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Seconds later, and this driver would have plunged into the void

Seconds later, and this driver would have plunged into the void

The driver says he's alive by a miracle. He slammed on the brakes as the asphalt disappeared in front of him, sending vehicles plunging off the edge of the bridge.

  • by Nick Squires & Andrea Vogt

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Bushfire threatens homes on NSW South Coast
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Bushfire threatens homes on NSW South Coast

The out-of-control blaze at Mount Kingiman is being fanned by strong north-westerly winds.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Motorway bridge collapses in Italy, leaving dozens dead
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Motorway bridge collapses in Italy, leaving dozens dead

A sudden, violent storm caused a section of the motorway to crash down in Genoa, sending vehicles plunging 90 metres.

    'Like a death in the family': Cafe owners shut up shop as light rail action mounts

    'Like a death in the family': Cafe owners shut up shop as light rail action mounts

    Momentum is building as businesses call for legal action over light rail disruptions.

    • by Emma Koehn
    Developer chases $74m over bungled Sydney development

    Developer chases $74m over bungled Sydney development

    The Northern Beaches Council is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over the contentious proposal.

    • by Megan Gorrey
    'I'd like tickets to the tennis too': Super members furious

    'I'd like tickets to the tennis too': Super members furious

    Hostplus members were shocked to learn the fund had forked out $260,000 to host stakeholders at the Australian Open.

    • by Emma Koehn
    Sydney rail shutdown could drag on for eight months

    Sydney rail shutdown could drag on for eight months

    Commuters face the prospect of the shutdown of the Epping-to-Chatswood line dragging on longer than expected.

    • by Matt O'Sullivan
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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?

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      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.

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        Nassim Khadem

        Domino's chief commits cardinal sin of under-delivery

        Domino's investors felt betrayed after the company failed to reach its profit guidance and hadn't warned shareholders on the shortfall.

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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

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          Aussie woman stretchered from Kylie Jenner's 21st 'super embarrassed'

          Aussie woman stretchered from Kylie Jenner's 21st 'super embarrassed'

          In true KarJenner mean-girl style, the sisters have all unfollowed Australian fitness model and mother-of-two, Tammy Hembrow.

          • by Amy Croffey
          'It made sense': Who Is America's latest victim explains how he was duped

          'It made sense': Who Is America's latest victim explains how he was duped

          Daniel Roberts was seen in a compromising position on episode five of the controversial show.

          • by Sopan Deb

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          Will going vegetarian be a “big missed steak”?

          Will going vegetarian be a “big missed steak”?

          Eating less meat has documented benefits, but giving it up altogether is an entirely different challenge.

          • by Michael Jarosky
          Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?

          Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?

          With digital clocks an easier option, are analog clocks still important?

          • by Vivienne Pearson

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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

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