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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

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

Former premier quits Huawei board after US criminal charges outlined

Former Victorian premier John Brumby.

John Brumby's resignation is a damaging blow to the Chinese technology giant just days after the US government outlined a criminal case against it.

  • by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie

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

Terrorist helper's brother hit in 'targeted shooting'

Milad Atai has been jailed for 38 years.

Mohammed Atai was shot in the leg in while he was chatting to a neighbour in Sydney's west.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

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One night down at the pub, four mates hatched a plan to shame Brexit 'donkeys'

Their subversive idea: to put the hypocrisy and bad predictions of leading Brexiters up on public billboards.

  • by Nick Miller
Out for a duck with a 'shocking shot': Three quick wickets fall for Australia

Out for a duck with a 'shocking shot': Three quick wickets fall for Australia

The home side has recovered after a disastrous start when three wickets fell inside the first nine overs.

  • by Jon Pierik
Jonathan Meddings, a policy analyst at Thorne Harbour Health.

'A lot of hard work and late nights': Why Jonathan is the future of work in Australia

Check your occupation in our interactive to see whether it is predicted to grow or shrink between now and 2023.

  • by Anthony Colangelo & Craig Butt
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
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
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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
The ‘cute’ side hustle one 28-year-old uses to save for a house

The ‘cute’ side hustle one 28-year-old uses to save for a house

In 2014, Georgia was working full-time as a graphic designer when her creative director noticed some of her scribbles on a little bit of paper.

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne arrives at government house with the final report of the royal commission.

Hayne delivers final report on banking royal commission to GG

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and his team will spend the weekend poring over the report ahead of its public release. 

  • by Sarah Danckert
Healthscope chairman Paula Dwyer and chief executive Gordon Ballantyne.
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Healthscope accepts $4.4 billion takeover offer from Brookfield

  • by Colin Kruger
Former Victorian premier John Brumby.

Brumby quits Huawei board days after US criminal charges outlined

  • by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie

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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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