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Finally. Freddy Fittler's finished it. And not before time

Finally. Freddy Fittler's finished it. And not before time

After a decade of disappointment, NSW coach Brad Fittler is a State of Origin series winning coach at his first try. An undefeated one, too.

  • by Adam Pengilly

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Rarely do the good guys win. This time is an exception

Rarely do the good guys win. This time is an exception

The fans love Brad Fittler. After this win they will love him even more now. The people's coach.

  • by Andrew Webster
Wedding plans dashed after city venue goes belly up

Wedding plans dashed after city venue goes belly up

Rhiannen was supposed to get married next week. Then she found out her reception centre had closed its doors.

  • by Benjamin Millar
Origin player ratings: How they fared in Game Two

Origin player ratings: How they fared in Game Two

One plater from each side stood out in the classic Origin thriller that broke a sporting hoodoo.

  • by Matt Bungard & David Polkinghorne
Revealed: Out-of-pocket fees of specialists and surgeons

Revealed: Out-of-pocket fees of specialists and surgeons

Not sure whether your surgeon is one of the 'few bad apples' tarnishing the medical profession? This tool will help.

  • by Esther Han
Brutal England run riot against Panama

Brutal England run riot against Panama

Look out Belgium, a rampant English outfit look likely to challenge for top spot in the group.

Trump resorts to sarcasm and racially incendiary jibes

Trump resorts to sarcasm and racially incendiary jibes

President Donald Trump trades insults with senator who is a possible contender in the next presidential election.

  • by Alexander Burns
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Women live in fear and men have no idea

After the death of Eurydice Dixon, I asked my wife when was the last time she felt scared. The answer shocked me.

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    Encounter with young mother set me on a mission

    I sat next to a woman at our clinic and sensed there was something wrong. The next time I saw her, she told me her story.

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      Young and out: Australia's hidden scourge of youth unemployment

      Youth joblessness and underemployment rates have increased significantly, raising concern at the Reserve Bank.

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        Masterchef finalist caught in conveyancer hack recovers half her money, but could still be homeless

        Masterchef finalist caught in conveyancer hack recovers half her money, but could still be homeless

        Nearly half of the $250,000 stolen from a MasterChef finalist while her home was settled on Australia’s new online conveyancing system has been recovered.

        • by Simon Johanson

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        Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

        Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins: Paranoid Bachelor fears honey-trappers

        Channel Ten have been warning fans, "You've never seen a Bachelor like this before" and we couldn't agree more.

        • by Amy Croffey
        Channel Nine takes a punt on Sunday's State of Origin clash

        Channel Nine takes a punt on Sunday's State of Origin clash

        Will fans follow the second match to its new Sunday timeslot?

        • by Michael Lallo

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        The hidden costs of owning vinyl

        The hidden costs of owning vinyl

        It's not just the records and turntable, there's also the not-inconsiderable infrastructure to support that turntable.

        • by Rod Easdown
        Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

        Have your own 007 drive experience with Aston Martin

        British car maker Aston Martin is offering a unique experience for enthusiasts chasing an adrenalin rush.

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        Freddy's Blues end Queensland dynasty with backs to wall in Origin II

        Freddy's Blues end Queensland dynasty with backs to wall in Origin II

        NSW 18 Queensland 14: Finally. Freddy's finished it. And not before time. NSW are State of Origin winners once again.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        The future is now for Queensland as Kalyn Ponga shines on debut

        The future is now for Queensland as Kalyn Ponga shines on debut

        The Maroons lost the series but unearthed a future star as Ponga swum after being thrown in the deep end.

        • by Phil Lutton

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