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Chinese influence
Billionaire donor denied passport, unable to return to Mosman mansion
Huang Xiangmo's millions of dollars in donations secured access to Australia's top politicians. Now he's been rejected for citizenship on "character" grounds and is fighting to return to his $13 million Sydney mansion.
- by Nick McKenzie and Chris Uhlmann
Anti-Islamist's plea not to release footage of 'Uber-driver' attack
With a two-year-old watching on, Ralph Cerminara attacked his neighbour. Now he fears reprisals from "members of the left wing".
- by Angus Thompson
Labor vows to fast-track key finding of the Hayne royal commission
Labor will fast-track a key finding to scrap some fees paid to financial planners in a challenge to the Morrison government to act more quickly on the scathing report.
- by David Crowe
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Al-Araibi Detainment
Thai news agencies airbrush shackles of detained Australian footballer
Separated from his wife and the home he's known for four years, an Australian footballer has begged the PM from his Thai prison cell.
- by James Massola
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Tragedy
Police raid Sydney cruise boats after woman dies in toilet cubicle
Raids have been conducted on boats owned by the company behind the Lady Rose boat, on which a woman was found dead at the weekend.
- by Lucy Cormack
The simple change we can make to reduce the risk of depression
New research looking at nearly 46,000 people found one small change can improve symptoms of depression.
- by Sarah Berry
After Super Bowl win, players waste no time saying they won't visit White House
A White House visit has been a tradition for winning teams, but a newer tradition has emerged since Trump took office.
- by Des Bieler
The 'unintended noise' effects of Sydney Airport's curfew
The curfew and movement cap resulted in "unintended noise" effects and compounded delays, a report found.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Patrick Hatch
Branded 'an emotional female', doctor was 'blacklisted' at hospital
A surgical trainee was made to work up to 70 hours a week and on-call for seven days straight at a Sydney hospital.
- by Kate Aubusson
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National
Ten beds found crammed inside some apartments in fire-ravaged tower
- by Melissa Cunningham and Simone Fox Koob
Politics
Scott Morrison rules out snap election if defeated on 'stupid' refugee bill
"If we lose that vote next week, so be it. We won't be going off to the polls," the Prime Minister said.
- by Michael Koziol
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Tax deductions
Wilson and Wilson: The MP, the fund manager, and the tax inquiry
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Global warming
CSIRO questions whether all Australia's emissions cuts are real
- by Nicole Hasham
World
Property bydomain
Sydney pipped by Melbourne in new measure of best Australian city
Melbourne's sky-high liveability and thriving cultural scene have made it stand out as a key city for tech firms to set up in.
- by Jim Malo
Forget chequebooks, this property's for sale through an interesting method
This lot of prime real estate in Sydney's west can't be bought with money. Instead, the owner's after something that will make him a lot more mobile.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Business
Opinion
Banking royal commission
'Why wait up to two years?': What can be done to get the changes made sooner
Here's a way we can get some action from the banks without having to wait.
- by Adele Ferguson
Opinion
World markets
Bloodbath averted: The world economy may have been saved in the nick of time
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Small business
Entertainment
Liam Neeson says he's 'not racist' after controversial revenge-killing interview
Appearing on Good Morning America, the actor said "power-walking" helped clear him of his "primal urge" to kill a black man.
- by Nardine Saad
Success came 'at such a price': Hannah Gadsby opens up to Leigh Sales
In her only Australian interview, the famed comedian admits - with her typical sense of humour - that she lied about retiring.
- by Genevieve Rota
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How to know if your GPS running watch is worth it
They're a must-have for fitness fanatics, but how do you know if it's worth the investment?
- by Laura Hill
Apple has fixed FaceTime security bug, update delayed until next week
A software update will be released next week for owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.
- by Jack Nicas and Brian X. Chen
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Sport
Dogs to appeal any ban for Napa if NRL maintain hard-line stance
Canterbury will dig in if the NRL come down hard on Dylan Napa, as Kane Evans discussed the video in which he shadow-boxed in front of his naked mate.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Bushwhacked: No lifeline from country and Queensland leagues for Barba
The NSW CRL, QRL and NSWRL will respect the NRL's tough stance and formally block any plans for Ben Barba to make a living playing in the lower grades.
- by Christian Nicolussi
