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'Reconsider travel': Police issue warning as big low builds

'Reconsider travel': Police issue warning as big low builds

'Reconsider travel': Police issue warning as big low builds

The weather system will track across NSW on Tuesday, rapidly intensifying as it nears the NSW coast.

  • by Peter Hannam & Ben Weir

'Not happy about it': Trump fumes as 15,000 auto jobs slip away in political heartland

'Not happy about it': Trump fumes as 15,000 auto jobs slip away in political heartland

It will be crucial for Trump to capture states like Michigan and Ohio - where car manufacturing jobs are being lost - if he is to win re-election.

  • by Matthew Knott

Strewth. Trying to kick-start things, the Prime Minister gets kicked where it hurts

Strewth. Trying to kick-start things, the Prime Minister gets kicked where it hurts

Just as Scott Morrison tried to jump-start his stalled government, backbencher Julia Banks dropped a bombshell.

  • by Tony Wright
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'One word for it – hope': Hong Kong's richest man donates $4.5m to Sydney trial

'One word for it – hope': Hong Kong's richest man donates $4.5m to Sydney trial

Tony's surgeon was scrubbed up and ready when the 68-year-old walked out of the hospital.

  • by Kate Aubusson

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'Concern for anyone in education': The confronting polarisation of Sydney's schools

'Concern for anyone in education': The confronting polarisation of Sydney's schools

The disparity above and below Sydney's so-called latte line is growing.

  • by Pallavi Singhal & Matt Wade
'Not going to win s---': Clarke slams Australia's nice-guy attitude

'Not going to win s---': Clarke slams Australia's nice-guy attitude

As Australia's players vow to improve behaviour, Michael Clarke fired a broadside at the team.

  • by Andrew Wu
Authorities consider charging Saudi Crown Prince ahead of G20 in Argentina

Authorities consider charging Saudi Crown Prince ahead of G20 in Argentina

It is the most significant test yet of the crown prince's ability to move past the uproar of Jamal Khashoggi's grisly death.

  • by Daniel Politi and David D. Kirkpatrick
Accused murderer utters six words in court after being granted strict bail
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Accused murderer utters six words in court after being granted strict bail

Blake Davis whimpered and shook throughout his NSW Supreme Court hearing when granted strict bail.

Living Christmas 'reindeers' ferried between shopping centres for entertainment

Living Christmas 'reindeers' ferried between shopping centres for entertainment

'It is so disappointing to see live animals chained up for people to poke and prod'.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
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'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe after Banks quits party

'We have to stop beating up our women': Liberals seethe after Banks quits party

Later on Tuesday Greens leader Richard Di Natale was suspended from the chamber after defending another senator over what he considered a sexist slur.

  • by Michael Koziol

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'Frustrating to watch': Neale Whitaker's biggest Block bug-bear

'Frustrating to watch': Neale Whitaker's biggest Block bug-bear

The former magazine editor, who earned a reputation as the blunt judge, said his judging choices are based entirely on gut instinct.

  • by Natalia Didovich
Top tools your real estate agent needs when selling your home

Top tools your real estate agent needs when selling your home

In a competitive market, it's wise to engage an agent who is up to speed with the latest technological developments for the real estate industry.

  • by Kate Farrelly

Business

AMP's fees-for-no-service scandal could top $1 billion

AMP's fees-for-no-service scandal could top $1 billion

AMP has uncovered a fresh fees-for-no-service issue, this time in its superannuation business as the cost of the scandal to its business grows.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates
Financials lift ASX to biggest gain this month

Financials lift ASX to biggest gain this month

  • by William McInnes
Cinema mogul buys Max Brenner chain

Cinema mogul buys Max Brenner chain

  • by Colin Kruger

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Osher Gunsberg on how The Bachelor helps his mental health struggles

Osher Gunsberg on how The Bachelor helps his mental health struggles

"You're in this space where it's all very choreographed." 

  • by Broede Carmody
'Disgraceful and disruptive': Gang of Youths call for Viagogo ban

'Disgraceful and disruptive': Gang of Youths call for Viagogo ban

ARIA winners Gang of Youths have called for global ticket reseller Viagogo to be banned in Australia.

  • by Robert Moran

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Adult advent calendars to get you through December

Adult advent calendars to get you through December

From beer and wine to beauty or stationery - there's an adult advent to suit everybody.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Staying fit with a newborn baby is easier with this

Staying fit with a newborn baby is easier with this

A new baby doesn't mean you have to give up running, but it does make it creative.

  • by Laura Hill

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'Not going to win s--t': Clarke slams Australia's nice-guy attitude

'Not going to win s--t': Clarke slams Australia's nice-guy attitude

As Australia's players vow to improve behaviour, Michael Clarke fired a broadside, saying "we're not going to win s**t" if they worried about their image.

  • by Andrew Wu
Sydney will lose NRL grand final if stadium spend stops: Greenberg

Sydney will lose NRL grand final if stadium spend stops: Greenberg

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has reacted strongly to revelations NSW Labor will pull the plug on stadium spending.

  • by Adrian Proszenko & Vince Rugari

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