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'Immense tragedy': At least 30 dead in bridge collapse
Death toll expected to rise after sudden, violent storm causes section of motorway to crash down, sending vehicles plunging into a heap of rubble below.
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More than a million workers 'short-changed' on sick leave
A Fair Work Commission ruling has upended the way sick leave is calculated opening way for huge backpay claims.
- by Anna Patty
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Courts
'Distressed' Sydney woman charged over samurai attack
After her boyfriend was hit in the face with knuckledusters, Hannah Quinn allegedly took off after the rapper.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Brisbane players show where their allegiances lie
A day after their loss to the Cowboys, the Broncos power struggle has been laid bare as Paul white hosted a barbecue.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Energy
MP had one strong remark, everyone knew who it was for
Immense challenge facing the Turnbull government was put into words by one MP when she addressed her colleagues.
- by David Crowe
White Australia Policy honoured in Senator's speech
Fraser Anning lamented the demise of 'our predominately European identity' in an inflammatory maiden address.
- by Michael Koziol
'World's worst park': Sydney's new spaghetti junction
The Berejiklian government says it will create green open space in the inner west. Critics have their own opinions.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Opinion & Perspectives
'Stuck in second tier': The Asian nation Australia needs to embrace
There have been many false starts in the Australia-India relationship. So has reality lived up to the hype?
Matt Wade
How the ATO is nudging Australians to pay more tax
Behavioural economics is having a positive impact on work-related expense deductions and tax debts.
Nassim Khadem
No, I don’t consider Filthy Rich & Homeless to be trauma porn
Some cynics have already pointed out we are essentially tourists in a real and awful experience. Well ... they're absolutely right.
Benjamin Law
Politics
Senator honours White Australia Policy in first speech
Katter's Australian Party Queensland senator Fraser Anning advocated a return to a race-based immigration program and a ban on all Muslim migrants.
- by Michael Koziol
World
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Design of new office building to be 'subservient' to its neighbour
Property developers are set to pump $22 million into turning this car park.
- by Alison Cheung
Why the robot revolution is a little way off yet
For one company the next step in smart homes is all about artificial intelligence.
- by Nicole Frost
Business
Nine slams Facebook over ads impersonating TV stars
Nine Entertainment Co has criticised Facebook for hosting fake advertisements imitating the network’s on-air talent.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Entertainment
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Netflix
Netflix failed to flag 'strong suicide themes' for 13 Reasons Why
The ratings watchdog overturned the streaming giant's original consumer advice.
- by Broede Carmody
Disney faces backlash over 'first ever gay character' casting
The studio has given the landmark role in its upcoming Jungle Cruise to straight UK comedian Jack Whitehall.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Lenders discount mortgage rates in public then hike in secret
Are discount lenders all a big con? Mine has hiked again.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Phones
Five things you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note9
Amid the flashing lights and rockstar introductions, Samsung packed a lot into one launch.
- by Nicole Precel
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Sport
England cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight
All-rounder was accused of knocking unconscious two men in a brawl in Bristol just hours after he had played in a one-day international against the West Indies.
Players choose Bennett over BBQ as Broncos power struggle heats up
The Broncos players have sided with Wayne Bennett in his war with the club, snubbing a function at the chief executive’s house.
- by Adrian Proszenko
