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Champion trainer Darren Weir.
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Melbourne Cup-winning trainer arrested in dawn police raids

Champion trainer Darren Weir.

Darren Weir and two other men have been arrested after raids at two stables, with police seizing a gun and what is thought to be a Taser.

  • by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch

Why Tony Abbott will win the battle for Warringah

If Tony Abbott holds his seat a second tilt at leader is not out of the question.

If Abbott can hold on now (with the political equivalent of the Spanish Armada amassing against him locally), he will have the seat for another decade.

  • by John Ruddick

China executive accused of criminal conspiracy set up Huawei in Australia

China executive accused of criminal conspiracy set up Huawei in Australia

While she worked as a director in Australia, Meng Wanzhou is alleged to have been a central player in a conspiracy to defraud international banks and US officials. 

  • by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker

Nephew charged with Australian academic's murder on hunger strike

Gilad Pereg, the son of one of two missing sisters found dead in Mendoza, Argentina,  is arrested.

Nicolas Gilad Pereg, who is charged with murdering his mum and aunt, said he would go on a hunger strike if he was arrested and not allowed home to feed his cats, the prosecutor said.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

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Joseph and Lisa Craven from Clovelly send their son Max to Reddam House and are thinking about sending their daughter Indi there too.

'We took Max out of public school ... it was the equivalent of taking a $30,000 pay cut'

On top of annual school fees of more than $27,000, Joseph Craven is preparing to pay thousands in additional costs.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
Nikki Blackwood.
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Nikki was washing dishes the first time her body stopped doing what it was told

"I thought, 'This is a bit strange. My body is doing this and I’m not controlling it,” said the 35-year-old new mother.

  • by Kate Aubusson
The man was last seen swimming in the lagoon at Wattamolla Beach.

Body of swimmer found at popular swimming lagoon

The 20-year-old man was swimming in the lagoon with friends when he disappeared under the surface.

  • by Rachel Clun
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The granddaughters of billionaires being groomed for greatness

Granddaughters of some of the richest people in the world are being groomed to take over the family business.

  • by Frederik Balfour, Blake Schmidt & Venus Feng
Apple turns off Group FaceTime to avoid eavesdropping bug

Apple turns off Group FaceTime to avoid eavesdropping bug

Users said they could initiate a FaceTime call and begin listening in on a person's audio without them picking up the call. 

  • by Hamza Shaban
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'Wishful thinking': Aussies optimistic on property market despite price falls

'Wishful thinking': Aussies optimistic on property market despite price falls

Falling property prices may be making headlines across the country, but some Australians are still expecting prices to skyrocket.

  • by Kate Burke
Heritage order slapped on exclusive harbourside park

Heritage order slapped on exclusive harbourside park

Critics of a plan to install $1.1 million of skateboarding facilities and an "ugly" canopy are claiming victory - for the moment.

  • by Sue Williams

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Clare Hu owned multiple cafes across Melbourne.
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Melbourne cafe queen ripping off workers and trading while insolvent

Cafe owner Clare Hu owes wages to workers and has been found to be trading insolvent.

  • by Cara Waters
The ASX may get a small boost today from a positive lead off Wall Street.

Markets Live: Corp results leave Wall St flat

  • by Lucy Battersby
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The granddaughters of billionaires being groomed for greatness

  • by Frederik Balfour, Blake Schmidt & Venus Feng

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Jussie Smollett (centre) with Taraji P. Henson and Bryshere Gray in a scene from Empire.

TV star beaten in racist, homophobic attack in Chicago

35-year-old Empire actor Jussie Smollett was beaten and splashed with an unknown chemical in the attack.

  • by Michael Idato
The 2019 cast of Dancing with the Stars. From left to right: Jimmy Rees, Cassandra Thorburn, Constance Hall, Miguel Maestre, Olympia Valance, Sir Curtly Ambrose, Michelle Bridges, Denise Scott, Samuel Johnson, Courtney Act and Jett Kenny.

Dancing With the Stars: Network 10 reveals full line-up

Drag performer Courtney Act is joining the likes of Cassandra Thorburn and Samuel Johnson on the show.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

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In addition to being a great game in its own right, the new RE2 shines light on just how good the original was.

Resident Evil 2 review: a remarkable remake

Taking bits from three of the best games in the series, this reimagining of the 1998 classic is a beautiful, terrifying, gore-filled masterpiece.

  • by Tim Biggs
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7 steps to help your child overcome back-to-school anxiety

While some children look forward to starting the school year, others are racked by anxiety and stress.

  • by Renee Mill

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Champion trainer Darren Weir.
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Police raid stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir

Police swooped on the stables of Australia's most successful trainer in Miners Rest, near Ballarat, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

  • by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch
Former Eels coach Daniel Anderson has been cleared to return to the NRL.

Anderson to join Roosters after doing time in purgatory for cap rort

The NRL has cleared former Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson to join the premiers after he was rubbed out of the game for his role in the Eels' cap scandal.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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Champion trainer Darren Weir.
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Police raid stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer

  • by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch

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