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Government slams brakes on Sydney housing hotspot

Government slams brakes on Sydney housing hotspot

New housing proposals in one fast-growing area of Sydney will be slowed down, as the government concedes apartment growth is outpacing infrastructure.

  • by Jacob Saulwick

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N Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit over drills

N Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit over drills

"The US will have to undertake careful deliberations about the fate of the planned summit," North Korea said.

  • by Josh Smith
The jobs that are most likely to get a pay rise this year

The jobs that are most likely to get a pay rise this year

Just under two-thirds of employers plan to give skilled employees a pay rise, and these industries are most likely to win.

  • by Anna Patty
Young girl assaulted in her bed in Sydney's east

Young girl assaulted in her bed in Sydney's east

The girl was asleep when sometime between 1.30am and 4.30am a man climbed through her bedroom window.

  • by Rachel Clun
Sydney's major unis languish at bottom of the pile: survey
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Sydney's major unis languish at bottom of the pile: survey

For the first time, the federal education department will publish the full league tables showing how students feel.

  • by Michael Koziol
Markle's father now hopes to attend royal wedding

Markle's father now hopes to attend royal wedding

Thomas Markle now says he wants to travel to London for his daughter's wedding, if his health allows it.

'I never lost hope': Anwar speaks on eve of freedom
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'I never lost hope': Anwar speaks on eve of freedom

The man who has led Malaysia's "reformasi" movement for 20 years has cautioned his countrymen and women.

  • by James Massola
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'Rich whingers' haven't got it as bad as Scott Morrison lets on

Trickster politicians are always trying to divert our attention away from some embarrassing stuff-up. 

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    The forgotten generation is about to rule the roost

    Public attention is on the retiring Baby Boomers and eager Millennials, but Generation X is ready to make its mark.

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      The royal wedding really will be a feel-good event, for everybody

      Sharing the royal wedding with others across the world really will be a unifying experience.

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        'Nothing shocks me': the heads keep rolling in the murky world of super
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        'Nothing shocks me': the heads keep rolling in the murky world of super

        A fund which owns some of the nation's biggest pieces of infrastructure is the focus of a storm after three directors depart the board.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        The musician and former Silverchair frontman talked about his years-long struggle with anxiety in a revealing sit-down with Andrew Denton.

        • by Karl Quinn
        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        "When something like this happens I lie awake all night blaming myself."

        • by Broede Carmody

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        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget
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        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget

        Should you delay or bring forward your tax deductions?

        • by Melissa Browne
        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        Running is a great solo sport, but it can be even more fun when you run with a friend.

        • by Laura Hill

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        State of shock: Fittler and Blues brothers were in Melbourne but clueless about Smith

        State of shock: Fittler and Blues brothers were in Melbourne but clueless about Smith

        They ran into Maroons boss Kevin Walters but he didn't let slip that his most experienced player, skipper, goal-kicker and commander-in-chief was going to quit.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Edwards facing sack after misleading Eels over latest off-field drama

        Edwards facing sack after misleading Eels over latest off-field drama

        Parramatta is set to tear up Kenny Edwards' contract after he misled the club over his latest off-field drama.

        • by Adrian Proszenko

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