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'She baited me': 'Tinder rapist' back behind bars

'She baited me': 'Tinder rapist' back behind bars

Glenn Dylan Hartland cried in the dock as his bail was revoked after he allegedly taunted one of his victims on Snapchat.

  • by Tammy Mills & Adam Cooper

Security guard tried to save dying Sisto Malaspina in Bourke Street terror attack

Security guard tried to save dying Sisto Malaspina in Bourke Street terror attack

A security guard who was working on the door of the Carlton Club as the incident unfolded has been left too traumatised to return to work. 

  • by Matilda Boseley

Alarming cover-ups spark pledge for public IVF clinics

Alarming cover-ups spark pledge for public IVF clinics

In one incident faculty incubators resulted in the destruction of many embryos, but patients were lied to about the real cause.

  • by Aisha Dow & Noel Towell

'Extraordinary dysfunction': Union wants overhaul of ABC board appointments

'Extraordinary dysfunction': Union wants overhaul of ABC board appointments

The call by the union representing journalists comes after Monday night's Four Corners program into the broadcaster's recent leadership crisis.

  • by Broede Carmody

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From Coober Pedy to Bourke Street: How James Gargasoulas became a monster
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From Coober Pedy to Bourke Street: How James Gargasoulas became a monster

Those who knew him as a teen described him as “friendly”, “funny”, “kind-hearted” or a “nice bloke” - but he had a wild side, particularly when driving.

  • by Chris Vedelago & Cameron Houston
Bayside body discovery no longer considered suspicious
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Bayside body discovery no longer considered suspicious

Police say a passerby found the body on a boardwalk in front of Chelsea beach.

  • by Chloe Booker
What divorcing men can learn from Karl's fate

What divorcing men can learn from Karl's fate

Here are some tips to avoid the kind of sticky fallout endured by poor old Karl.

  • by Wendy Tuohy
Coles opens little shop as retail battle goes small
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Retail

Coles opens little shop as retail battle goes small

Coles says it sees opportunity in catering to wealthy but time-poor shoppers.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Divide between government and Islamic leaders deepens 

Divide between government and Islamic leaders deepens 

Bourke Street terrorist frequented one of state’s largest Islamic youth centres.

  • by Erin Pearson & Liam Mannix
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Bombers ready to soar: Campbell

Bombers ready to soar: Campbell

It's been 5184 days since Essendon has won a final. Now, there are no more excuses.

  • by Sam McClure
Hawthorn move to net Irving Mosquito at draft

Hawthorn move to net Irving Mosquito at draft

Hawthorn have nominated next generation academy prospect Irving Mosquito ahead of next week's national draft.

  • by Peter Ryan

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Liberal factions in new contest over NSW Senate ticket

Liberal factions in new contest over NSW Senate ticket

Retired army general and senator Jim Molan and former financial services executive Andrew Bragg are tipped as the leading candidates for the NSW Senate race.

  • by David Crowe

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'The system is broken': The party with a pledge to fix housing affordability

'The system is broken': The party with a pledge to fix housing affordability

The founder of a new micro-party has every chance of winning an upper house seat, and says he has a plan to fix housing affordability and homelessness.

  • by Allison Worrall
Interior experts reveal the home items they always splurge on

Interior experts reveal the home items they always splurge on

While we know it’s a wise move to invest in long-lasting, high-use items, what else should we be spending our hard-earned pennies on?

  • by Lauren Powell

Business

There's a reason the Aussie dollar and renminbi are locked together

There's a reason the Aussie dollar and renminbi are locked together

The values of the Australian dollar and China's renminbi are increasingly correlated. There are fundamental reasons for that, including the Trump trade policies, as well as an element of speculation.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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'Islamophobia': Netflix comedian roasts streaming giant

'Islamophobia': Netflix comedian roasts streaming giant

"Bodyguard is good though, isn't it? It's so good you almost forget about the Islamophobia." 

  • by Broede Carmody
'Extraordinary dysfunction': Union wants overhaul of ABC board appointments

'Extraordinary dysfunction': Union wants overhaul of ABC board appointments

The call by the union representing journalists comes after Monday night's Four Corners program into the broadcaster's recent leadership crisis.

  • by Broede Carmody

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Top toys for Christmas 2018 reflect 'a shift away from screens'

Top toys for Christmas 2018 reflect 'a shift away from screens'

The top toy trends for Christmas this year show something a little unexpected and welcome.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Microsoft's indie program ID@Xbox celebrates 1000 games

Microsoft's indie program ID@Xbox celebrates 1000 games

How and why independently developed games are becoming a bigger and bigger part of the business.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Risk not worth taking as Hastings retires

Risk not worth taking as Hastings retires

Big-hearted quick John Hastings decided it wasn't worth the risk to play on after he coughed up blood while bowling.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Hugh Bowman's suspension reduced but he will miss the Japan Cup

Hugh Bowman's suspension reduced but he will miss the Japan Cup

Hugh Bowman had his penalty reduced from 35 meetings to 23 meetings and a $10,000 fine at a hearing of the Racing and Disciplinary Appeals Board.

  • by Peter Ryan

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