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The four big jobs hubs where half a million travel to daily

The four big jobs hubs where half a million travel to daily

A new analysis of census data shows how far on average Sydneysiders are commuting, and the relationship between their commute times and income.

  • by Matt Wade

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'Thrown under the bus': Jury discharged in terror trial

'Thrown under the bus': Jury discharged in terror trial

A Supreme Court trial saw the drama go from the dock to the jury box after a juror's complaint about their foreperson. 

  • by Angus Thompson
Harry, Meghan make first appearance since wedding

Harry, Meghan make first appearance since wedding

The couple made their first post-wedding appearance at a garden party event with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.

Two charged over pizza delivery murder plot

Two charged over pizza delivery murder plot

The alleged plan to shoot Ricky Ciano was thwarted when he refused to open the front door of his house.

  • by Lucy Cormack
'My kids paid my bills': How a Pie Face venture went wrong

'My kids paid my bills': How a Pie Face venture went wrong

Marion Messih is just one of thousands of victims who have had their lives ruined after buying a franchise that didn't work.

  • by Adele Ferguson
Turnbull faces party unrest over stalled tax cuts

Turnbull faces party unrest over stalled tax cuts

The damaging blow has fuelled fears across a nervous Coalition backbench about the political dangers ahead.

  • by David Crowe & Eryk Bagshaw
Political donor linked to FBI bribery case: Liberal MP

Political donor linked to FBI bribery case: Liberal MP

Dr Chau Chak Wing has been named in a dramatic move that may inflame tension between Beijing and Canberra.

  • by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker
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Parties offer clear choice at next election

The election could be as soon as August, and each side will be conforming more than usual to their left versus right stereotypes.

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    At thirteen, my age and innocence didn't matter

    Nothing in your childhood prepares you for that crushing feeling of being objectified for the first time. 

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      Don't shut the door on home-sharing

      There is a middle ground between open slather and allowing owners' corporations to ban short-term accommodation.

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        'I had my kids paying my bills for me': a recipe for a right royal screw up

        'I had my kids paying my bills for me': a recipe for a right royal screw up

        Marion Messih is just one of thousands of victims of these two industries who have had their lives ruined.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        Receipt app scoops CeBit PitchFest

        Receipt app scoops CeBit PitchFest

        • by Christine D'Mello
        Meet the ‘snowpreneur’ taking on the big guns
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        Meet the ‘snowpreneur’ taking on the big guns

        • by Alexandra Cain
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        Deadpool 2 creatives break down film's biggest secrets and surprises

        Deadpool 2 creatives break down film's biggest secrets and surprises

        "If you can't do it in another superhero movie, you'd best be doing it in a Deadpool movie."

        • by Josh Rottenberg
        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 call on Netflix to can the hit teen series over a "brutal" scene in its latest season finale.

        • by Robert Moran

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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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        Sport

        Brisbane set to table shock bid for Bellamy

        Brisbane set to table shock bid for Bellamy

        If the Broncos succeed in luring Bellamy for the 2019 season, it will signal an early end to the tenure of superstar coach Wayne Bennett.

        • by Adrian Proszenko
        Cricket Australia secures deal for new major sponsor

        Cricket Australia secures deal for new major sponsor

        The game's governing body has rebounded after losing the sponsorship of Magellen in the wake of the ball tampering scandal.

        • by Andrew Wu

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