 'full story', says cricket is in deep strife

Clarke demands 'full story', says cricket is in deep strife

The former Australian Test captain has demanded stronger answers immediately over the ball-tampering scandal.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Debate over Beijing influence is 'not racist', scholars say

Debate over Beijing influence is 'not racist', scholars say

More than 20 prominent voices say the debate around Chinese Communist Party influence is "essential".

  • by Fergus Hunter
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Lehmann slips through as the noose is slowly tightened

Cricket Australia has narrowed its focus to three players, but even old teammates have their doubts about Lehmann.

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    Forget the hype, how will big business spend a tax cut?

    On the face of it, the big business lobby group looks like it was caught out in a very embarrassing lie this week.

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      Pokies are poison to Woolies but the pollies won't touch them

      Machines that produce nothing but dopamine hits and money are causing the Woolworths' board a headache.

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        Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop address the media during a joint press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 27 March 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

        Politics Live: Turnbull government scrambles after company tax cuts setback

        The Turnbull government says it will push ahead on company tax cuts despite failing to gain enough Senate support for its legislation.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        UK to fight back against Russia in information war

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        Seven West Media has sold its 50 per cent stake in Yahoo7 to joint venture partner Oath Inc.

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        Germaine Greer announces new book in wake of #MeToo backlash

        Germaine Greer announces new book in wake of #MeToo backlash

        After being slammed for describing Harvey Weinstein victims as 'career rapees', Germain Greer announces her next book... 'On Rape'.

        • by Broede Carmody
        Sean Penn smokes and says he's over acting in bizarre Late Show appearance

        Sean Penn smokes and says he's over acting in bizarre Late Show appearance

        The 57-year-old actor made a memorable, and controversial, appearance on Stephen Colbert's show while promoting his new novel.

        • by Sonia Rao

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        How does renting out my home on Airbnb affect my capital gains tax?

        How does renting out my home on Airbnb affect my capital gains tax?

        Letting your property on Airbnb might bring in some extra income but you might be left with a nasty tax bill.

        • by George Cochrane
        Australian whisky named world's best single malt ... again

        Australian whisky named world's best single malt ... again

        Tassie distiller's American Oak expression wins at prestigious World Whiskies Awards.

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        Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home, heavy sanctions to follow

        Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home, heavy sanctions to follow

        James Sutherland said prior knowledge of the team's ball-tampering was restricted to three players and denied Darren Lehmann was resigning.

        • by Chris Barrett
        'The truth, The full story': Clarke condemns CA's lack of clarity

        'The truth, The full story': Clarke condemns CA's lack of clarity

        Former Test captain says that unless there are more answers about the ball-tampering incident today, Australian cricket will be in 'deep s--t'.

        • by Daniel Cherny

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