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Australian voters could face two elections in one year
The Morrison government is considering a drastic measure to improve its chances in next year's elections in the face of a succession of poor polls that show the Coalition trailing the opposition.
- by David Crowe
24-hour trading bid for Sydney's CBD to revive the city's night-life
Shops and businesses will be allowed to trade around the clock throughout central Sydney under a bold plan to transform the area's after-dark economy.
- by Megan Gorrey
Liam Anderson's best friend 'under something evil when he attacked'
The son of Australian rock star Angry Anderson allegedly begged his best friend Mathew Flame not to leave the northern beaches apartment where they'd been partying.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Hospitals
Junior doctors deliver fail grades to Sydney hospitals
Junior doctors have accused Westmead Hospital of allowing a culture of intimidation, discrimination and harassment to permeate.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Built on the water with fish scale roof: Sydney's new-look fish market
The final design for the long-awaited revamp of the famous Sydney Fish Market has been released.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Shark
Man dies after being bitten by shark in Whitsundays
The 33-year-old man's death comes just over a month after two people were mauled at the same site.
- by Cassandra Morgan & Rachel Clun
Outrage as UNSW gives law students old exam
Law students are considering boycotts after they were accidentally given an exam available in the library.
- by Jordan Baker
Finding the formula to picking a Cup winner
The number crunchers have found a simple formula which might provide a little help trying to find the Cup winner.
- by Adam Pengilly
'Really?': Trump response to mass shooting stuns mayor
Bill Peduto had told his team not to call on Saturday morning unless it was urgent.
- by Gabriel Pogrund
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Opinion & Perspectives
Scott Morrison has staked foreign policy on values Beijing abhors
Australia's future will be dominated by China, but the values of China's rulers are deeply alien to Australia's.
Peter Hartcher
Many veterans are likely to soon tire of such embarrassment
In previous generations, the need to ensure veterans were adequately cared for, not just “thanked”, was a no-brainer.
Neil James
'China is looking for friends in the face of the onslaught of Trump'
Payne’s crucial visit to Beijing shows the Chinese government wants to get the relationship back on track, experts say.
David Wroe
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NSW
National
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Shark
Paramedics respond to reports of shark attack in Whitsundays' Cid Habour
- by Cassandra Morgan & Rachel Clun
Politics
Drastic dual election plan considered as government tries to regain ground
The Morrison government is considering the possibility of two elections to improve its chances in next year's poll.
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
'Heartbreaking': $2.7m and $3m sales mark end of an era in Millers Point
Anger at sell-off that sparked years of campaigning by tenants and locals was evident to the end, with a "social cleansing" tag scrawled on one sign.
- by Kate Burke
Meet Pamela, the 74 year old who's building her own tiny house
She became interested in tiny homes after seeing them on an iPad her daughter bought her and working on her project has brought her plenty of joy.
- by Brigid Blackney
Business
'Orderly slowdown': Westpac expects further house price falls
Banking giant Westpac expects further falls in Sydney and Melbourne house prices, as investors remain hesitant about putting money into the housing market.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Rebel Wilson doubles down after being slammed for plus-size comments
Wilson declared herself the "first-ever plus-sized girl to be the star of a romantic comedy" - but she'd forgotten Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique and Toni Collette.
- by Amy Croffey
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
Lifestyle
Co-ed or single-sex schools? Are all-boys or all-girls schools still relevant?
- by Christopher Scanlon
Smarter living
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.
Analysis
Apple
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
Max Presnell: Why your horse can win the Melbourne Cup
The Herald's racing expert runs the rule over the 24-strong field for Tuesday's big race at Flemington.
- by Max Presnell
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Wallabies
Rugby had its own cricket-style cultural review in 2015. But it kept it secret.
The man who wrote a damning review of Cricket Australia's malaise put together a similar report for Australian rugby that never saw the light of day.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Ball tampering
'I hope it stops with me': Taylor calls for end to cricket bloodletting
- by Chris Barrett
NRL
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