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How a billion kilograms of Australia's rubbish is in need of a new home

How a billion kilograms of Australia's rubbish is in need of a new home

The recyclable waste that once went to China is mounting. If we spread it across the state, it would take up this much space -  and that's just the paper products.

  • by Mark Solomons

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'Better off with bull sharks': Rescuer flees boat 'attacker'

'Better off with bull sharks': Rescuer flees boat 'attacker'

When David Hannan rescued a man in the water at Balmain, he could not imagine he'd end up being assaulted.

  • by Lucy Cormack
Late blast of hot weather just set a new April record

Late blast of hot weather just set a new April record

Hot under the collar? There's a reason - temperatures have exceeded the April average by more than 10 degrees.

  • by Peter Hannam
US denies it has carried out missile attack at military base
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US denies it has carried out missile attack at military base

An airfield in the Syrian city of Homs has been targeted with up to eight missiles, state television is reporting. 

'Persecuted are righteous': Israel Folau doubles down

'Persecuted are righteous': Israel Folau doubles down

The Wallabies superstar has shared a Bible verse seemingly alluding to being persecuted for his Christian views. 

  • by Warren Barnsley
'Tired and worn': Circular Quay set for major shake-up
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'Tired and worn': Circular Quay set for major shake-up

Buildings reaching to the top of the Cahill Expressway could happen under a plan to reinvigorate the precinct. 

  • by Jacob Saulwick
'We let you down': New  CBA boss apologises in email

'We let you down': New  CBA boss apologises in email

Matt Comyn said in an email to staff that a key priority would be to "put things right" with CBA customers.

  • by Clancy Yeates
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The unlikely hero that could be our next great export after HECS

Done correctly, it has the potential to be a great political-economic export in a democratising Asian region.

Eryk Bagshaw
    Eryk Bagshaw

    Stop running Australia like it’s an episode of Game Of Thrones

    It's exciting. It's intense. It's politics as public bloodsport. But it's not the way to run a country.

    Charles Purcell

      I know what flu can do and why we must vaccinate at the right time

      Last year my grandfather found himself in intensive care because of flu. As a virology student, I know how flu works and how important it is to protect against it.

      Caitlin Abbott
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        A milestone that will become a millstone

        A milestone that will become a millstone

        The attention on today’s Newspoll result should not be dismissed as another arbitrary poll test. This benchmark is the Prime Minister’s own standard.

        • by David Crowe

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        Julie Bishop slaps down Karl Stefanovic over backbencher dig

        Julie Bishop slaps down Karl Stefanovic over backbencher dig

        Julie Bishop has no time for pronunciation discussions with Karl Stefanovic.

        • by Broede Carmody
        'The fear I had blown up my family': Jay-Z, David Letterman discuss infidelity

        'The fear I had blown up my family': Jay-Z, David Letterman discuss infidelity

        The two stars got intimately personal on Letterman's new talk show.

        • by Erin Jensen
        Angela Bennie trained as an actor at the Ensemble Acting Studios.

        Former Herald arts editor Angela Bennie has died

        • by Nick Galvin
        City investigates Powerhouse complaint

        City investigates Powerhouse complaint

        • by Linda Morris

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        How to raise children who are not spoiled brats

        How to raise children who are not spoiled brats

        How can parents raise children who are self-confident and capable rather than spoiled and miserable?

        • by Linda Blair
        The seven year itch is real, but it doesn't have to mean the end

        The seven year itch is real, but it doesn't have to mean the end

        When it comes to love, seven is clearly unlucky but there are ways to break the cycle.

        • by Phil Barker

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        Folau doubles down on social media: 'the persecuted are righteous'

        Folau doubles down on social media: 'the persecuted are righteous'

        Folau appears to be positioning himself as persecuted in the debate around the views he expressed on gay people, before a meeting with rugby union bosses.

        • by Warren Barnsley
        Reed staves off Spieth challenge to win Masters

        Reed staves off Spieth challenge to win Masters

        Patrick Reed staved off a challenge from Jordan Spieth which threatened to tear the US Masters record book to shreds, winning his first green jacket.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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