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'Our house is a precious gift. We have to fight'
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'Our house is a precious gift. We have to fight'

Thousands of protesters chanting 'save our sails' gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House in protest at the projections on the World Heritage listed building. 

  • by Helen Pitt

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Eight out of 10 opposed to Opera House sail deal: survey

Eight out of 10 opposed to Opera House sail deal: survey

The controversial decision to play horse racing imagery on the sails of the Sydney Opera House has taken another turn.

  • by Jacob Saulwick, Jenny Noyes & Deborah Snow
Man critical, house razed, women and children missing

Man critical, house razed, women and children missing

Police are trying to find two women and two children after a home invasion that left a man fighting for his life.

  • by Jenny Noyes
Where Qantas is putting its startup cash

Where Qantas is putting its startup cash

Airline announced the latest participants in a program to give startups the chance to develop their business.

  • by Cara Waters
Telstra investors revolt over executive pay

Telstra investors revolt over executive pay

Telstra CEO's $4.5m pay packet is under fire, with influential advisory groups calling for rejection of executive bonuses.

  • by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling
The next financial crisis is staring us in the face

The next financial crisis is staring us in the face

It is becoming increasingly obvious that we learnt little from the trauma of the GFC a decade ago.

  • by Barry Ritholtz
Police to rely on six crime scenes in Forest Lodge murder case

Police to rely on six crime scenes in Forest Lodge murder case

It could take months to process evidence from street where Jett McKee died.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
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Opinion & Perspectives

'Stealth doorway': China's stunning server hack shows its true hand

Russia wants to mess with America's world. China wants America's world.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Put a sock in it, men: it's time to end global injustice towards women

The feminist dam is about to burst - let's channel the anger for the good of women the world over.

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Last year I wrote in praise of the Premier - I've changed my mind

The Opera House fiasco is just the last in a long line of disappointments.

Jenna Price
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Politics

Regional visa approvals fall by 50 per cent under the Coalition

Regional visa approvals fall by 50 per cent under the Coalition

And the number of people waiting for skilled regional visas has blown out by 53 per cent.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw & David Crowe

World

Trump campaign aide sought online manipulation plans from Israeli firm

Trump campaign aide sought online manipulation plans from Israeli firm

  • by Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman & David D. Kirkpatrick and Maggie Haberma
Russia's GRU military intelligence agency explained

Russia's GRU military intelligence agency explained

  • by Guy Faulconbridge
Macron keeps France guessing on 'phase two'

Macron keeps France guessing on 'phase two'

  • by Gregory Viscusi

Property bydomain

'We're not a satellite suburb of Sydney': Leaders push back

'We're not a satellite suburb of Sydney': Leaders push back

In face of migration push to ease congestion pressure across Sydney, regional city leaders say they are already doing their part.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
What you can and can't change when renovating an apartment

What you can and can't change when renovating an apartment

If you're keen to renovate an apartment for profit, knowing what is and isn't allowed will help you avoid a timeline and budget blowout.

  • by Daniel Butkovich

Business

Telstra executive pay in the firing line from shareholders

Telstra executive pay in the firing line from shareholders

Telstra CEO Andy Penn's $4.5 million pay packet is in the firing line, with influential advisory groups calling on shareholders to vote down executive bonuses.

  • by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling

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Entertainment

'Stand strong': Rose McGowan clarifies #MeToo stance after turbulent year

'Stand strong': Rose McGowan clarifies #MeToo stance after turbulent year

Earlier this week, there were reports the actress had described the movement as "bullshit".

  • by Broede Carmody
Ed Sheeran banked an absolute fortune in 2017

Ed Sheeran banked an absolute fortune in 2017

The British popstar took home a massive pay cheque thanks to royalties and the first leg of his Divide tour.

  • by Broede Carmody

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Smarter living

'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Australian cafes

'Coffee shaming' is on the rise in Australian cafes

Embarrassed by your friend's almond latte order? Turns out, you're not alone. 

  • by Ariane Beeston
Facebook launches video device, says privacy is 'very, very, very important'

Facebook launches video device, says privacy is 'very, very, very important'

Facebook says it has crafted its Portal gadgets to be as un-creepy as possible.

  • by Mark Gurman and Sarah Frier

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Sport

Redzel The Everest favourite after drawing gate 1

Redzel The Everest favourite after drawing gate 1

The defending champion got the coveted rails alley for the $13 million sprint.

  • by Chris Roots & Adam Pengilly
Osborne Bulls 'will not disgrace himself' in The Everest, says Cummings

Osborne Bulls 'will not disgrace himself' in The Everest, says Cummings

The Australian Turf Club has nominated another Gololphin horse for its slot in Saturday's $13 million race at Randwick.

  • by Chris Roots

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