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Cheating trio hit with suspensions

Cheating trio hit with suspensions

As the enormity of the ball-tampering scandal was emphasised by the bans issued by Cricket Australia, the BCCI delivered more pain for Smith and Warner.

  • by Chris Barrett

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Gun 'connected to attempted double murder', police say

Gun 'connected to attempted double murder', police say

The gun used to murder a solicitor in Sydney's west is linked to an attempted double murder three years ago, according to police.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
When living above Sydney's 'latte line' leaves a sour taste
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When living above Sydney's 'latte line' leaves a sour taste

Not everyone who lives in a suburb at the top of the advantage index is enjoying the spoils.

  • by Charles Purcell
NSW uni course named among top four in the world

NSW uni course named among top four in the world

They don't sit a single exam and instead of lectures, engineering students at Charles Sturt University have Netflix-style on-demand classes.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
PM's office denies 'approving' Vikki Campion job

PM's office denies 'approving' Vikki Campion job

The office insists its only role was to forward an email about the controversial appointment of Barnaby Joyce's partner.

  • by David Crowe
'Last week they were heroes': Juniors crushed by scandal

'Last week they were heroes': Juniors crushed by scandal

Local junior players, parents and coaches are reeling from Australian cricketers' ball tampering.

  • by Carolyn Webb and Melissa Cunningham
'Don't try to get any details off me - work it out'

'Don't try to get any details off me - work it out'

Stand down Sean Spicer. There's a new prince of PR in town, and he's right here at the Russian embassy in Canberra.

  • by Michael Koziol
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Disgraced 'new Bradman' left to search for salvation

When Steve Smith needed someone to tell him that ball tampering might destroy him, no one was there.

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    We need an inquiry into ASIC - it's an embarrassment

    Maybe it’s time to turn an inquisitive blowtorch on the supposed regulator, rather than give it more responsibilities.

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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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        Smith and Warner receive 12-month bans, Bancroft nine months

        Smith and Warner receive 12-month bans, Bancroft nine months

        Cricket Australia hands down bans to the players involved in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

        • by Chris Barrett
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