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Hayne's alleged sex assault victim left bleeding profusely as taxi waited: police
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Hayne's alleged sex assault victim left bleeding profusely as taxi waited: police

Hayne's alleged sex assault victim left bleeding profusely as taxi waited: police

The explosive new details, revealed on Tuesday evening, include graphic descriptions of the alleged assault on the young woman.

  • by Lucy Cormack

22-year-old chemical engineering student asked to give gynaecology 'advice'

22-year-old chemical engineering student asked to give gynaecology 'advice'

Juniors are so distressed at the new Sydney hospital they're bursting into tears as specialists threaten to cancel all elective surgeries.

  • by Kate Aubusson

There is something sinister going on in Australian classrooms, Abbott claims

There is something sinister going on in Australian classrooms, Abbott claims

A former PM, a radio broadcaster and a former curriculum reviewer have voiced their concerns over the 'cultural left'.

  • by Pallavi Singhal

'Temper your sense of justice': Then-CBA chief Narev shot down Comyn's plan

'Temper your sense of justice': Then-CBA chief Narev shot down Comyn's plan

CBA boss Matt Comyn's showdown with his predecessor Ian Narev came as tens of thousands of policies were sold to people who were ineligible.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Turnbull family gets behind campaign to boot Tony Abbott

Turnbull family gets behind campaign to boot Tony Abbott

The move may hinder Liberal Party hope that the ex-PM will play along at the upcoming election.

  • by Jenny Noyes
Socceroos vs Lebanon live: Australia farewells Cahill

Socceroos vs Lebanon live: Australia farewells Cahill

Join us for the live action as Australia take on Lebanon in Tim Cahill's final international at ANZ Stadium.

  • by Michael Gadd
Bali Nine member's message for Renae Lawrence

Bali Nine member's message for Renae Lawrence

On the eve of her release, Bali Nine member Matthew Norman spoke about his friend and convicted drug smuggler.

  • by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser's war on Aunty

The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser's war on Aunty

For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.

  • by Robert Moran & Nathanael Cooper
'It's not their money' - retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

'It's not their money' - retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan

At two separate events mum and dad investors blasted the opposition's plan.

  • by Colin Kruger
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Why the bank of mum and dad is going to get a bigger workout

Why the bank of mum and dad is going to get a bigger workout

Despite improving affordability in our biggest housing markets, 49 per cent of first-home buyers get help from parents, a trend experts expect will continue.

  • by David Ross
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, but separately at the same time.

  • by Jenny Brown

Business

Government blocks CKI's $13b pipeline bid
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Government blocks CKI's $13b pipeline bid

The government has handed down its final decision on Hong Kong utility CKI's takeover bid for gas pipeline company APA, outright rejecting the proposal.

  • by Cole Latimer

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Will Craig McLachlan’s absence cast a shadow over The Blake Mysteries?

Will Craig McLachlan’s absence cast a shadow over The Blake Mysteries?

The popular series will return to television screens at the end of the month, but not as you knew it. 

  • by Broede Carmody
The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty

For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.

  • by Robert Moran & Nathanael Cooper

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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.

  • by HealthShare

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Socceroos vs Lebanon: Cahill comes on with 10 minutes for farewell goal

Socceroos vs Lebanon: Cahill comes on with 10 minutes for farewell goal

Join us for all the live action as the Socceroos take on Lebanon and farewell Tim Cahill in his final international at ANZ Stadium.

  • by Michael Gadd
Alleged sex assault victim of Hayne was bitten, needed medical attention: police
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Alleged sex assault victim of Hayne was bitten, needed medical attention: police

A 26-year-old woman who suffered an alleged sexual assault at the hands of Jarryd Hayne suffered bite wounds so severe she was left bleeding profusely, police have confirmed. 

  • by Lucy Cormack

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Sharks want NFL trials banned after Holmes exit

Sharks want NFL trials banned after Holmes exit

  • by Adrian Proszenko & Christian Nicolussi
Sharks grant Holmes release to pursue NFL dream
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Sharks grant Holmes release to pursue NFL dream

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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