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'They're robbing everyone': Qantas workers seeing red this Christmas
A new program for head office workers to spread some Christmas cheer at airports appears to have had the opposite effect.
- by Jenny Noyes & Melissa Cunningham
Dylan Walker's fiancee was holding baby during alleged assault, witness tells police
New details emerge about the incident that threaten to derail the Manly star's career after an already chequered past.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Huawei arrest is politically motivated, says China
State media has accused Washington of trying to contain Huawei because it is the "point man" for the rise of China's globally competitive technology companies.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Germany
'Mini-Merkel': new leader chosen to replace Germany's Chancellor
The vote to replace the leader of Germany's ruling party signals a new era in Germany, after 18 years of Angela Merkel's rule.
- by Nick Miller
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'Devoted family man' charged with peeping Tom offences identified as real estate agent
Isaac Teu sold the house next door to the home where he allegedly spied on a 13-year-old girl.
- by Lucy Cormack
Head saves Australia, but batsmen struggle again
The glow that radiated for Australia on day one began fading minutes into day two. By day's end it was gone.
- by Andrew Wu
Karl's four-day Mexican wedding begins with a kiss
One guest said he won't be there, citing his recovery and mental wellbeing, while others have also declined.
- by Andrew Hornery
Opinion
Test cricket
Daytime Test a triumph of heritage over novelty
Day-night Test cricket might be the future of the game. Equally, it might be a passing fad.
- by Malcolm Knox
Wests Tigers recruit charged after alleged indecent assault
A 22-year-old woman reported the alleged incident to hotel security and later made a report to police.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Bushfires
Blaze still threatening homes west of Melbourne despite being downgraded
- by Melissa Cunningham, Liam Mannix, Timna Jacks, Simone Fox Koob & Laura Placella
Politics
Shorten under internal pressure to force changes to 'rushed' encryption bill
"There will be people who wonder why we did what we did," said Labor's digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.
- by Michael Koziol
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Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Indonesia say possible medical transfer change won't encourage them
- by James Massola & Fergus Hunter
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Nauru release valve remains blocked for at least a few more months
- by David Crowe
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LGBT
Scott Morrison faces fresh fight on LGBTI discrimination from new campaign machine
- by Michael Koziol
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Indonesia
Australian embassy protesters in Jakarta linked to Jokowi campaign
- by James Massola & Karuni Rompies
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'Eye of the storm': Sydney off-the-plan apartment buyers caught out
Sydney's cooling property market is taking its toll on buyers who purchased new apartments at the peak of the boom.
- by Kate Burke
Foreign buyers hit the market with a run of trophy listings
Foreigners are again making an impression on Sydney’s trophy home market but this time it's their big-ticket selling plans keeping agents busy.
- by Lucy Macken
Business
Nicole cut her pay in half to go and work in a dusty mine. And she loves it.
BHP made global headlines when it committed to lifting the number of women in its workforce but progress has been difficult.
- by Nick Toscano
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Entertainment
Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after outcry over old tweets
Just two days after being named host, Hart has had a change of heart.
'We hate you': Natalie Portman recounts Australian backlash
The star made a surprise visit to an AFL training session - and copped an earful from some locals.
- by Broede Carmody
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'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
Smarter living
Santa swag: 59 gift ideas you'll actually want this Christmas
His, hers, ours: There is something for everyone to indulge in these holidays.
- by Benjamen Judd
Hacker warning: Beware of smart toys that 'spy' on your kids
Smart toys can be easily hacked, and toy makers have taken heat for sharing personal information.
- by Christian Hetrick
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Sport
Wanderers kick-start season with comfortable win over Mariners
A week after coach Markus Babbel's public slating of his team's character, the Wanderers have begun to show signs of leadership and fortitude after putting their A-League campaign back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win at home over a lacklustre Central Coast Mariners.
- by Dominic Bossi
Perry continues North Sydney Oval love affair with unbeaten ton
The Sydney Sixers beat the Perth Scorchers by six wickets on Friday night courtesy of a magnificent century from skipper Ellyse Perry.
- by Vince Rugari
Cricket
Opinion
Test cricket
Day time Test cricket at Adelaide a triumph of heritage over novelty
- by Malcolm Knox