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Secret plan to sell Liddell: Government pressures AGL to sell to rival

Secret plan to sell Liddell: Government pressures AGL to sell to rival

The owners of Hunter Valley power station say it is on the "sliding scale to oblivion" but a Chinese-owner buyer has suddenly emerged.

  • by Latika Bourke

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Radar boffins debunk Russia's 'invisible missile' MH17 claim

Radar boffins debunk Russia's 'invisible missile' MH17 claim

Russia claimed that raw radar data discredits the investigation that blamed the MH17 crash on a Russian missile. But it doesn't.

  • by Nick Miller
Smith and Bancroft chose to front Cape Town presser

Smith and Bancroft chose to front Cape Town presser

The Australian Cricketers Association has attacked CA for allowing the two to front the media - something they chose to do.

  • by Jon Pierik and Chris Barrett
Nine ban to serve as warning to media ahead of Games

Nine ban to serve as warning to media ahead of Games

It comes as the Nine Network faces a nervous wait to find out if its ban will be lifted on the first day of competition.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
A violent crime, followed by a brutal police response
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A violent crime, followed by 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
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
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
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We asked if Australia's democracy was broken. This is what you said

Hundreds responded to our offer to discuss the failings of our nation's political system, following a fascinating data-analysis.

    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.

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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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        G8 Education's former chairwoman faces 25 years in jail
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        G8 Education's former chairwoman faces 25 years in jail

        Jenny Hutson was charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice following an ASIC investigation of G8's takeover bid for Affinity Education Group in 2015.

        • by Colin Kruger

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        Tears, betrayal and Fake Jake lead brutal Bachelor in Paradise rose ceremony
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        Tears, betrayal and Fake Jake lead brutal Bachelor in Paradise rose ceremony

        For a series with such low stakes, Bachelor In Paradise just delivered Ten's franchise one of its more brutal rose ceremonies.

        • by Rob Moran
        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

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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.

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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
        Sydney FC stun Suwon 4-1 in crucial ACL win

        Sydney FC stun Suwon 4-1 in crucial ACL win

        Sydney FC have kept their Asian Champions League knockout hopes alive with a stunning 4-1 win over Suwon Bluewings in South Korea.

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