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Website linked to council CEO promises to install extra storey within a day
The CEO is linked to a clutch of property development websites, one of which promises to install extra storeys on top of under-used roofs within one day.
- by Jacob Saulwick
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Ibrahim's impressive gate has kept out a lawsuit, court told
It is, perhaps, the legal equivalent of a rabbit-proof fence. And it has thwarted attempts to reach him, a court has heard.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Deportation of au pair was 'a bit rough': Peter Dutton
The Home Affairs Minister says he made a common sense decision to prevent a young woman being detained.
- by Fergus Hunter
The most in-demand jobs you've never heard of
Sydney's Tegan Oakley has been surprised at how high the demand for her skills have become.
- by Anna Patty
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Healthcare
'I had no idea I had it': Phyllis' shock at diagnosis after fall
Phyllis Barry has no idea how she came to be sitting in the corner of her garden one Saturday night, unable to move.
- by Kate Aubusson
Musician refused bail over 'smuggling 700kg of cocaine'
The trip to Tahiti was the first major foray into international sailing for Craig Lembke.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Stalking case delayed as Hutton's ex heads to hospital
Robert Dulhunty is accused of fabricating an attempted break-and-enter at his former partner's home in Bronte
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Opinion & Perspectives
Punter bucks sport-hopping trend to rule NFL with Aussie beef
Usain Bolt's foray into football has every chance of going the way of Jarryd Hayne's 49ers flop, but Michael Dickson is taking the US by storm.
Peter FitzSimons
The issue that's proved too big for a run of political leaders
From Howard to Turnbull, each played opportunistic politics with an issue upon which most Australians are united.
John Hewson
Scrap trade licences and see the consequences
Would you pay someone $15,000 to paint your house, even if they have never learnt how to do it properly?
Matt Jones
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Fire
Explosions heard as out-of-control blaze destroys suburban Melbourne factory
- by Simone Fox Koob
Politics
'Not sceptical about climate science': minister hits back in new price pledge
Government will outline a new “price-busting” pledge to drive down the cost of power, warning against subsidies that force consumers to pay for renewable energy.
- by David Crowe
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Paris Agreement
Pacific nations push Australia to pledge support for Paris climate accord
- by Fergus Hunter
Diminished Pacific role threatens regional stability, critics warn Scott Morrison
- by Latika Bourke & Fergus Hunter
World
Free trade 'agreement' between Australia, Indonesia only one page long
- by Michael Bachelard & Karuni Rompies
Property bydomain
A wheelie big question: Can you put your rubbish in a neighbour's bin?
This was un-neighbourly behaviour of the highest order, many opined.
- by Jo McCarroll
No low season: Life in one of Australia's top tourism meccas
Tree-changers are singing the praises of this bustling town that knows no low season.
- by Kate Farrelly
Business
ASIC slams life insurance companies for aggressive sales tactics
The corporate watchdog plans to ban life insurers from directly selling their policies to consumers through cold calls after finding poor practices.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Kanye West apologises for saying slavery was 'a choice'
The rapper said he was sorry for hurting people.
Aussie actor scores Charles Manson role in new Tarantino flick
Local fave has scored a coveted role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming epic Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- by Robert Moran
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Sexual assault
'My career is disintegrating': John Jarratt seeks earlier court date
- by Lucy Cormack
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Home tech
How I introduced tech to my toddler
There’s a massive gulf of anxiety between academic recommendations and dealing with a real-world two-year-old.
- by Peter Wells
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Money & relationships
Buying property with others is fraught with danger
It is becoming common for people to consider pooling their money with friends or family members to go into a real estate joint venture. But is it a good idea?
- by Noel Whittaker
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Sport
Slater to miss Penrith clash due to serious family illness
Billy Slater and his family have rushed home to North Queensland due to a serious family illness and he will miss the clash with Penrith on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
Kyrgios loves hearing the boos at new US Open court
The US Open's Louis Armstrong Stadium has been upgraded and Nick Kyrgios says it helps him hear the boos from the crowd.
- by Darren Walton
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