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Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' Queenscliff attack

Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' Queenscliff attack

Witnesses heard moaning in the park for half-an-hour, but thought it was a local exercise club.

  • by AAP & Angus Thompson

In 20 years as a paramedic, there's one moment I will never forget

In 20 years as a paramedic, there's one moment I will never forget

I had to deliver the saddest news of all, and the response became the most profound moment of my life.

  • by Sandy Macken

After agonising wait, Phelps to be crowned

After agonising wait, Phelps to be crowned

The numbers were still being crunched as late as this weekend, but the independent's historic win is finally settled.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

'Significant subsidies needed': Can Sydney tunnel plan, says expert

'Significant subsidies needed': Can Sydney tunnel plan, says expert

Top transport academic questions the claim that a new tunnel will ease traffic congestion on the northern beaches.

  • by Andrew Taylor

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When the world's second-most vilified billionaire speaks, Wall Street listens

When the world's second-most vilified billionaire speaks, Wall Street listens

His enemies paint him as all-powerful, but the billionaire philanthropist believes his political legacy has never been in greater jeopardy.

  • by Michael Steinberger
Most powerful impression from Rush trial can be seen in numbers
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Most powerful impression from Rush trial can be seen in numbers

Eryn Jean Norvill wasn’t in court on Thursday, to hear the argument about her breast.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
'At odds': Australian cricket plunges into further crisis

'At odds': Australian cricket plunges into further crisis

Mark Taylor has added fuel to an already tumultuous week, admitting CA and the players' union are at "odds".

  • by Jon Pierik
Another 'incel' shooter: yoga studio killer wanted to crucify 'American whores'

Another 'incel' shooter: yoga studio killer wanted to crucify 'American whores'

A series of videos posted online paint the picture of an "involuntarily celibate", or "incel" with a seething rage against women.

  • by Martin Vassolo
A real leader would not keep hanging out in Jonestown
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Alan Jones

A real leader would not keep hanging out in Jonestown

Why is the PM becoming a regular on Alan Jones' show instead of condemning him for his outrages?

  • by Peter FitzSimons
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A solution to the high price of living in the Land of Ozzigopoly

Australia is an extreme case of corporate profiteering.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Shame if Sydney Uni drops education's biggest hot potato

Paul Ramsay's dying wish has kicked off a great education debate.

Salvatore Babones

Ray of sunshine let me skip $50k bill

A basic service most people take for granted was going to cost me a fortune. Until I spotted something else outside my window.

Elizabeth Farrelly
Elizabeth Farrelly
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Major oil spill off coast would dwarf Deepwater disaster, documents show
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Major oil spill off coast would dwarf Deepwater disaster, documents show

Plans reveal the potential dangers involved in drilling for oil in the isolated seas off South Australian – a move the Resources Minister says is a “national priority”.

  • by Nicole Hasham

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All business up the top as attic spaces become living spaces

All business up the top as attic spaces become living spaces

What happens when the property market changes from a boom in sales to a downturn? A boom in renovations of course.

  • by Jenny Brown
Vaucluse mega-mansion expected after neighbouring houses sell for $56m

Vaucluse mega-mansion expected after neighbouring houses sell for $56m

When neighbouring properties sell in quick succession in Vaucluse the neighbourhood talk turns to mega-mansions.

  • by Lucy Macken

Business

Telstra, ombudsman flag compensation after EFTPOS outage

Telstra, ombudsman flag compensation after EFTPOS outage

A technical outage took down EFTPOS machines nationwide on the weekend forcing many small business owners to ask customers to pay in cash.

  • by Patrick Hatch

Small business

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Entertainment

It's a Wildlife for Ed Oxenbould, the young actor who flunked drama

It's a Wildlife for Ed Oxenbould, the young actor who flunked drama

He's learning on the job from best, but Australian actor Ed Oxenbould admits the theory still eludes him.

  • by Karl Quinn
Steve Bisley turns to directing to tell his mother's story

Steve Bisley turns to directing to tell his mother's story

The well-known actor plans to shoot a drama based on the first book of his memoirs next year. 

  • by Garry Maddox

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Babies and screen time might not be all bad - as long as they have this

Babies and screen time might not be all bad - as long as they have this

Social interaction is important for learning, especially when it comes to babies and screen time.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Jabra's Elite 65t are truly comfortable 'truly wireless' earbuds

Jabra's Elite 65t are truly comfortable 'truly wireless' earbuds

With great battery life, sound superior to Apple's AirPods and a light, comfy design, these are wireless buds you could actually wear for hours.

  • by Peter Wells

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'At odds': Taylor adds fuel to spat over ball-tampering bans

'At odds': Taylor adds fuel to spat over ball-tampering bans

Mark Taylor has added fuel to an already tumultuous week, admitting CA and the players' union are at "odds".

  • by Jon Pierik
Positive Wales show enough to threaten Wallabies' winning run

Positive Wales show enough to threaten Wallabies' winning run

Warren Gatland appears to have freshened up the Welsh, who disposed of Scotland a week out from the clash with Michael Cheika's side.

  • by Paul Cully

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