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Crime
Wrapped in plastic on a factory floor, an elite policeman's tragic end
Former policeman Dean McGrath was routinely confronted by appalling violence as a member of the Special Operations Group before his own brutal death in a Braeside factory.
- by Cameron Houston & Chris Vedelago
'No words to express our sorrow': Angry Anderson's son killed in 'bloody' attack
Witnesses heard moaning in the park for half-an-hour, but thought it was a local exercise club.
- by Angus Thompson
Qantas under pressure to salute veterans on flights
Veterans would be saluted at take-off and given first access to Virgin aircraft under the plan supported by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Sydney's ganglands
Albanian contract killer could have killed Sydney gangster in Athens
John Macris may have been killed by an Albanian contract killer as part of an escalating turf-war.
- by Latika Bourke & Irene Lioumi
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Could Andrew Bolt's run at the top be coming to an end?
The high-profile commentator has hinted at a major announcement about the future of his career.
- by Kylar Loussikian
Opinion
Courts
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
Armed American militias heed Trump, head south to confront caravan
Gun-carrying civilian groups and border vigilantes have heard a call to arms in President Donald Trump's American security warnings.
- by Mary Lee Grant & Nick Miroff
Australia has a 'huge problem' - and the matter needs to be put to bed
Sleep is very important to a child’s development - not to mention their parents’ health and relationships.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A Japanese island quietly disappeared – and no one noticed until now
There are many uninhabited islands, the government named in 2014 to ensure surrounding waters belong to Japan.
- by Siobhán O'Grady
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Opinion & Perspectives
Curriculum reform must be based on evidence, not fads
The importance of the NSW curriculum far outweighs jousting over funding, writes Jennifer Buckingham
Jennifer Buckingham
A solution to the high price of living in the Land of Ozzigopoly
Australia is an extreme case of corporate profiteering.
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
Politics
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Oil
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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Energy
Former UN climate chief says world doesn't need Australia's 'toxic' coal
- by Nicole Hasham
More Nauru children moved to Australia as fresh bid for NZ solution rejected
- by Michael Koziol & Adam Cooper
World
Armed American militias heed Trump and head south to confront caravan
- by Mary Lee Grant & Nick Miroff
Donald Trump: Women at rallies see a hero protecting their way of life
- by Julie Hirschfeld Davis & Katie Rogers
Property bydomain
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
When neighbouring properties sell in quick succession in Vaucluse the neighbourhood talk turns to mega-mansions.
- by Lucy Macken
Business
US-China trade war to weigh on local market
Australian shares are expected to dip during Monday's session amid conflicting signals about if Trump's administration will resolve its tariff war with China.
- by Timothy Moore
Small business
Entertainment
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
The well-known actor plans to shoot a drama based on the first book of his memoirs next year.
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
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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Sport
Elite ... honestly? Australia with little to 'smile' about after crushing six-wicket loss
'Elite honesty' was among a new set of slogans for Australia's cricket team to live by in the post ball-tampering era - brutal honesty more like it after being demolished by South Africa's pacemen in the opening ODI in Perth.
- by Jon Pierik
Bookies react as rivals declare Melbourne Cup favourite Yucatan 'vulnerable'
Lloyd Williams' grip on a third straight Melbourne Cup has loosened slightly in the eyes of bookmakers.
- by Adam Pengilly
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