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'Mirvac most at risk': Apartment warning to property players amid price slump
Australia’s largest property players face an escalating risk of buyers failing to pay at settlement time because of falling apartment and land prices, experts predict.
- by Simon Johanson & Carolyn Cummins
'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
NSW facing power shortages as the temperature gets set to soar
The energy market operator has forecast potential power shortages on Wednesday and Thursday, when the temperature is forecast to hit 35 degrees.
- by Cole Latimer & Peter Hannam
PM stands firm amid push for Abbott to return to cabinet
There has been a push from some conservative MPs for Mr Abbott to replace a retiring minister in a minor cabinet reshuffle.
- by Bevan Shields
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Toddler who died was covered in 28 probable human bite marks, court told
Mohammed Khazma is accused of murdering the two-year-old girl following weeks of abuse in Sydney's west.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Police charge Mercedes owners over alleged 'bad Santa' car theft plot
Police released CCTV footage of a man dressed as Santa stealing a car. Now, the car's owners have been charged.
- by Rachel Clun
Russian passenger jet arrives in Venezuela, rumours swirl
The unusual arrival of a passenger plane in Caracas has set social media abuzz with rumours about its mission.
The mystery Picasso that helped make Sydney Uni a record-breaker
Thanks in part to a mystery Picasso, two millionaire recluses and a concerned grandfather, Sydney Uni hit a milestone.
- by Jordan Baker
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer arrested in raids
Darren Weir and two other men have been arrested after raids at two stables, with police seizing a gun.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch
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Bus driver in crash that killed two delivery drivers was on phone: police
- by Rachel Clun & Jenny Noyes
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- by Kate Aubusson
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Scott Morrison intervenes in plight of footballer Hakeem al-Araibi case
- by Bevan Shields & James Massola
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International peers say Australia will 'fall short' on climate action
The worrying assessment comes ahead of a likely May election where the major parties’ climate change policies will come under the microscope.
- by Nicole Hasham
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How the sharing economy is helping single parents tackle rental challenges
When Wilhelmina Ford found herself in a puddle of financial burden and loneliness, she knew there had to be a better way.
- by Zara McDonald
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
Business
'Mirvac most at risk': Apartment warning to big property players
Australia’s largest property players face an escalating risk of buyers failing to pay at settlement time because of falling apartment and land prices, analysts say.
- by Simon Johanson & Carolyn Cummins
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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
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
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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
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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Sport
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer arrested after dawn raids on stable
Darren Weir, who won the 2015 Melbourne Cup with 100/1 shot Prince of Penzance, was one of three men arrested in Ballarat on Wednesday morning.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch
World League picks up steam after 'very constructive' talks
Rugby's proposed 'Nations Championship' has moved a step closer to reality after a meeting of tier-one nations in Los Angeles.
- by Georgina Robinson
Cricket
Big Bash or Big Bore? Sutherland defends length of T20 competition
- by Jon Pierik & Christian Nicolussi
Racing
Police raid stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer
- by Simone Fox Koob, Paul Sakkal & Michael Lynch
