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Revealed: The multi-millionaire topping up David Pocock's salary
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Revealed: The multi-millionaire topping up David Pocock's salary

Revealed: The multi-millionaire topping up David Pocock's salary

He's backed Cadel Evans and Jarryd Hayne and now rich lister David Paradice is helping David Pocock.

  • by Georgina Robinson

GetUp poll points to Abbott electoral defeat

GetUp poll points to Abbott electoral defeat

Independent Zali Steggall is on track to replace the former prime minister as the MP for Warringah, according to a GetUp poll.

  • by Dana McCauley

The PE teacher from Dapto who could be your next Treasurer

Ryan Park, a self-described “working class boy”  is the NSW shadow treasurer.

You may not have heard of him, but Ryan Park could, in less than 45 days’ time, be leading a state economy which ranks among the top 10 in Asia.

  • by Deborah Snow

Migrants face deportation if they move, under population control visas

The Morrison government has put the idea to state treasurers but is struggling to get approval.

State governments are pushing back against a federal request for more information on their population growth.

  • by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw

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Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.

'Don't assume you're OK': Bezos selfie saga triggers alarm for world's billionaires

Those in billionaires' inner circles are a particular risk for the information they have access to and could share, either maliciously or inadvertently.

They met in a supermarket queue. He slipped her a note

They met in a supermarket queue. He slipped her a note

Richard Wheeldon exchanged a smile with Haline Ly before he slipped her a note; they met up that night. 

  • by Jane Albert
One Central Park's design was so innovative it won numerous awards. But it needs to be the norm.

'No-brainer': The power source we're flushing down the loo

Rooftop solar panels might be the first thought for residents who want lower power bills. But they're not the only option. 

  • by Megan Gorrey
'Absolute tip': Drug raid, boat death sees party boat empire fall foul of neighbours
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'Absolute tip': Drug raid, boat death sees party boat empire fall foul of neighbours

As the brother of a former league great, and a friend of the Obeid family, Joe Elias is no stranger to the media.

  • by Lucy Cormack
Tina Tchen was a senior official
in the Obama White House, holding posts that included chief of staff to the first lady and assistant to the president.

Why this ex-Obama White House official is optimistic

Despite the tumult currently rocking the White House there is room for optimism, says a former chief of staff.

  • by Amelia Lester
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He's back: Sinodinos goes from cancer patient to cancer survivor

He's back: Sinodinos goes from cancer patient to cancer survivor

The Liberal backbencher returns to Parliament on Tuesday after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with new insights into making the most of life.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you today

Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you today

How did properties up for auction in your street, suburb and city fare today? Check the latest results here.

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Home and away: The countries designers visit for inspiration

Home and away: The countries designers visit for inspiration

Different architecture, exciting museums, up-and-coming galleries or beautiful shops often trigger the imagination.

  • by Mary O'Brien

Business

The government banned Huawei from using its equipment in Australia's 5G network rollout.

Weakening domestic economy to crimp company earnings

Profits are under pressure for top 200 companies, with aggregate earnings growth tipped to be below average at 4.25 per cent for 2018-2019.

  • by Stephen Miles

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Entertainment

VIP guests Edwina McCann and Carla Zampatti.

Selective southern comfort as DJs designers revolt

The theme may have been The Art of Living but some David Jones designers thought it was more The Art of Slumming It.

  • by Lucy Manly and Helen Pitt
Eurovision aspirants Tania Doko, Ella Hooper and Alfie Arcuri.

'A lot of pressure': Artists prepare for first-ever Eurovision decider

"The sets, the lighting, it's on a whole other scale to anything I've worked on before." 

  • by Broede Carmody

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Smarter living

Dads are happier than mums.

Dads are happier than mums - and this is why

Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Whisky cocktails.

The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer

The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

Paul Gallen (left) and John Hopoate in action during the Star of the Ring charity fight night at Hordern Pavilion.

'The ball is in his court': Gallen says he's not stalling SBW fight

If the fight against Sonny Bill Williams never eventuates, it's not from a lack of trying from Paul Gallen, fresh off felling John Hopoate.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Character: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been described as 'Mickey Mouse' by his New Zealand counterpart.

Why Stephen Larkham will have the last laugh over Michael Cheika

Cheika might have won this round with his former assistant coach, but we haven't seen the last of Larkham with the Wallabies.

  • by Neil Breen

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