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Ministers quit as May's Brexit deal threatens to collapse
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Ministers quit as May's Brexit deal threatens to collapse

Four ministers, including the Brexit secretary, have resigned. But a defiant Theresa May says her plan was the only alternative to no deal.

  • by Nick Miller

NRL's Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault

NRL's Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault

Woman claims she suffered severe injuries after an alleged incident on grand final night earlier this year.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko

Bourke Street 'Trolley Man' wanted for questioning over spate of burglaries

Bourke Street 'Trolley Man' wanted for questioning over spate of burglaries

He's been dubbed 'homeless hero' after he tried to ram a shopping trolley into the terrorist in the Bourke Street attack. Now its been revealed he's wanted over a series of crimes himself.

  • by Melissa Cunningham

ABC journalists under fire over campaign to tear up industrial relations laws

ABC journalists under fire over campaign to tear up industrial relations laws

The decision has divided the broadcaster's reporters and prompted outrage from ABC critics.

  • by Dana McCauley & Michael Koziol

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'I bled, he won': Sydney socialite's fear at the hands of millionaire pub baron

'I bled, he won': Sydney socialite's fear at the hands of millionaire pub baron

Janelle Tilley described feeling the warm blood trickling down her face, thankful that the worst of it was over

  • by Angus Thompson
Summer forecast delivers bad news for sun-loving Sydneysiders

Summer forecast delivers bad news for sun-loving Sydneysiders

What's good news for farmers and firefighters may be less so for those aiming for a summer of sun and surf.

  • by Peter Hannam
'I do not do policy or diplomacy by tweets' : Macron responds to Trump 

'I do not do policy or diplomacy by tweets' : Macron responds to Trump 

The response came after US President attacked him in a series of tweets.

  • by Michel Rose
Embassy review backlash worsens amid Malaysian PM claims it 'added to terrorism'

Embassy review backlash worsens amid Malaysian PM claims it 'added to terrorism'

'I pointed out that in dealing with terrorism, one has to know the causes,' Dr Mahathir told reporters after meeting.

  • by David Crowe & Karuni Rompies
Irish muscle in on Australia's special United States visa
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Irish muscle in on Australia's special United States visa

The visa is the envy of countries around the world because of the privileged status it confers on Australians.

  • by Matthew Knott
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'A recipe for disaster': The golden rule that applies to all renovations

'A recipe for disaster': The golden rule that applies to all renovations

Whatever areas you decide to focus on, it’s essential that you know what your real costs are before you begin.

  • by Jane Eyles-Bennett
Freaky or fabulous? How I justify taxidermy at home as an animal-lover

Freaky or fabulous? How I justify taxidermy at home as an animal-lover

It's one of those divisive topics, like fracking and Kenny G. Buckwheat is not the only dead animal I have loved for my own self-gratification.

  • by Daniella Norling

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Australian shares closed the session lower on Thursday, extending its losses for a third straight day.

ASX rallies late as energy sector rebounds

Australian shares rallied late on Thursday to close the session higher as mild losses by the banks were offset by a rebounding energy sector.

  • by William McInnes

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'I'm so sorry': Ali breaks a heart and finds love in emotional finale

'I'm so sorry': Ali breaks a heart and finds love in emotional finale

Ali Oetjen took a big risk and put her heart on the line - and it's paid off.

  • by Genevieve Rota
Kim Kardashian West says Kanye is misunderstood

Kim Kardashian West says Kanye is misunderstood

"He's very not political, actually, he just happens to like Donald Trump's personality."

  • by Meredith Woerner

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Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

With the Google Assistant, but the video calls of Amazon's Echo, Lenovo aims to be best of both worlds.

  • by Adam Turner
Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is consired the Oscars of the watch world.

  • by Steve Colquhoun

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Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault

Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault

Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place in the Hunter region in late September.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
Australian stars giving up IPL millions to play in World Cup

Australian stars giving up IPL millions to play in World Cup

Cricket Australia have placed restrictions on player availability for March's Indian Premier League due to a clash with World Cup preparations.

  • by Andrew Wu

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Merrin and McGuire exit Penrith and Brisbane

Merrin and McGuire exit Penrith and Brisbane

  • by Adrian Proszenko
NRL says initial Wighton punishment sufficient

NRL says initial Wighton punishment sufficient

  • by David Polkinghorne & Michael Inman

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