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Want some extra leg room? Here are the emptiest flights in Australia
There are few many more comforting things to a weary traveller than boarding a flight to find the seat next to them empty.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Education
The high-achieving students that nabbed a 'golden ticket' to university
A total of 43 high-achieving students have been offered a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship at Melbourne University. It provides students with a HECS exempt place, as well as a $5000 annual allowance.
- by Craig Butt, Henrietta Cook & Anna Prytz
St Kilda foreshore accused allegedly used baton, kicked victims during mugging
Police claim the teenager allegedly set upon six different men during the incident, and used a baton on one man and kicked another.
- by Anthony Colangelo
'If this doesn’t work, I’m going to get rid of you': Dawson's alleged threat
Chris Dawson will remain behind bars for the weekend, as a magistrate reserves his decision on bail.
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan
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'Everyone has time to sit down and have a coffee': Fitzroy cafe bans takeaway coffees
A Fitzroy cafe banning takeaway coffees is happy to risk losing customers just to make them slow down.
- by Cara Waters
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Test cricket
Finch out lbw after Aussie openers pile on runs
Aaron Finch sent packing lbw after reaching a half-century as Aussie openers push run total past 100.
- by Peter Ryan
James Packer's giant new $200m 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
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Crime
Kew schoolboy on bail during alleged home invasion
Shots were fired as police arrested the teen, who was found soon after the alleged robbery in Point Cook.
- by Simone Fox Koob & Erin Pearson
Jail 'likely option' for 89-year-old who shot at sex worker
Man who shot himself in stomach after firing at sex worker he thought he was in a relationship with is likely to go to jail.
- by Karen Sweeney
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How the 'Five Eyes' cooked up the campaign to kill Huawei
- by Chris Uhlmann & Angus Grigg
Politics
Critics urge PM to give anti-corruption body the right to hold public hearings
Scott Morrison has sparked a policy row over the powers needed to stamp out corruption among politicians.
- by David Crowe
One in four of Australia's largest companies paid no tax last year
- by Eryk Bagshaw & Shane Wright
World
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How to prepare the perfect Christmas tree and table
Traditional or kitsch? Sparse or loaded? Three leading stylists inspire us with their festive plans and expert tips this summer.
- by Elizabeth Clarke
The billionaires who have been buying their neighbours' houses
One well-heeled couple has been making a mark in the city's inner-eastern housing market. Here's their newest purchase.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
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
Analysis
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Packer saves his Barangaroo baby - and its two billion-dollar view
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
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 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
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
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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Sport
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Test cricket
Australia v India, second Test live: Locals with first session honours
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
Stosur confident a focus on free-flowing tennis will reap rewards
With three countrywomen slotted ahead of her on rankings, expect the intense glare of the spotlight to be shifted away from Sam Stosur this summer.
- by Scott Spits
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