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'Please wake up': Driver charged with Aussie cyclist death in New York 

'Please wake up': Driver charged with Aussie cyclist death in New York 

"There were cars going and cars coming," a doorman who was across the road said. Then he heard honking and screaming.

  • by Ellen Connolly, Nicole Precel & Angus Thompson

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Meet the researchers designing the death of plastic

Meet the researchers designing the death of plastic

"It was a phenomenal feeling," said the scientist about his successful experiment: making plastic simply disappear.

  • by Xiaozhi Lim
Why do so many friendships dissolve as we age?

Why do so many friendships dissolve as we age?

What are we without friends, those who know us warts and all but love us anyway? 

  • by Frank Robson
Motorists warned ahead of City2Surf road closures

Motorists warned ahead of City2Surf road closures

Special police operations will be in place on Sunday morning, with road closures in the CBD and eastern suburbs. 

  • by Matt Bungard
Stray boot to face can't halt Hayne as Dragons implode

Stray boot to face can't halt Hayne as Dragons implode

Hayne scored his first hat-trick in five years as Dragons lost Gareth Widdop to an injury in a shock mauling by the Eels.

  • by Matt Encarnacion
Last-minute glitch delays NASA sun flight

Last-minute glitch delays NASA sun flight

One minute and 55 seconds before lift-off NASA's unprecedented flight to the sun was suddenly aborted.

    'My daughter and I both found ourselves half blind'
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    City to surf

    'My daughter and I both found ourselves half blind'

    We were happily playing outside, my daughter and I, both aged four … on sunny Good Fridays 38 years apart.

    • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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    Opinion & Perspectives

    Fresh blood: Australia is still lucky, thanks to our young migrants

    Our median age of 37 makes Australia one of the youngest countries – good news for the economy, but there are so many other pressures we won't even notice.

    Ross Gittins
      Ross Gittins

      'One of the most profound experiences of my life'

      What I learnt from slowing down and shutting up in Arnhem Land.

      Julia Baird
        Julia Baird

        IOOF flunks both the pub test and the front page test

        Gobsmacking testimony at the royal commission won't distract from the shortcomings on display

        Adele Ferguson
          Adele Ferguson
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          Politics

          Frydenberg firm: No negotiation over need for vote on emissions targets

          Frydenberg firm: No negotiation over need for vote on emissions targets

          Labor states have forced a delay to the federal government’s National Energy Guarantee.

          • by David Crowe, Peter Hannam & Nicole Hasham
          PM confirms police investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith

          PM confirms police investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith

          • by Fergus Hunter & Dana McCauley
          Emma Husar cleared of lewd behaviour by Labor investigation

          Emma Husar cleared of lewd behaviour by Labor investigation

          • by Nick O'Malley & Deborah Snow

          World

          Property bydomain

          What you need to know about upsizing now that the price gap has narrowed

          What you need to know about upsizing now that the price gap has narrowed

          If you’ve been dreaming of making an upgrade into a larger house or out of an apartment, now is the time to strike.

          • by Daniel Butkovich
          Star Sydney agent Tim Foote on faith, fine wine and keeping his integrity

          Star Sydney agent Tim Foote on faith, fine wine and keeping his integrity

          "I'm focused," says the devout Christian and wine connoisseur. "I know what I need to do and I keep on doing it."

          • by Stephen Lacey
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          Entertainment

          Hawkins steps down as tension cranks up with Myer

          Hawkins steps down as tension cranks up with Myer

          Myer wipes the smile off its multimillion-dollar girl, Jennifer Hawkins.

          • by Andrew Hornery
          Matthew Newton quits Jessica Chastain film after backlash

          Matthew Newton quits Jessica Chastain film after backlash

          Facing criticism over his history of violence against women, Newton said he had a "responsibility to lead where I have failed in the past".

          • by Michael Idato

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          Smarter living

          Is this the magic age children gain independence?

          Is this the magic age children gain independence?

          A new poll says this is the magic age at which kids will spread their wings a little.

          • by Carolyn Tate
          The award-winning drops every wine buff should know about

          The award-winning drops every wine buff should know about

          This duo took home the coveted top spots at the Young Gun of Wine awards for good reasons.

          • by Emily Bitto

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          Sport

          Stray boot to face can't halt Hayne as Dragons implode against Eels

          Stray boot to face can't halt Hayne as Dragons implode against Eels

          Jarryd Hayne scored his first hat-trick in five years as St George Illawarra lost Gareth Widdop to a shoulder injury in a shock 40-4 mauling by the Eels.

          • by Matt Encarnacion
          Five is alive for Cate Campbell as she continues Pan Pacs spree

          Five is alive for Cate Campbell as she continues Pan Pacs spree

          The sprint star anchored the gold-medal winning relay while Jack Cartwright upset teammate Mack Horton in the 400m freestyle in Tokyo.

          • by Phil Lutton

          NRL