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'Why would they believe a kid like me?' Boys speak of teacher's abuse
Parents of victims sobbed, gripped each other's hands and hugged their teary sons at Shane Matthews' sentencing hearing.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Australia feels chill as China and US trade blows over chips
The ban by the US on ZTE, then Donald Trump's reversal, will prompt China to build its own microchip industry.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Israel
Dozens killed in protests over US embassy in Jerusalem
Israeli soldiers killed 28 Palestinians demonstrating along the border fence in bloodiest day of protests in six weeks.
Beer wars come to a head over 'faux craft' brews
Independent brewers have stepped up their battle against multinationals over 'craft washing'.
- by Tom Cowie
Opinion
Cameron Smith
There's a reason why many can't stand the Aussie captain
Cameron Smith pushes the boundaries for his club, state and country. He just does whatever it takes to win.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Daily Life
The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative
If refusing to discuss domestic homicide as inexcusable violence is 'demonising men', we have a long way to go.
- by Clementine Ford
Opinion
Eurovision
Eurovision 2018: the joke is finally wearing a bit thin
Ever wondered why the Western world put US in charge of pop music in second half of 20th century, look at Eurovision.
- by Matt Holden
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Opinion & Perspectives
The novelty has worn off - let's ditch Eurovision for Asiavision
It makes sense for Australia to walk away from Eurovision and play a leadership role in pushing for an Asiavision song contest.
Jieh-Yung Lo
Why do politicians refuse to believe decades of polling and research?
Today's poll proves anew something that only politicians refuse to believe. Voters generally care more about the health of the nation than about themselves.
Peter Hartcher
What we are witnessing is a grubby bidding war
We have far from seen the end of this bidding round.
Tony Walker
Politics
Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'
The former treasurer says the Turnbull government has delivered tax relief to those who need it but warned of the political difficulties of getting it passed.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Ipsos poll
Why do politicians refuse to believe decades of polling and research?
- by Peter Hartcher
World
'Buckle up': Trump and allies go on war footing as Mueller probe enters year two
- by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, Tom Hamburger, Robert Costa & Matt Zapotosky
Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected
- by James Massola, Amilia Rosa & Karuni Rompies
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Business
Telstra refuses to rule out using corrupt Chinese company ZTE
Telstra has refused to rule out doing business with telecommunications supplier ZTE, which is shortlisted to build Australia's high-speed mobile network.
- by Jennifer Duke & Michael Koziol
Small business
Entertainment
NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show
The long-running star played the popular forensic scientist Abby, whose final episode aired last week.
- by Jenny Noyes
Lifestyle
Smarter living
12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now
Number 4: Don't rescue them. What else can you do to raise a confident child?
- by Katharine Stahl
Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.
Researchers show they can send secret commands to Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.
- by Craig Smith
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Sport
Opinion
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith isn't a grub ... but even if he was, so what?
For a player that very well might have made the most tackles in the history of the game, two suspensions is an incredible record.
- by Andrew Webster
Shuck and awe: Cleary's unusual dietary needs to aid recovery from knee injury
Nathan Cleary turned to all sorts of things to accelerate his return, even giving his parents a shopping list.
- by Adam Pengilly
NRL
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Sea Eagles
Sharks release Hodkinson with Sea Eagles hoping to sign him for this weekend
- by Scott Bailey
