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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 Sydney Airport worker snapped off his blue latex gloves and threw them into the bin in disgust.

  • by Kate McClymont

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Djokovic legend continues to grow with US Open triumph
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Djokovic legend continues to grow with US Open triumph

Novak Djokovic now trails only contemporaries Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for all-time major titles.

  • by James Dampney
Mother falsely confesses to fatal hit-and-run: police

Mother falsely confesses to fatal hit-and-run: police

Debbra Aldridge allegedly admitted that she lied when police said they believed her son killed a pedestrian in Sydney.

  • by Angela Thompson
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
Serena is still treated differently than male athletes
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US Open

Serena is still treated differently than male athletes

An archaic tennis rule eventually led to an umpire abusing his power, says former world No.1 Billie Jean King.

  • by Billie Jean King
'We have listened': Plans emerge for Pavilion upgrade

'We have listened': Plans emerge for Pavilion upgrade

The controversial makeover of the pavilion fronting Sydney's famous Bondi Beach is expected to cost up to $25m.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
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
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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.

Richard Ings

    I want my child to be Moses, not Mary, in the school play

    Scott Morrison says there's nothing wrong with public school children putting on a nativity play. Only there is.

    Tracey Schreier

      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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        Labor push to refer Peter Dutton to High Court
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        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

        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        NAB says that for now, it won't be following the lead of its fellow big four banks by raising mortgage rates.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Trade disputes are weighing on market sentiment.

        Markets Live:Trade aggression darkens mood

        • by Lucy Battersby
        The careers so essential we neglect them
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        The careers so essential we neglect them

        • by Ross Gittins

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        Olivia Munn says she feels 'isolated' by Predator cast after reporting sex offender

        Olivia Munn says she feels 'isolated' by Predator cast after reporting sex offender

        The actress forced Twentieth Century Fox to cut a scene featuring a registered sex offender just ahead of the film's premiere.

        Ariana Grande shares touching tribute to ex Mac Miller following his death

        Ariana Grande shares touching tribute to ex Mac Miller following his death

        The rapper was found dead at his home following a suspected drug overdose.

        • by Alison Maxwell
        Older and wiser, Conrad Sewell is back

        Older and wiser, Conrad Sewell is back

        • by Nicole Economos

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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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        Djokovic legend continues to grow following US Open triumph
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        Djokovic legend continues to grow following US Open triumph

        Novak Djokovic now trails only contemporaries Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for all-time major titles after his US Open triumph.

        • by James Dampney
        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

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        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