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Typhoon's monster waves make landfall in Japan

Typhoon's monster waves make landfall in Japan

It is believed to be the strongest cyclone to hit Japan in 25 years and has paralysed the second-largest population centre.

  • by Sophie Jackman

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'I'll take it': Aussie Millman stuns Federer at US Open

'I'll take it': Aussie Millman stuns Federer at US Open

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

  • by Jamie Berry
I fear for the banks' much anticipated next move

I fear for the banks' much anticipated next move

Australia's big banks have graduated to much worse than exploiting their customers’ loyalty and inertia. 

  • by Ross Gittins
'Are you going to stalk us now?' Turnbull angry in NY

'Are you going to stalk us now?' Turnbull angry in NY

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

  • by Matthew Knott
'Heartbreaking': Taronga Zoo mourns loss of young Tukta
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'Heartbreaking': Taronga Zoo mourns loss of young Tukta

The eight-year-old female was the third calf born under the zoo's Australasian regional breeding program. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Bulldogs will be punished for Mad Monday: Greenberg

Bulldogs will be punished for Mad Monday: Greenberg

Furious NRL CEO Todd Greenberg says action will 'no doubt' be taken after Mad Monday antics let the game down.

  • by Laine Clark
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 scam so bold, so in your face, that you just have to stand back and whistle.

  • by John Birmingham
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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
    Peter Hartcher

    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

      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
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        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

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

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Sydney's best and worst regions for auctions in August

        Sydney's best and worst regions for auctions in August

        Just one in two properties listed for auction in Sydney managed to sell under the hammer, but some areas are bucking the trend.

        • by Tawar Razaghi
        Reserve Bank hold rates: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Reserve Bank hold rates: 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

        Business

        Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches

        Westpac hit with record $35m penalty over home loan breaches

        The hefty fine and admission it breached responsible lending laws comes after the bank reached a last-minute settlement with ASIC.

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        Luke Cage star apologises for mocking Ariana Grande groping

        Luke Cage star apologises for mocking Ariana Grande groping

        "In no way do I condone any such behaviour," said Mike Colter.

        • by Broede Carmody
        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

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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

        Aussie Millman knocks Federer out of US Open

        Aussie Millman knocks Federer out of 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 will be punished for 'embarrassing' Mad Monday: Greenberg

        Bulldogs will be punished for 'embarrassing' Mad Monday: Greenberg

        Canterbury labelled images captured at their end-of-season celebrations as 'unacceptable' as the club and NRL launched investigations.

        • by Laine Clark

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