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A violent crime, a brutal police response
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A violent crime, a brutal police response

The young man robbed a chemist and attacked bystanders. He deserved to be punished. But did he deserve this?

  • by Nick McKenzie

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Sydney's light rail comes with a heavy legal bill

Sydney's light rail comes with a heavy legal bill

The legal bill for the 14-kilometre tram line, scheduled to open early next year, has already hit $15 million.

  • by Jacob Saulwick
Philander blows tourists away with huge last-day spell

Philander blows tourists away with huge last-day spell

It was probably fitting, given the depths to which Australian cricket has fallen, that the team was torn apart on the field.

  • by Chris Barrett
Bitter group's message for PM: You're no John Monash

Bitter group's message for PM: You're no John Monash

Coalition recalcitrants have Malcolm Turnbull in their sights as he braces for a landmark poll loss.

  • by Mark Kenny
'She would have been a great grandmother'

'She would have been a great grandmother'

A morbidly obese woman's choice to have what she considered a safer and less invasive surgery ended in tragedy.

How a former triathlete created a $100m business

How a former triathlete created a $100m business

High-profile people like Pippa Middleton, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and even Julie Bishop are keen fans of the brand.

  • by Cara Waters
Hot, dry start to 2018 set to continue for Sydney, NSW

Hot, dry start to 2018 set to continue for Sydney, NSW

The state - and Australia as a whole - is off to one of its warmest starts to any year. And it's set to roll on.

  • by Peter Hannam
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Your boss won't thank me, but it's time to ask for a pay rise

A new study suggests we might be too pessimistic and employers are more willing to splash the cash than we realise.

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    My helmet probably saved my life. I still don't support helmet laws

    There is a belief in Australia that to be safe on a bicycle, you need to wear a helmet and when you don't you are not safe.

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      Stop calling us Millennials selfish: we just want what you had

      There is nothing selfish about wanting to own a two-bedroom home and be in a stable career before you have children.

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        'Investors in dark' over bid to carve up Katies, Rivers owner

        'Investors in dark' over bid to carve up Katies, Rivers owner

        Private equity giant Anchorage Capital Partners has lobbed a $100 million bid to carve up troubled retailer Specialty Fashion Group.

        • by Patrick Hatch

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        Mark Llewellyn defects from Seven to Nine

        Mark Llewellyn defects from Seven to Nine

        Nine's director of news says Llewellyn is one of Australia's 'finest and forward-thinking producers'. 

        • by Broede Carmody
         The Tatums jointly end nine-year marriage

         The Tatums jointly end nine-year marriage

        "Love is dead," seems to be the general consensus to the news that Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum have split after nine years of marriage.

        • by Amy Croffey

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        The short cut to being a better runner (without getting injured)

        The short cut to being a better runner (without getting injured)

        A simple tweak to your technique can make you faster, and less prone to injury.

        • by Laura Hill
        7 non-negotiable rules of the playground every parent should follow

        7 non-negotiable rules of the playground every parent should follow

        Don't let the hectic atmosphere for the playground fool you - there are still rules to follow.

        • by Laurel Niedospial

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        Australia blown away by 492 runs after stunning Philander spell

        Australia blown away by 492 runs after stunning Philander spell

        It was probably fitting, given the depths to which Australian cricket has plummeted, that the team be torn apart on the ground as they have been off it.

        • by Chris Barrett
        ACA calls for independent review into cricket, trio's bans to be reduced

        ACA calls for independent review into cricket, trio's bans to be reduced

        ACA president Greg Dyer wants to see an independent review into cricket and has put pressure on Cricket Australia to reduce the bans of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

        • by Tom Decent

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