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Byelection
Independent's Day: Kerryn Phelps wins
Morrison government loses its majority in the House of Representatives as voters deliver a 'nightmare' result for the Liberals in the Wentworth byelection.
- by Fergus Hunter, Nigel Gladstone & Cassandra Morgan
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Independent kicks Liberals into minority government
Independent Kerryn Phelps has ended over a century of Liberal dominance in the Sydney seat of Wentworth, forcing Scott Morrison into minority government.
- by Alexandra Smith
Thunderstorms wreak havoc across Sydney
A huge system of thunderstorms is rolling thick and fast across NSW, descending the skies into near-darkness.
- by Cassandra Morgan
BBQs, protests and cardboard cutouts - the gloves were off
Voters streamed into polling booths to decide whether the Morrison government would survive on its own terms beyond the weekend.
- by Lisa Visentin
China's tech queen loses $9.3 billion this year alone
Touchscreens once made her China's richest woman. Now a trade war has wiped out two thirds of her fortune.
- by Blake Schmidt & Venus Weng
Shark attack:'I started hitting it and punching it to get it off'
Seasoned surfer was about 50 metres from the beach when he headbutted what he believes was a a bronze whaler.
- by Julian Drape
Aussies drive home silver in front of Harry and Meghan
It's been an emotional day for two Aussies who drove their way to a silver medal in front of Harry and Meghan.
- by Greta Stonehouse
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Achievement Morrison doesn't want to advertise
As the claims and counter-claims were splashed about, a briefing to crossbench members set out the subtle reality.
Peter Hartcher
Question Morrison has to answer over future of ABC
The way the ABC board got rid of Michelle Guthrie has to go down in history as one of the most inept sackings of a CEO.
Matt Peacock
Bully boy Australia has it in for voiceless people on islands
It’s as though the whole country has adopted the persona of some demagogue shock-jock
Elizabeth Farrelly
Politics
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Byelection
Wentworth byelection: 'Nightmare' for Liberals as independent Kerryn Phelps defeats Dave Sharma
The Liberals have suffered a historic swing against them and are now reduced to minority government.
- by Fergus Hunter, Nigel Gladstone & Cassandra Morgan
World
Property bydomain
Oil and gas boss pays $15.5m for knock-down rebuild in Collaroy
As Sydney's broader housing market braces for further price falls, the northern beaches trophy-home market scored a $15.5 million high.
- by Lucy Macken
Revealed: The most affordable healthy suburbs in Sydney
When it comes to buying into a suburb with good health opportunities, it can cost you a pretty penny. But there are some exceptions.
- by Kate Burke
Business
Banks' latest growth plan: Lend to clients who don't need the money
Need some change for a yacht, cash for a mansion? Wall Street giants increasingly rush into the booming market for loans to people worth $70 million and more.
- by Sonali Basak
Opinion
Interest rates
Interest rate rises only a matter of time, despite property gloom
- by Jessica Irvine
Small business
Entertainment
Ally Sheedy: Not playing by 'Hollywood's rules' cost me my career
A big-name Brat Packer in the 1980s, Ally Sheedy found fame was fleeting when she refused to play by Tinseltown’s rules.
- by Ally Sheedy
James Packer refuses to read of dark days of booze and paranoia
James Packer has told friends he will not be reading a new biography that charts some of the most difficult recent chapters of his personal life.
- by Andrew Hornery
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Could craft beer tourism be the thirst-quenching future of travel?
In terms of variety, America's craft beer scene is a bohemoth and some are seeing its potential as a lure for travel.
- by Steve Colquhoun
Anki Vector review: cute home robot's a good pet, not a great help
With more personality than brains, Vector can recognise your face and voice and he rolls around the home.
- by Cynthia Karena
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Sport
Kangaroos match Tonga for pride and passion in historic victory
Australia have triumphed 34-16 in their Test against Tonga in front of 26,214 fans at Mt Smart Stadium.
- by Christian Nicolussi
We want to be hated, not pitied: Manly bring back siege mentality
Remember when everyone hated Manly? The Sea Eagles believe Des Hasler will give opposing fans a reason to hate the Silvertails again.
- by Adrian Proszenko
NRL
