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'She's a free woman': Drug smuggler Renae Lawrence walks out of Bali jail

'She's a free woman': Drug smuggler Renae Lawrence walks out of Bali jail

'She's a free woman': Drug smuggler Renae Lawrence walks out of Bali jail

In chaotic scenes outside the Bangli Prison, the Bali Nine member made no comment to a huge press pack as she was bundled into a waiting car.

  • by James Massola & Amilia Rosa

Passengers at one Sydney station nearly double in three years

Passengers at one Sydney station nearly double in three years

A population boom is placing pressure on the city's public transport network - and the addition of apartments in the area is only half complete.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan

Trump has avoided visiting troops in combat zones - there's a reason

Trump has avoided visiting troops in combat zones - there's a reason

Facing increasing scrutiny, President Donald Trump has finally told advisers that he may visit troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • by Josh Dawsey & Pual Sonne

CBA accused of board minutes criminal breach

CBA accused of board minutes criminal breach

The CBA chair has been taken to task at the royal commission for the minutes the bank kept for board meetings in late 2016.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates

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I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t wished, plenty of times, to have normal parents
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I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t wished, plenty of times, to have normal parents

Like many children of migrant parents, Han Nguyen has been on the receiving end of that sentence.

  • by Han Nguyen
'It feels quite surreal': Lucy Zelić expecting first child with football star

'It feels quite surreal': Lucy Zelić expecting first child with football star

The SBS star opened up about her news, describing her first trimester as 'horrific'.

  • by Genevieve Rota
Abbott addresses Turnbull's 'Vote Tony Out' group follow

Abbott addresses Turnbull's 'Vote Tony Out' group follow

'Maybe he’s just keeping an eye on them so he can help me more effectively,' Mr Abbott suggested on Wednesday. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Hayne drinking with NRL player hours after allegedly biting woman

Hayne drinking with NRL player hours after allegedly biting woman

The revelations come two days after Hayne handed himself in to police.

  • by Lucy Cormack
I went to Bali for cheap dental work
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Healthcare

I went to Bali for cheap dental work

Several years ago a dentist told me I needed a crown done, but the cost was going to be between $3000 to $7000. 

  • by Darren Lennox as told to Michelle Hamer
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Mundine aims for political trifecta with Liberals

Mundine aims for political trifecta with Liberals

Former ALP president Warren Mundine, who is flagging his interest in running as a Liberal candidate for the marginal NSW seat of Gilmore, had been in secret negotiations with the Liberal Democrats to replace David Leyonhjelm in the Senate.

  • by Kylar Loussikian & Michael Koziol

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Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett sells coastal holiday house

Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett sells coastal holiday house

Amid a separation from former Neighbours star Madeleine West, the luxurious retreat was listed with hopes of $4.2m.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Inside the historic home once owned by Lucy Turnbull's family

Inside the historic home once owned by Lucy Turnbull's family

The Georgian-style property has epic views of Rose Bay and Middle Head and is now up for sale in one of Sydney's premier suburbs.

  • by Kate Farrelly

Business

'No excuses': PM unveils payment times plan for small business

'No excuses': PM unveils payment times plan for small business

PM Scott Morrison will make big business own up to how quickly they pay smaller operators.

  • by Emma Koehn
Westpac advice still lags ASIC's standards

Westpac advice still lags ASIC's standards

  • by Clancy Yeates
CBA accused of board minutes criminal breach

CBA accused of board minutes criminal breach

  • by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
Australian shares rallied from a 23-month low at the open on Wednesday.

ASX rallies from near two-year low

  • by William McInnes

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'It feels quite surreal': Lucy Zelić expecting first child with football star

'It feels quite surreal': Lucy Zelić expecting first child with football star

The SBS star opens up about her happy news - and describes her first trimester as "horrific".

  • by Genevieve Rota
Sex and the City 3 film would've featured major character's death

Sex and the City 3 film would've featured major character's death

A new podcast about Sex and the City has delved into reasons behind the film sequel's notorious implosion.

  • by Robert Moran

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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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'I'll guide Holmes to the NFL': Hayne's US agent makes stunning offer

'I'll guide Holmes to the NFL': Hayne's US agent makes stunning offer

He's guided Jarryd Hayne to the NFL against all the odds. Now US agent Jack Bechta has offered to do the same for Valentine Holmes.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Tim Cahill passes the baton to new Socceroos star Martin Boyle

Tim Cahill passes the baton to new Socceroos star Martin Boyle

Tim Cahill handed Martin Boyle his first Australian jersey, and the baton to lead the national team's attack.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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