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One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses

One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses

One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses

Another 13 people were hospitalised and 130 sought medical treatment as police say they will continue to have a strong presence at music events.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

'Largest single step forward' for deadliest mental health condition in Australia

'Largest single step forward' for deadliest mental health condition in Australia

Government announces $110 million investment that will be introduced no matter who wins next year's election because it is a Medicare item. 

  • by Kate Aubusson

Big-picture bromance: why Saudi Arabia wooed Trump confidant Kushner

Big-picture bromance: why Saudi Arabia wooed Trump confidant Kushner

When the murder of Jamal Khashoggi created a global firestorm for Mohammed bin Salman, Jared Kushner became the prince's prime defender inside the White House.

  • by David D. Kirkpatrick
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'Be silent or be sacked', third NSW Planning whistleblower warns

'Be silent or be sacked', third NSW Planning whistleblower warns

Another former NSW Department of Planning employee claims he was axed after raising concerns about pollution in drinking water catchments.

  • by Carrie Fellner

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Love and collateral damage as Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough wed

Love and collateral damage as Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough wed

In the end love won, but not before plenty of collateral damage at Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's Mexican 'wedding'

  • by Andrew Horrnery
Australia chasing 323 to win after Lyon takes six wickets

Australia chasing 323 to win after Lyon takes six wickets

The Indians have been keeping the scoreboard ticking over with fancy footwork as new ball is taken. 

  • by Michael Gadd
I've got a weird new obsession... called Uber pool

I've got a weird new obsession... called Uber pool

Without sounding like a promo girl, Uber pool has made me feel joyous at the prospect of talking to strangers again.

  • by Claire Thurstans
Morrison government sending in the clowns

Morrison government sending in the clowns

In the wake of the PM's extraordinary preselection intervention, there was a wonderful exchange in the Senate.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Alleged victim of assault on Sydney's northern beaches dies 10 months later

Alleged victim of assault on Sydney's northern beaches dies 10 months later

A Belrose man has died of injuries allegedly sustained in a late-night fight in February this year.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
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Domain's seven most-searched suburbs of 2018

Domain's seven most-searched suburbs of 2018

There’s a whole city out there, but when it comes to the places that are most searched, some suburbs are ahead of the rest.

  • by Sue Williams
The 120-year-old Bangalow home of entrepreneur Courtney Adamo

The 120-year-old Bangalow home of entrepreneur Courtney Adamo

The minimalism of the home is partly born of practicality, but is also informed by a desire to live simply and meaningfully.

  • by Lucy Feagins

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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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Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".

  • by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.

  • by Lucy Manly

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What do the new encryption laws mean for you?
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What do the new encryption laws mean for you?

Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. What do they mean for you?

  • by Adam Turner
The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies

The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies

The 70-year-old can be found on the wrist of none other than James Bond.

  • by Bani McSpedden

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Australia chasing 323 after Lyon takes six, Finch saved by review in first over

Australia chasing 323 after Lyon takes six, Finch saved by review in first over

All the action live from the Adelaide Oval on day four as Australia host India in the first Test.

  • by Michael Gadd
Bogut shows glimpses of NBA best as Kings scrape past Breakers
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Bogut shows glimpses of NBA best as Kings scrape past Breakers

Andrew Bogut was relieved his Sydney Kings held their composure to see off the hard-charging New Zealand Breakers by the narrowest of margins in Auckland.

  • by Daniel Gilhooly

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