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'He needs to be locked up': A dad's crusade for his son

'He needs to be locked up': A dad's crusade for his son

The father says that without any other options to treat his meth-addicted son, jail seems 'best thing for him'.

  • by Kate Hedley

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Metaphoric Molotov, a middle finger, a knife in the back

Metaphoric Molotov, a middle finger, a knife in the back

Through all the hoopla, the mystery of the bombshell op-ed led to a rare moment of unity in a divided nation.

  • by Taylor Telford
Lawyer who spoke out about au pair saga loses contract

Lawyer who spoke out about au pair saga loses contract

'They're just trying to silence people or punish people that might say something to the media. I think that’s wrong,' Greg Phillipson said.

  • by Michael Koziol
When Paraguay changed its mind, Israel acted swiftly

When Paraguay changed its mind, Israel acted swiftly

'We are a country of principles,' Paraguay President Mario Abdo said after taking office last month.

  • by Ali Sawafta & Daniela Desantis
'I was just trying to hang in there': Djoker's admission in battle with Millman
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'I was just trying to hang in there': Djoker's admission in battle with Millman

John Millman’s US Open odyssey is over following a sapping quarter-final loss.

    ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

    ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

    The legal action alleged they charged a 'significant' number of members for services that weren't provided.

    • by Mathew Dunckley
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    This is a column I did not want to write

    As the centre right disintegrates, a coalition of the pious and emasculated men are turning their rage on one group.

    • by Catherine McGregor
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    Nike's Kaepernick stance alienates all the right people

    The sportswear giant's new campaign, with NFL pariah Colin Kaepernick as its face, will prove clever after the initial outrage.

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      Peter FitzSimons

      Bulldogs players firmly in the 'man box'

      The sordid Mad Monday photographs show the extraordinary lengths to which men will go to be seen to “be a man” by other men. And it's a problem.

      Phil Barker

        Twilight zone: Wall Street is entering dangerous territory

        Amazon has joined Apple in the trillion-dollar club, but is that the bell tolling for the bull market?

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          Neutral Bay unit owners sell site for more than $20 million

          Neutral Bay unit owners sell site for more than $20 million

          Eight unit owners in Sydney’s lower north shore have raked in more than $20 million after banding together to sell their building to developers.

          • by Alison Cheung
          'It all builds up': How to look after your mental health while renovating

          'It all builds up': How to look after your mental health while renovating

          "It's an experience on it's own, being a contestant on The Block. There's nothing you can ever imagine that is going to compare to this."

          • by Zara McDonald

          Business

          ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

          ASIC takes NAB to court over fees for no service

          The corporate regulator has started legal action against two National Australia Bank wealth management businesses, alleging they charged a "significant" number of their superannuation members for services that weren't provided.

          • by Mathew Dunckley
          The Australian sharemarket has recorded its worst session since March, following the lead of other global markets.

          ASX records worst session since March

          • by William McInnes
          Electric cars set to drive the scramble for copper

          Electric cars set to drive the scramble for copper

          • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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          Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood killed off in House of Cards

          Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood killed off in House of Cards

          "When they bury me, it won't be in my backyard."

          • by Broede Carmody
          Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac on Ellen

          Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac on Ellen

          The Crowded House frontman joined the band in April after they fired leading songwriter Lindsey Buckingham.

          • by Robert Moran

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          The best and easiest ways to never get jetlag again

          The best and easiest ways to never get jetlag again

          Hit the ground running without the dreaded lag slowing you down at the other end.

          • by David Flynn
          Parents' ultimate guide to livestreaming

          Parents' ultimate guide to livestreaming

          Video clips? That's old school. Today, it's all about livestreaming - capturing or watching video of an event as it's happening.

          • by Caroline Knorr

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          Bulldogs players fined heavily after NRL hits club with $250,000 penalty
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          Bulldogs players fined heavily after NRL hits club with $250,000 penalty

          The NRL has sanctioned the club over their traditional end of season party at The Rocks and players have also paid the price.

          • by Adam Pengilly
          Cheika makes bold Wallabies call by dropping Foley for Boks Test

          Cheika makes bold Wallabies call by dropping Foley for Boks Test

          In the biggest selection shake-up since the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Michael Cheika has dropped Bernard Foley to the bench, replaced by Kurtley Beale.

          • by Tom Decent

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          Laurie Macri steps down as ATC chairman

          Laurie Macri steps down as ATC chairman

          • by Chris Roots
          Race-by-race guide to Thursday’s meeting at Gosford
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          Race-by-race guide to Thursday’s meeting at Gosford

          • by Ray Hickson