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Anthony left the Navy to start a business at home. Now it's set to turn over $7m

Anthony left the Navy to start a business at home. Now it's set to turn over $7m

"Fitpreneur" Anthony Richardson started making his fitness product in his garage in Sydney. Now he is supplying the equipment to the Pentagon.

  • by Christine D'Mello

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The room at Pine Gap no Aussie could enter, bar one

The room at Pine Gap no Aussie could enter, bar one

Declassified US cables confirm the existence of a "national communication and cypher room" at the spy base.

  • by Nick Miller
Man dies, two others rescued after boat capsizes 

Man dies, two others rescued after boat capsizes 

Witnesses pulled the man onto rocks at Bate Bay in Cronulla on Wednesday but were not able to save him.

  • by Rachel Clun
The areas where population growth has hit the hardest
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The areas where population growth has hit the hardest

Overseas migration is driving almost all of the record population growth that is  occurring in Sydney.

  • by Nigel Gladstone
A man nearly jumped off a bridge. 13 truckers stepped in

A man nearly jumped off a bridge. 13 truckers stepped in

Onlookers started to film as the trucks formed a sort of bridge beneath the bridge - a safety net to break a fall.

No more 'free' money: Finland to end its income experiment

No more 'free' money: Finland to end its income experiment

Finland is having second thoughts about giving free money to people without conditions on how they use it.

  • by Peter S. Goodman
Nurse dished out strong, unprescribed pills to teens

Nurse dished out strong, unprescribed pills to teens

A mental health nurse who gave out sedatives to teenage inpatients has been banned from practising.

  • by Angus Thompson
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The royal commission is simply moving too fast

“Sloppy and unprofessional” was the description used by a NAB executive. Morally bankrupt is probably more apt. 

Adele Ferguson
    Adele Ferguson

    It's time to kick the spivs out of our town halls

    Recent events have shone the spotlight on the dysfunction and dishonesty that can damage the perception of local government.

    Christopher Brown

      Time has reshaped our relationship with Anzac Day

      This Anzac Day, it is worth reflecting on the challenge that confronted Australian troops stationed near the town of Villers-Bretonneux.

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        Bishop insists withdrawal of US ambassador pick no slap in the face for Australia

        Bishop insists withdrawal of US ambassador pick no slap in the face for Australia

        Foreign Minister Julie Bishop insists Australia is not offended by the abrupt withdrawal of Admiral Harry Harris as Donald Trump's pick for US Ambassador.

        • by David Wroe & Michael Koziol

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        Owner-occupiers swoop as investors shy away from units, townhouses 

        Owner-occupiers swoop as investors shy away from units, townhouses 

        Tighter financing issues, moderating price growth and the aging population, are combining to deter investors from the market

        • by Carolyn Cummins

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        Entertainment

        Next stop Australia: Harry Potter play opens to rave reviews on Broadway

        Next stop Australia: Harry Potter play opens to rave reviews on Broadway

        Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has leapt its final hurdle before it makes its way to Australia in 2019.

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        Who's going to die in Avengers: Infinity War? Here are the candidates

        Who's going to die in Avengers: Infinity War? Here are the candidates

        Someone has to perish in war so which Marvel superhero will it be?

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        God of War is the most impressive video game of 2018 so far

        God of War is the most impressive video game of 2018 so far

        A beautiful, exciting and heartfelt adventure through Norse myth, plus killing demons with a sweet axe.

        • by Tim Biggs
        Five of the most affordable luxury cars that won't break the bank

        Five of the most affordable luxury cars that won't break the bank

        These top shelf brands have created entry level machines that still pack their own punch.

        • by Toby Hagon

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        Sport

        Banned Tim Cahill to miss three Millwall games

        Banned Tim Cahill to miss three Millwall games

        A violent conduct charge has robbed Cahill of much-needed game time ahead of the World Cup.

        Simmons' Sixers advance, await Bucks or Celtics in next round

        Simmons' Sixers advance, await Bucks or Celtics in next round

        The Philadelphia 76ers punched their tickets to the conference semis with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5.

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