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National security
Brumby quits Huawei board days after US criminal charges outlined
Former Victorian premier John Brumby has resigned from the board of Huawei’s Australian operations in a damaging blow to the Chinese technology giant.
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
Property market in free fall as Sydney house prices drop
A closely watched measure of dwelling values showed nearly every capital city in the country started the year going backwards, with the rate of fall accelerating through the past three months.
- by Shane Wright
Terrorist helper's brother hit in 'targeted shooting' in Sydney
Mohammed Atai was shot in the leg in Guildford West while he was chatting to a neighbour.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Opinion
Federal election
The Coalition is heading into an election with a policy many no longer believe
This is a moment when the lights of modern political history are going out. The conventional wisdom of merely a few years ago is under historic assault.
- by Waleed Aly
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Test cricket
Out for a duck with a 'shocking shot': Australia in trouble as three wickets fall
After Australia belted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Brisbane, the action heads to Manuka Oval in Canberra.
- by Jon Pierik
The 'exceptional story' to emerge from Australia's January heatwave
Records that had stood for more than 100 years have been broken as Australia sweltered through a stifling month.
- by Rachel Clun
Finally: Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star
The budding superstar has succeeded where the likes of Luc Longley, Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills have fallen short.
- by James Dampney
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Assange Saga
Diplomats told of Assange's 'deteriorating health'
In only the second such visit in more than six years, Australian diplomats checked up on the Wikileaks founder.
- by Nick Miller
God wanted Trump to be president: Sarah Sanders
God wanted Donald Trump to become US president, the White House press secretary has said in an interview.
- by Ben Riley-Smith
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Accident
'Extremely upsetting': Police officer and driver fighting for lives after crash
- by Jenny Noyes & Laura Chung
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NSW Votes
Bob Brown held talks with Greens MPs about splitting from the party
- by Lisa Visentin
Judge calls on Muslims to publicly disavow violence in Koran
- by Angus Thompson & Margaret Scheikowski
Barilaro's backing of federal Murray-Darling commission muddies waters
- by Peter Hannam & Alexandra Smith
National
Police probe after vision emerges of principal 'dragging pupil along ground'
- by Simone Fox Koob & Melissa Cunningham
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Immigration
Morrison government moves to re-appoint Abbott-era AAT members
- by Kylar Loussikian
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Extreme weather
Man found after fears he was lost in disaster-declared Townsville floods
- by Toby Crockford
Politics
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Political infighting
Liberals unleash on Julia Banks for Turnbull-backed tilt to oust Greg Hunt
Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex Turnbull has confirmed he is "involved" in the independent MP's bid to oust Mr Hunt, but says his father is not.
- by Michael Koziol
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Banking royal commission
Scott Morrison warns against rash response to banking royal commission
- by Bevan Shields
World
Property bydomain
Which Australian city ranks worst for housing inequality?
The most expensive houses in one state capital cost almost four times as much as the cheapest, and even apartments are pricey.
- by Trent Wiltshire
Sutton family's $12m penthouse tests strength of Potts Point's trophy market
Retired car dealer Laurie Sutton is kicking off 2019 by listing this exclusive apartment with knockout views over the harbour and CBD skyline.
- by Lucy Macken
Business
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Healthcare
Healthscope accepts $4.4 billion takeover offer from Brookfield
The private hospital operator has finally agreed to a formal $4.5 billion takeover bid from the Canadians.
- by Colin Kruger
H&M hires the 29-year-old Facebook whistleblower to mine its data
- by Anna Molin & Niklas Magnusson
Small business
Entertainment
Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan
The Lemonade singer announced the contest to her 123 million Instagram followers.
- by Jill Serjeant
Ariana Grande fumbles again in attempt to fix botched Japanese tattoo
If Ariana Grande didn't mean for her new tattoo to say "barbecue grill", it's safe to say she also didn't mean a hastily applied fix to read "Japanese BBQ finger".
- by Michael Brice-Saddler
Lifestyle
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Social media
Kylie Jenner made young motherhood look blissful. I nearly fell for it
- by Natasha Gillezeau
Opinion
Social media
I changed my Facebook picture, and now people have started 'liking' me
- by Penny Flanagan
Smarter living
'A Doll Like Me' creates dolls that look just like their owners
The clever US doll maker provides custom-dolls for kids with disabilities and other physical differences.
- by Suzi Catchpole
15 swoon-worthy gifts for Valentine’s Day
From luxury water escapes to art-inspired jewellery, the language of love is diverse.
- by Jane Rocca
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Test cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka live: Australia batting first
After Australia belted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Brisbane, the action heads to Manuka Oval in Canberra for the second Test. Follow live here.
- by Jon Pierik
Simmons becomes Australia's first NBA All-Star
The budding superstar has succeeded where the likes of Luc Longley, Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills have fallen short, earning a place in the NBA's showpiece event.
- by James Dampney
Cricket
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Australia
Starc no longer a certainty for Ashes unless he can swing wickets at Manuka
- by Mark Taylor
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Australia
Sri Lanka a 'laughing stock': Captain's wife in spat with husband's teammate
- by Andrew Wu & Tom Decent