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'Enough, enough, enough': PM to cut migration intake

'Enough, enough, enough': PM to cut migration intake

'Enough, enough, enough': PM to cut migration intake

'The roads are clogged, the buses and trains are full. The schools are taking no more enrolments': Scott Morrison said Australia's two biggest cities had become victims of the country's success.

  • by Bevan Shields
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'The gloves are off': China breaks deal with new cyber attacks

'The gloves are off': China breaks deal with new cyber attacks

The Australian Signals Directorate has detected multiple attacks on Australian companies, whose defences, they say, are frustratingly lax.

  • by Nick McKenzie, Angus Grigg & Chris Uhlmann

Gay teachers 'more acceptable if they live far away from school'

Gay teachers 'more acceptable if they live far away from school'

One of Australia's most senior Catholics was giving evidence to an urgent Senate inquiry before federal government plans to strip schools of the right to expel LGBTI pupils.

  • by Michael Koziol

'Dump the Planning Minister': Huge leaflet drop targets Richmond MP

'Dump the Planning Minister': Huge leaflet drop targets Richmond MP

Two leading voices on planning have lobbed a grenade into the political arena in Richmond to try to blow up Labor minister Richard Wynne’s re-election hopes.

  • by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss

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'Southside is back': New Espy rejuvenates St Kilda's image

'Southside is back': New Espy rejuvenates St Kilda's image

The Espy's extensive restoration is sure to help revive St Kilda’s status as a top nightlife destination.

  • by Chloe Booker
Men arrested over alleged Melbourne terror plot

Men arrested over alleged Melbourne terror plot

It's alleged the three men who were arrested were involved in making plans for a terror attack in Melbourne.

  • by Robyn Grace
'Political posting mumma' warned over Facebook page
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'Political posting mumma' warned over Facebook page

A blogger, recently elected as a Liberal Party delegate, has been warned her Facebook page breaches electoral act.

  • by Simone Fox Koob & Adam Carey
White House still plans to ban CNN reporter 

White House still plans to ban CNN reporter 

White House officials told the reporter they would suspend his press pass once a temporary restraining order expires.

  • by Meagan Flynn
Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand

Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand

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

  • by Jon Pierik & Chris Barrett
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Fab Five: Prepare for the invasion

Fab Five: Prepare for the invasion

The top end of the draft will be filled by an elite group of South Australians.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Moore, Elliott look to German guru

Moore, Elliott look to German guru

Injury-prone Collingwood pair have become the latest AFL players to head to Germany in search of answers to recurrent hamstring woes.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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Married for 49 years, Tim and Mariam live apart and together simultaneously

Married for 49 years, Tim and Mariam live apart and together simultaneously

The retired medicos made an economically pragmatic decision to live together at their Hawthorn address, but separately at the same time.

  • by Jenny Brown
The eight types of housemates you invariably find in a share house

The eight types of housemates you invariably find in a share house

You'll find all of them, if not all at once. Here's a David Attenborough-style exploration into the share house and its most common occupants.

  • by Danny Katz

Business

'If you're going to do something, do it big': Aussie company goes global
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'If you're going to do something, do it big': Aussie company goes global

Troy and Drew started out of a van in Sydney - now they have signed a deal with a major UK supermarket.

  • by Cara Waters
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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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The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it

The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it

Sleep is very important to a child’s health and development - not to mention their parents’ health.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments

A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments

A trial testing Minoxidil in pill form shows promise for men losing their locks.

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Sport

Shaun Marsh settles his Test future with superb knock for WA

Shaun Marsh settles his Test future with superb knock for WA

Shaun Marsh credits a new-found freedom for a match-winning unbeaten century that has secured his Test future while Khawaja looks certain to play first Test.

  • by Jon Pierik & Caden Helmers
Nikou draws 'line in the sand' after ascending to FFA's top job

Nikou draws 'line in the sand' after ascending to FFA's top job

Chris Nikou is keen to leave the past behind as he leads a refreshed Football Federation Australia board into a new era as chairman.

  • by Vince Rugari

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