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'Shall not point fingers': Chinese president Xi delivers riposte to Trump

'Shall not point fingers': Chinese president Xi delivers riposte to Trump

Xi Jinping delivered a firm retort to the US President during a speech, declaring leaders should not criticise others 'to gloss over their own problems'. 

  • by Kirsty Needham

Telegraph slammed for 'extraordinary' conduct in Rush trial: court

Telegraph slammed for 'extraordinary' conduct in Rush trial: court

Barrister acting for Geoffrey Rush in his defamation case blasted the newspaper for its behaviour during the trial.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
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Devil in the detail: the worry about Westpac's results

Devil in the detail: the worry about Westpac's results

The full year flat cash earnings result produced by Westpac belies a more worrisome trend in Australia’s second largest bank.

  • by Elizabeth Knight

'Not impressed': Katter threatens Morrison government with referral to High Court

'Not impressed': Katter threatens Morrison government with referral to High Court

Bob Katter is very upset with the government, accusing it of 'running around pork-barrelling'.

  • by Michael Koziol

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'In a state of disbelief': Liam Anderson's friend charged with murder

'In a state of disbelief': Liam Anderson's friend charged with murder

Friends have remembered the son of rock legend Angry Anderson after he was killed in a bloody attack at the weekend.

  • by Lucy Cormack
Foxtel's first tilt at cricket takes massive ratings hit

Foxtel's first tilt at cricket takes massive ratings hit

Cricket Australia's $1.2b move to Foxtel has, much like the Australian team's performance, debuted with a whimper.

  • by Robert Moran
Police charge second person over huge baby formula bust

Police charge second person over huge baby formula bust

Detectives arrested 35-year-old Ricardo Cerda-Perez over his alleged role in the coordinated theft and distribution of thousands of baby formula tins.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
Once mighty river reduced to a trickle

Once mighty river reduced to a trickle

One of the longest dry spells on record has left parts of the Rhine at record-low levels for months.

Taylor resigns from CA board amid growing turmoil

Taylor resigns from CA board amid growing turmoil

Four days after chairman David Peever quit, Taylor is the latest to vacate his position after damning report into CA's culture.

  • by Chris Barrett
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This is your Captain speaking: Thanks Digger, from Last Refuge Air

A flight crew aboard Scott "Troy McClure" Morrison's designated airline, Last Refuge Air, works out who to thank for their professional service.

Tony Wright
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Why the midterms might rewrite sharemarket history

Historically, the year after the US midterm elections has been exceptionally positive for Wall Street. Thanks to the unusual Trump government, this time might be different.

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Increase the age pension over the dole? Our oldies never had it so good

You might expect the PM to be better informed than the average punter, but he is from the new breed of politician.

Ross Gittins
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Golden opportunity: Former mine, now a home, goes up for sale for $1m

Golden opportunity: Former mine, now a home, goes up for sale for $1m

Every man needs a shed, says the seller of this unique property. Except his was a mine, a project prompted by a relationship breakdown.

  • by Melissa Heagney
An abrasive trend is back and it's time to put the blame where it belongs

An abrasive trend is back and it's time to put the blame where it belongs

The swing from clean, beige furnishings to a hoarder’s paradise is reportedly down to – hold on to your low-level sideboards – the current political climate.

  • by Natalie Reilly

Business

Devil in the detail: the worry about Westpac's results
Opinion
Big four

Devil in the detail: the worry about Westpac's results

The result produced by Westpac belies a more worrisome trend in Australia’s second largest bank.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
ASX prices board

Markets Live: ASX closes lower at 5818

  • by Lucy Battersby
Why the US midterms might rewrite sharemarket history

Why the US midterms might rewrite sharemarket history

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Entertainment

Foxtel's first tilt at cricket takes massive ratings hit

Foxtel's first tilt at cricket takes massive ratings hit

Cricket Australia's $1.2 billion move to Foxtel has, much like the Australian team's performance against South Africa, debuted with a whimper.

  • by Robert Moran
Joel Edgerton has stopped picking his fingernails now he's home in Sydney.

Joel Edgerton on new film Boy Erased: 'I didn't want to throw God under a bus'

Joel Edgerton's fingernails are in good shape. He's stopped picking them since he's been in Sydney for the last week.

  • by Louise Rugendyke

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Five signs that may suggest it's time to quit your job

Five signs that may suggest it's time to quit your job

If you catch yourself doing any of these, it may be time to update that LinkedIn profile.

Why most users don't need Apple's new iPad Pros
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Why most users don't need Apple's new iPad Pros

The tech giant's latest tablets are more computer-like than ever, but there's another option for people who just want the traditional iPad experience.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Sport

Taylor resigns from Cricket Australia board as turmoil continues

Taylor resigns from Cricket Australia board as turmoil continues

The former Test captain was one of two ex-Australian players on the CA board but has followed chairman David Peever out the door.

  • by Chris Barrett
Leicester City keeper speaks of trauma after witnessing chopper crash

Leicester City keeper speaks of trauma after witnessing chopper crash

Kasper Schmeichel had to be held back by police after watching the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people.

  • by Tom Morgan

NRL

Hasler brings Manly band back on official return

Hasler brings Manly band back on official return

  • by Scott Bailey and Matt Encarnacion

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