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Australia's John Millman tops Roger Federer at US Open
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Australia's John Millman tops Roger Federer at US Open

Australian John Millman has shown plenty of heart in his fourth-round US Open match against world No.2 Roger Federer, winning in four sets.

  • by Jamie Berry

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'Are you going to stalk us now?': Turnbull angered by New York paparazzi

'Are you going to stalk us now?': Turnbull angered by New York paparazzi

If the Turnbulls thought they could escape the media glare in New York they were wrong.

  • by Matthew Knott
Crony capitalism and corruption in our midst

Crony capitalism and corruption in our midst

Look for corruption in Australia and you'll never be disappointed. Indeed, it’s been normalised.

  • by Michael McKinley
Australian teen killed in Bali in an 'unfortunate accident'
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Australian teen killed in Bali in an 'unfortunate accident'

Kristen Mace has been remembered as a "loyal and caring friend, sister and daughter" after her death in Bali.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas in 3.5 years

'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas in 3.5 years

The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention from MPs and senators alone.

  • by Michael Koziol
Canberra's barefoot bandit avoids time behind bars

Canberra's barefoot bandit avoids time behind bars

Jake Miller passed out after the robbery, only to wake the next day thinking it had all been a bad dream.

  • by Michael Inman
The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all

The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all

Ever travel? Then you'd be a victim of the hotel pre-authorisation scam.

  • by John Birmingham
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Opinion & Perspectives

Just who are the hobbits of Home Affairs?

'They go back into their holes not knowing the sacrifices endured to keep them safe.'

Markus Mannheim
    Markus Mannheim

    I moved back home at 38, and this is how I am coping

    I could easily have viewed retreating to the nest as a failure. But I am choosing something else.

    Melissa Singer
      Melissa Singer

      Bring back these Aussie sayings. They're fresh, brilliant and ours

      Have a gander at ’em! Use them. Because so many of them are largely forgotten.

      Peter FitzSimons
        Peter FitzSimons
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        Luxury new development set to shake up Forrest

        Luxury new development set to shake up Forrest

        Estate has been angled for the best possible views, with architectural design cues taken from Canberra’s most prominent landmarks.

        • by Rosalie Iannelli
        It's not as crazy as you'd imagine: Living in a 13-person share house

        It's not as crazy as you'd imagine: Living in a 13-person share house

        "People always ask how many bathrooms [we have] and how you cope, and if it's crazy. And it's actually not."

        • by Zara McDonald

        Business

        'This must change': APRA demands pay 'consequences' for bankers

        'This must change': APRA demands pay 'consequences' for bankers

        The banking regulator is demanding senior bank executives feel a sting in their pay packets when scandals occur on their watch.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        US markets were closed overnight, so the ASX will be looking for direction.

        Markets Live: RBA makes dollar jump

        • by Lucy Battersby

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        Entertainment

        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        ACMA found a segment on Aboriginal adoption was factually inaccurate and that it incited contempt.

        • by Broede Carmody & Jennifer Duke
        Royal Academy nudes to reach gender parity as art world grapples equality

        Royal Academy nudes to reach gender parity as art world grapples equality

        Britain's Royal Academy is to ensure its next exhibition of nudes has an equal gender split of naked men and women, as it navigates the post-Me Too era.

        • by Hannah Furness

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        Smarter living

        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        The iconic Air Pegasus shoe, first appearing in 1983, has lasted the test of time.

        • by Laura Hill
        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Keep tabs on your pooch via camera, talk to him, get alerts when he barks and even toss some of his favourite treats.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Sport

        Podcast: The Nosebleed Section runs wild for the Canberra Brave

        Podcast: The Nosebleed Section runs wild for the Canberra Brave

        The Brave's historic win is just the tip of the iceberg for sport in Canberra this week.

        • by Caden Helmers & Eamonn Tiernan
        Cahill set for emotional last hurrah for Socceroos

        Cahill set for emotional last hurrah for Socceroos

        Socceroos great Tim Cahill believes his farewell appearance will be the most emotional match of his stellar career.

        • by Adrian Warren