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'You think there's this grand conspiracy': Frydenberg accuses Jones in fiery clash 

'You think there's this grand conspiracy': Frydenberg accuses Jones in fiery clash 

"Alan, if we could only bottle your rage this morning, we'd have a new energy source," the Energy and Environment Minister told the Sydney radio host.

  • by Fergus Hunter

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Tillerson warns democracy at risk in veiled shot at Trump

Tillerson warns democracy at risk in veiled shot at Trump

"When we as people, a free people, go wobbly on the truth ... we go wobbly on America," Tillerson said.

Rocks the size of microwaves spew from Hawaii volcano 

Rocks the size of microwaves spew from Hawaii volcano 

The steam-driven eruptions could hurl boulders the size of small cars up to 800 metres, the USGS has warned.

Talk around dinner tables is about Sydney's growing pains

Talk around dinner tables is about Sydney's growing pains

It used to be crowded trains and high housing costs. This year's hot topic over the main course is population growth.

  • by Eamon Waterford
Search for burnt man in bid to find Tongan Sam's shooter

Search for burnt man in bid to find Tongan Sam's shooter

The bodyguard was shot in the back as members of the Ibrahim and Mehajer families were preparing for a wedding.

  • by Rachel Clun
Transurban 'will gain too much from WestConnex buy'

Transurban 'will gain too much from WestConnex buy'

The ACCC's concerns complicate the NSW government's imminent privatisation of the majority of WestConnex.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
Palmer seeks nod for mine twice the size of Adani's

Palmer seeks nod for mine twice the size of Adani's

Coal production from the mine would amount to about one-third of our current carbon emissions, one opponent says.

  • by Peter Hannam
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My family was ripped apart by a killer, not a 'good bloke'

The Margaret River tragedy and the hushed horror that followed took me straight back to the day I turned 33.

Rebecca Poulson

    Here's my big dangerous tax idea: let us keep our money

    Even after the third phase of Morrison's tax cuts, middle earners will still be paying 3 per cent more of their income in tax than they do right now.

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      Peter Martin

      China's tabloid media cycle spins on Raby v Bishop spat

      'Like a koala's sharp claws': The hostilities between foreign minister Julie Bishop and former ambassador Geoff Raby, got the tabloid treatment in China.

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        Unemployment rate climbs to 5.6 per cent in April
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        Unemployment rate climbs to 5.6 per cent in April

        Forecasts centred on a rise of 20,000 in employment, with the unemployment rate steady at 5.5 per cent.

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        'No magic bullet': How franchisees make it work

        'No magic bullet': How franchisees make it work

        • by Sylvia Pennington
        Why small business owners must invest in themselves

        Why small business owners must invest in themselves

        • by Tony Featherstone
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        HBO producing documentary series on Serial's Adnan Syed

        HBO producing documentary series on Serial's Adnan Syed

        Adnan Syed is about to be tried - again - in the court of public opinion.

        Portia De Rossi says she has quit acting

        Portia De Rossi says she has quit acting

        However, she delayed her decision in order to film Arrested Development's fifth season.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Eight stylish pieces of carry-on luggage for the high-flying traveller

        Eight stylish pieces of carry-on luggage for the high-flying traveller

        For ease of travel and pure functionality, skip the frills and thrills and stick to basics.

        • by Christopher Elliott
        Brigitte Perik had to tackle her ingrained belief that money was evil.

        How to set financial goals you actually achieve

        Our desire for change is strong but making resolutions stick can be challenging.

        • by Christine Long

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        'Find another idol': Michael Cheika on Folau's anti-gay comments

        'Find another idol': Michael Cheika on Folau's anti-gay comments

        Wallabies coach Michael Cheika weighs in on how young people should react to Israel Folau's social media posts.

        • by Georgina Robinson
        Blue fit: Fifita can play Origin for NSW - even after pledging allegiance to Tonga

        Blue fit: Fifita can play Origin for NSW - even after pledging allegiance to Tonga

        Most assumed Andrew Fifita had ditched the Blues this year when he elected to play for Tonga, but he could still appear in games one and three. 

        • by Christian Nicolussi

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