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On the ground in Vanuatu, Beijing's influence can be found everywhere
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On the ground in Vanuatu, Beijing's influence can be found everywhere

The sheer ubiquity of Chinese effort in the Pacific island nation, just 2000 kilometres from Australia, is striking as locals worry too much is happening too quickly. 

  • by David Wroe

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress

The Facebook founder has notoriously avoided being grilled on the social media giant's shortcomings - until now.

  • by Rachel Olding
How wealthy are you compared to other Aussies?

How wealthy are you compared to other Aussies?

When it comes to money, looks or brains, most of us think we're average - or perhaps a little above average.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The heat returns: Three days above 30C on the horizon

The heat returns: Three days above 30C on the horizon

A slew of April maximum temperatures were set across eastern South Australia, western NSW and north-west Victoria. 

  • by Peter Hannam
Golden night in the pool for Australian swimmers 

Golden night in the pool for Australian swimmers 

Kyle Chalmers produced a blistering final freestyle leg as Australia regained the men's 4x100m medley relay title.

  • by Greg Stutchbury
Mum's tears in court as CCTV shows son's last movements

Mum's tears in court as CCTV shows son's last movements

The mother of a Sydney teenage has cried as footage of her fatally wounded son collapsing to the street was aired.

  • by Angus Thompson
Detectives probe NAB link to  corporate fraud case

Detectives probe NAB link to  corporate fraud case

Police are reviewing what role, if any, was played by the former chief-of-staff to the bank's CEO.

  • by Lucy Cormack
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    Stop attacking Israel Folau  - it's stifling free speech

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      I’m slightly perturbed that companies are collecting my information - but will it stop me from taking the latest quiz? No

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        Here we go again, ATO reaches for the corporate scandal playbook
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        Here we go again, ATO reaches for the corporate scandal playbook

        It seems whenever an institution gets caught in the crosshairs of a public scandal its first response is to bury its head in the sand. The ATO is the latest.

        • by Adele Ferguson
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        Forget sleazy Daniel, Laurina has found love outside Bachelor in Paradise

        Forget sleazy Daniel, Laurina has found love outside Bachelor in Paradise

        As Laurina Fleure bows out, she sets the record straight on sleazy comments and TV couples who are madly in love.

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        Hottest 100 date survey set ABC back $38,000

        Taxpayers now know how much triple J spent on finding out what listeners thought of its annual countdown being held on Australia Day. 

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Google's smart assistant learns to shop locally

        Google's smart assistant learns to shop locally

        Google is taking the online shopping fight to Amazon, making it easier for Aussies to shop locally.

        • by Adam Turner
        Why bigger is definitely better when it comes to menswear

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        Relationship between Folau and rugby bosses sour over anti-gay comments

        Relationship between Folau and rugby bosses sour over anti-gay comments

        Rugby Australia says it had positive talks with Folau over his social media comments condemning gay people. The real story is the relationship is strained.

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        Australia selectors look beyond exiled leaders and focus on World Cup

        Selectors will placed a strong emphasis on white-ball formats in its contract list for 2018/19 after suspensions to Steve Smith and David Warner.

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