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Paramedics apologise for blaming man's death on angry mob

Paramedics apologise for blaming man's death on angry mob

The Australian Paramedics Association originally claimed a group of 'angry males' stopped its members from treating a dying man.

  • by Kate Aubusson & Rachel Clun

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Do you drink more than an average Australian?

Do you drink more than an average Australian?

An Australian from the 1970s would probably drink you under the table, but how about today's average Aussie?

  • by Conal Hanna
Teacher's aide sentenced for grooming boy for sex

Teacher's aide sentenced for grooming boy for sex

Jackie Hays sobbed after pleading guilty to grooming the 15-year-old student for sex while being infatuated with him.

Economy grows at fastest rate in six years; dollar jumps
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Economy grows at fastest rate in six years; dollar jumps

Rebounding household spending has boosted domestic demand, paving the way for the bumper result.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
First burst of spring to nudge temps to high 20s in Sydney

First burst of spring to nudge temps to high 20s in Sydney

Meteorologists have been watching the warmth building in central Australia, and say it's headed towards Sydney.

  • by Peter Hannam
Explosive book reveals new example of dim-wittedness
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Explosive book reveals new example of dim-wittedness

It's time for Trump to be removed from office because he is clearly unable to discharge the powers of his office.

  • by Max Boot
'Discarnate spirits' in court as 'healer' is cross-examined

'Discarnate spirits' in court as 'healer' is cross-examined

The cross-examination of a Sydney tennis coach turned spiritual healer kicked off with an unusual line of questioning.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
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The one thing at work that trumps money for Aussies

This will be music to the ears of miserly managers. But before everyone gets too excited, let’s take a reality check.

Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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    Even goldfish could be banned  under strata laws - until now

    Strata scheme blanket bans on pets are bad. Now they are under challenge but that's not the end of the matter.

    Cathy Sherry

      Why the banks will ignore customer anger and match Westpac's rate rise

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

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        Rubicon founder's Point Piper home for sale at $55m

        Rubicon founder's Point Piper home for sale at $55m

        The last time this Point Piper property sold it set a national house price record of $28.7m. More than a decade later, it returns to the market for $55m.

        • by Lucy Macken
        This slow-paced town is just like Byron Bay was 20 years ago

        This slow-paced town is just like Byron Bay was 20 years ago

        This area is a quieter, more relaxed alternative for those looking for a sea change that locals say is one where commuting isn't a huge concern.

        • by Kate Farrelly

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        $11m an hour: As Amazon sprinted to a trillion, Bezos raked in the cash

        $11m an hour: As Amazon sprinted to a trillion, Bezos raked in the cash

        The online superstore's market value hit $US1 trillion for the first time on Tuesday - and no one else has benefited more than its founder.

        • by Jeran Wittenstein & Tom Metcalf

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        How tech entrepreneurs helped make Crazy Rich Asians hit of the year

        How tech entrepreneurs helped make Crazy Rich Asians hit of the year

        The stakes were so high for Hollywood's first Asian-led studio film in 25 years that some crazy rich Asians took matters into their own hands.

        • by Karl Quinn
        Cosby Show actor defends himself after being 'job-shamed' for working at grocery store

        Cosby Show actor defends himself after being 'job-shamed' for working at grocery store

        Photos circulated this week of actor Geoffrey Owens working at a suburban Trader Joe's.

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          9 ways parents can help kids cope with jealousy

          9 ways parents can help kids cope with jealousy

          At its core, jealousy is about insecurity, fear or a sense of competition. And there are ways you can help children respond constructively to the emotion.

          • by Phyllis L. Fagell
          Jennifer feels 'really ripped-off' after mortgage rate hike

          Jennifer feels 'really ripped-off' after mortgage rate hike

          The big banks are likely to follow the move by Westpac this week to increase its variable interest mortgage rate.

          • by John Collett

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          Charlotte Caslick re-signs with Australian rugby until 2020

          Charlotte Caslick re-signs with Australian rugby until 2020

          Sevens star Charlotte Caslick has resisted the urge to make the switch to rugby league by re-signing with Australian rugby until 2020. 

          • by Tom Decent
          Serena battles past Pliskova to reach semis

          Serena battles past Pliskova to reach semis

          Serena Williams fought back from a break down in the first set to beat Karolina Pliskova and reach the semi-finals of the US Open in suffocating conditions.

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