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NorthConnex project director quits amid delays

NorthConnex project director quits amid delays

The $3 billion NorthConnex toll road project has turned into a major headache for the builders, Lendlease and its French partner - with the project expected to be completed even later than the government was advised.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan

Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, stabbed man who came to her rescue

Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, stabbed man who came to her rescue

A man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl and then attacking the man who confronted him.

  • by Esther Han

May - the Geoffrey Boycott of politics - still at the crease after extraordinary day

May - the Geoffrey Boycott of politics - still at the crease after extraordinary day

Despite the resignation of four ministers and growing rumours she could face a vote of no confidence from her party colleagues, Theresa May has stood firm - and just like her favourite batsman, she 'stuck to it'. 

  • by Nick Miller

Big bank boss in investigation over resort holiday and Thermomix

Big bank boss in investigation over resort holiday and Thermomix

NAB's chief executive took a luxury Fiji holiday and a Thermomix arranged through a company under investigation over accusations it bribed his chief of staff to win contracts from the bank.

  • by Nick McKenzie, Sarah Danckert & Richard Baker

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No bull, Rockpool may soon be serving meat made of peas
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No bull, Rockpool may soon be serving meat made of peas

Shama's funding round could mean 'bull-free beef' made from pea protein on the menu at Rockpool.

  • by Cara Waters
Virtual selective school outperforms city students

Virtual selective school outperforms city students

It's not often that country kids outperform their city cousins, and even rarer that they eclipse Sydney's selective school students.

  • by Jordan Baker
'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
Oxford Dictionary chooses its word of the year

Oxford Dictionary chooses its word of the year

Oxford University Press monitors changes in the English language and each year selects a word that catches the annual mood.

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
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Duplex owners facing stamp duty hits, despite big changes to title rules

Duplex owners facing stamp duty hits, despite big changes to title rules

Owners who threatened to mount class action to force council to make subdividing, buying and selling their properties easier win major victory.

  • by Sue Williams
Two $20m sales that make Vaucluse one of Sydney's most prized addresses

Two $20m sales that make Vaucluse one of Sydney's most prized addresses

Title Deeds: Teplitsky shows why it's good to own in Vaucluse; hotelier follows suit selling nearby; and oil baron's Clontarf home up for grabs for first time.

  • by Lucy Macken

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Ripped off by $10.50: How Sandra Parker learnt meaning of fair work
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Ripped off by $10.50: How Sandra Parker learnt meaning of fair work

When Sandra Parker came home excited about her first pay packet, her furious father marched her back to the takeaway food shop where she worked.

  • by Anna Patty
8@eight: Brexit rocks Europe, Wall St ends losing streak
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  • by Kyle Rodda
No bull, Rockpool may soon put meat made of peas on table
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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
Red Hot Chili Peppers touring Australia in 2019

Red Hot Chili Peppers touring Australia in 2019

Red Hot Chili Peppers' first headline tour of Australia since 2007 is all systems go for next summer.

  • by Martin Boulton

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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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