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Large chunks of parkland to disappear as Eastern Fwy widened to 20 lanes

Large chunks of parkland to disappear as Eastern Fwy widened to 20 lanes

The $16.5 billion tollway and road widening project will see the freeway extended outwards along almost its entire length, taking out parkland in several eastern suburbs.

  • by Clay Lucas & Timna Jacks

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Jackpot for Aussie business as  Coke digests sugar issue

Jackpot for Aussie business as  Coke digests sugar issue

It began with a couple experimenting in their back shed. Now it's the newest arm of the Coca-Cola Company.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Outrage after footballers black up for Mad Monday

Outrage after footballers black up for Mad Monday

Three players from a Tasmanian football club have drawn criticism after dressing up in blackface costumes.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Family mourns hardworking husband hit by crane truck
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Joseph Lian Hrin, 34, had only recently arrived in Australia, after spending six years in a refugee camp.

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NAB loan fraud: Photocopier technician received $800k

NAB loan fraud: Photocopier technician received $800k

Man with no banking background has admitted receiving commissions as an 'introducer' for the NAB.

  • by Karen Sweeney
Dutton wanted au pair visa within hour, inquiry told

Dutton wanted au pair visa within hour, inquiry told

"This is urgent. The minister requires this submission tonight," said email from departmental liaison officer.

  • by Angus Livingston
It might be a preliminary, but it feels oh so final
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It might be a preliminary, but it feels oh so final

Don't let anyone tell you that there's nothing to lose in a play-off for an AFL grand final spot.

  • by Bob Murphy
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'Questions ate away at me': The heavy burden of aged care

Three and a half years after my dad died, I'm still tormented by memories of his time in residential care.

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    The workplaces where bullies flourish

    Bullying is a scourge of many workplaces but they often have particular features, many of which can be found in politics.

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      Children grow up in apartments across the world and turn out just fine. The key is to encourage proper planning incentives.

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        Bob Murphy: Preliminary, but oh so final
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        AFL

        Bob Murphy: Preliminary, but oh so final

        Don't let anyone tell you that there's nothing to lose in a play-off for a grand final spot.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Martin has bleeding on knee but set to be 'wrecking-ball' self v Pies
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        Martin has bleeding on knee but set to be 'wrecking-ball' self v Pies

        Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has moved to silence any doubt that his champion midfielder won't line up in the preliminary final.

        • by Jon Pierik

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        Aged care funding blow-out could be examined by royal commission

        Aged care funding blow-out could be examined by royal commission

        The Coalition and Labor are open to asking the the royal commission to examine a looming $40 billion-a-year blow out in aged care funding.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw

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        James Packer splurges $82m on Danny Devito's old Hollywood home

        James Packer splurges $82m on Danny Devito's old Hollywood home

        The 51-year-old tycoon is reported to have splashed out on his first purchase since leaving Australia five years ago to be closer to his children.

        • by Tawar Razaghi
        The biggest interior trends for spring, according to the experts

        The biggest interior trends for spring, according to the experts

        Spring is officially here and that means it's time to pack away the dark soft furnishings and woollen blankets.

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        Business

        Banks' spring racing season begins with horse-trading on rates

        Banks' spring racing season begins with horse-trading on rates

        For the banks, the start of spring is crucial to their marketing schedules. With home auctions down, they are competing for a smaller share of the property pie.

        • by Elizabeth Knight
        Australia's major mining shares led the market higher on Wednesday as base metal prices lifted.

        ASX hits two-week high as miners advance

        • by William McInnes

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        ABC Radio breakfast has crashed to a 40-year low. What happens now?
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        ABC Radio breakfast has crashed to a 40-year low. What happens now?

        Since Red Symons was pushed out, its share of the breakfast market has halved.

        • by Michael Lallo
        Ozzy Osbourne to headline 2019 Download festival

        Ozzy Osbourne to headline 2019 Download festival

        The rocker will headline next year's festival in Sydney and Melbourne.

        • by Martin Boulton

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        This is the most impressive iPhone yet. But how much better is it than the phone you're already using?

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        Australian star Mitch Creek facing more challenges to NBA roster spot

        Australian star Mitch Creek facing more challenges to NBA roster spot

        Australia's Mitch Creek will face a tough time earning an NBA contract with the Brooklyn Nets signalling their intent to give their last two-way contract to another player.

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        Umpire at centre of Kyrgios controversy suspended for two weeks

        The chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks.

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