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One Nation threatens to swing state election away from Coalition

One Nation threatens to swing state election away from Coalition

One Nation threatens to swing state election away from Coalition

Mark Latham has described his party as an alternative "for people neglected by the Sydney-centric major parties".

  • by Lisa Visentin

Husar seeks special damages in BuzzFeed defamation case

Husar seeks special damages in BuzzFeed defamation case

Emma Husar has launched defamation proceedings against Buzzfeed and journalist Alice Workman in the Federal Court.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
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$1m reward for information 30 years after death

$1m reward for information 30 years after death

A “fresh eyes” police investigation will be announced on Sunday into the death of Scott Johnson, three decades after his death on Sydney's northern beaches. 

  • by Rick Feneley
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'Party night to tragedy': Six dead in Italian club stampede

'Party night to tragedy': Six dead in Italian club stampede

Three girls, two boys and a mum accompanying her child are killed at a rap gig on the Adriatic coast.  

  • by Frances D'Emilio

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Heston Blumenthal, the tax havens and the ripped-off workers
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Heston Blumenthal, the tax havens and the ripped-off workers

World renowned chef Heston Blumenthal is running his international restaurant empire through notorious offshore tax havens while underpaying Australian staff

  • by Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar
Discount pass idea to boost Sydney's night-time economy
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Discount pass idea to boost Sydney's night-time economy

The time-limited pass would give visitors discounted access to museums, galleries and tourist attractions for up to five days.

  • by Linda Morris
Wake up, people! Digital distractions taking a toll

Wake up, people! Digital distractions taking a toll

That familiar glow from the laptop and the smartphone has a darker side and it might be adversely affecting your health.

  • by Greg Callaghan
Trump promises a 'major' report to rebut 'Witch Hunt'

Trump promises a 'major' report to rebut 'Witch Hunt'

The President's lawyers are preparing a document in response to expected findings from Robert Mueller's investigation.

  • by John Wagner and Devlin Barrett
Death by thousand cuts: India on the ascendancy
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Test cricket

Death by thousand cuts: India on the ascendancy

Although India’s progress was slow, it was also controlled. And it was Australia who were having to force the game of patience.

  • by Malcolm Knox
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Sydney's spring auction clearance rate wilts in cooler market

Sydney's spring auction clearance rate wilts in cooler market

The traditionally hot spring auction season was a little more lukewarm this year but some areas performed better than others under the hammer.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
Afterpay boss cashes in on company's success with Paddington purchase

Afterpay boss cashes in on company's success with Paddington purchase

Fintech head makes good on recent $12.7 million pay day by taking the keys to a Paddington house on Friday for $7.65 million.

  • by Lucy Macken

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Can the economy pull off a second great escape?
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Can the economy pull off a second great escape?

Flat wages, falling house prices and slower growth, sure - but things aren't that bad. 

  • by Jessica Irvine

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PS: Social media firestorm engulfs Zoe Foster Blake

PS: Social media firestorm engulfs Zoe Foster Blake

Australia's girl-next-door has been accused of not catering to "non-white" women with her skincare products.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Kendrick and Drake lead Grammy nominations

Kendrick and Drake lead Grammy nominations

The fortunes for Australian musicians, meanwhile, were surprisingly scattershot.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review: the crossover to end all crossovers

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review: the crossover to end all crossovers

Combining everything that's come before, this is a stellar party game, an incredible competitive experience and a museum to gaming rolled into one.

  • by Tim Biggs
Sorry, not sorry: why you shouldn't force your kids to apologise

Sorry, not sorry: why you shouldn't force your kids to apologise

Why? Well, kids can tell when an apology is genuine and when it's not - and they'll judge a person accordingly.

  • by Ariane Beeston

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Valentine Holmes was set to sit out season if Sharks blocked US move
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Valentine Holmes was set to sit out season if Sharks blocked US move

The Sharks are increasingly convinced American football has been Holmes’ plan for a while. That has annoyed the playing group, but it's not the main issue.

  • by Danny Weidler
Challenging run chase looms as India turn the screws

Challenging run chase looms as India turn the screws

India claimed the points for the second consecutive day as a match which was once firmly in Australia's favour is now slowly slipping away.

  • by Andrew Wu

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