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Heartbroken Aussie athletes speak out over closing ceremony snub 

Heartbroken Aussie athletes speak out over closing ceremony snub 

Australian athletes have let Games organisers know what they think of the decision to exclude them from the closing ceremony broadcast. 

  • by Jorge Branco, Rachel Clun, Rob Moran and Broede Carmody

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The genius strategy behind In-N-Out Burger's pop-ups
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The genius strategy behind In-N-Out Burger's pop-ups

Don't get too excited and think In-N-Out is about to launch in Australia.

  • by Cara Waters
Russia launches cyberwar on UK, Macron offers to mediate

Russia launches cyberwar on UK, Macron offers to mediate

Russia has launched a "dirty tricks" campaign against Britain and the US in the wake of the Syria airstrikes.

  • by Gordon Rayner
Facebook tracks non-users, they want to know why

Facebook tracks non-users, they want to know why

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the collection is done for security purposes, without explaining further.

  • by David Ingram
'Highly suspicious': Sydney bushfire still out of control

'Highly suspicious': Sydney bushfire still out of control

NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner said firefighters were a "long way from containing it at this stage".

  • by Rachel Clun
Angus Campbell to become new Defence Force chief
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Angus Campbell to become new Defence Force chief

Malcolm Turnbull has appointed the former head of Operation Sovereign Borders as its new chief of Defence.

  • by Mark Kenny
Man who stabbed mate in drunk golf course spat jailed

Man who stabbed mate in drunk golf course spat jailed

Man drunkenly stabbed his mate in the thigh causing massive blood loss that could have been fatal.

  • by Rick Goodman
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US and allies had no choice but to act in Syria

Had they failed to act, it would have set a dangerous precedent. A message would have been sent that use of chemical weapons has no serious consequences.

Julie Lenarz

The truth lurking behind  financial planners

The incentive structure will be under the microscope today at the Banking Royal Commission.

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    At some point, climate change must be injected into the energy debate

    It is past time the state of the climate actually got a look-in when it comes to debating what path our energy system should take.

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      'Operation Sovereign Borders' chief Angus Campbell to lead Defence Force
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      'Operation Sovereign Borders' chief Angus Campbell to lead Defence Force

      Malcolm Turnbull has appointed the former head of Operation Sovereign Borders, Lieutenant-General Angus Campbell, as the new chief of Defence.

      • by Mark Kenny

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      Big four admit to 'misconduct' in financial advice

      Big four admit to 'misconduct' in financial advice

      ANZ Bank, CBA, NAB and Westpac have admitted to 'misconduct' in the financial advice sector, while AMP admitted to 'possible misconduct'.

      • by Clancy Yeates

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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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      The parenting phrases that get you through the school holidays

      The parenting phrases that get you through the school holidays

      Play bingo with them tomorrow - can you get through the day without saying them all?

      • by Jo Hartley
      THEC64 Mini review: Commodore's '80s classic reborn

      THEC64 Mini review: Commodore's '80s classic reborn

      It doesn't wholly capture the spirit of the original machine, but if you need Boulder Dash in HD it's great.

      • by Tim Biggs

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      Luke Brooks comes of age with masterclass against Manly
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      Luke Brooks comes of age with masterclass against Manly

      As an 18-year-old, he was considered the next Joey, the next Benji. A commanding performance against the Sea Eagles showed that Brooks's time has arrived.

      • by Andrew Webster
      'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'

      'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'

      The smile was broader than ever as Daniel Ricciardo savoured a surprise Chinese Grand Prix victory in his own inimitable fashion on Sunday.

      • by Abhishek Takle

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