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The car wash that saved Milena from her ex-husband
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The car wash that saved Milena from her ex-husband

Shelden googled "carotid artery neck" before he drove to his wife's work with a knife. Luckily her colleague was running 10 minutes late.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn & Megan Gorrey

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The problem with NSW's housing supply program

The problem with NSW's housing supply program

For every public housing property sold in NSW, just two are built, leaving doubts on the impact on the housing waitlist.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Senators threaten tax cuts with calls for budget repair

Senators threaten tax cuts with calls for budget repair

The affordability of income tax cuts will be a central issue in the Senate, where key independents have stymied tax cuts.

  • by David Crowe
Independent reports ignored as twin towers approved

Independent reports ignored as twin towers approved

The Berejiklian government rejected the advice of two independent reports in approving Martin Place towers.

  • by Jacob Saulwick
China hits back on Trump's 'Orwellian nonsense' claim

China hits back on Trump's 'Orwellian nonsense' claim

China has hit back at the US over demands airlines change their websites to describe Taiwan as part of China.

  • by Kirsty Needham
'Look at the great things we do': AMP executive chair

'Look at the great things we do': AMP executive chair

AMP is facing a blistering AGM this week with a range of shareholders planning to vote against the reelection of 3 directors.

  • by Elizabeth Knight & Sarah Danckert
Trump's 'obscene' gun law speech angers France

Trump's 'obscene' gun law speech angers France

"His comments are shocking and not worthy of the president of the world's greatest superpower," one minister said.

  • by Sarah White and David Milliken
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The devil in Morrison’s debt details

Cutting taxes today only passes on the bill for government services to future generations, and that's just unfair.

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    Jessica Irvine

    Executives who look the other way are no better than common crooks

    Some people, mostly men, have real trouble owning up to a stuff-up.

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      Amanda Vanstone

      Forgiveness is a test of parenthood

      Our children do stupid things, make bad decisions and disappoint. It's easy to condemn but more powerful to forgive.

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        Lower bad debts help Westpac grow profit to $4.25b

        Lower bad debts help Westpac grow profit to $4.25b

        Westpac said the Australian housing market was in good shape as it lifted first-half cash profit 6 per cent.

        • by Clancy Yeates
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        Jessica Mauboy hits Eurovision's blue carpet as competition heats up

        Jessica Mauboy hits Eurovision's blue carpet as competition heats up

        The 63-year-old competition is known for quirks and surprises, but this year it even has a mystery: what is US comedian Will Ferrell doing backstage?

        • by Michael Idato
        My Kitchen Rules crowns its 2018 champions

        My Kitchen Rules crowns its 2018 champions

        After a mammoth ninth season, Channel Seven has finally chosen its winning team. 

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        Home loan discounts aren't all they're cracked up to be

        The widespread practice of banks offering interest rate discounts is less helpful to customers than you might think.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        Keeping the peace: why fighting is not good ex-etiquette

        From not returning my phone calls to making plans on my weekends - it's always a fight.

        • by Jann Blackstone

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        FFA mea culpa to Newcastle Jets 'doesn't change things'

        FFA mea culpa to Newcastle Jets 'doesn't change things'

        Football Federation Australia remains committed to VAR in the A-League despite announcing the technology itself didn’t work in the grand final.

        • by Dominic Bossi
        Last-ditch defending sees Roosters hold off Manly in thriller

        Last-ditch defending sees Roosters hold off Manly in thriller

        The local product again warmed the hearts of tri-colours fans with a stunning defensive display in a two-point win.

        • by Chris Barrett

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