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'I can’t do this anymore': explosive dossier reveals bitter war with Guthrie
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'I can’t do this anymore': explosive dossier reveals bitter war with Guthrie

“Mr Milne continued to yell at me and berate me," the ousted managing director said to the ABC board.

  • by Michael Koziol & Jennifer Duke

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Flake makes dramatic intervention as Senate panel backs Kavanaugh

Minuted before the committee was due to vote, the anguished senator got up.

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Tsunami hits Indonesia island after major quake

Tsunami hits Indonesia island after major quake

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesian island of Sulawesi, leading to a tsunami that swept away houses.

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'There's no way you could rehab that': How bad is Cooper Cronk's injury?

'There's no way you could rehab that': How bad is Cooper Cronk's injury?

The race against time is on but his quest to play on Sunday could be futile. 

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Tech billionaire goes on 24-hour, $117m property spree

The morning after paying $100 million for a Point Piper estate, Cannon-Brookes and his wife splurged on another house.

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Cheap petrol is over but not everyone is hurting

Cheap petrol is over but not everyone is hurting

As petrol prices edge towards $1.70 a litre, households are being forced to make a choice.

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'I would like to see the death penalty for you, but even that would not be enough'

A notebook that contained a sordid list of children was revealed in court.

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        'Dear directors': explosive dossier reveals bitter war between Michelle Guthrie and ABC board
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        'Dear directors': explosive dossier reveals bitter war between Michelle Guthrie and ABC board

        “On numerous occasions, in conversations with Mr Milne, I have defended the independence of the ABC."

        • by Michael Koziol & Jennifer Duke

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        Tech billionaire goes on 24-hour, $117m real estate splurge

        Tech billionaire goes on 24-hour, $117m real estate splurge

        The day after Mike Cannon-Brookes paid $100 million for the Fairwater estate, he added a $17 million house in Double Bay to his portfolio.

        • by Lucy Macken
        Charles Fairfax swaps $100m Fairwater estate for $5.3m house

        Charles Fairfax swaps $100m Fairwater estate for $5.3m house

        As billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes exchanged on $100m Point Piper estate of the late Lady Mary, her son Charles Fairfax settled in Dover Heights.

        • by Lucy Macken

        Business

        'Don't fill up, top up': Cheap petrol is over but not everyone is hurting

        'Don't fill up, top up': Cheap petrol is over but not everyone is hurting

        As petrol prices edge towards $1.70 a litre, households are being forced to make a choice: ditch the car and take public transport or simply drive less.

        • by Cole Latimer

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        Comedian Becky Lucas kicked off Twitter over Scott Morrison beheading joke

        Comedian Becky Lucas kicked off Twitter over Scott Morrison beheading joke

        The Australian performer had joked about chopping off the Prime Minister's head.

        • by Broede Carmody
        Hillary Clinton guest stars on revamped Murphy Brown

        Hillary Clinton guest stars on revamped Murphy Brown

        The 2016 presidential candidate plays a woman named Hilary - with one 'L'.

        • by Danielle Turchiano

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        Six adventurous watches with a story behind the dial

        Six adventurous watches with a story behind the dial

        These recently-released timepieces celebrate the spirit of endeavour.

        • by Steve Colquhoun
        Why you need to delete your old social media accounts

        Why you need to delete your old social media accounts

        At best your old forgotten posts could come back to embarrass you. At worst, they could get you fired.

        • by Alice Clarke

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        Roosters take vow of silence but Radley in the frame to replace Cronk

        Roosters take vow of silence but Radley in the frame to replace Cronk

        Brad Fittler wants the Roosters cult hero to slot in the halves, as even the Tricolours' all-powerful directors are kept in the dark on Cooper Cronk's fitness.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        'You ain't seen anything yet': Mitchell's best is yet to come

        'You ain't seen anything yet': Mitchell's best is yet to come

        The 21-year-old Roosters star has had a breakout season. Those who saw him play four years ago in an SG Ball decider are barely surprised.

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