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'You're being too polite': Seven's own commentators slam closing ceremony

'You're being too polite': Seven's own commentators slam closing ceremony

Furious broadcast host Johanna Griggs explained to viewers the decision was out of the network's hands.

  • by Rachel Clun

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Train crews take time off after 'intense' Games period

Train crews take time off after 'intense' Games period

Temporary service changes will remain in place from Monday after the major event, where crews worked "around the clock".

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
How could the Syrian strikes affect Australia?

How could the Syrian strikes affect Australia?

There are several implications for Australia from the US-led strikes on Syria.

  • by Clive Williams
Century-old Queensland pub showcased to the world

Century-old Queensland pub showcased to the world

Nestled in the birthplace of the Labor Party, the Globe Hotel will feature at an international architecture exhibition.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Environment dept probes spill at super dump site

Environment dept probes spill at super dump site

Inspectors are investigating a spill from an explosives storage plant beside a controversial proposed Ipswich dump.

  • by Tony Moore
Cooking with gas may cause childhood asthma: study

Cooking with gas may cause childhood asthma: study

Gas stoves make breathing even more difficult for some Australian children, a Queensland-led study reveals.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Husband 'tried to grab her legs' as wife went overboard

Husband 'tried to grab her legs' as wife went overboard

Shaken Pacific Dawn travellers emerge at the terminal, as police reveal the Brisbane mother's tragic final moments.

  • by Toby Crockford
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Trump's strike against Assad futile, but will make him feel better

The region's future will now be fought out with Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as the dominant powers, competing to fill the vacuum.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    It's time for sweetest tax of them all

    No tax has ever succeeded as quickly as Britain's sugar tax.

    Peter Martin
      Peter Martin

      Want to boost the economy? Give the underpaid a wage rise

      Corporate tax cuts should not take priority over hefty income tax cuts to those most in need and best-placed to give the entire economy a boost.

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        Michael Short
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        'Big issue': Turnbull government's energy plan may curb state ambition

        'Big issue': Turnbull government's energy plan may curb state ambition

        The Turnbull government could face pushback from states and territory governments to its signature energy policy after new details of the plan emerge.

        • by Peter Hannam

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        Why Ten's big miss could end up being for the best

        Why Ten's big miss could end up being for the best

        CBS flunked its first big test in Australia, but it could be a blessing in disguise.

        • by John McDuling

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        All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella

        All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella

        A year after her anticipated spot at Coachella was cancelled, Beyonce conquered the festival with a stunning show.

        • by Michael Idato
        Bitter court battle over Mad Max: Fury Road blocks two new movies
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        Bitter court battle over Mad Max: Fury Road blocks two new movies

        George Miller's production company claims Warner Bros' "reprehensible" behavior has destroyed their "relationship of trust".

        • by Garry Maddox

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        Oppo sunsets audiophile-focused headphones, Blu-ray players

        Oppo sunsets audiophile-focused headphones, Blu-ray players

        Oppo Digital is saying its goodbyes, meaning you may only have a limited time to grab some of the nicest AV gear out there.

        • by Rod Easdown
        Moving with the times: Luxury watch brand drops its macho image

        Moving with the times: Luxury watch brand drops its macho image

        How the watch world's most powerful CEOs is revolutionising a classic brand.

        • by Michael Harry

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        Shock Manchester United loss hands Premier League title to City

        Shock Manchester United loss hands Premier League title to City

        Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions on Sunday as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock home defeat.

        Show off: Will cricket or tennis win battle for Seven's primary channel?

        Show off: Will cricket or tennis win battle for Seven's primary channel?

        Seven has much to consider heading into a summer of cricket and tennis.

        • by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu