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China
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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Technology
'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
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Cost of living
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
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
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
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
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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Opinion & Perspectives
I tried to get a better deal from my health fund - here's what happened
I rang my health insurer to bargain. I also asked permission to record the call. I recommend this practice of mine.
Jenna Price
Stop attacking Israel Folau - it's stifling free speech
Political correctness is victimising those daring to question cultural-left orthodoxy.
Kevin Donnelly
I'm not frightened that Facebook knows everything - I'm embarrassed
I’m slightly perturbed that companies are collecting my information - but will it stop me from taking the latest quiz? No
Emma Betty
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China
On the ground in Vanuatu, monuments to China's influence are everywhere
"We know it is going on but we don't have the power to do anything about it."
- by David Wroe
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'Detrimental': government pressured to compromise on energy plan
- by Nicole Hasham
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ATO
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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Entertainment
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.
- by Aja Styles
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
'Perform for peanuts': Aussie band Sheppard slam Games offer
- by Broede Carmody and Rob Moran
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Smarter living
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
Fashion has taken inspiration from one of the '90s most contentious trends.
- by Pete Harrison
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Australia rugby
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.
- by Andrew Webster
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.
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
Games day six live: Australia keep racking up the gold on the Gold Coast
- by Matt Bungard and James Lemon