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Pregnant newlywed killed in  western Sydney car crash

Pregnant newlywed killed in  western Sydney car crash

Married in May this year and expecting twins, Katherine and Bronco Hoang's lives were just beginning when a car smashed into the Mazda 3 they were travelling in. 

  • by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Muller

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Man dies after cliff fall while sightseeing with friends

Man dies after cliff fall while sightseeing with friends

The man, aged in his 20s, slipped from a cliff edge south of Sydney and fell more than 40 metres onto rocks below.

  • by Sarah Muller
Collingwood fans arrested as they leave the MCG

Collingwood fans arrested as they leave the MCG

Police warned there would be zero tolerance of alcohol-fuelled violence following a spate of assaults after games.

  • by Melissa Cunningham & Joe Hinchliffe
What it's like to be the world's oldest working model

What it's like to be the world's oldest working model

Daphne Selfe broke into modelling in 1949. Now, aged 90, she’s still in demand and has no intention of stopping.

  • by Caroline Leaper
Clues as to how Kenneth Hayne will fix this mess

Clues as to how Kenneth Hayne will fix this mess

The commissioner is keeping every policy reform at his disposal as he seeks to root out 'greed' and 'dishonesty' in finance.

  • by Jessica Irvine
Hundreds dead after quakes, tsunami hit Sulawesi island

Hundreds dead after quakes, tsunami hit Sulawesi island

There are growing fears that hundreds more people may have died as rescue workers struggle to reach hard hit areas.

  • by James Massola, Karuni Rompies & Amilia Rosa
The spots where Kavanaugh's testimony was misleading

The spots where Kavanaugh's testimony was misleading

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh offered several answers to questions that stretched or misrepresented the truth.

  • by Philip Bump
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Greedy banks and inept regulators but not much more

When greed overpowers honesty and the regulator is missing in action, we end up with a system that falls below standards.

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    The destructive American fad Australia needs to avoid

    There's no American fad too stupid for Australia to ape and our political parties are already flirting with this one.

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      Peter Hartcher

      Buried treasure at the heart of hideous Green Square

      For a beautifully subtle antidote to the crass disappointment of high-rise developments in the area, you need to go underground.

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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
        Behind the scenes of the ABC's week of chaos

        Behind the scenes of the ABC's week of chaos

        • by Deborah Snow, Jennifer Duke & Michael Koziol

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        New suburb planned for Sydney, 80km from CBD in 'new south-west'

        New suburb planned for Sydney, 80km from CBD in 'new south-west'

        Wollongong’s backwaters will soon replace Campbelltown as the outskirts of Sydney as urban sprawl pushes the final frontier 80 kilometres from the CBD.

        • by Tawar Razaghi
        Is this the ultimate waterfront home in the inner west?

        Is this the ultimate waterfront home in the inner west?

        The most difficult decision you're likely to face at this residence is on which of the five terraces you'll choose to drink your morning coffee.

        • by Kate Farrelly

        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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        eSIM explained: why Apple's move could revolutionise phone plans

        eSIM explained: why Apple's move could revolutionise phone plans

        New technology means you could sign up to a new plan with no physical SIM needed.

        • by Krishan Sharma
        Why men need to embrace their nurturing side

        Why men need to embrace their nurturing side

        When fathers reject the feminine, we deny our sons access to the full range of their humanity.

        • by Billy Doidge Kilgore

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        Cronk named in squad but Roosters not crowing about grand final chances

        Cronk named in squad but Roosters not crowing about grand final chances

        Cooper Cronk's hopes of making a miraculous recovery appear to be fading after he was reduced to a bystander at the Sydney Roosters captain's run.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Colliwobbles return as Eagles claim grand final for the ages

        Colliwobbles return as Eagles claim grand final for the ages

        When it comes to grand final heartache no club has felt the pain more than Collingwood. The Magpies led for close to the entire game, but not when it mattered.

        • by Andrew Wu

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