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Man dead after crime rampage in Sydney's south
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Man dead after crime rampage in Sydney's south

Man dead after crime rampage in Sydney's south

The man, who police said "was attempting to do everything he could to avoid arrest," died after ramming one vehicle, stealing another and stabbing a man in Rockdale on Friday afternoon.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne & Ben Weir

Political reporter, staffer and train lover farewelled

Joshua Murphy, a former political reporter and staffer, died aged 36.

A former Network 10 political editor with a passion for transport, Joshua Murphy died from brain cancer, aged 36.

  • by Patrick Begley

NRL stars owed thousands after collapse of social media start-up

NRL stars owed thousands after collapse of social media start-up

Some of the biggest names in Australian sport are owed tens of thousands of dollars following the collapse of a social media start-up that was meant to connect them with their fans.

  • by Patrick Hatch & Jennifer Duke

Teen accused of fatal stabbing at Scientology centre was visiting mother

Police at the scene of a double stabbing at the Church of Scientology headquarters at Chatswood.

A teenager accused of fatally stabbing a Scientologist at the church's Sydney headquarters was trying to visit his mother who was undergoing a so-called purification ceremony.

  • by Perry Duffin

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'He’s down on confidence': Starc struggling as bowlers also fail to provide any answers

'He’s down on confidence': Starc struggling as bowlers also fail to provide any answers

Australia’s bowlers conceded 2-319 at one point on day two in a sobering reminder they might not be the best attack in the world anymore.

  • by Tom Decent
Police said they discovered Natalie Pierce fast asleep in the back of the Uber.

Uber driver delivers wanted drunk woman to police

Intoxicated and alone, Natalie Pierce intended to return home but fell asleep. When Pierce woke, she was in custody.

  • by Shannon Tonkin
'Bit of a panic': Outback NSW town runs out of water

'Bit of a panic': Outback NSW town runs out of water

As if times weren't hard enough, the nearby river is so dry "you can ride a motorbike on it". 

  • by Peter Hannam
Biding his time: Suspended star David Warner.
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Rare interview another step forward for David Warner

His first comments barely raised a ripple  in contrast to the hot reception given to Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.

  • by Andrew Wu & Tom Decent
Blockbuster Morley owner Lyn Borszeky.

Australian Blockbuster one of the last in the world

The store has not just weathered the digital revolution. Seven years ago, a tornado obliterated half of the premises.

  • by Hamish Hastie
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Liberal frontbencher Kelly O'Dwyer.

Labor bid to topple Kelly O'Dwyer in the battle for Higgins

Labor is building an election war chest to try and boot cabinet minister Kelly O'Dwyer from her blue ribbon seat in Melbourne.

  • by Dana McCauley

World

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'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

While few find themselves regretting making their dream a reality, that's not to say alternative living isn't without its harder aspects.

  • by Zara McDonald
Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Once you've found a property you like, you'll need to show the property manager that you're the best applicant. Here's what you should include.

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Business

Facial recognition, biometrics

How biometric monitoring can impact on your career

In the not too distant future, your employer will be able to monitor your blood pressure and stress levels, and make judgments about your personality. But what if the technology gets it wrong?

  • by Anna Patty
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Compared to you and me, the feudal serfs had it easy

  • by Ross Gittins
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Stock markets torn between fear and fundamentals

  • by Elizabeth Knight

Small business

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Entertainment

A mystery celebrity in a rabbit costume, alongside host Nick Cannon.

'Show we deserve in 2019': Bizarre singing show becomes US TV's biggest reality hit

2019 has its first unlikely TV hit - and oddly enough, it's another reality TV singing competition.

  • by Robert Moran
Beyonce and Jay-Z in their viral Apes**t video.

Beyonce and Jay-Z help Louvre to record number of visitors

A music video by Beyonce and Jay-Z set in the Louvre helped boost visitor numbers to a record 10.2 million last year, the most for any museum in history.

  • by Geert De Clercq

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Summer holidays.

The heaven and hell of children on summer holidays

It can be both a stressful and blissful time for families, let me explain why.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
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Getaway: The best cars to take on the open road

Take your next road trip to another level with one of the finest machines on the market.

  • by Toby Hagon

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John McEnroe: 'I'm worried about Nick Kyrgios'

If anyone understands the internal battle within  Kyrgios, it’s McEnroe. And the American legend has some advice for the enfant terrible of Australian tennis.

  • by Andrew Webster
Follow me, boys: Captain Alex Brosque led a second-half comeback for Sydney FC.

Evergreen Brosque sinks Mariners with hat-trick

Veteran Alex Brosque wound back the clock with a stunning hat-trick to spark a Sydney FC 5-2 comeback against the hapless Central Coast Mariners.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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