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'I saw death': At least 30 dead in bridge collapse  
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'I saw death': 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

    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
    'Distressed' Sydney woman charged over samurai attack
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    '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

    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
    MP had one strong remark, everyone knew who it was for
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    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 

    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

    '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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    '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
      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
        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
          Benjamin Law
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          Politics

          Senator honours White Australia Policy in first speech

          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

          Business

          Nine slams Facebook over ads impersonating TV stars

          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

          Small business

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          Entertainment

          Netflix failed to flag 'strong suicide themes' for 13 Reasons Why
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          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

          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

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          Smarter living

          Lenders discount mortgage rates in public then hike in secret

          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
          Five things you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note9
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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

          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

            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

            NRL