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'He annihilates anyone who opposes him': Liberal MP attacks colleague 

'He annihilates anyone who opposes him': Liberal MP attacks colleague 

The outgoing MP used parliamentary privilege to launch an extraordinary attack on Liberal Party "backstabbing".

  • by Bevan Shields

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Hadley forced to apologise to ex-prison guard for sex slur
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Hadley forced to apologise to ex-prison guard for sex slur

The 2GB host has been forced into an embarrassing backtrack, saying sorry to former prison guard Demmi Zeschke. 

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Women wipeout: Libs face 25-year low in female MPs
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Women wipeout: Libs face 25-year low in female MPs

Poor polling and departures could reduce the number of female Liberals to the lowest level since the 1990s. 

  • by David Crowe
Former Eels chief's estranged wife at wheel, allegedly drunk, texting before crash

Former Eels chief's estranged wife at wheel, allegedly drunk, texting before crash

A four-year-old girl and her aunt were critically injured after a driver crashed into a family of pedestrians.

  • by Rachel Clun & Jenny Noyes
WikiLeaks documents show Assange's bid for Russian visa

WikiLeaks documents show Assange's bid for Russian visa

The organisation has repeatedly been hit by unauthorised disclosures, but the latest one may be the biggest leak yet.

  • by Raphael Satter
'Harm' clause in $2000 bonus leaves Qantas staff seething

'Harm' clause in $2000 bonus leaves Qantas staff seething

Qantas could face a legal challenge over a condition in its $2000 performance bonus scheme offered to staff.

  • by Patrick Hatch
'When these guys commit murder, they should get life'
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'When these guys commit murder, they should get life'

Nigel went to Defqon.1 three years ago and never returned. However, his father doesn't blame the music festival.

  • by Tim Barlass & Alexandra Smith
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The world's first 'billion-dollar home' is a sign that all is not well

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and his 160-metre-high vertical mansion have become the emblem of the age of the billionaire.

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    My child goes to music festivals but I don't want them shut down

    Who, in the real world, thinks that shutting down music festivals is going to help win the war on drugs?

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      The Liberals' woman problem: men in grey suits misjudge level of anger

      Politicians are fond of invoking the iron law of arithmetic, at least when it comes to toppling their leaders or shoring up their own numbers.

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        'Buying frenzy': One sale shows there is growth in some Sydney prices

        'Buying frenzy': One sale shows there is growth in some Sydney prices

        This property grew in price by 23 per cent in less than two years in a transaction involving a firm that targets wealthy Asian investors.

        • by Alison Cheung
        Evictions v holdouts: How to painlessly dissolve a strata title

        Evictions v holdouts: How to painlessly dissolve a strata title

        Is it fair that just one neighbour, or maybe a small group of neighbours, should be able to block the sale or redevelopment of someone else’s property?

        • by Duygu Yengin and Jonathan Pincus
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        Woody Allen's wife Soon-Yi Previn breaks silence on sexual assault claims

        Woody Allen's wife Soon-Yi Previn breaks silence on sexual assault claims

        Previn claims that Dylan Farrow's allegations against Allen are false, and that Mia Farrow abused Previn.

        • by Erin Nyren
        Friends star Matthew Perry reveals he's been in hospital for three months

        Friends star Matthew Perry reveals he's been in hospital for three months

        The 49-year-old actor underwent an operation last month.

        • by Keiran Southern

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        How surfing's record-breaking daredevil finally grew up

        How surfing's record-breaking daredevil finally grew up

        After conquering the world's largest wave, Garrett McNamara is on a quest for enlightenment.

        • by Jane Rocca
        The right trousers: robotic pants could help disabled walk again

        The right trousers: robotic pants could help disabled walk again

        Pants with artificial muscles will give frail people bionic power so they can live independently for longer.

        • by Sarah Knapton

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        'We won't put up with their crap': Sharks light Storm fuse again

        'We won't put up with their crap': Sharks light Storm fuse again

        The NRL's last two premiers are set for another explosive showdown as the tough-talking Sharks vow to go after Cameron Smith.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        Abusive fan 'distraught' but free after Rugby Australia drop matter

        Abusive fan 'distraught' but free after Rugby Australia drop matter

        No one will take action over the ugly incident involving an abusive Wallabies fan and a heartbroken young player.

        • by Georgina Robinson

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