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Parents left fuming over new Babies 'R' Us gift card policy

Parents left fuming over new Babies 'R' Us gift card policy

What was a thoughtful baby shower gift from colleagues has turned into a frustration for soon-to-be mother Michelle Ferguson.

  • by Rachel Clun & Patrick Hatch

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Two towns are 48km apart. One has twice the tooth decay

Two towns are 48km apart. One has twice the tooth decay

Fifty years after Sydney added fluoride to its water, a small NSW town has held out. Now, the issue is dividing the community.

  • by Julie Power
Teen who started US bushfire ordered to pay $47.5 million

Teen who started US bushfire ordered to pay $47.5 million

The teen was reportedly giggling, oblivious to the danger when he lit a fire that would burn for two months. 

  • by Marwa Eltagouri
Hanson re-emerges, fighting for her party's life

Hanson re-emerges, fighting for her party's life

With a byelection approaching, there is opportunity for One Nation to hold the Coalition's feet to the fire.

  • by Tony Wright
Australia must take off its 'coloured glasses': China

Australia must take off its 'coloured glasses': China

When Julie Bishop met with Chinese officials in Argentina, one account was in stark contrast to the other. 

  • by Kirsty Needham
Abortion clinic exclusion zones one step closer

Abortion clinic exclusion zones one step closer

'We all have daughters, aunts or sister', the NSW upper house heard as Premier Berejiklian allowed for a conscience vote.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Fresh twist in battle for author McCullough's estate

Fresh twist in battle for author McCullough's estate

A potentially crucial document has come to light in the bitter battle over the estate of best-selling Australian author.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
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Australia watched a wedding, as China made its next move

Have you noticed what the Chinese government has been busy with, while the world watched a celebrity wedding? 

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    Peter Hartcher

    Our mobile mass-dependence is making us vulnerable

    Every year we become more and more reliant on the very networks that have proven to be repeatedly susceptible to disruptions and outages.

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      PM given perfect excuse to shelve his company tax cuts

      Pauline Hanson and her One Nation colleagues have confirmed their status as the most volatile force in Parliament.

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        Hanson the opportunist re-emerges, fighting for her party's life

        Hanson the opportunist re-emerges, fighting for her party's life

        With a byelection approaching in Queensland, there is opportunity for One Nation to hold the Coalition's feet to the fire.

        • by Tony Wright

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        Renovators drive new wave of James Hardie asbestos claims

        Renovators drive new wave of James Hardie asbestos claims

        Campaigners warn the numbers will only rise as people discover the deadly substance in their homes.

        • by Nick Toscano

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        Renewed calls to cancel 13 Reasons Why after graphic Season 2 ending

        Renewed calls to cancel 13 Reasons Why after graphic Season 2 ending

        Viewers and parents groups are calling on streaming giant Netflix to can the hit teen series over a "brutal" scene in its latest season finale.

        • by Robert Moran
        Michael Turnbull lashes Alex Nation over 'staged paparazzi' photos claim

        Michael Turnbull lashes Alex Nation over 'staged paparazzi' photos claim

        Michael Turnbull has hit back at accusations that he is involved in set-up paparazzi shots.

        • by Fairfax Media

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        Refinancing: is it time to fix your home loan rate?

        Refinancing: is it time to fix your home loan rate?

        There are other reasons why many of us do not seek out cheaper home loans that could save us thousands.

        • by John Collett
        Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster review: bust black spots on a budget

        Telstra Smart Wi-Fi Booster review: bust black spots on a budget

        Telstra's mesh network is light on advanced features, but it's an inexpensive way to fix your Wi-Fi.

        • by Adam Turner

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        New twist in Carney switch as former clubs chase cash

        New twist in Carney switch as former clubs chase cash

        South Sydney's feeder club have defied the Rabbitohs' wishes by moving to sign the controversial playmaker but his return to Sydney has hit another hurdle.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Cordner responds to Gould's 'not good enough for Origin' comments

        Cordner responds to Gould's 'not good enough for Origin' comments

        Gould said he would drop incumbent skipper Cordner from the team altogether, in favour of Tariq Sims - and install James Maloney as Blues leader.

        • by Aaron Bunch

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