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Former Victorian premier John Brumby.

Brumby quits Huawei board days after US criminal charges outlined

Former Victorian premier John Brumby.

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

House values have tumbled at the start of the year with Sydney values down by 1.4 per cent while in Melbourne they dropped by 1.7 per cent

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

Milad Atai has been jailed for 38 years.

Mohammed Atai was shot in the leg in Guildford West while he was chatting to a neighbour.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

The Coalition is heading into an election with a policy many no longer believe

“By focusing on delivering a strong economy we create the right environment for wages growth,” was about all Scott Morrison said on the matter this week.

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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Out for a duck with a 'shocking shot': Australia in trouble as three wickets fall

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
Temperature records were broken across the country in January.

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
Historic: Ben Simmons has been named Australia's first ever NBA All-Star.

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
Diplomats told of Assange's 'deteriorating health'
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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 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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Julia Banks, Malcolm Turnbull, Alex Turnbull composite.

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

World

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Which Australian city ranks worst for housing inequality?

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

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

Healthscope chairman Paula Dwyer and chief executive Gordon Ballantyne.
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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

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Beyonce and Jay-Z are urging their fans to go vegan.

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 found her tattoo didn't mean what she intended.

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

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'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
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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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Marcus Harris, batting on day one.

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
Historic: Ben Simmons has been named Australia's first ever NBA All-Star.

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

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