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'You'll get a cab': New $35 minimum for Opal card at Sydney Airport
A new minimum Opal card top-up is designed to stop people exploiting a loophole to avoid the $14 airport train surcharge.
- by Jenny Noyes
'No one wants him': Trump shunned by leaders at visit
The White House asked four top congressional leaders to accompany Donald and Melania Trump to Pittsburgh but all declined, officials claim.
- by Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey
At 57, Greg wasn't confident about applying for a new job
'I knew I could do the job, it was more a case that my resume is lengthy,' he said.
- by Anna Patty
Analysis
Leadership
Forget Barnaby Joyce's affair - this is why he should not return to the leadership
Although Barnaby Joyce's name is not mentioned, it is his legacy that informs Philip Moss' damning report into Department of Agriculture's performance.
- by Latika Bourke
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In 1998 Bill spotted a vacant house and took action. Now the $1.3m house is legally his
Bill Gertos discovered the derelict home in Malleny Street, Ashbury, in 1998 and arranged for a builder to renovate it and change the locks.
- by Georgina Mitchell
ASX records worst monthly fall in three years
It's the worst monthly fall since August 2015, with every single sector sinking into the red.
- by William McInnes
Counting pennies: Queen gets record-low pay rise
Her Royal Highness will get $147.8 million for the next financial year to fund her duties as monarch.
- by Ben Stupples
Senior actors 'enabled' harassment, Rush case hears
The young actor at the centre of Geoffrey Rush's defamation case against the Telegraph says his alleged harassment was "enabled" by senior performers.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
'Demonstrated their commitment': Top super funds revealed at awards
With sharemarkets particularly volatile, you want to know your retirement savings are with highly rated funds.
- by John Collett
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Political rogue standing in way of more 'grassroots' candidates
We now have another former AMA president and political moderate eyeing off a federal seat. But 'grassroots' candidates face a big disincentive.
Rosalind Dixon
We all want our children to be safe - but reforms risk repeating mistake
After the national apology, the notion of permanent, stable homes for vulnerable children is alluring. And it’s exactly that language the government is banking on.
Teresa Libesman
We don't job hop as much as we think we do
Australians are increasingly staying with the same employer for longer, and it's partly due to the rise of women in the workforce.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Sydney
NSW
Crime scene established after two die in fiery gyrocopter crash near Orange
- by Rachel Clun & Jenny Noyes
National
Exclusive
Sex abuse
Catholic Church set to be sued by dozens of victims of clerical abuse
- by Cameron Houston & Tammy Mills
Politics
Lee Rhiannon compares Greens to churches for 'failing to act' on abuse
"Our organisation can be intolerant of internal criticism and hostile to external scrutiny," the former senator said.
- by Michael Koziol
'Beyond redemption': Renewed push to ban live exports following damning report
- by Fergus Hunter, Latika Bourke & Simon Johanson
Analysis
Leadership
Forget Barnaby Joyce's affair - this is why he should not return to the leadership
- by Latika Bourke
World
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Boo-ming market: Where you can buy your very own haunted house
If you're into exorcisms, pianos that play themselves and creepy voices, one of these terrifying properties could be your next home.
- by Amy Dobson
The lucrative Sydney properties that the downturn forgot
Prices for these prized pieces of real estate have reached record highs, defying the downward trend faced by the rest of the market.
- by Alison Cheung
Business
ASX records worst monthly fall in three years
It was a black October indeed: The local sharemarket has suffered its worst monthly fall since August 2015, with every single sector sinking into the red.
- by William McInnes
Exclusive
Legal industry
Start-up Unlockd ends legal action in Australian court against Google
- by Colin Kruger
Small business
Entertainment
Satanic Temple suing Netflix over prop used in Sabrina
The streaming platform is being accused of stealing a copyrighted statue design for its new show.
- by Genevieve Rota
After breaking records in Britain, BBC's Bodyguard has Aussie hearts racing
David Budd is too traumatised to work as a policeman, let alone serve as protection for a conservative MP.
- by Craig Mathieson
Lifestyle
Opinion
Body image
Kim Kardashian would have you believe women's body hair never existed
- by Eleanor Kirk
Smarter living
Apple reboots iPad Pro, revives MacBook Air
Apple refreshes its lineup with new powerful iPads that can connect to a monitor and run full Photoshop, plus the return of the entry level Mac laptop.
- by Tim Biggs
What's sexier in an Instagram world - brains or brawn?
In an era of skindeep beauty, it's becoming more important than ever to exercise every muscle.
- by Alexia Petsinis
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Sport
Nikorima's Wyong Roos teammate sentenced over drink spike lie
It started off as a lie to cover for a mate. However, two footballers have come undone after a Mad Monday drugs scandal.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Broncos finally confirm Anthony Seibold on four-year deal from 2020
Seibold's posting has been made official as intrigue now turns to when his tenure at Red Hill will begin.
- by Phil Lutton
NRL
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