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'Senseless and violent': Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, then stabbed her rescuer

'Senseless and violent': Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, then stabbed her rescuer

'Senseless and violent': Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, then stabbed her rescuer

Police described the attack as an "random, isolated" incident and praised the man who intervened for his brave actions.

  • by Esther Han
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ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after sales figures leaked

ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after sales figures leaked

The exchange operator has put the struggling department store in a trading halt after a media report revealed weak quarterly sales reducing its profits. 

  • by Patrick Hatch

'Europe is disappearing into itself' Rudd warns Britain on China

'Europe is disappearing into itself' Rudd warns Britain on China

Kevin Rudd has warned Europe that its obsession with Brexit risks leaving a vacuum in Asia, and called on the British to step up engagement in the region.

  • by Latika Bourke

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

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Boomers, your privileged, tax-deducted time is up: Millennials have arrived

Boomers, your privileged, tax-deducted time is up: Millennials have arrived

Young Aussies see a deck stacked against them by the greedy generation - and things are about to change.

  • by Kim Johnstone
Rebel Wilson's High Court bid rejected

Rebel Wilson's High Court bid rejected

The actress was present in court to seek an appeal after she was forced to repay most of her record $4.7 million payout.

  • by Marnie Banger
Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi's killing

Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi's killing

The announcement appears aimed at distancing the killers and their operation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Australia to spend $400m on armed Reaper drones 

Australia to spend $400m on armed Reaper drones 

Australia will buy a dozen of the aircraft, at a cost of about $23 million each.

  • by David Wroe
Oxford Dictionary chooses its word of the year

Oxford Dictionary chooses its word of the year

Each year Oxford University Press selects a word that catches the annual mood.

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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

Business

The travelling vinegar salesman who built a billion dollar sushi empire

The travelling vinegar salesman who built a billion dollar sushi empire

Kunihiko Tanaka was peddling vinegar to sushi restaurants in western Japan when he spotted the opportunity that would change his life.

  • by Min Jeong Lee & Ayaka Maki
Australian shares are likely to edge higher this morning following a strong session for the Nasdaq.

Markets Live: ASX advances on materials, energy

  • by William McInnes
ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after leaking of dismal sales figures
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ASX puts Myer into a trading halt after leaking of dismal sales figures

  • by Patrick Hatch
NAB CEO in investigation over luxury resort holiday

NAB CEO in investigation over luxury resort holiday

  • by Nick McKenzie, Sarah Danckert & Richard Baker

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Model Kim Porter, Diddy's ex and mother to their three kids, dies at 47

Model Kim Porter, Diddy's ex and mother to their three kids, dies at 47

"Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter," said a representative for Diddy.

'So happy': The Bachelorette's Ali and Taite confirm they're still together

'So happy': The Bachelorette's Ali and Taite confirm they're still together

Despite the many, many rumours to the contrary, Ali Oetjen and Taite Radley say they're madly in love.

  • by Genevieve Rota

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Four new bars prove Melbourne, not Sydney, is the fun city

Four new bars prove Melbourne, not Sydney, is the fun city

A thriving small bar scene and an understanding of great food makes Melbourne the bar capital.

  • by Jane Rocca
Should I let my son make the same mistakes I made?

Should I let my son make the same mistakes I made?

I don't want my boy to grow up too fast but I also want to protect him from excruciating embarrassment.

  • by Tony Webeck

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Sport

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

NRL

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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