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Seven declares success despite cricket ratings down 30 per cent

Seven declares success despite cricket ratings down 30 per cent

The ratings for Australia's home Test series are sharply down on last summer but the broadcaster says it is 'delighted' with the numbers.

  • by Jennifer Duke

This man's decision to abruptly quit has put Trump on the spot

This man's decision to abruptly quit has put Trump on the spot

The World Bank's search for a new leader will be the latest test of President Donald Trump's pledge to put "America First".

  • by Andrew Mayeda

Australian cricketer on trial in UK for rape

Australian cricketer Alex Hepburn has been charged with rape in Worcestershire, England.

Alex Hepburn raped a sleeping woman after helping to set up a sexual conquest "game" with friends on WhatsApp, an English court has heard.

  • by Matthew Cooper

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Martin Van der Heijden is hoping for 30 days of rejection.

Martin is trying to get rejected every day. This is why

Martin Van Der Heijden is trying to get rejected every day for 30 days and he's loving it.

  • by Nicole Precel
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'Smirk on his face': Hunt for bearded man with man-bun after alleged sex attack

A woman has spoken out after allegedly being sexually assaulted on a bus in Melbourne's west.

  • by Melissa Cunningham & Anthony Colangelo
Juliet Sharpe says she is no closer to opening her swim school.
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Juliet paid $265k to achieve her dream. She has nothing to show for it

Franchisees claim they have paid up for a swim school but haven't got anything to show for their money.

  • by Cara Waters
Australian streamer Loserfruit will be among the celebrities playing in the ProAm.

Australian Open to host video game tournament worth $500,000

The winner of the main event of the Fortnite tournament, which is open to anyone 16+, will take home $100,000.

  • by Alice Clarke
Victorious: Bernard Tomic dropped the first set against Jack Sock before bouncing back.

Tomic questions Kyrgios' attitude ahead of clash

Bernard Tomic said he hoped Nick Kyrgios would take their upcoming Kooyong match seriously.

  • by Paul Sakkal
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Three ways to transform a small balcony into an outdoor haven

With apartment living on the rise and home sizes getting smaller, a clever design can enliven even the smallest of balconies.

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Buyers emboldened by weak forecasts but blue chip suburbs still out of reach

Buyers emboldened by weak forecasts but blue chip suburbs still out of reach

Buyers are looking to take advantage of the softer housing market after a fresh warning that prices in the Victorian capital could fall further this year.

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Ten years of bitcoin is about more than boom, bubble and bust

The future of bitcoin is cloudy, but at least one part of it will leave a permanent legacy.

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Christian Bale's Golden Globes speech draws ire from Liz Cheney

The daughter of Dick Cheney, who Bale portrayed in Vice, was not pleased with the comparisons to the prince of darkness.

Kendall Jenner is facing another PR disaster.

Kendall Jenner faces another PR fail after 'raw', personal story turns out to be paid promotion

The Kardashian scion had teased a moving, personal story - but her 27 million Twitter followers were left feeling shortchanged.

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LG's rollable OLED television rises to the occasion

LG is wowing crowds at CES with a rollable OLED screen which rises up from a soundbar.

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  • by Laura Hill

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Victorious: Bernard Tomic dropped the first set against Jack Sock before bouncing back.

Tomic questions Kyrgios' attitude ahead of Kooyong clash

Bernard Tomic has questioned the attitude of countryman Nick Kyrgios ahead of the pair's match at the Kooyong Classic on Wednesday.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Lucky 13: Patty Mills, right, contributed for the Spurs.

Mills' Spurs overhaul Pistons for fifth straight NBA win

Patty Mills tipped in 13 points as the San Antonio Spurs fought back for a 12-point NBA win over the Pistons in Detroit.

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