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Meeting clears way for UK free-trade deal after Brexit
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Meeting clears way for UK free-trade deal after Brexit

Australia will host a new round of trade talks with Britain with an eye on boosting exports as Trade Minister Steve Ciobo hits back at fears of a flood of foreign workers under the arrangement.

  • by David Crowe

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Trump casts doubt on missile threat as Russia urges calm

Trump casts doubt on missile threat as Russia urges calm

US President said an attack on Syria may come "very soon, or not so soon at all," as Russian leaders reined in their rhetoric.

Folau comments would not be accepted in NRL: Greenberg

Folau comments would not be accepted in NRL: Greenberg

The NRL chief executive has a close bond with the Wallabies star, but he wouldn't tolerate such comments in his game.

  • by Andrew Webster
The nurses wouldn't listen. Later, baby Caleb went limp

The nurses wouldn't listen. Later, baby Caleb went limp

Calls for 'second medical opinion' hotline after baby's misdiagnosis leaves him with permanent and significant disability.

  • by Aisha Dow
World Bank sounds the alarm on China's development loans 

World Bank sounds the alarm on China's development loans 

Economist says countries should tread carefully before signing up to China's Belt and Road infrastructure plan.

  • by James Massola
Newington teacher charged over child pornography

Newington teacher charged over child pornography

A teacher at an elite Sydney private school is facing charges for allegedly sharing child pornography material.

  • by Pallavi Singhal and Lucy Cormack
Company behind 'flushable wipes' cops massive fine

Company behind 'flushable wipes' cops massive fine

Three things can be flushed down toilets. These wipes are not on the list as one company found out.

  • by Jenny Noyes
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Destruction looms as Abbott plays immigration card

No issue has the power to divide Australians like a call to turn away migrants.

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    The Putin myth: why Russia is no economic superpower

    Vladimir Putin's Russia is posing as a world-class superpower. The reality is much different.

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      I downloaded the information Facebook has on me. It's a lot

      Using a tool that Facebook offers its users, I found out more than I wanted to know about the social network, and me.

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        Wesfarmers' eyes strife-ridden NZ group Fletcher Building

        Wesfarmers' eyes strife-ridden NZ group Fletcher Building

        There is growing speculation the Perth-headquartered giant has identified a potential acquisition target.

        • by Patrick Hatch

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        Dwayne Johnson as Davis Okoye and Jason Liles as George in Rampage.

        Rampage review: Fake gorilla makes a monkey of Johnson's acting ability

        Based on a 1980s video game, Rampage does not encourage cerebral activity. It's big, loud and stupid and proud to be so.

        • by Paul Byrnes
        Cinemagoers say it's too stressful to snack during silent film A Quiet Place

        Cinemagoers say it's too stressful to snack during silent film A Quiet Place

        "The movie is silent and you're about to hear every crunch of popcorn [and] slurp of diet coke." 

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Would you pay over a million dollars a night for these views?

        Would you pay over a million dollars a night for these views?

        This could be the final frontier in the ultimate weekend getaway experience.

        • by Justin Bachman
        How to check if your Facebook data was shared with Cambridge Analytica

        How to check if your Facebook data was shared with Cambridge Analytica

        Facebook has published a support page to inform users if their personal data was shared.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        'Inclusive can't just be a word on the wall': Greenberg condemns Folau comments

        'Inclusive can't just be a word on the wall': Greenberg condemns Folau comments

        The NRL chief executive has a close bond with the outspoken Wallabies star, but says he would not tolerate Folau's anti-gay statement in his code.

        • by Andrew Webster
        GI smiles as Cook and Rabbitohs put the heat through middle of Chooks

        GI smiles as Cook and Rabbitohs put the heat through middle of Chooks

        The smile on Greg Inglis finally returned as Damien Cook helped South Sydney down bitter rivals the Sydney Roosters 26-14.

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