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'Bring me the head of the dog': The man behind murder of Jamal Khashoggi ran killing via Skype

'Bring me the head of the dog': The man behind murder of Jamal Khashoggi ran killing via Skype

Saud al-Qahtani, a top aide for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is one of the fall guys as Riyadh tries to stem international outrage at Jamal Khashoggi’s death.

'The President of the United States says it's OK to grab women by their private parts'

'The President of the United States says it's OK to grab women by their private parts'

A man accused of groping a woman on a US flight has reportedly cited Donald Trump as justification for his actions.

  • by Allyson Chiu

'It makes no sense': Joyce lashes call to have Turnbull represent Australia

'It makes no sense': Joyce lashes call to have Turnbull represent Australia

Recriminations are growing over the Liberal Party's devastating Wentworth byelection defeat as Joyce labels the decision to send the former PM to a conference as 'wild and 'remarkable'.

  • by Bevan Shields

A one in 302.5 million chance: US lottery prizes come down to math, big odds

A one in 302.5 million chance: US lottery prizes come down to math, big odds

The $US1.6 billion prize would instantly make a single winner one of the world's richest people is up for grabs when the Mega Millions holds its drawing.

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Legal Eagles: Forget Des Hasler, backers of Trent Barrett say only he can coach Manly

Legal Eagles: Forget Des Hasler, backers of Trent Barrett say only he can coach Manly

Manly's plan to redeploy Trent Barrett to avoid a payout is set to be tested legally as the stoush between the parties gets ugly.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
'Dr Love' clinic targets young women and single Asians
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'Dr Love' clinic targets young women and single Asians

Australia is set to get a new player in the fertility market, offering pay-as-you-go egg freezing to a new generation.

  • by Aisha Dow
If they didn't all hate each other, they could start a club
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Leadership

If they didn't all hate each other, they could start a club

Four prime ministers have graced Parliament House in one week. Is the place big enough for them all?

  • by Jacqueline Maley
CBS snaps up Ten's Have You Been Paying Attention?

CBS snaps up Ten's Have You Been Paying Attention?

The show is the first Australian original to benefit from Ten's deal with the US TV network.

  • by Broede Carmody
Bridge over troubled waters: Xi aims to smooth nerves

Bridge over troubled waters: Xi aims to smooth nerves

Chinese president Xi Jinping opened the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong with mainland China.

  • by Kirsty Needham
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There's a hole in my lunch schedule I need to bomb with calories

A year of comfort eating after my dad died left me overweight. I had to do something.

John Birmingham
John Birmingham

Five ways to profit from a lower dollar

The Australian dollar is tipped to fall. You don’t have to be a bystander.

Scott Phillips

In department stores, nobody can hear you scream

Department store alone is a particular kind of alone.

Simon Castles
Simon Castles
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Notorious Bondi hoarder house up for grabs again - rubbish included

Notorious Bondi hoarder house up for grabs again - rubbish included

The Bobolas family's battle to protect their rubbish-strewn Bondi home from being repossessed to help pay for council's clean-up orders is on. Again.

  • by Lucy Macken
Empty block near new airport sells for 'benchmark' price

Empty block near new airport sells for 'benchmark' price

The eventual sale price for the block exceeded the vendor’s expectations by about $1.25m. Six bidders contested the auction, which was keenly watched.

  • by Alison Cheung

Business

Woolworths' new pay deal faces penalty rates scrutiny

Woolworths' new pay deal faces penalty rates scrutiny

Woolies workers have voted in favour of a new wages deal which will restore full penalty rates and pay base rates above the retail industry’s minimum requirement.

  • by Anna Patty & Mathew Dunckley

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Delta Goodrem says tabloid wedding rumours are 'crossing the line'

Delta Goodrem says tabloid wedding rumours are 'crossing the line'

In news that will surprise no one, Delta Goodrem has announced she isn't getting married to Matthew Copley.

  • by Amy Croffey
CBS snaps up Ten's Have You Been Paying Attention?

CBS snaps up Ten's Have You Been Paying Attention?

The show is the first Australian original to benefit from Ten's deal with the US TV network.

  • by Broede Carmody

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How do you know when you are ready for children?

How do you know when you are ready for children?

A clock ringing to tell me when I'm ready for kids would actually be pretty helpful.

  • by Stephanie Mitchell
Think you know Mercedes-Benz C Class? Think again

Think you know Mercedes-Benz C Class? Think again

The top selling luxury car in the country is embracing a brand new era.

  • by Toby Hagon

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Sport

Folau deal sewn up as Wallabies stare down All Blacks

Folau deal sewn up as Wallabies stare down All Blacks

Rugby Australia have been sitting on an announcement about the controversial dual international.

  • by Georgina Robinson
'Des returns to Manly a better coach': Fulton endorses Hasler comeback

'Des returns to Manly a better coach': Fulton endorses Hasler comeback

League Immortal Bob Fulton believes no one is better qualified than Des Hasler to drag Manly back to the top.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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