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'People forget about this pretty quickly': Well-known Aussies remember their HSC

'People forget about this pretty quickly': Well-known Aussies remember their HSC

'People forget about this pretty quickly': Well-known Aussies remember their HSC

A young Dave Sharma's rank of 100 was a golden ticket to almost any university. But the envelope contained no advice on what to do with it.

  • by Jordan Baker, Nathanael Cooper & Josh Dye

Morrison locks in May election despite prospect of losing grip on Parliament

Morrison locks in May election despite prospect of losing grip on Parliament

Government sources are saying the Coalition needs to deliver a budget to complete its economic story before it heads to the polls.

  • by David Wroe & Angus Thompson

On the eve of her world title, Jana Pittman was overcome by 'fear and self loathing'

On the eve of her world title, Jana Pittman was overcome by 'fear and self loathing'

It's Australia's deadliest mental health condition, and sufferers have just received a $110 million Medicare boost.

  • by Kate Aubusson & Angus Thompson

'Destructive extreme left forces': Greens MP slams Buckingham decision

'Destructive extreme left forces': Greens MP slams Buckingham decision

NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann says she is no longer proud to be a member of the troubled party. 

  • by Alexandra Smith

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Sydney mums are turning to Facebook to feed their babies

Sydney mums are turning to Facebook to feed their babies

While NSW welcomed its first state-wide human milk bank last week, parents unable to access it worked to ensure all babies can get breast milk.

  • by Maani Truu
Man who once called himself 'shark bait' attacked by shark on mid-north coast

Man who once called himself 'shark bait' attacked by shark on mid-north coast

The man received five deep lacerations to one of his lower legs when he was bitten by a shark surfing at Nambucca Heads.

  • by Josh Dye
'Everyone needs a Jasmine in their life': Karl Stefanovic toasts his 'rock'

'Everyone needs a Jasmine in their life': Karl Stefanovic toasts his 'rock'

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

  • by Andrew Hornery
Australia fighting to stay alive in first Test with Marsh at the helm

Australia fighting to stay alive in first Test with Marsh at the helm

Perennial whipping boy Shaun Marsh is  now Australia's greatest hope of avoiding historic defeat in Adelaide. 

  • by Andrew Wu
'I'll never live in LA again': Elsa Pataky on finding home in Australia

'I'll never live in LA again': Elsa Pataky on finding home in Australia

The actress has hopes her latest role - in Netflix's Tidelands - will open more doors for her in the acting industry.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
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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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Uber is eager to beat Lyft to Wall Street, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Uber makes confidential filing for long-awaited IPO

Uber Technologies Inc has filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, taking a step closer to a key milestone for one of the most closely watched and controversial companies in Silicon Valley.

  • by Joshua Franklin and Heather Somerville

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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 fighting to stay alive in first Test with Marsh at the helm

Australia fighting to stay alive in first Test with Marsh at the helm

Perennial whipping boy Shaun Marsh now stands as Australia's greatest hope of avoiding just their third Test defeat in Adelaide in nearly 23 years.

  • by Andrew Wu
Lyon upstages quicks as humble tweakers enjoy rare turn in spotlight
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Lyon upstages quicks as humble tweakers enjoy rare turn in spotlight

It is a sign of cricket’s reduced circumstances that the meek have inherited the earth. And the big stars of the Adelaide Test have been the off-spinners.

  • by Malcolm Knox

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