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Hakeem al-Araibi arriving at court in Bangkok on February 4.

Hakeem al-Araibi  should have never faced this nightmare

Hakeem al-Araibi arriving at court in Bangkok on February 4.

What began as a honeymoon turned into a two-month ordeal, but at last it is now over.

  • by Michael Ruffles
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Greens senator apologises to Kevin Rudd over Q&A slur

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the media at a doorstop interview during the launch of his book "The PM Years", at Parliament House in Canberra on  Tuesday 23 October 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

It is the second time in less than 12 months that Rudd has taken issue with content published by the ABC.

  • by Latika Bourke

Under fire Liberal MP Tim Wilson faces new dilemma

Under fire Liberal MP Tim Wilson faces new dilemma

The backbencher may have breached the law as part of the inquiry into Labor's franking credits policy.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

House prices to fall if lending laws changed, experts warn

House prices to fall if lending laws changed, experts warn

'It would be quite a considerable change for how loans are processed for a significant segment of the market,' JPMorgan experts claim.

  • by Sarah Danckert

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Sydney braces for searing heat as a total fire ban is declared across NSW

Sydney braces for searing heat as a total fire ban is declared across NSW

With strong winds and high temperatures throughout NSW on Tuesday, the weather bureau warns there is potential for both bushfires and dust storms.

  • by Jenny Noyes
Michael Kirby married his partner Johan van Vloten on the 50th Anniversary of when they first met on Monday.

Justice Michael Kirby marries 50 years to the day after that summer of '69

Fifty Februaries ago the former High Court Justice met a dashing Dutchman on a hot night at the Bottoms Up bar.

  • by Helen Pitt
A semi trailer truck carrying a very large load got stuck on an exit ramp on the M1.

Truck with big load gets wedged on NSW highway

The incident has caused traffic chaos, as the scene remains closed to motorists.

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel critical after prison attack
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Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel critical after prison attack

The notorious gangland criminal was left bleeding from the mouth, chest and head after the violent incident.

  • by Melissa Cunningham and Cameron Houston
'ONE corner in ONE paddock on ONE property'

'ONE corner in ONE paddock on ONE property'

Rachael's concern after floods killed half her herd isn't the 2000 carcasses rotting in swampy paddocks. It's the banks.

  • by Sonia Kohlbacher and Christine Flatley
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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

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House prices have already fallen. If the banks have to fully assess customers applications before issuing a loan then they could fall even further.

House prices to fall if lending laws changed, experts warn

Mooted changes to laws governing the way banks assess home would have a significant impact on the banking industry and possibly the economy, experts say.

  • by Sarah Danckert

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Sam and Ines catch up behind their partners' backs on Married At First Sight.

'I don't regret anything': No sign of remorse as Ines makes major play for Sam

Ines Basic and Sam Ball are making a play for each other - to no one's surprise except his oblivious wife, Elizabeth Sobinoff.

  • by Amy Croffey
MKR's Josh and Austin have ruffled viewers' feathers.

MKR villains Josh and Austin on why their instant restaurant flopped

"It was just a recipe for disaster," said Josh on Monday.

  • by Broede Carmody

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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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Pat Cummins is the 2019 Allan Border medallist.

Cummins, Healy claim cricket's top honours at awards night

Pat Cummins and Alyssa Healy have been named as Australia's best male and female cricketers at the sport's awards night in Melbourne.

  • by Jon Pierik
Distraught: Alen Stajcic fronts the media for the first time since his sacking last month

‘I was terminated without cause’: Stajcic lets fly at FFA

Alen Stajcic has not ruled out taking legal action against the FFA, suggesting he has not been given any reason by David Gallop why he was sacked

  • by Dominic Bossi

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