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Australia's John Millman stuns Roger Federer with US Open win
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Australia's John Millman stuns Roger Federer with US Open win

The 55th ranked player in the world showed plenty of heart to claim the shock victory in four sets. 

  • by Jamie Berry

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'Are you going to stalk us?' Turnbull angered by NY paparazzi

'Are you going to stalk us?' Turnbull angered by NY paparazzi

If the ex-PM thought he could escape the spotlight in the Big Apple he was wrong.

  • by Matthew Knott
The super looper: Vote for your favourite new rail map

The super looper: Vote for your favourite new rail map

Cartographers have designed some very different maps of Melbourne's proposed new rail network. Tell us what you think.

  • by Chloe Booker
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 this scam. It is so bold that you just have to stand back and whistle in admiration.

  • by John Birmingham
'It stinks': Dutton intervened 14 times to grant tourist visas

'It stinks': Dutton intervened 14 times to grant tourist visas

"Peter Dutton’s ministerial interventions to stop au pairs from being deported are anything but routine," Labor said. 

  • by Michael Koziol
Melbourne teen drowns in Bali pool after seizure 
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Melbourne teen drowns in Bali pool after seizure 

Just weeks after her mother died, a Brighton teen's unexpected death overseas has left her loved ones reeling.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
Police issue correction after saying man lost his leg after Collingwood brawl

Police issue correction after saying man lost his leg after Collingwood brawl

The injured man did not have his leg amputated despite what police had said.

  • by Erin Pearson
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Bring back these Aussie sayings. They're ours

''Fair dinkum, that bloke, he could give you the square root of a jam jar, and not know how to get the lid off!''

Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons

    In encryption wars, it can be a matter of life or death

    Imagine this: A bomb's about to go off in the CBD. Apple could help prevent it. Would privacy or security win out?

    Ben Grubb
      Ben Grubb

      Trump is checking out of Asia. This should be Plan B

      One of Australia's neighbours has the potential to be far more important to us "than we have ever conceived".

      Peter Hartcher
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        One week to reset and Higgins is back

        One week to reset and Higgins is back

        Jack Higgins has provided the spark to fire the Tigers' tilt at back to back flags and he hopes he can be part of September action

        • by Peter Ryan
        Eagles a tad worried about Treloar

        Eagles a tad worried about Treloar

        Adam Simpson admits he'll feel slightly worried if Collingwood select star midfielder Adam Treloar for Saturday night's qualifying final at Optus Stadium.

        • by Justin Chadwick

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        Reserve Bank holds: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Reserve Bank holds: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Low inflation, weak wage growth and rising mortgage rates underpinned the decision to keep the cash rate on hold at a record low at Tuesday's meeting.

        • by Trent Wiltshire
        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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        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

        Australia's John Millman victorious against Roger Federer at US Open
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        Australia's John Millman victorious against 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
        Bulldogs launch Mad Monday investigation

        Bulldogs launch Mad Monday investigation

        The Bulldogs have labelled images captured at their Mad Monday function as 'unacceptable'.

        • by Laine Clark
        Kerr snubbed again in FIFA awards

        Kerr snubbed again in FIFA awards

        • by Michael Lynch
        Board changes continue at Cricket Australia

        Board changes continue at Cricket Australia

        • by Jon Pierik