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'If this doesn’t work, I’m going to get rid of you': Dawson's alleged threat

'If this doesn’t work, I’m going to get rid of you': Dawson's alleged threat

'If this doesn’t work, I’m going to get rid of you': Dawson's alleged threat

Chris Dawson will remain in prison until Monday after the court hears the words he allegedly said at a marriage counselling session just prior to his wife Lynette's disappearance.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan

Friday commute hit by storms as heavy rain batters Sydney basin

Friday commute hit by storms as heavy rain batters Sydney basin

'If you are moving around northern Sydney ... now is not a good time to begin transport,' Weatherzone meteorologist warn.

  • by Ben Weir & Laura Chung

James Packer's giant new $200m superyacht unveiled

James Packer's new $200 million weekend runabout finally unveiled in Italy.

The private cruise ship is set to rival anything already on the high seas when it comes to floating gin palaces.

  • by Andrew Hornery

'So many holes': former ICAC boss slams PM's plan

'So many holes': former ICAC boss slams PM's plan

The men who helped put one of Australia's most corrupt politicians behind bars say Scott Morrison's measures would not have the powers to expose a future Eddie Obeid.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn

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Khristiee Jazairy. Identified as the woman killed when a truck hurtled into a Sydney bus stop on Botany Road. 
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Woman killed in horror truck crash 'loving bubbly mother of four'

Khristiee Jazairy was on her way to work when she was struck and killed by a truck. It took authorities six hours to retrieve her body from the wreckage.

  • by Tim Barlass
Aussie opener let's guard down just minutes after claiming half-ton

Aussie opener let's guard down just minutes after claiming half-ton

After surviving a couple of LBW appeals, there was no way Aaron Finch that stinging Bumrah delivery.

  • by Peter Ryan
Kelsey and Yuri Zwick and their twins.

Passenger gives up first-class plane seat for mother with a sick child

When Jason heard of the child's illness, he jumped at the chance to help.

James Packer has had a court win over his Barangaroo development.
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Packer saves his Barangaroo baby - and its 2b-dollar view

Crown scored a major win in its battle to retain the much-vaunted views from Packer's dream Barangaroo casino development - it's worth a billion or two.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Top achiever is also a national yo-yo champion

Top achiever is also a national yo-yo champion

Jack Yu was already well-acquainted with the ups and downs of life before he began year 12.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
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'We need a special person': Reforested labour of love for sale

'We need a special person': Reforested labour of love for sale

Gottfried Klaus spent more than three decades growing native trees into huge messages. Now he's looking for someone to take over his passion project.

  • by Nicole Frost
The success of a startup is often due to something unexpected

The success of a startup is often due to something unexpected

While a convenient location and flexible workspace can help a startup expand, the most important factor could be the company young businesses keep.

  • by Sue Williams

Business

You're far more likely to be able to stretch out on some flights than others.

Want some extra leg room? Here are the emptiest flights in Australia

There are few sights more comforting to a weary traveller than boarding a flight to find the seat next to them empty.

  • by Patrick Hatch

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James Packer's new $200 million weekend runabout finally unveiled in Italy.

James Packer's giant new $200 million superyacht unveiled

The private cruise ship is set to rival anything already on the high seas when it comes to floating gin palaces.

  • by Andrew Hornery
R. Kelly has announced his first ever tour of Australia.

R. Kelly promoters confident Australian tour will go ahead as planned

The controversial R&B star has announced a string of shows in Australia, including a Valentine’s Day gig in Sydney.

  • by Robert Moran

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Why these cyber-security lessons are vital for teenagers

The Christmas shopping season is prime time for scam artists. Are your children cyber-secure?

  • by Steve Rosen
Ramblin Man whisky.

What to drink this Christmas, from local spirits to top shelf plonk

Check out 21 of the most brilliant bottles to buy for an extra cheerful break. 

  • by James Atkinson

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Aaron Finch dives for crease in first hour of second test match with the ball just missing the stumps

Australia v India, second test live: Finch out for 50 as India strikes first blow

For the first time as a touring Test team to Australia, the visiting Indians have won the first match of the series. The battle resumes in Perth.

  • by Peter Ryan
Jack De Belin was taken into police custody on Thursday.

Jack De Belin charged over alleged sexual assault of woman in Wollongong

The 27-year-old Dragons forward has been charged with aggravated sexual assault after an alleged incident that took place after a night out on the weekend.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko

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