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Deborah Hutton and Robert Dulhunty in 2013.

Deb Hutton's ex convicted over staged break-in at her Bronte home

Deborah Hutton and Robert Dulhunty in 2013.

Robert Dulhunty faked a break-in and placed rope, cable ties, condoms, and a "jar of plum jam" in a bag at the celebrity's eastern suburbs home.

  • by Angus Thompson

'Betting $3 million a day on football games': lawyer gets three years for fraud

'Betting $3 million a day on football games': lawyer gets three years for fraud

Brody Clarke, a former investment banker turned lawyer, gambled upwards of $100 million on sports he had no idea about, a court heard.

  • by Georgina Mitchell

EU piles pressure on British PM May, calls for clarity around Brexit intentions

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May.

The historic defeat in parliament has left May’s Brexit plans foundering, with new questions over her leadership and an imminent challenge to her government.

Man, 79, charged with sexual abuse of 10-year-old girl in his care

Man, 79, charged with sexual abuse of 10-year-old girl in his care

The man is facing multiple counts of child sexual assault, along with related charges of producing child abuse material and bestiality. 

  • by Jenny Noyes

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Sydney's MLC Centre is a landmark building.

$800 million share in historic Sydney building up for grabs

The commercial property sector has kicked off 2019 with $1.6 billion in major asset deals underway.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Corey Milgate at an earlier court appearance in Wollongong last year.

'Onesie' serial thief jailed, ordered to pay thousands in compensation

Cory Milgate was caught on camera as he climbed over the post office counter.

  • by Angela Thompson
Roger Federer had an early fight on his hands against Daniel Evans.

'It's always playable until a leg gets broken': Federer outlasts rain and opponent

Federer aimed a terse remark at chair umpire when she asked whether the court was playable in the first set.

  • by Greg Baum
Jim Courier chats with Lleyton Hewitt on court at the 2005 Australian Open.

'High-ego, high-confidence': Courier weighs in on Tomic-Hewitt saga 

As Tennis Australia battles to contain the soap opera, two-time Australian Open champion detailed his constant struggle.

  • by Scott Spits
Andy Murray in his emotional press conference last Friday.

'Odd': Andy Murray's brother questions fanfare after loss

Jamie Murray has labelled the reception given to his brother Andy by tournament organisers "odd".

  • by Paul Sakkal
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Nine things you should never touch at someone else’s house

Nine things you should never touch at someone else’s house

Your hosts might tell you to "feel right at home" but they don’t actually mean it. These are the parts of their home you shouldn't touch.

  • by Stephen Lacey
Renting guide: What are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant?

Renting guide: What are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant?

As a tenant you have the right to live in a safe and secure home. You also have a responsibility to take good care of the property and pay the rent on time.

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Hutchison Ports is locked in a fresh dispute with its unionised workers in Sydney and Brisbane.

Port giant loses last-ditch bid to halt union strife on the waterfront

Stevedoring giant Hutchison Ports has lost an eleventh-hour bid to force its employees to delay beginning of a wave of industrial action this week.

  • by Nick Toscano
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Why markets should be more nervous about what lies ahead

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Trading on the ASX had an air of caution about it on Wednesday after the Brexit vote defeat.

ASX cautious after Brexit vote defeat

  • by William McInnes & Natasha Gillezeau

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Ajay Rochester on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Ajay Rochester opens up about 'years of hell and torture' that left her homeless

The TV host details her welfare fraud charge on a new episode of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

  • by Genevieve Rota
A scene from Gillette's 'The Best Men Can Be' ad.

Gillette defends controversial short film 'The Best Men Can Be'

"If we get people to pause, reflect and to challenge themselves... this campaign will be a success." 

  • by Broede Carmody

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Meditation should be part of your fitness regime.

How to find the right meditation technique that works for you

Something as simple as walking the dogs can be used as a tool for mindfulness.

  • by Michael Jarosky
An event currently live in Pokemon GO makes monsters from the Hoenn region (Gen 2) appear more frequently.
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Why Pokemon GO is better than ever in 2019

Almost three years after the app's initial explosion of popularity, I'm so glad Pokemon GO sucked me back in.

  • by Alice Clarke

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'No bad blood': Former Rooster Carter denies leaking Napa tapes

Reformed rugby league bad boy Paul Carter has vehemently denied he has been leaking the Dylan Napa sex tapes as part of a blackmail campaign.

  • by Andrew Webster & Christian Nicolussi
Jim Courier chats with Lleyton Hewitt on court at the 2005 Australian Open.

'High-ego, high-confidence': Managing Davis Cup team a challenge, says Courier

Former United States Davis Cup captain Jim Courier says one of his biggest challenges in the role was keeping “high-ego and high-confidence” players who missed out on selection happy.

  • by Scott Spits

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