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The solution to Sydney's housing crisis was touted for 3 years. Now they're not sure

The solution to Sydney's housing crisis was touted for 3 years. Now they're not sure

Ten councils have called for a development backdown, with one mayor citing concerns about lack of parking and "increased congestion on our already choked roads".

  • by Jacob Saulwick

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'My father isn't coming to my wedding': Meghan Markle

'My father isn't coming to my wedding': Meghan Markle

A day out from the royal wedding, Markle has subtly rebuked her extended family for their claims over her father. 

  • by Nick Miller
Man allegedly targeted Asian people in random rampage

Man allegedly targeted Asian people in random rampage

It took a group of workmen to restrain the man from continuing his alleged  unprovoked assaults in Randwick.

  • by Josh Dye
'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show airs

'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show airs

The reality of the television show is a long way from what happens when the cameras are turned off.

  • by Cara Waters
The Australian who is the biggest gambler in the world
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The Australian who is the biggest gambler in the world

A Government-owned demountable in Mosman is an unlikely place to find 'the joker' who pays $100 a week rent.

  • by Kate McClymont
Sydney Uni launch probe into 'disgusting' racial slur
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Sydney Uni launch probe into 'disgusting' racial slur

The incident, which rugby officials said was "completely unacceptable", left the player extremely upset.

  • by Tom Decent
NRL club furious with feeder team's attempt to sign Carney 
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NRL club furious with feeder team's attempt to sign Carney 

Tensions between South Sydney and their long-serving feeder club North Sydney look set to ignite.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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Folau raised question of hell - so let's really look at who belongs there

This is a topic I am loath to discuss. It arouses rabid atheists and sanctimonious Pharisees in equal measure.

Catherine McGregor

    Women's work is treated as a joke in this country

    But women do it for the love, we’re told, as if love will pay our bills and feed our children and take care of us in our old age.

    Clementine Ford
      Clementine Ford

      Despite pessimism from some, 1 million jobs was never a big ask

      The biggest myth surrounding Tony Abbott’s pledge of one million jobs in five years is that he reached for the stars.

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        Belt up and hit the road to better China relations
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        Belt up and hit the road to better China relations

        The rise and rise of Asia, particularly China, is inevitable and, properly handled, will be good for all.

        • by Harold Mitchell
        Cleared militant unionists simply "emboldened"

        Cleared militant unionists simply "emboldened"

        • by Anna Patty & Noel Towell
        Homeless man sues fast food giant for $1.2 million

        Homeless man sues fast food giant for $1.2 million

        • by Kate Taylor
        Myer gets out the glitter for its charity ball

        Myer gets out the glitter for its charity ball

        • by Carolyn Cummins

        Small business

        Emoticons in business: ☺ or ☹ ?

        Emoticons in business: ☺ or ☹ ?

        • by James Adonis
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        The birth of a Legend: Chrissy Teigen announces second baby's arrival

        The birth of a Legend: Chrissy Teigen announces second baby's arrival

        Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend have announced the arrival of their baby boy, who comes ahead of schedule.

        • by Aja Styles
        Harry and Meghan's telemovie is a confection on royal romance

        Harry and Meghan's telemovie is a confection on royal romance

        Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance is not car crash TV like 2011’s William & Kate: The Movie but it's not good either.

        • by Craig Mathieson

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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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        Todd Carney signing could split Souths and Norths
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        Todd Carney signing could split Souths and Norths

        Tensions between South Sydney and their long-serving feeder club North Sydney look set to ignite over the Bears' potential signing of Todd Carney.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        The truth about Brad Fittler's NSW side for State of Origin

        The truth about Brad Fittler's NSW side for State of Origin

        It might not fit your timetable but the rookie Blues coach has made no firm decision on his halves for the first match against Queensland on June 6.

        • by Andrew Webster

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