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'This is not a farewell letter': Email sheds light on Julia Banks' Liberal Party plans

'This is not a farewell letter': Email sheds light on Julia Banks' Liberal Party plans

Outspoken Liberal MP Julia Banks has sent a powerful signal to voters that she may run as an independent candidate at the next federal election

  • by David Crowe

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Warnings to motorists of speed cameras 'limits deterrence factor'

Warnings to motorists of speed cameras 'limits deterrence factor'

The Auditor-General has found some startling evidence evidence on the effectiveness of mobile speed cameras.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
Severe storms roll through Sydney with no end to wet weather in sight

Severe storms roll through Sydney with no end to wet weather in sight

Powerful storm cells are rolling through Sydney with at least another week of wet weather forecast for the metro area.

  • by Saimi Jeong
Morrison government hints who was behind ASIO leak on Jerusalem move

Morrison government hints who was behind ASIO leak on Jerusalem move

The leak stated that any announcement of possible embassy relocation 'may provoke protest ... and possibly violence'.

  • by David Wroe, Fergus Hunter & James Massola
One doctor's dream funnelled $1.3 trillion away from tobacco companies

One doctor's dream funnelled $1.3 trillion away from tobacco companies

Having seen hundreds of patients die from tobacco-related disease, Bronwyn King wanted to do something to help.

  • by Esther Han
How the huggable Prince and the beaming Duchess charmed Melbourne

How the huggable Prince and the beaming Duchess charmed Melbourne

Melbourne felt, and gave the love to the royal pair on Thursday.

  • by Wendy Tuohy
US intelligence casts doubt on Saudi prince’s denials

US intelligence casts doubt on Saudi prince’s denials

US intelligence officials think the Crown Prince is culpable in the killing of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

  • by Julian E. Barnes
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Opinion & Perspectives

Send vampire-slaying kit: Barnaby's rise from the dead

As you may be aware, the nation is currently overrun with creatures we might call the undead.

Tony Wright
Tony Wright

Five predictions from 2003: how have we progressed?

I admit I sometimes feel a bit despondent about our leadership, when they can change their minds in a matter of days.

Harold Mitchell

I love you so I'm quitting housework

Why is the modern woman expected to do housework in order to show love? What can I offer that will add real value to my children's lives.

Pip Bishop
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Politics

'You have to be practical': Gillian Triggs backs Scott Morrison on lifetime New Zealand refugee ban

'You have to be practical': Gillian Triggs backs Scott Morrison on lifetime New Zealand refugee ban

Gillian Triggs said the choice was a "wicked game" but worth it to get 150 refugees to New Zealand.

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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Sydney Open: City’s top buildings to throw open doors to the public

Sydney Open: City’s top buildings to throw open doors to the public

Among the 40 city buildings that will be opened for inspection, will be some of Sydney’s newest workplaces.

  • by Jenny Brown
How one couple lived their #VanLife dream and saved a house deposit

How one couple lived their #VanLife dream and saved a house deposit

"One day we were going for a walk in the Blue Mountains and we decided this just isn't it. This isn't for us."

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

Migrant, young people exploitation rife in hospitality jobs: report

Migrant, young people exploitation rife in hospitality jobs: report

Hospitality workers are among the most exploited, according to the Fair Work watchdog's annual report, accounting for one third of its legal disputes.

  • by Anna Patty

Small business

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Entertainment

'It worked every time': Banksy reveals half-shredded artwork was an accident

'It worked every time': Banksy reveals half-shredded artwork was an accident

It was the stunt that generated headlines around the world - but it looks like it didn't go exactly as planned.

Netflix's Orange is the New Black is coming to an end

Netflix's Orange is the New Black is coming to an end

The final season will go to air in 2019.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

Of course it is 'OK' for women to be child-free

Of course it is 'OK' for women to be child-free

  • by Natalie Reilly
I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too
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Style

I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too

  • by Mary Ward
The wisdom of 50, what got me through

The wisdom of 50, what got me through

  • by Kerri Sackville
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Smarter living

What it's really like to fly the world's longest flight

What it's really like to fly the world's longest flight

Singapore has joined the ultra long-haul flight paths, but there are ways to make this leg more comfortable.

  • by David Flynn
Asking my spouse these two questions every week keeps our bond strong

Asking my spouse these two questions every week keeps our bond strong

It's the small gestures that connect us - and add up to a whole lot.

  • by Kristen Manieri

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Sport

'It is mind games': Horn slams Mundine for pre-fight vanishing act

'It is mind games': Horn slams Mundine for pre-fight vanishing act

Jeff Horn doesn't have an issue with Anthony Mundine protesting the national anthem. But he's not impressed with The Man's pre-fight trip to the US.

  • by Phil Lutton
Cheika backs his team to pull the Wallabies back from the brink

Cheika backs his team to pull the Wallabies back from the brink

With time ticking on the Wallabies' World Cup preparations, Michael Cheika is standing behind his team

  • by Georgina Robinson

NRL

Daly briefing:  Kangaroos No.7 getting Test tips from Trent

Daly briefing: Kangaroos No.7 getting Test tips from Trent

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Kangaroos' Bondi connection sweating on Keary fitness 

Kangaroos' Bondi connection sweating on Keary fitness 

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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