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'It's ripped us apart': Office manager stole money from charity

'It's ripped us apart': Office manager stole money from charity

Catherine Koster worked as an office manager for the charity when she took a $49,500 cheque and filled it out with her own details.

  • by Georgina Mitchell

Scott Morrison slams 'lame excuse' for Bourke Street terrorist

Scott Morrison slams 'lame excuse' for Bourke Street terrorist

The Prime Minister said community leaders should accept the attack was due in part to "extreme Islam" that had radicalised Shire Ali, rather than the "lame excuse" given for his behaviour.

  • by David Crowe & Nicole Hasham

'It will take a miracle': Gai remains in coma 10 weeks after crash with police car

'It will take a miracle': Gai remains in coma 10 weeks after crash with police car

The police officer who was behind the wheel of the car that hit Gai Vieira's vehicle was charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

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The ex-wife, the offshore bank accounts and the $14 million tax bill

The ex-wife, the offshore bank accounts and the $14 million tax bill

The ex-wife of a prominent mining executive faces a $14 million tax bill and potential bankruptcy after she was audited by the tax office in the wake of her former husband being named in the Panama Papers.

  • by Michael Evans

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100 dropped on Sydney streets every night: Share bikes are back, and it's just the start

100 dropped on Sydney streets every night: Share bikes are back, and it's just the start

A new player has entered Sydney's controversial bike-sharing market despite the failure of two of its predecessors, Ofo and Reddy Go.

  • by James Lemon
Doctors' outrage as NRA tells them 'to stay in their lane'

Doctors' outrage as NRA tells them 'to stay in their lane'

When Judy Melinek was on her way to the morgue to examine the body of a gunshot victim, the words came to her.

  • by Frances Stead Sellers
DNA evidence to be used in strawberry farm worker case

DNA evidence to be used in strawberry farm worker case

A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with strawberry sabotage after months of investigation.

  • by Lucy Stone
F1 orders Verstappen to do public service after clash

F1 orders Verstappen to do public service after clash

The Red Bull driver was seen on television angrily confronting another driver and shoving him after the race.

  • by Marcelo Teixeira
 Trump and Putin's 'lively' discussion in Paris

 Trump and Putin's 'lively' discussion in Paris

The presidents of the US and Russia had a “lively” conversation at lunch, Australia’s governor-general says.

  • by Nick Miller
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'They can't look the other way': Morrison turns up heat on Muslim leaders

'They can't look the other way': Morrison turns up heat on Muslim leaders

The Prime Minister says some Muslim leaders “clearly” don’t know enough about radical influences in their midst.

  • by David Wroe

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'All of a sudden you have no driveway': Council flogs off laneway for $60k

'All of a sudden you have no driveway': Council flogs off laneway for $60k

A country council in northern NSW has auctioned off a hidden laneway for $60,000, leaving five homeowners without rear access and devaluing their properties.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
'Cheaper than living at home': This family spends $5 a day on a place to live

'Cheaper than living at home': This family spends $5 a day on a place to live

The family have been traveling Australia for the better part of a year while averaging just $5 a day on accommodation.

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

'Turning point': Betfair ordered to repay 'red-flag' gambler $150,000

'Turning point': Betfair ordered to repay 'red-flag' gambler $150,000

Betfair has been ordered to repay $150,000 to a problem gambler after failing to identify his “red-flag” betting behaviour.

  • by Nick Toscano

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George RR Martin says he's 'struggling' with next Game of Thrones novel

George RR Martin says he's 'struggling' with next Game of Thrones novel

"I'm very conscious I have to do something great, and trying to do something great is a considerable weight to bear," he said.

  • by Robert Moran
Lady Gaga details 'mental health crisis' and pushes for better care in industry

Lady Gaga details 'mental health crisis' and pushes for better care in industry

The singer described mental health issues as a "crisis of epic proportions".

  • by Marc Malkin

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Where the world's most stylish men head for a good time

Where the world's most stylish men head for a good time

This online retailer is teaming up with the biggest watch brands to change how you shop.

  • by Joshua Bozin
Aussie earphone-maker Audiofly's new AF100s are much improved

Aussie earphone-maker Audiofly's new AF100s are much improved

They were already very comfortable, but the AF100 Mark Twos add some much needed musical refinement.

  • by Rod Easdown

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Boat trip set up timely century after tough Pakistan Test series, says Marsh

Boat trip set up timely century after tough Pakistan Test series, says Marsh

A trip to Rottnest Island may have saved Shaun Marsh's international career.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Pass mark gone, Cheika's fate could rest on Italy
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Pass mark gone, Cheika's fate could rest on Italy

The Wallabies coach faces a dilemma leading into the Test against Italy with a desire to experiment representing a potential banana skin.

  • by Georgina Robinson

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