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'These things are absolutes': PM lays down gauntlet on medical evacuations

'These things are absolutes': PM lays down gauntlet on medical evacuations

'These things are absolutes': PM lays down gauntlet on medical evacuations

"I'm going to stand on the right ground. You want to join me on the right ground, you're welcome. But I'm not going to find a middle ground," the PM said.

  • by Michael Koziol

'It was cruel': girls claim school forced them to rip out fake lashes

'It was cruel': girls claim school forced them to rip out fake lashes

The Catholic school students were allegedly threatened with suspension if they did not pull out eyelash extensions.

  • by Indi Brummelen
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Crime

Tony Mokbel stabbed in high security prison

Tony Mokbel stabbed in high security prison

The notorious drug lord was left bleeding from the mouth, chest and head after the violent attack.

  • by Melissa Cunningham and Cameron Houston

The $8 billion pledge to fast-track Sydney Metro West

The $8 billion pledge to fast-track Sydney Metro West

The promised investment is almost triple the funding allocated by the Berejiklian government, which earmarked $3 billion for the Sydney Metro West in last year’s state budget.

  • by Lisa Visentin

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'Anoint me with oil': How evangelical pastor Neil Thomas preyed on his flock
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Sex abuse

'Anoint me with oil': How evangelical pastor Neil Thomas preyed on his flock

Evangelical churches tend to deal with their dirty secrets in-house. But the women of one predatory charismatic pastor are speaking out, and seeking help.

  • by Farrah Tomazin and Cameron Houston
Constable posthumously awarded at funeral after horror head-on collision

Constable posthumously awarded at funeral after horror head-on collision

Timothy Proctor was killed when a car crossed to the wrong side of the road and crashed into his vehicle.

  • by Lucy Cormack
A cockroach.

'Disappearing everywhere': The great extinction happening under our noses

Insect populations are "threatened worldwide", with only resilient species like urban cockroaches bucking a trend.

  • by Peter Hannam
Ardern admits admin error caused China flight U-turn

Ardern admits admin error caused China flight U-turn

The Air New Zealand plane was not registered to fly in China, disrupting the travel plans of 270 passengers.

The birthday cake contained marijuana, added by a family member playing a prank.

'The chocolate contained marijuana': Family in hospital as prank goes wrong

Four people, including two in their 80s, were hospitalised after unwittingly consuming the marijuana cake.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
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Politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Monday.

'These things are absolutes': Scott Morrison lays down the gauntlet on medical evacuations

"I'm going to stand on the right ground. You want to join me on the right ground, you're welcome. But I'm not going to find a middle ground."

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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If you're renting or a landlord, this is the figure you need to know about

If you're renting or a landlord, this is the figure you need to know about

Looking for somewhere to live, or trying to work out if you can afford to increase the rent? The latest figures show a divided nation.

  • by Eliza Owen
Just a matter of timing: Why the Marie Kondo method is too simplistic

Just a matter of timing: Why the Marie Kondo method is too simplistic

In itself, a potato masher does not bring joy. However a heap of mashed potatoes, lightly salted, with a knob of butter melting on top does.

  • by Ro Cambridge

Business

Future Fund chairman Peter Costello criticised NAB's handling of its leadership change.

'Not good practice': Costello criticises Henry for staying on NAB board

Future Fund chairman Peter Costello has taken aim at NAB's decision to have outgoing chairman, Ken Henry, play a key role in picking the next CEO.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Entertainment

Ines and Davina from Married at First Sight

Davina Rankin's advice for this year's MAFS 'villain' Ines Basic

"Do not sign up for reality TV," warns last year's most controversial contestant, Davina.

  • by Amy Croffey
Olivia Colman in The Favourite.

BAFTAs 2019: The Favourite, Roma win big

Best actress winner Olivia Colman dedicated her win to co-stars Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Food from Delhi Streets, which has had success using the EatClub app.

Food apps to help you save money, the environment and small businesses

Two new apps that let everybody win by connecting restaurants to customers.

  • by Alice Clarke
The Backstreet Boys are the epitome of a throwback that should stay in the past.

Backstreet's back: Why the sudden craving for nostalgia?

Constantly thinking the past was better than today can mean forgetting to live in the now.

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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Sport

Emotional toll: Alen Stajcic addressing the media for the first time since his sacking.

Sacked Matildas coach determined to restore damaged reputation

An emotional Alen Stajcic has spoken publicly about his shock dismissal for the first time, underlining the toll it has taken on himself and his family.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Return serve: Dave Warner, wearing a sling following elbow surgery, and Ricky Ponting seen during last month's Australian Open.

Warner could return to Australian side hours after ban expires

David Warner's return to international cricket could happen on March 29 provided he is selected for the short series in the UAE.

  • by Jon Pierik

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