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'Concerned about the stigma': Chris Dawson loses bid for bail after arrest
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'Concerned about the stigma': Chris Dawson loses bid for bail after arrest

'Concerned about the stigma': Chris Dawson loses bid for bail after arrest

Chris Dawson was arrested on Wednesday morning over the death of his wife Lynette and is expected to be charged with her murder.

  • by Josh Dye & Toby Crockford

One type of car crash accounts for one-third of all accidents: study

One type of car crash accounts for one-third of all accidents: study

It causes 23 per cent of crashes across the country, 26 per cent in NSW and incidents are on the rise, insurance claims analysis reveals.

  • by Julie Power

Payne's lightning trip to Bali after damaging leak over proposed Jerusalem move

Payne's lightning trip to Bali after damaging leak over proposed Jerusalem move

The diplomatic sensitivity has been underscored by Australian government officials' refusal to confirm the meeting after Indonesian officials said that it would.

  • by James Massola

No one knows what Trump and Xi agreed over dinner and it's causing chaos

No one knows what Trump and Xi agreed over dinner and it's causing chaos

US markets plummeted overnight as it became apparent the deal struck by Trump and Xi over dinner in Buenos Aires isn't quite what Trump said it was.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Two more witnesses came forward to police over Lynette Dawson's death

Two more witnesses came forward to police over Lynette Dawson's death

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller declared authorities will keep searching for the body, after Chris Dawson's sensational arrest on Wednesday.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne & Josh Dye
Sydney pharmacist jailed over vaccine supply granted bail ahead of appeal

Sydney pharmacist jailed over vaccine supply granted bail ahead of appeal

A Mosman pharmacist is appealing her sentence for profiting off illegal supply of cancer vaccines to Hong Kong.

  • by Angus Thompson
Residential tower rejected by council - but development drama isn't over yet

Residential tower rejected by council - but development drama isn't over yet

The residential tower has become a lightning rod for political concerns about development in Sydney.

  • by Jacob Saulwick
Mitch Marsh dropped for first Test against India
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Mitch Marsh dropped for first Test against India

Shock as Australia drop their vice-captain for the first Test against India in Adelaide.

  • by Andrew Wu
Australians set up communist China's official propaganda tool

Australians set up communist China's official propaganda tool

In these tense times of super power rivalry, one information source is closely watched in Washington for Beijing's line.

  • by Kirsty Needham
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The city that could: The quiet achiever of Australia's housing market

The city that could: The quiet achiever of Australia's housing market

It is not often talked about, and frequently derided, but this market continues to grow amid declines elsewhere around Australia.

  • by Eliza Owen
Fairytale cottage that inspired 'The Holiday' movie is on the market

Fairytale cottage that inspired 'The Holiday' movie is on the market

The movie starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet is especially memorable for the fairytale cottage in Surrey where Diaz's character stayed.

  • by Colleen Hawkes

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No one knows what Trump and Xi agreed over dinner and it's causing chaos

No one knows what Trump and Xi agreed over dinner and it's causing chaos

US markets plummeted overnight as it became apparent the deal struck by Trump and Xi over dinner in Buenos Aires isn't quite what Trump said it was.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Gerald Murnane has won the PM's award for fiction.

Gerald Murnane breaks his duck and wins the PM's award for fiction

Gerald Murnane has won his first significant fiction prize with what he says is his final novel, Border Districts.

  • by Jason Steger
Rose McGowan urges Australian women to walk out of work for wage parity

Rose McGowan urges Australian women to walk out of work for wage parity

The #MeToo activist appeared on The Project to lend her support to local campaign #WalkoutOz.

  • by Robert Moran

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Aussies grab three of Apple's eight 'Best of 2018' nods

Aussies grab three of Apple's eight 'Best of 2018' nods

Procreate Pocket, an iPhone version of the celebrated Tasmanian illustration software, takes out the top award.

  • by Tim Biggs
12 simple steps to building stronger arms in the gym

12 simple steps to building stronger arms in the gym

Sun's out, guns out! Summer is here and this is what it takes to get great biceps.

  • by Michael Jarosky

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Vice-captain Mitch Marsh dropped for first India Test, Handscomb in
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Vice-captain Mitch Marsh dropped for first India Test, Handscomb in

Australia have dropped vice-captain Mitch Marsh for the first Test against India in Adelaide, recalling Peter Handscomb in place of the oft-maligned all-rounder.

  • by Andrew Wu
'The Eagle has landed': $7.5m 'Golden Eagle' to be run at Rosehill next year

'The Eagle has landed': $7.5m 'Golden Eagle' to be run at Rosehill next year

The race will be part of $5 million bonus series with the Golden Slipper and Golden Rose.

  • by Chris Roots

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