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'In 10 years, this bridge will collapse': The man who foresaw a tragedy
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Italy

'In 10 years, this bridge will collapse': The man who foresaw a tragedy

Giovanni Calvini was mocked when, in 2012, he warned that the Morandi Bridge would come crashing down. This week, his horror prediction came true.

  • by Nick Miller

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Woman accused of samurai sword murder granted bail
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Crime

Woman accused of samurai sword murder granted bail

A court heard Hannah Quinn chased the man - "a remarkable thing for a woman who could be described as a waif". 

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
'They froth, they die': Pet owners warned over baiting

'They froth, they die': Pet owners warned over baiting

The baiting program comes just weeks after a rogue fox in urban Sydney sparked concern among residents.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
The forecast for spring is out - and it doesn't look good

The forecast for spring is out - and it doesn't look good

The drought savaging farms across much of eastern Australia is likely to intensify in coming months.

  • by Peter Hannam
The anonymous note that shook our sense of belonging
Opinion
Racism

The anonymous note that shook our sense of belonging

In less than 100 words, one person managed to permanently damage my mother’s sense of her own worth.

  • by Maneesha Gopalan
Aussie dollar becomes the trade war's No.1 whipping boy

Aussie dollar becomes the trade war's No.1 whipping boy

The Aussie has become collateral damage in the trade battle, with some saying it could fall to 60 US cents.

  • by Michael Heath & Ruth Carson
Take away those two ghastly words, and the speech that's left sounds very familiar
Opinion
Federal

Take away those two ghastly words, and the speech that's left sounds very familiar

Fraser Anning’s speech is a perfectly natural extension of the past decade or two of Australian media and politics.  

  • by Waleed Aly
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Clubs are giving fans what Wallabies and Co cannot

This Saturday in Sydney. Two great rugby teams, with an extraordinary rivalry between them. And the Wallabies vs All Blacks is on too.

Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons

    The missing element in Emma Husar's decision

    Gender doesn’t explain everything about Husar’s decision to step away but it is worth analysing.

    Jane Gilmore

      Anning's speech has been exposed for its true value - junk

      Fraser Anning made an inflammatory, hateful speech in federal Parliament, and it's already achieved two good outcomes.

      Peter Hartcher
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        Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
        Opinion
        Racism

        Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed

        The Katter's Australian Party senator's words were so divisive that they served to galvanise the rest of the Parliament into unifying.

        • by Peter Hartcher

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        The $300,000 budget gap that could be leaving house-hunters out of pocket

        The $300,000 budget gap that could be leaving house-hunters out of pocket

        When buyers are house-hunting, there's one thing they're underestimating.

        • by Kate Burke
        High-profile Aussie could become the new owner of iconic Birdsville Hotel

        High-profile Aussie could become the new owner of iconic Birdsville Hotel

        The pub is legendary as a symbol of the outback and a focal point of one of the most celebrated annual races.

        • by Sue Williams

        Business

        Umpire sin bins 21 footy clubs over dodgy team jumper refunds

        Umpire sin bins 21 footy clubs over dodgy team jumper refunds

        Top AFL and NRL teams have been accused of lying to their fans when they tried to get refunds for faulty club merchandise.

        • by Patrick Hatch
        The Australian sharemarket is set to plummet at the open today on fears that Washington could escalate a trade war with Turkey.

        Markets Live: ASX rallies from opening fall

        • by William McInnes
        Jobless rate falls to lowest in almost six years

        Jobless rate falls to lowest in almost six years

        • by Michael Heath

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        Bachelor boon: Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins breaks ratings record

        Bachelor boon: Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins breaks ratings record

        Everlasting love be damned. There's another reason entirely for this show's success.

        • by Michael Lallo
        American History X director casts robot as lead actor in new film

        American History X director casts robot as lead actor in new film

        The automation crisis has hit Hollywood, and it could see a robot up for acting trophies next awards season.

        • by Robert Moran

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        Style wars: Which Australian city has the best clothes for men

        Style wars: Which Australian city has the best clothes for men

        Their rivalry tends to be more about sport and lifestyle - but fashion has become the final frontier.

        • by Jane Rocca
        Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?

        Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?

        Who knew birthday party politics could be so divisive?

        • by Ariane Beeston

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        Sport

        Muzzled Barrett forced to be tight-lipped on Manly future

        Muzzled Barrett forced to be tight-lipped on Manly future

        Manly's Trent Barrett fronted the media this morning saying that for legal reasons, he couldn't comment on his coaching future.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        Waller says Winx could still be getting better

        Waller says Winx could still be getting better

        Winx continues to break the rules as the team looks to extend her winning streak to 26 in the Winx Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

        • by Chris Roots

        NRL