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The Sydney suburb that's grown from a population of 0 to 7500 in eight years

The Sydney suburb that's grown from a population of 0 to 7500 in eight years

Residents joke their suburb is so new, they can't order a pizza because their streets aren't on Google Maps.

  • by Garry Maddox

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North Korea halts nuclear tests, shuts down test site
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North Korea halts nuclear tests, shuts down test site

The surprise announcement came less than a week before Kim Jong Un is due to attend a summit with the south.

AMP's mea culpa doesn't cut it - more heads need to roll

AMP's mea culpa doesn't cut it - more heads need to roll

AMP essentially sacking its chief for the second time in a month is like shooting someone who is already dead.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Graft, favours, bullying and BBQs at a Sydney council

Graft, favours, bullying and BBQs at a Sydney council

The corruption watchdog has laid bare the cosy relationships between developers and councillors.

  • by Jacob Saulwick & Lisa Visentin
When money goes missing on the way to the ATO
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When money goes missing on the way to the ATO

They paid their tax to their accountant, or gave their correct TFN. But the tax office is saying "tough luck, cough up" anyway.

  • by Nassim Khadem
Producer and DJ known as Avicii, 28, found dead

Producer and DJ known as Avicii, 28, found dead

The 28-year-old Swedish performer, born Tim Bergling, was in Muscat, Oman when he died.

Couple dead, teens on the run after 'abhorrent' hit-and-run
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Couple dead, teens on the run after 'abhorrent' hit-and-run

The crash in Melbourne killed a couple who had been married for a year, and who were driving through a green light.

  • by Anthony Colangelo
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Coalition builds new tower for Abbott to smash to pieces

After Australia's decade of disastrous policy,  Josh Frydenberg was given the task of building a new policy out of nothing more than a box of matches.

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    Peter Hartcher

    Success will need to be found on and off field for new cricket regime

    When Darren Lehmann was appointed Australian cricket coach in 2013, he was asked about his goals. ‘Winning,’ he said. Anything else?

    Malcolm Knox
      Malcolm Knox

      Does royal commission turncoat Morrison think the public is dim?

      The clearly panicked Treaurer has endless reasons for embarrassment after scoffing at calls for such a power-packed inquiry.

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        How Scott Morrison changed his tune on the banking royal commission

        How Scott Morrison changed his tune on the banking royal commission

        From calling the idea a "populist whinge" to warning "disturbing" behaviour revealed in the inquiry could lead to jail time, here is how his opinion has changed.

        • by Rachel Clun

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        Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

        Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

        In the towering shadow of James Packer, you might hardly notice the man they call 'JA'. But his influence runs deep.

        • by Nick Toscano

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        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Rupert Murdoch certainly could do with a lesson or two when it comes to managing one's "comeback"

        • by Andrew Hornery
        SPECTRUM. Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles of Peking Duk, a producer DJ duo, photographed at ODI in Sydney. April 10, 2018. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

        Peking Duk's rise from digital dilettantes to full-scale rock stars

        Dance music duo Peking Duk take very little seriously, but the prophesied "death of the DJ" has them tweaking their game.

        • by Michael Dwyer

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        I wrote this while having an epidural
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        I wrote this while having an epidural

        • by Polly Dunning
        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        • by Jacinta Tynan
        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        • by Flic Everett
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        Smarter living

        Orphaned children may have a loving extended family but if their parents don't nominate a testamentary guardian, it becomes a matter for the family court.

        Why everyone needs a will, especially parents

        One of the biggest reasons parents need a will has nothing to do with who gets their money if they die.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Collectors and connoisseurs gathered to try 10 of the most unsual whiskies on the market.

        • by Michael Harry

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        Sport

        Matildas lose Asian Cup final to Japan after 84th-minute goal

        Matildas lose Asian Cup final to Japan after 84th-minute goal

        Japan's Kumi Yokoyama scored the late goal with a searing strike into the top corner to secure a 1-0 victory.

        • by Pete Smith
        Clint Gutherson becomes Eels captain

        Clint Gutherson becomes Eels captain

        He has long been an inspiration to his team. Now Parramatta star Clint Gutherson gets a chance to captain it.

        • by Adrian Proszenko

        NRL

        Controversial try helps Storm roll past Broncos

        Controversial try helps Storm roll past Broncos

        • by Laine Clark
        Knights set to offer Nathan Brown open-ended contract

        Knights set to offer Nathan Brown open-ended contract

        • by Robert Dillon
        Cronk feels the spirit as new day dawns

        Cronk feels the spirit as new day dawns

        • by Christian Nicolussi

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