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Climber found dead after falling 300 metres from Mount Barney

Climber found dead after falling 300 metres from Mount Barney

Two rock climbers were winched to safety from the cliff face as a helicopter scoured the area for signs of the fallen man.

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    Abbott may have secured just 55% of preselection vote
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    Abbott may have secured just 55% of preselection vote

    Tony Abbott has been rocked by an unprecedented challenge to his 25-year career in federal Parliament.

    • by Bevan Shields
    Tiger grounded plane over botched maintenance work

    Tiger grounded plane over botched maintenance work

    The work was akin to the skills of a "home handyman", one person said, with unsecured components and more.

    • by Patrick Hatch
    Wallabies altercation with fan leaves player devastated

    Wallabies altercation with fan leaves player devastated

    After an ugly stoush with a fan, Lukhan Tui sensationally told teammates he did not want to play for the rest of the year. 

    • by Tom Decent
    You've been using sunscreen wrong, new research finds
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    You've been using sunscreen wrong, new research finds

    Turns out it's never optional, even in the depths of winter. Here's why.

    • by Sherryn Groch
    House on council radar before someone 'lit a match'

    House on council radar before someone 'lit a match'

    A neighbour claims they saw someone pouring accelerant in and around the home, before lighting a match.

    • by Toby Crockford
    Missing Kangaroo Point woman confirmed dead

    Missing Kangaroo Point woman confirmed dead

    Police are appealing for anyone with drone footage of the area to come forward.

    • by Toby Crockford
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    Preselection shock shatters the delusion Abbott speaks for the 'base'

    Tony Abbott has the endorsement to fight the next election but is now on notice.

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      David Crowe

      Harper is not an impudent child, she is hope

      I was also around nine years old when I found my voice as a free-thinking human being.

      Wendy Squires

        Morrison's biggest problem is he's stuck in the past

        The government reeks of the 1950s, a boofheaded men's club led by a bloke who carried a lump of coal around Parliament.

        Peter Hartcher
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          Politics

          'You have a case to answer': Treasurer fires warning shot at banking regulators

          'You have a case to answer': Treasurer fires warning shot at banking regulators

          Mr Frydenberg has become the face of Coalition’s government-wide mea culpa over its 18-month opposition to the inquiry that has rocked the financial services sector.

          • by Eryk Bagshaw & David Crowe

          World

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          Sustainable House Day proves that less is more when it comes to our homes

          Sustainable House Day proves that less is more when it comes to our homes

          Say goodbye to the usual "my house is bigger than your house" palaver. This weekend, it's all about how little you have.

          • by Jenny Brown
          Why this grisly Kiwi business is drawing worldwide interest

          Why this grisly Kiwi business is drawing worldwide interest

          This gory business opportunity is not for the faint-hearted or those easily spooked.

          • by Melissa Howard

          Business

          The mad scramble for Myer shares: How short sellers got squeezed
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          The mad scramble for Myer shares: How short sellers got squeezed

          When a stock has been unloved for so long and many are betting on it to fall further, a bit of good news can go a long way. Welcome to this week at Myer.

          • by Elizabeth Knight

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          Entertainment

          Police investigate following top legal eagles' swanky party

          Police investigate following top legal eagles' swanky party

          Better than a scene from Rake, legal circles are buzzing with tales following a recent soiree.

          • by Andrew Hornery
          Doug Anthony Allstars doco Tick F---ing Tock shows time isn't on their side

          Doug Anthony Allstars doco Tick F---ing Tock shows time isn't on their side

          Fallout from the sexual harassment scandal that embroiled the Doug Anthony Allstars is still being felt.

          • by Karl Quinn

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          Smarter living

          Yes, you are making your kids cringe. Let's count the ways

          Yes, you are making your kids cringe. Let's count the ways

          You're going to have to face up to the fact that almost nothing you do is cool anymore - especially these things.

          • by Shane Watson
          The one big excuse that's keeping you out of shape

          The one big excuse that's keeping you out of shape

          Got two minutes? Maybe 20 minutes? Then you have time to move your body. Here's how.

          • by Michael Jarosky

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          Sport

          Folau calamity sums up Wallabies' night in landmark loss to Pumas

          Folau calamity sums up Wallabies' night in landmark loss to Pumas

          The Wallabies have fallen to Argentina for the first time on home soil in 35 years, 23-19 on the Gold Coast, dropping Australia to seventh in the world.

          • by Tom Decent
          Adam Reynolds' magic boot gives NRL its dream preliminary final

          Adam Reynolds' magic boot gives NRL its dream preliminary final

          The South Sydney No.7 slotted three field goals, including one with 20 seconds on the clock, to sink the Saints 13-12 and set up a clash against the Chooks.

          • by Christian Nicolussi