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Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation

Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation

Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation

The former Parramatta Eels superstar is still in police custody but has yet to be charged over an allegation he sexually assaulted a woman on NRL grand final night earlier this year.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko

Gay teachers more acceptable if they live far from school, says archbishop 

Gay teachers more acceptable if they live far from school, says archbishop 

Attorney-General Christian Porter is expected to introduce revised anti-discrimination legislation next week.

  • by Michael Koziol
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Royal commission lights a fuse under mortgage broker payments

Royal commission lights a fuse under mortgage broker payments

If the line of questioning from the banking royal commission is any guide, we should anticipate Commissioner Kenneth Hayne to recommend a major overhaul of the mortgage broking industry.

  • by Elizabeth Knight

Hywood's Fairfax era started with bang, ended by ducking a grenade

Hywood's Fairfax era started with bang, ended by ducking a grenade

Greg Hywood took the reins at Fairfax nearly eight years ago, and it has been a fairly tumultuous ride since then, including until the last minute.

  • by John McDuling

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Shark net snags great white off popular Sydney beach

Shark net snags great white off popular Sydney beach

The NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed the great white shark was found during a routine check. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Army boss caught by George Clooney 'laundering' money

Army boss caught by George Clooney 'laundering' money

The case against General James Hoth Mai emerged when police became interested in his family’s assets.

  • by Richard Baker
A year later, does it matter you got a top ATAR score?

A year later, does it matter you got a top ATAR score?

Twelve months ago they were among the thousands of students waiting for their ATAR. So where are they now?

  • by Joe Hinchliffe
Ex-tech boss jailed for fraud after 'living high life'

Ex-tech boss jailed for fraud after 'living high life'

John Falconer told a court he bought cocaine and lavish meals but didn't splash out on designer suits or cars.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
Rake America great again: Trump ridiculed over advice

Rake America great again: Trump ridiculed over advice

The US President was mocked after suggesting that California should copy Finland to prevent deadly wildfires.

  • by Rob Crilly
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Not-for-profit organisation The Bower faces eviction from Marrickville base

Not-for-profit organisation The Bower faces eviction from Marrickville base

Petitioners claim The Bower and neighbouring organisation Reverse Garbage "have been the targets of a sustained campaign to remove them".

  • by Nicole Frost
Bright ideas come to life: The very best of Australian design

Bright ideas come to life: The very best of Australian design

The latest shortlist from one of the country's premier awards shows the incredible breath of ideas across homes.

  • by Feicity Marshall
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Social media users slam rapper YG for harassing women at Spilt Milk

Social media users slam rapper YG for harassing women at Spilt Milk

The US rapper reportedly demanded female fans show their breasts at the Canberra festival on Saturday night.

  • by Serena Coady
The Veronicas' Jessica Origliasso accuses ex Ruby Rose of 'harassment'

The Veronicas' Jessica Origliasso accuses ex Ruby Rose of 'harassment'

The drama between the former couple shows no signs of abating,  seven months after they split .

  • by Amy Croffey

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Four dating dealbreakers to avoid at all cost

Four dating dealbreakers to avoid at all cost

The old rules no longer apply in an era when a Netflix binge can make or break a relationship.

  • by Thomas Mitchell
Children with autism thrive in mainstream preschools, study finds

Children with autism thrive in mainstream preschools, study finds

Early intervention is the key to helping children with autism, regardless of of the setting where that intervention is delivered. 

  • by Bianca Wordley

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Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation

Jarryd Hayne hands himself in to police over sexual assault allegation

Jarryd Hayne is in police custody over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the Hunter region on NRL grand final night.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA prepares for call

Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA prepares for call

David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft could learn their fate in the next 24 hours.

  • by Jon Pierik & Chris Barrett
Nikou takes top job as four new faces elected to FFA board

Nikou takes top job as four new faces elected to FFA board

  • by Vince Rugari
Tensions simmer over World Cup year reforms
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  • by Georgina Robinson

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