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Huge majority of Australians loathe schools' gay ban

Huge majority of Australians loathe schools' gay ban

The overwhelming poll finding widens the row over the power of religious schools to hire and fire teachers on the basis of their sexual orientation.

  • by David Crowe

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Inquest into death of cricket journalist Roebuck reopens
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Inquest into death of cricket journalist Roebuck reopens

Police allege he jumped from a hotel room window after sex claim.

  • by Joe Hinchliffe & Nick Miller
Kangaroos star who would re-energise the Wallabies

Kangaroos star who would re-energise the Wallabies

The days of raiding league for talent are over - but there was one player who would be a superstar in the 15-man code.

  • by Paul Cully
Behind Saudi's public face: the dark side of crown prince

Behind Saudi's public face: the dark side of crown prince

The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi has thrown a spotlight on authoritarian rule of Mohammed bin Salman.

  • by Karen DeYoung & Kareem Fahim
'A farce': Federal government lashes Coles' drought relief

'A farce': Federal government lashes Coles' drought relief

Coles faces accusations from an irate federal government that its drought-relief promotion is a 'empty media stunt'.

  • by Emma Koehn
12-year-old loses leg after Whitsunday's shark attack

12-year-old loses leg after Whitsunday's shark attack

Hannah Papps was mauled while holidaying with family less than 24 hours after the first attack in the area.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia
P-plater under armed guard in hospital after fatal crash

P-plater under armed guard in hospital after fatal crash

Police seize drug paraphernalia, cash, and several white pills after serious crash hospitalises four people.

  • by Josh Dye
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Opinion & Perspectives

If a year can have a theme 2018 is 'Year of the Babyman'

The term toxic masculinity is used a great deal now, but it's actually a poor description.

Steve Biddulph

'Blindingly dangerous': The big lie about Sydney's true elites

Somehow we have swallowed the idea that Big Money loves the Little Guy, so that opposing the commercial juggernaut in any way is itself elitist.

Elizabeth Farrelly
Elizabeth Farrelly

Watching Hannah Gadsby I had a light-bulb moment

At 32 I was diagnosed with ADHD, a condition I share with the most talked about comedian in the world.

Rose Callaghan
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Politics

Poll: Huge majority of voters oppose laws banning gay students and teachers

Poll: Huge majority of voters oppose laws banning gay students and teachers

The laws are opposed by 62 per cent of Coalition supporters, 81 per cent of Labor voters and 51 per cent of One Nation backers.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Sydney's emerging prestige property suburbs luring the well-heeled

Sydney's emerging prestige property suburbs luring the well-heeled

The prestige housing market has seen values soar in recent years, and the ripple effect has given rise to new prestige suburbs along Sydney's oceanfront.

  • by Lucy Macken
Inside the hidden Sydney suburb surrounded by nature

Inside the hidden Sydney suburb surrounded by nature

The area has a long history as a holiday getaway, luring travellers with its abundant natural beauty; from scenic waterways to bushland delights.

  • by Elicia Murray

Business

'Significant harm': Telcos slam lack of detail in anti-encryption bill

'Significant harm': Telcos slam lack of detail in anti-encryption bill

Telcos and software providers have warned the government's ''anti-encryption'' bill is too vague and could introduce unintended consequences for service provision.

  • by Emma Koehn

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Entertainment

Lisa Curry adrift in murky sea of women's magazines

Lisa Curry adrift in murky sea of women's magazines

Curry had managed to navigate the waters of women's magazines for profit, but she's hit a snag.

  • by Andrew Hornery
'Game on': Australia announces dramatic new strategy for Eurovision

'Game on': Australia announces dramatic new strategy for Eurovision

Next year will mark the fifth year Australia has competed in the European singing contest.

  • by Michael Idato

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Three old school carmakers step up the fight against Tesla

Three old school carmakers step up the fight against Tesla

Jaguar, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz are getting excited about electric.

  • by Toby Hagon
When it comes to high-end speakers, aesthetics matter

When it comes to high-end speakers, aesthetics matter

If a speaker is to be placed on display in a home it needs to be something that at best is gorgeous and at worst won’t get the neighbours snickering.

  • by Rod Easdown

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Sport

Cherry-Evans 'excited' by prospect of Hasler returning to Manly

Cherry-Evans 'excited' by prospect of Hasler returning to Manly

Daly Cherry-Evans, the last remaining player from Des Hasler's 2011 premiership team, welcomed news of the coach's pending return to the northern beaches.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Silver Ferns shock Diamonds in third Test

Silver Ferns shock Diamonds in third Test

Australia have succumbed 55-44 to a resurgent New Zealand in the third Constellation Cup Test, ending their two-year winning streak in trans-Tasman netball.

  • by Daniel Gilhooly

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