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'One of the biggest losses of life that we've seen in a long, long time'

'One of the biggest losses of life that we've seen in a long, long time'

The 17 friends had piled into a white stretch limousine for a birthday celebration at an upstate New York brewery. They never reached their destination.

  • by Jesse McKinley, Shane Goldmacher, Luis Ferré-Sadurní & Sandra E. Garcia

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'Critical': Perils mount at 1.5 degrees of warming says IPCC

'Critical': Perils mount at 1.5 degrees of warming says IPCC

Almost all the world's fossil fuel resources are going to have to remain in the ground for dangerous climate change to be avoided, a major new report finds.

  • by Peter Hannam & Nicole Hasham
Young girl bashed and robbed by gang of girls

Young girl bashed and robbed by gang of girls

Police believe the assault may have been filmed.

    'Overweight' truck concerns behind Canberra's bin collection delay

    'Overweight' truck concerns behind Canberra's bin collection delay

    Truck drivers have been concerned about the roadworthiness of their vehicles, prompting a move to halt collection.

    • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
    Defiant Republicans' big fear set to become a reality 

    Defiant Republicans' big fear set to become a reality 

    As the dust settles on the appointment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, politicians shift focus to capitalising from an ugly battle. 

    • by Robert Costa
    'Too many coincidences': Crown closing murder case

    'Too many coincidences': Crown closing murder case

    The prosecution is outlining the 10 key topics it says show David Eastman killed Colin Winchester.

    • by Alexandra Back
    Alan Jones is not as powerful as politicians think

    Alan Jones is not as powerful as politicians think

    The fact is, most people don't listen to him.

    • by Michael Lallo
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    Opinion & Perspectives

    If Melania wants a focus on what she does, she should do something

    The first lady said she wished people would focus on what she does rather than what she wears.

    Mary Ward
      Mary Ward

      Why don't women report alleged abuse? Just look at Kavanaugh saga

      Could it be possible that decades on, we’re still committed to not letting a woman interrupt a powerful man’s destiny?

      Lauren Rosewarne

        Note to banks: the long run is now, and the bills are arriving

        After years of short-sighted, corner-cutting, even illegal behaviour by companies, the long run has arrived, we’re all still alive and there are bills to be paid.

        Ross Gittins
          Ross Gittins
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          Politics

          Political will to prevent climate change is lacking, even as the cost climbs

          Political will to prevent climate change is lacking, even as the cost climbs

          Australians are being presented with another startling contrast between colossal risk and paltry action over climate change.

          • by David Crowe

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          The seven biggest mistakes you can make when selling your home

          The seven biggest mistakes you can make when selling your home

          Common missteps when preparing for a sale can cost you in more ways than one. Here's what not to do when putting your home on the market.

          • by Lee Dashiell
          The Block: Boring terrace angers the three judges

          The Block: Boring terrace angers the three judges

          The one terrace that attracts their ire is laughed at and described as just one big missed opportunity.

          • by Adrian Lowe

          Business

          Fourth former NAB banker banned over alleged home loan fraud ring

          Fourth former NAB banker banned over alleged home loan fraud ring

          Mathew Alwan was banned over his involvement in an alleged fraud ring that abused the bank's "introducer" home loan referral program.

          • by Sarah Danckert

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          Entertainment

          Review: All-new Doctor Who is different in almost every aspect

          Review: All-new Doctor Who is different in almost every aspect

          New lead Jodie Whittaker is immediately and indisputably The Doctor.

          • by Michael Idato
          With epic Instagram post, Taylor Swift finally breaks her political silence

          With epic Instagram post, Taylor Swift finally breaks her political silence

          Swift, who has copped endless criticism for her silence on Trump, finally spelled out where her allegiances lie.

          • by Erin Nyren

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          Smarter living

          How to keep your kids safe online these school holidays

          How to keep your kids safe online these school holidays

          From YouTube videos that aren't what they seem to internet "friends" who aren't who they seem, parents have reason to be concerned.

          • by Alice Clarke
          This is the way to talk about money without losing friends 

          This is the way to talk about money without losing friends 

          You're on a well-earned good wicket, but knowing how to act gracious about requires some tact.

          • by Larissa Ham

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          Sport

          Rapana can handle Kangaroos centre of attention Latrell

          Rapana can handle Kangaroos centre of attention Latrell

          It's a centre-wing pairing that would give you nightmares - Valentine Holmes is teaming up with the best centre in the world, Latrell Mitchell.

          • by David Polkinghorne
          Twin tears: Fogarty sisters share the comeback trail

          Twin tears: Fogarty sisters share the comeback trail

          Nineteen-year-old twins Georgia and Olivia tore their ACL's within a month of each other.

          • by Caden Helmers
          Klemke sees both Demons and Angels in AFL mid-season draft

          Klemke sees both Demons and Angels in AFL mid-season draft

          • by David Polkinghorne
          Comets in commanding position against Queensland

          Comets in commanding position against Queensland

          • by David Polkinghorne

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