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Peter called Triple 0. He'd died by the time help arrived, four hours later

Peter called Triple 0. He'd died by the time help arrived, four hours later

It took emergency services hours to respond to a call for help from the 78-year-old Sydney man. When police arrived, they found him dead on top of the phone.

  • by Julie Power

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Cameron Smith retires from Kangaroos, Origin football

Cameron Smith retires from Kangaroos, Origin football

Smith has missed one Origin game since his 2003 debut and his retirement comes just three weeks out from Origin I.

  • by Scott Bailey
Man accused of bombings 'was locked in custody battle'

Man accused of bombings 'was locked in custody battle'

Leonard John Warwick allegedly plotted the fatal attacks because of an ongoing Family Court battle for his daughter.

  • by Angus Thompson
RBA warns royal commission could hit house prices

RBA warns royal commission could hit house prices

House prices are at risk of falling in the wake of the banking royal commission, the Reserve Bank says.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Coles restricts access to baby formula in some NSW stores

Coles restricts access to baby formula in some NSW stores

The formula will be joining cigarettes behind the counter to ensure local parents have enough to feed their babies.

  • by Rachel Gray
A 14th human foot - this one in a hiking boot - washes up

A 14th human foot - this one in a hiking boot - washes up

So continues the mystery in Canada, where the phenomenon has captivated residents, scientists and police.

  • by Amy B Wang
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Why an Aussie Trump is not such a remote possibility

Think Australia is immune from the rise of strong man leaders like Donald Trump or Rodrigo Duterte? Think again.

  • by Peter Hartcher
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        'Drastic action': Telstra slide continues as analysts warn on dividend

        Telstra's share price has fallen another 3 per cent on Tuesday morning as analysts warn the dividend could be cut in 2019.

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        Marvel plans to bring first Muslim superhero to the big screen

        Marvel plans to bring first Muslim superhero to the big screen

        The news comes after the success of Black Panther.

        • by Broede Carmody
        NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show

        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

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        Aussie label Double Rainbouu is making surfwear cool again

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        Dubbed Synth Uuave, the collection is a neon look at a future where beaches might not exist.

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        Smith retires from Origin, Kangaroos, effective immediately

        Smith retires from Origin, Kangaroos, effective immediately

        Cameron Smith has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of representative football.

        • by Scott Bailey
        Petrol station deal fuels conspiracy theory over Cahill selection

        Petrol station deal fuels conspiracy theory over Cahill selection

        FFA chief David Gallop has denied commercial incentives influenced the inclusion of the veteran in Australia's 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday.

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