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Five factors that could turn our property market slump into a crash
The property market slump has been more dramatic than most forecasters thought, but it could get worse.
- by David Scutt
Trump and US chief justice spar in extraordinary scrap over judges
Supreme Court justices, and the chief in particular, hardly ever issue statements on news events. But it appeared Chief Justice John Roberts was eager to counter Trump's criticism of an "Obama judge".
- by Felicia Sonmez
Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’
A Home Affairs push to allow unlawful non-citizens facing criminal charges to leave the country without facing court threatens national security, experts warn.
- by Michael Koziol
Think your retirement is all sorted with MySuper? Don't, says Westpac CEO
Brian Hartzer says his bank is supportive of the government-mandated low cost super products. But for many, that won't be enough, he says.
- by Miriam Steffens
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People warned to stay inside as dust storm engulfs Sydney - and it's due to get worse
The air quality has dropped to "very poor" levels in parts of the state due to the storm, which is forecast to get worse before it gets better.
- by Rachel Clun
He spent 19 years in jail for the murder of a cop. Today, he was found not guilty
After a six-month trial, an audible gasp came from the public gallery as the jury found David Eastman not guilty of the murder of AFP chief Colin Winchester.
- by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
American killed by tribe on island off-limits to visitors
The man was killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live isolated from the outside world, police officials said.
- by Sanjib Kumar Roy
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback
As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature President Trump diss is Djokovic-worthy.
- by Robert Moran
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Startups
New app allows anyone - even commuters - to act as a food delivery driver
These two mates are taking on food delivery giants Uber Eats and Deliveroo with a new model that pays drivers more.
- by Nina Hendy
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Northern Beaches Hospital
Doctors pass vote of no confidence in new hospital's medical director
- by Kate Aubusson
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National
Bali Nine drug mule Renae Lawrence returns to Australia
- by James Massola, Amilia Rosa, Toby Crockford & Matthew Kelly
Politics
Bill Shorten sets new course on climate, boosting renewables and subsidising batteries for 100,000 homes
Bill Shorten says he "will not wait" for a bipartisan deal on energy and climate.
- by David Crowe
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Corruption
Draft laws show federal ICAC would investigate breaches of the ministerial code of conduct
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
World
Bali Nine drug mule Renae Lawrence touches down in Australia
- by James Massola, Amilia Rosa, Toby Crockford & Matthew Kelly
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Cities may struggle to cope with 24m more Australians expected by 2066
We could be a country of nearly 50 million over the next four decades, but experts say there's plenty more to do right now to make sure that many people fit.
- by Jim Malo
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Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now
Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
Opinion
World markets
Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is
Wall Street is no longer not just not great - it's downright awful.
- by Stephen Gandel
Opinion
World markets
The ego runneth over: Delusion of celebrity brings down another CEO
- by Leonid Bershidsky
Small business
Entertainment
Murphy's back to lay down the law
Amid a sea of reboots, Murphy Brown had to return says creator Diane English because it has something to say to contemporary America.
- by Michael Idato
SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight
Being cast to play the daughter of Iraqi immigrants who wants to be a boxing trainer is a progressive step; but the actress looks forward to the day that ethnicity is not an issue.
- by Louise Schwartzkoff
Lifestyle
Smarter living
High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars
A year since consumption of cannabis-related hemp was legalised, the herb has lit up the alcohol industry.
- by Stephen A Russell
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks
For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.
- by Martha Irvine
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Sport
Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad
A couple of uncapped bolters and five pacemen are among an extended 14-man squad announced for next month's first Test against India.
- by Andrew Wu
'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
Analysis
Crusaders
Melbourne Storm, Swans well down list of Australasia's best teams
- by Georgina Robinson