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'The hottest thing': Trump launches final day blitz on Democrats
Voters are expected to turn out for the US midterm elections at the highest levels in 50 years, with Democrats favoured to seize control of the House.
- by Matthew Knott
Daniel needed a taxi. The driver got abusive when told of the new meter rules
When Daniel asks taxi drivers to wind back the meter to zero – rightfully under new laws – he claims they get aggressive and abusive.
- by Esther Han
'We are devastated': Young doctor killed in shark attack mourned by colleagues
The 33-year-old research fellow at Austin Health, was on the first day of a Whitsundays' cruise when he was attacked.
- by Cassandra Morgan
'We are sorry': Anglican school backtracks from letter on gay teachers and students
The school's leaders appeared to blame the Sydney Anglican diocese for a poorly-timed and poorly-worded communique.
- by Michael Koziol
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Smash repairers and gyms: Is this Sydney's next late-night hotspot?
Breweries and hip eateries could transform a pocket of industrial land in Sydney's inner south into the city's next night-time drawcard.
- by Megan Gorrey
Footage of killing emerges as police probe betting link
Images of Sydney gangster John Macris' slaying captured by surveillance cameras installed outside his seaside villa.
- by Latika Bourke & Irene Lioumi
Health Minister to announce My Health Record changes
Hunt has been under intense pressure after a Senate inquiry recommended the legislation be substantially rewritten.
- by Dana McCauley
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Melbourne Cup
'Horrific': Call for change after injury fells Cup horse
Irish raider The Cliffsofmoher has been put down after a mishap on the rails of the Flemington track.
- by Adam Pengilly & Chloe Booker
Opinion
Phones
'Get off your phone!': Sydney actor takes action during performance
It’s the height of rudeness. It’s also a first-world problem. But first world problems are still problems.
- by Gary Nunn
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Funds have been peddling the Great Super Lie
A new report challenges the estimates of how much you will need to retire comfortably.
Ross Gittins
Robert Mueller investigation will heat up after midterms
We soon may be able to rely on more than just speculation on what the special investigator has up his sleeve.
Randall D. Eliason
Why you should argue with racists
My life is shaped by being Jewish. I’m not a great Jew; not even a good Jew but it’s who I am. What is happening now terrifies me.
Jenna Price
Politics
Time running out for religious freedom as 'dual election' option dismissed
The government is aiming to release its plan for religious protection by the end of the year but has little time to legislate the full package.
- by David Crowe
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Energy
Former official criticises Angus Taylor over 'extraordinary' coal protection measure
- by Nicole Hasham & Cole Latimer
World
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Thailand
Richard Harris, Craig Challen land $6m book, movie deal on Thai Cave
- by James Massola
Property bydomain
Generation rent could be left in poverty by retirement age: report
Australia's increasing cohort of lifelong renters are at risk of living in poverty in retirement, claiming the current system is ill-prepared to care for them.
- by Jim Malo
'Children do more damage': Number of Sydney pet-friendly properties slumps
62 per cent of Australian households have pets – one of the highest rates in the world – but study finds only 5 per cent in NSW explicitly allow them.
- by Sue Williams
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
As trolls circle, Facebook's election 'war room' faces critical test
Facebook is scrambling to avoid a repeat of its failures in 2016, which changed the company's fortunes and, arguably, the course of history.
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
The Veronicas' Lisa Origliasso marries actor boyfriend Logan Huffman
The pair were wed in a ceremony on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
- by Genevieve Rota
Game of Thrones stars get emotional as cult series comes to an end
Sad that GoT will soon be no more? Spare a thought for Kit Harington.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The biggest trend in drinks right now is all about the blend
Those clever hybrid drinks are no longer just the domain of 'craft' - they have entered the mainstream.
- by James Atkinson
Our partner is the person most likely to phub us, even in the bedroom
Who gets phubbed most? How frequently? And in what situations?
- by Yeslam Al-Saggaf
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Sport
Holy grail: Godolphin finally lands elusive Melbourne Cup after 30 years
The world’s biggest sporting team, Godolphin, has finally got its hands on the trophy they so craved after Cross Counter's victory at Flemington.
- by Chris Roots
Bowman slammed with one month suspension over Melbourne Cup indiscretions
Winx's jockey copped three different charges from stewards over his ride on this year's Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo.
- by Adam Pengilly
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