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'Extreme urgency': Scramble to investigate apartment crack
Investigators are racing to identify the cause of the cracking, described by a planning expert as "staggering".
- by Josh Dye & Megan Gorrey
Opinion
Australia
Why Tim Paine is winning the battle of the skippers
Four years ago, I was interviewing Virat Kohli when I learned a lot about his character off the field.
- by Mark Taylor
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Sydney to Hobart
One crew's Sydney to Hobart race dreams dashed before starting gun even fired
A 21-metre yacht preparing to race in the Sydney to Hobart is 'under arrest' and welded to the dock at an eastern suburbs marina.
- by Lucy Cormack
Sorry, arachnophobes: funnel-web spiders are on the rise
Some of the largest funnel-web spiders on record have been handed in to the Australian Reptile Park this week alone.
- by Ben Weir
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'It's not okay': Worst damage in Opal Tower revealed as residents pick up the pieces
Sleeping in her car on Christmas Eve was not a part of Lanie Devera’s Christmas plans.
- by Rachel Clun
In the 'world's happiest town', don't expect to find many hanging out at the bar
Polling suggests Kauniainen is the most satisfied town in the world's happiest country. What could its secret be?
- by Patrick Kingsley
Opinion
Gifts
Gift giving is an exception to one of human nature's rules
It is an irrational act where sentiment and emotion triumph over good sense. And yet, it reveals so much about us.
- by Ross Gittins
Indonesia rebuffs Australia's offer of assistance as death toll climbs
Indonesian authorities said they would not be accepting any offers of assistance after the 'silent tsunami'.
- by Michael Bachelard & Amilia Rosa
Think twice before reaching for that leftover ham tonight
If you want to avoid spending Boxing Day sick in bed, follow this advice from the health experts.
- by Josh Dye
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Sydney
NSW
Alleged wife-murderer Chris Dawson walks free on bail
- by Sally Rawsthorne & Sarah Keoghan
National
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Tragedy
Phillip Island drowning tragedy claims Cranbourne father and son
- by Melissa Cunningham & Rachael Dexter
Politics
Indigenous activist to run against Tony Abbott in Warringah
Susan Moylan-Coombs will likely face a crowded field of independents as high-profile locals eye off Tony Abbott's Warringah seat.
- by Max Koslowski
World
Death toll still climbing from Indonesia's 'silent tsunami'
- by Michael Bachelard & Amilia Rosa
Property bydomain
A quiet corner perfect for an outdoor lifestyle just outside a major city
With little development in recent years, this quiet area is home to around 13,000 people and close to some spectacular scenery.
- by Kate Farrelly
Safety first: Don't make these mistakes when painting your house
The fact that homeowners remain outside the law in this regard is probably due to a desire not to kill off the great DIY culture.
- by Colleen Hawkes
Business
Opinion
Innovation
Ten Aussies who shook the world in tech and media in 2018
A handful of Australians made serious waves globally this year in the increasingly converged fields of tech, media and business
- by John McDuling
Small business
Shaken or stirred? From cocktails to clothes, on-demand takes hold
- by Christine D'Mello
Entertainment
Kevin Spacey appears in bizarre video as charge of assaulting teen looms
Kevin Spacey is facing a felony charge of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a former Boston TV news anchor's teenage son in 2016.
For your eyes only: the splendour of James Bond is restored in 4K
With the release of 24 Bond films in ultra high-definition, audiences can once again watch the world's most famous spy the way it was intended.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The greatest gift this Christmas? Spending it alone
I’m not a Grinch, but all I need is the presents without the overwhelming presence.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Why I believe awards shouldn't be given in the first years of school
I'm calling it. Awards in the first years of school should not be a thing.
- by Suzi Catchpole
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Sport
India ring changes as Kohli says he won't go looking for fight with Paine
India have taken the drastic option of axing both opening batsmen for the Boxing Day Test as hopes of a breakthrough series win on Australian soil remain in the balance.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
Australia
Holding the line: Why Paine is winning battle of the skippers
Virat Kohli can be a hard-nosed confrontationist, which I don’t believe helps him or his team, writes former Test skipper Mark Taylor.
- by Mark Taylor
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Good old siege mentality signals it's time for real India to stand up
- by Malcolm Knox
Cricket
