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Conveyor belts, cocaine and the link to the ATO scandal
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Conveyor belts, cocaine and the link to the ATO scandal

After anxiously scanning the oversized luggage coming in on a conveyor belt, the tall chubby Qantas worker snapped off his blue latex gloves and threw them into the bin in disgust.

  • by Kate McClymont

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It is Williams who owes an apology to the umpire
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It is Williams who owes an apology to the umpire

Ramos' decisions had nothing to do with sexism, but with observing breaches of the grand slam code of conduct.

  • by Richard Ings
Principal's letter infuriates parents of abused boys

Principal's letter infuriates parents of abused boys

The headmaster of a private school where a female staff member slept with five male students has angered parents.

  • by Angus Thompson
Bodies of two women, three children found in Perth home
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Bodies of two women, three children found in Perth home

The victims have been identified as two-year-old twin girls, a three-year-old girl, their mother and grandmother.

  • by Nathan Hondros, Phil Hickey & Daile Cross
Peter Dutton facing court threat on two fronts
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Peter Dutton facing court threat on two fronts

The Home Affairs Minister will be under more pressure when Parliament returns due to questions about his eligibility.

  • by Stephanie Peatling
How Joyce 'politely declined' offer from the big end of town

How Joyce 'politely declined' offer from the big end of town

Grant King's job as Business Council President is under threat as members push for return of Tony Shepherd.

  • by Kylar Loussikian
Serena Williams cops huge fine for code violation

Serena Williams cops huge fine for code violation

Serena Williams has been fined $US17,000 ($23,920) following her controversial US Open final loss.

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    Wagga Wagga loss lies squarely at Premier's feet

    She handpicked the candidate. She was the face of the campaign. Yet despite $100 million of pork barrelling, Gladys Berejiklian managed to lose a safe seat.

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      Education in NSW is at an historic crossroads: Mark Scott

      A wise man once said it is easier to move a cemetery than change a curriculum. Yet that is the challenge facing NSW schools.

      Mark Scott

        Sexist power play ruins powerful US Open final

        Chair umpire Carlos Ramos managed to rob not one but two players in the women's US Open final.

        Sally Jenkins
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          Labor push to refer Peter Dutton to High Court
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          Peter Dutton

          Labor push to refer Peter Dutton to High Court

          The Home Affairs Minister will be under pressure when Parliament returns on Monday.

          • by Stephanie Peatling

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          The Sydney apartment block no one has left in nearly 20 years

          The Sydney apartment block no one has left in nearly 20 years

          The five units in this Neutral Bay development were last sold brand new in 1999 and haven't traded since - until now.

          • by Nicole Frost
          Clearance rates stabilising as sellers hold off listing, tightening supply

          Clearance rates stabilising as sellers hold off listing, tightening supply

          Stricter bank lending practices and a loss of confidence by investors suggested the city could be in for a prolonged period of low clearance rates.

          • by Chris Tolhurst

          Business

          Unlockd's last asset: startup that went through $50m eyes Google legal battle
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          Unlockd's last asset: startup that went through $50m eyes Google legal battle

          Tech start-up that was backed by likes of Lachlan Murdoch blamed Google for ruining its business. Now it is set to launch legal action.

          • by Colin Kruger
          8@eight: ASX set to fall again as negativity reigns
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          8@eight: ASX set to fall again as negativity reigns

          • by Kyle Rodda
          Australian dollar's plunge is not over yet

          Australian dollar's plunge is not over yet

          • by Timothy Moore

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          Entertainment

          Back to the future as Ten ‘supersizes’ old-school entertainment shows

          Back to the future as Ten ‘supersizes’ old-school entertainment shows

          The network turns to classic formats in the hope of fresh hits.

          • by Michael Lallo
           Sofia Richie on dad Lionel and 'love' for Scott Disick

           Sofia Richie on dad Lionel and 'love' for Scott Disick

          The Hollywood It girl opened up on the pressures of being Lionel Richie's daughter and the rumours surrounding her relationship with an ex of a Kardashian.

          • by Amy Croffey

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          The new pick-up truck that "eats utes for breakfast"

          The new pick-up truck that "eats utes for breakfast"

          Car makers are cashing in on the growing demand for bigger, stronger utes.

          • by Toby Hagon
          Surviving the crazy toddler years (yes, it does get easier)

          Surviving the crazy toddler years (yes, it does get easier)

          During those early years, everything is hands-on, but you will come out the other side.

          • by Bianca Wordley

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          Mitchell faces ban from grand final qualifier after crusher tackle charge

          Mitchell faces ban from grand final qualifier after crusher tackle charge

          The Roosters and NSW centre is set to miss the preliminary final unless the club decides to contest the charge at the judiciary and has it thrown out.

          • by Christian Nicolussi
          'Are we the form team now?' McGregor says Saints win is one for true believers

          'Are we the form team now?' McGregor says Saints win is one for true believers

          The Dragons' 48-18 win over the Broncos in the first week of the NRL finals was one for the true believers.

          • by Andrew Webster

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          Racing

          Winx spot on heading into final Sydney spring run
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          Winx spot on heading into final Sydney spring run

          • by Chris Roots
          Race-by-race guide  for Wellington on Monday
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          Race-by-race guide  for Wellington on Monday

          • by Neil Evans