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'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
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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
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
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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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
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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
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.
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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
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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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Schoolboy, 15, arrested after alleged home invasion with axe
- by Simone Fox Koob & Erin Pearson
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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
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'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
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
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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Packer saves his Barangaroo baby - and its two billion-dollar view
- by Elizabeth Knight
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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
'Maligned and misunderstood': Exhibition encourages perspective shift on sharks
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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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
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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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 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