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Northern Beaches Hospital chief executive resigns

Northern Beaches Hospital chief executive resigns

Northern Beaches Hospital chief executive resigns

The chief executive of the Northern Beaches Hospital has resigned amid mounting crises plaguing the new $600 million facility.

  • by Kate Aubusson
Opinion
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It's not just a stock market bubble that's deflating

It's not just a stock market bubble that's deflating

The US stock market is grabbing most of the limelight, but there's another bubble deflating alongside it.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

CBA's message to staff: If it makes headlines, your bonus gets cut

CBA's message to staff: If it makes headlines, your bonus gets cut

In 2016 the Commonwealth Bank received the biggest shareholder strike in Australian corporate history at its AGM, but CEO Ian Narev recommended full bonuses to CBA’s executives.

  • by Miriam Steffens

Race to stop Russian becoming Interpol head

Race to stop Russian becoming Interpol head

Two of the Kremlin's most prominent critics have joined forces to try to stop a Russian becoming the next president of the international police organisation.

  • by Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn

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Dust storms cloak outback NSW, could hit Sydney if winds persist

Dust storms cloak outback NSW, could hit Sydney if winds persist

Wild weather driven by a strong cold front is whipping up huge dust clouds across large parts of NSW, with Sydney in line for a possible dusting on Thursday.

  • by Peter Hannam
Family 'sacrificed' baby girl found washed up on Gold Coast beach

Family 'sacrificed' baby girl found washed up on Gold Coast beach

It's alleged the naked baby girl was thrown into a NSW harbour.

  • by Robyn Wuth
'I just don't want it to kill me': Doomsayers are losing big betting against Elon Musk

'I just don't want it to kill me': Doomsayers are losing big betting against Elon Musk

The business of betting on Tesla gloom and doom is going rapidly downhill.

  • by Renae Merle
'A public health scandal': NSW coal power plants will kill thousands more

'A public health scandal': NSW coal power plants will kill thousands more

3429 more people will die preventable deaths before our coal-fired plants reach scheduled closure, a health expert says.

  • by Peter Hannam
Harold Mitchell steps down from Free TV

Harold Mitchell steps down from Free TV

Harold Mitchell has stepped down from his role as chairman following allegations he handed confidential information to Seven West Media.

  • by Jennifer Duke
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Liberals fall silent after Roseville branch votes to expel Malcolm Turnbull

Liberals fall silent after Roseville branch votes to expel Malcolm Turnbull

The Liberal Party is racing to contain another internal row over its leadership.

  • by David Crowe

World

Renae Lawrence ready to walk free from her Bali jail

Renae Lawrence ready to walk free from her Bali jail

  • by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Race to stop Russian becoming Interpol head

Race to stop Russian becoming Interpol head

  • by Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn

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You can now take a cheeky look inside Charles and Camilla's place

You can now take a cheeky look inside Charles and Camilla's place

Royal family offering curious folk a glimpse into Clarence House, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, to celebrate Charles' 70th birthday.

  • by Zara McDonald
The small town with sandy beaches, green fields and a neat party trick

The small town with sandy beaches, green fields and a neat party trick

The south coast town may be known for its miraculous blowhole, but visitors are increasingly finding more reasons to put down roots.

  • by Kate Farrelly

Business

CBA accused of board minutes breach

CBA accused of board minutes breach

CBA chair Catherine Livingstone has been taken to task at the royal commission for the minutes for the bank’s board meetings in late 2016.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Australian shares are set to plummet on Wednesday following a global sell-off.

Markets Live: Banks, miners push ASX lower

  • by William McInnes
Mitchell steps down from Free TV

Mitchell steps down from Free TV

  • by Jennifer Duke

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Entertainment

German police guard Kylie Minogue concert after security threat

German police guard Kylie Minogue concert after security threat

Male attendees at the show had their identities checked against a photo of a man at the entrance to the venue.

Emma Freedman announces she's pregnant

Emma Freedman announces she's pregnant

The radio star broke the news to Triple M's Grill Team listeners.

  • by Robert Moran

Lifestyle

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Battle of the Chinese superphones: OnePlus 6T v Oppo R17 Pro

Battle of the Chinese superphones: OnePlus 6T v Oppo R17 Pro

Coming in at under $900 but packing features not seen in flagships twice the price, these phones should be on your list if you're looking for a new mid-range marvel.

  • by Krishan Sharma
Computershare backs down on $1375.50 overcharge to grieving relative

Computershare backs down on $1375.50 overcharge to grieving relative

Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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Sport

'I'd be seriously embarrassed': Poidevin tells Aussie forwards to back Hooper up

'I'd be seriously embarrassed': Poidevin tells Aussie forwards to back Hooper up

Simon Poidevin has answered Eddie Jones' call by sharing his views on this weekend's clash between Australia and England at Twickenham.

  • by Tom Decent
Ponting or Waugh good fit to replace Australian batting coach: Warne

Ponting or Waugh good fit to replace Australian batting coach: Warne

Shane Warne believes Ricky Ponting is among a host of Australian Test greats who should replace under-siege batting coach Graeme Hick.

  • by Evin Priest

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