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Eastern Sydney bus fare dodgers have been costing us $1 million a month

Eastern Sydney bus fare dodgers have been costing us $1 million a month

Sydneysiders cheated fares on public transport more than people in Melbourne last year, and eastern suburbs bus users were among the worst offenders.

  • by Nigel Gladstone

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Police investigate suspected murder of Sydney executive 

Police investigate suspected murder of Sydney executive 

Cecilia Haddad was last seen at a BBQ with friends. Two days later, kayakers found her body in the Lane Cove River.

  • by Rachel Olding
MP reveals shock resignation, triggering byelection
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MP reveals shock resignation, triggering byelection

Up-and-coming Labor MP Tim Hammond will quit politics, saying he couldn't be the dad he wanted to be.

  • by Nathan Hondros
17 stitches in the face: Roo attacks prompt warning 

17 stitches in the face: Roo attacks prompt warning 

Tourists have been warned not to feed the kangaroos, after one visitor turned up with 10 kilograms of carrots.

  • by Helen Gregory
Qantas orders $2b worth of Dreamliners, grounding 747s 

Qantas orders $2b worth of Dreamliners, grounding 747s 

Qantas Airways will phase out its iconic but ageing fleet of 747 jumbo jets to give customers a better on-board experience.    

  • by Patrick Hatch
Pell set to face two trials over historical assault allegations

Pell set to face two trials over historical assault allegations

Cardinal George Pell is likely to have his sexual assault charges separately heard in two trials and before two juries.

  • by Adam Cooper
US rockers snub Sunrise after racism controversy 

US rockers snub Sunrise after racism controversy 

Portugal. The Man announced they would not appear on the show on Wednesday after the stolen generations controversy.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
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The revelations coming out of the royal commission could be worse

Had the Coalition been successful in changing financial advice protections, the revelations of the banking royal commission would have likely been worse.

John Collett
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    Museum demolition: these are two words that don’t belong together

    Only in Sydney could the property of a major state museum be seen as a development opportunity.

    Kylie Winkworth

      We need to aim high to get the best from students and teachers

      Career professional pathways within the teaching profession need to be made clear.

      David Gonski
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        Eddie McGuire's legal team takes on Facebook over fake ad

        Eddie McGuire's legal team takes on Facebook over fake ad

        The media identity's lawyers are requesting the social network take responsibility after hosting a spoof ad claiming he used a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

        • by Jennifer Duke

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        Kanye West implies slavery was a choice during car-crash TMZ interview

        Kanye West implies slavery was a choice during car-crash TMZ interview

        The comments have led to intense backlash.

        • by Broede Carmody
        US rockers withdraw from Sunrise appearance over stolen generations controversy

        US rockers withdraw from Sunrise appearance over stolen generations controversy

        Portugal. The Man announced on social media that they would not be appearing on the embattled breakfast show.

        • by Nathanael Cooper

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        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas
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        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas

        Previously, the fact that you had a HELP or TSL debt when you left the country didn’t matter. Now it does.

        • by Melissa Browne
        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        With beautiful visuals, sound, and imaginative stage concepts, this is one of the all-time greats.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Hayne paid out of staffer's personal bank account during Eels cap scandal

        Hayne paid out of staffer's personal bank account during Eels cap scandal

        Parramatta superstar Jarryd Hayne was paid out of the personal account of an Eels staffer during the salary cap scandal, court documents show.

        • by Adrian Proszenko
        Kafelnikov was 'Player B' who retired amid betting scandal

        Kafelnikov was 'Player B' who retired amid betting scandal

        Yevgeny Kafelnikov, the Russian former world No 1 and double grand-slam winner, can be revealed as the player whose retirement was deemed "concerning".

        • by Simon Briggs

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