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'Loving mum' identified as victim in family mass killing
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'Loving mum' identified as victim in family mass killing

When police entered the house in Perth, they discovered the bodies of Mara Harvey, her two-year-old twins, three-year-old daughter and her mother. 

  • by Hannah Barry & Phil Hickey

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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 luggage on a conveyor belt, the Sydney Airport worker snapped off his blue latex gloves.

  • by Kate McClymont
Inside Long Bay, the name that comes with a reputation 

Inside Long Bay, the name that comes with a reputation 

The oldest inmate in the prison's aged and frail unit is 93. The youngest, at 75, is former police officer Roger Rogerson.

  • by Tim Barlass
Cops left in lurch as wanted footy star flees big game

Cops left in lurch as wanted footy star flees big game

Police had agreed to wait until after the  game had finished to arrest the midfielder. At half time, he took off. 

  • by Brett Kohlhagen & Blair Thomson
The Australian dollar's plunge is not over yet

The Australian dollar's plunge is not over yet

The Australian dollar is down 13 per cent since January, but the worst could be yet to come.

  • by Timothy Moore
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
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
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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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        East entry: More young families are moving to this Sydney suburb

        East entry: More young families are moving to this Sydney suburb

        Beachside pockets may claim the limelight in the eastern suburbs, but young families are finding plenty to like in this neighbourhood nearby.

        • by Elicia Murray
        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

        Business

        The careers so essential we neglect them
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        The careers so essential we neglect them

        Social scientists study human behaviour in all its dimensions. Nothing of much importance, then.

        • by Ross Gittins
        Trade disputes are weighing on market sentiment.

        Markets Live: Afterpay, CSL lift ASX

        • by Lucy Battersby
        After 200 years, the West's era of dominance is coming to an end ... or not

        After 200 years, the West's era of dominance is coming to an end ... or not

        • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        NAB opts against raising mortgage rates

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        'Danger to the community': Prue MacSween unleashes on Greens MP

        'Danger to the community': Prue MacSween unleashes on Greens MP

        The comments come just days after the conservative commentator was found to have contributed to racial vilification on Seven's Sunrise program.

        • by Broede Carmody
        'We travelled back in time there': Kylie and Jason reunite on London stage

        'We travelled back in time there': Kylie and Jason reunite on London stage

        The Neighbours co-stars performed their hit Especially For You.

        • by Laura Harding

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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

        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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        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