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Fifteen minutes after I saw the doctor, I stood on the street weeping

Fifteen minutes after I saw the doctor, I stood on the street weeping

Many people are no longer here because they couldn’t afford their illness. It’s a devastating indictment on a system that is fundamentally broken.

  • by Jill Stark

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Why HIV is on the rise in straight Australian men
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Why HIV is on the rise in straight Australian men

Rising numbers of straight men are being diagnosed with HIV, with many living with the infection for years unknowingly.

  • by Kate Aubusson
What led Silicon Valley darling to dump Aussie CEO

What led Silicon Valley darling to dump Aussie CEO

The murky circumstances surrounding the departure of the Australian founder is starting to become clearer.

  • by John McDuling
Anna heard the sketchy stories as she went to bed. At 5am, her phone rang

Anna heard the sketchy stories as she went to bed. At 5am, her phone rang

Eighteen months after champion rider Mike Hall died, his partner Anna Haslock is steeling herself for his inquest.

  • by Garry Maddox
Man dead, woman swims to shore after yacht capsizes

Man dead, woman swims to shore after yacht capsizes

A woman managed to swim to shore about 5am and raise the alarm with authorities, who later found a body.

  • by Rachel Clun
The true cost of a coffee: are we prepared to pay the price?
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The true cost of a coffee: are we prepared to pay the price?

Underpayment is rampant in the hospitality industry. So what are we doing about it?

  • by Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar
Tiger's triumph: Woods' five-year quest for victory ends

Tiger's triumph: Woods' five-year quest for victory ends

Just over five years since his last tournament victory, Tiger Woods has capped a remarkable comeback season.

  • by James Dampney
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The letter I received from the CBA had one enormous mistake

When banks rip people off, they say sorry for their mistake. But their only regret seems to be getting caught.

Bronwyn Bryceson

    Why plans for better teachers in NSW just don't add up

    The government says it wants to improve the quality of teachers. So why does it keep putting obstacles in their way?

    Elizabeth Labone

      The case that shows how Republican Party has a female problem

      The GOP has not updated its views on women since Anita Hill testified against Clarence Thomas in 1991. They will pay the price at the polls.

      Nicole Hemmer
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        Morrison government giving Catholic schools 10 times what they need: analysis

        Morrison government giving Catholic schools 10 times what they need: analysis

        Just $3-4 million a year could maintain "affordable choice" for families at Catholic schools, the Grattan Institute said.

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Value-hunters thick on the ground at Sydney's weekend auctions

        Value-hunters thick on the ground at Sydney's weekend auctions

        Well-researched home buyers are increasingly targeting less expensive properties priced below the median price.

        • by Chris Tolhurst
        We can't afford a house, so we're building one on top of my parents' home

        We can't afford a house, so we're building one on top of my parents' home

        The couple hope to submit plans to council to build a self-sufficient home above his parents' home.

        • by Zara McDonald

        Business

        Tabcorp, racing bosses seek to arrest tote betting decline

        Tabcorp, racing bosses seek to arrest tote betting decline

        Senior racing officials and national gaming giant Tabcorp are growing increasingly concerned about the decline of tote betting.

        • by Nick Toscano

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        Entertainment

        Australian actor Damian Hill, star of Pawno, dead at 42
        Breaking
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        Australian actor Damian Hill, star of Pawno, dead at 42

        His latest project, M4M, was due to begin filming on Monday.

        • by Karl Quinn
        Stars  weigh in on Trump tweet as #WhyIDidntReport goes viral

        Stars  weigh in on Trump tweet as #WhyIDidntReport goes viral

        The Hollywood stars and #MeToo leaders added their voices to a chorus of criticism against Trump's victim-blaming.

        • by Travis M. Andrews

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        Meet the Queensland mates behind one of the world's top travel apps

        Meet the Queensland mates behind one of the world's top travel apps

        Some beers, a bunch of backpackers and years of solo travelling appear to have paid off for two rugby mates.

        • by Toby Crockford
        My family lives in a one bedroom apartment ... and I love it

        My family lives in a one bedroom apartment ... and I love it

        Family and friends ask how can we live like this - but we are happy here. Is that so hard to comprehend?

        • by Mikki Cusack

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        Free Billy: This tackle convinces Storm that Slater should get grand farewell

        Free Billy: This tackle convinces Storm that Slater should get grand farewell

        The NRL match review committee cleared a Storm player in 2016 for making a near identical tackle to the one that threatens Billy Slater's grand final swansong.

        • by Christian Nicolussi & Adrian Proszenko
        Tiger's triumph: Woods' five-year quest for victory finally ends

        Tiger's triumph: Woods' five-year quest for victory finally ends

        Tiger Woods' long, difficult road to claim another golf title is over following his two-shot victory in the season-ending Tour Championship.

        • by James Dampney

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