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'We hold no grudges': One killed, two in hospital after horror cliff crash 

'We hold no grudges': One killed, two in hospital after horror cliff crash 

Pictures from the crash site show the roof of the white Toyota LandCruiser had caved in on impact after it plunged 20 metres over the cliff.

  • by Angela Thompson

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'They were sinners ...They deserved death'

'They were sinners ...They deserved death'

Approved scripture provider published material teaching children homosexuality is a sin and sinners deserve death.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
Sydney model accused of ripping off young hopefuls
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Sydney model accused of ripping off young hopefuls

Young girls with big dreams spent a fortune to get themselves in front of modelling scouts.

  • by Chloe Booker
Anning's fine achievement: denunciation from the ages

Anning's fine achievement: denunciation from the ages

He is a political nobody, but managed to get a PM and an opposition leader to reach across the divide and shake hands.

  • by Tony Wright
'It's all bad': Earliest total fire bans on record are ominous

'It's all bad': Earliest total fire bans on record are ominous

If the spring rains don't come 'we're entering uncharted territory,' and the RFS Deputy Commissioner is 'very concerned'.

  • by Peter Hannam
Telstra executive drawn into Elon Musk controversy

Telstra executive drawn into Elon Musk controversy

Robyn Denholm, Telstra's next CFO, has been appointed to a special committee to evaluate Musk's potential Tesla buyout. 

  • by John McDuling
'I haven’t seen anything like this': Fires ravage NSW
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'I haven’t seen anything like this': Fires ravage NSW

Bushfires threatening properties along the south coast are expected to burn out of control for 'days and days'.

  • by Megan Gorrey, Peter Hannam & Jenny Noyes
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How Turkey and Trump shot down the Australian dollar

The Aussie dollar has slumped heavily in the past week. Blame Turkey, its economy and its stoush with the US President.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
    Stephen Bartholomeusz

    'Bloke from the bush' reveals he is no student of economics

    Fraser Anning focused his criticism on what is, in fact, one of the major benefits of Australia's immigration policy.

    Jessica Irvine
      Jessica Irvine

      Turnbull and Shorten must unite - and silence Abbott

      Ignore all he says and does. Tony Abbott is just for Abbott, hoping to return to the leadership by destroying the PM. And Turnbull should call him out on it - for the sake of the nation.

      John Hewson
        John Hewson
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        Glam, green or ethical? Meet the new wave of tiny homes

        Glam, green or ethical? Meet the new wave of tiny homes

        It's not just about space any more. Bold ideas are shaking up the tiny home industry.

        • by Allison Worrall
        How to furnish your home without buying a single new thing

        How to furnish your home without buying a single new thing

        Stocking your home with second-hand items can make the process cheaper, fun and more sustainable.

        • by Kate Stanton
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        'I hope Nick doesn't have any pet bunnies': Yes, The Bachelor is back

        'I hope Nick doesn't have any pet bunnies': Yes, The Bachelor is back

        Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins charms 25 ladies - and very nearly sends one into full meltdown mode.

        • by Genevieve Rota
        RuPaul's Drag Race star cancels Australian tour amid ugly pay dispute

        RuPaul's Drag Race star cancels Australian tour amid ugly pay dispute

        BenDeLaCreme says the Melbourne promoter of her tour still owes other artists payment.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week

        It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week

        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

        Falling-out with Fulton real reason Barrett wants out of Manly

        Falling-out with Fulton real reason Barrett wants out of Manly

        An angry stand-off between the Sea Eagles and Barrett’s manager, Wayne Beavis, has already begun.

        • by Andrew Webster
        'I'm not making it easy this time': Bennett's final warning to Broncos

        'I'm not making it easy this time': Bennett's final warning to Broncos

        The Brisbane supercoach insists he will go down all guns blazing if Broncos powerbrokers plan to sack him before the end of his contract.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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