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Opera House promotion wasn't my idea, says Racing NSW boss

Opera House promotion wasn't my idea, says Racing NSW boss

Chief executive Peter V'landys has revealed he originally wanted to use the Sydney Harbour Bridge to promote the horse race, but the government had other ideas.

  • by Garry Maddox, Nicole Hasham & Megan Gorrey

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'Nowhere to hide': Cabin crew speak of sexual harassment

'Nowhere to hide': Cabin crew speak of sexual harassment

Hannah Rowlands left her job as a Qantas cabin crew member after she was allegedly sexually assaulted on a flight.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Limousine crashes in New York state, killing 20 people

Limousine crashes in New York state, killing 20 people

The limousine was reportedly carrying a wedding party when it crashed at a notorious intersection.

Peak-hour crushes at Town Hall could see access blocked 

Peak-hour crushes at Town Hall could see access blocked 

Pressure on the station during peak hour has worsened due to a 23 per cent rise in passengers in just three years.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
Alan Jones criticised over 'worst kind of bullying'

Alan Jones criticised over 'worst kind of bullying'

High-profile corporate women are among those shocked by the broadcaster's on-air attack against Louise Herron.

  • by Deborah Snow
Stay dry, Sydney: city braces for another seven days of rain

Stay dry, Sydney: city braces for another seven days of rain

Sydneysiders can expect a cool and sodden week ahead as a trough sitting just off the coast lingers.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
Major report expected to call for coal shut-down by 2050

Major report expected to call for coal shut-down by 2050

The report has been billed as one of the most controversial in years as it calls for swift, unprecedented cuts to emissions.

  • by Nicole Hasham
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Trump is wrong - the rage is real

The President's tweet echoed a misguided sentiment that has become common in Republican circles over the past few weeks.

Nicole Hemmer

    Promotion was always going to be good for Sydney

    Call me naive, but I didn’t expect there would such a reaction to us using the Opera House sails for 10 minutes.

    Peter V'landys

      Wentworth is no ordinary byelection

      At risk of stating the obvious, this is shaping as the most consequential byelection in Australian political history.

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        Commission to examine mental health spending in wake of suicide crisis
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        Commission to examine mental health spending in wake of suicide crisis

        The top advisory body will look at "whether the current investment in mental health is delivering value for money".

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Japanese cherry blossoms are the inspiration for this chic  Ramen bar

        Japanese cherry blossoms are the inspiration for this chic Ramen bar

        The project won the prize for best commercial interior public and hospitality at this year's Dulux Colour Awards.

        • by Felicity Marshall
        What life's like in Scott Morrison's Sydney stomping ground

        What life's like in Scott Morrison's Sydney stomping ground

        The small suburb that Prime Minister Morrison calls home is about 30 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD.

        • by Elicia Murray

        Business

        Big four bank chiefs to face parliamentary grilling

        Big four bank chiefs to face parliamentary grilling

        Bank chief executives this week face a public grilling that is likely to scrtunise how a sales-driven culture was allowed to take hold in the industry.

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        Is it time for Michael Buble to loosen up a little?

        Is it time for Michael Buble to loosen up a little?

        The Canadian crooner lifts dreary night at the football stadium

        • by Sarah Thomas
        Stars get set to mount a rally for Shoals at The Everest

        Stars get set to mount a rally for Shoals at The Everest

        Swim star Ian Thorpe dives into a different sort of race.

        • by Helen Pitt

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        Ask Noel: what is the tax payable on a gift?

        Ask Noel: what is the tax payable on a gift?

        Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.

        • by Noel Whittaker
        How to deal with the start of pesky pollen season

        How to deal with the start of pesky pollen season

        Pollen season is upon us, but there are ways those with an allergy to pollen can fight back.

        • by Dr Cathy Stephenson

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        Fairytale finish: Lowndes wins seventh Bathurst 1000 in bow to Panorama

        Fairytale finish: Lowndes wins seventh Bathurst 1000 in bow to Panorama

        Lowndes capitalised on an unfortunately-timed cramp to race leader David Reynolds, which denied the Erebus Motorsport team a chance to defend their trophy.

        • by Ben McKay
        Australia shake but are stirred in tough opening to Pakistan series

        Australia shake but are stirred in tough opening to Pakistan series

        Captain Tim Paine got his wish with both teams shaking hands before play, but Pakistan was soon dominating his bowlers on day one in Dubai.

        • by Jon Pierik

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