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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
Breaking
National security
Former premier quits Huawei board after US criminal charges outlined
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
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
Terrorist helper's brother hit in 'targeted shooting'
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
LIVE
Test cricket
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
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Do You Earn Enough?
'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
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
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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Opinion
Social media
Kylie Jenner made motherhood look blissful. I nearly fell for it
- by Natasha Gillezeau
Nike faces recall demand as Muslims protest 'offensive' sneaker design
- by Thomas Kutty Abraham
Opinion & Perspectives
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NSW
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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
National
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Education
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
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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
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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
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
Breaking
National security
Brumby quits Huawei board days after US criminal charges outlined
- by Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
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
Opinion
Social media
Kylie Jenner made young motherhood look blissful. I nearly fell for it
- by Natasha Gillezeau
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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Sport
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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
Opinion
Australia
Starc no longer a certainty for Ashes unless he can swing wickets at Manuka
- by Mark Taylor
The Tonk
Australia
Sri Lanka a 'laughing stock': Captain's wife in spat with husband's teammate
- by Andrew Wu & Tom Decent