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Thousands of dwellings are planned for the Showground station precinct in Castle Hill.

Plans for higher-density development at Sydney station hub knocked back

Thousands of dwellings are planned for the Showground station precinct in Castle Hill.

The plan was to develop more than 3000 homes in buildings up to 18 storeys high at a train station precinct in Sydney, but an independent panel has rejected the controversial bid.

  • by Megan Gorrey
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Crime

Dragons star pleads not guilty to sexual assault

St George Illawarra Dragons player Jack de Belin has maintained his innocence, denying his involvement in an alleged sexual assault.

St George Illawarra's Jack De Belin has maintained his innocence after he and a friend were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Wollongong.

  • by Sarah Keoghan

Inquiry finds Roberts-Smith's lawyer's claims unreliable and baseless

Inquiry finds Roberts-Smith's lawyer's claims unreliable and baseless

Sydney lawyer Mark O'Brien has been found to have made false statements when complaining about alleged leaks from an official inquiry into his client.

  • by Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters

Senate threat to medical transfer bill puts heat on Labor

Senate threat to medical transfer bill puts heat on Labor

The Morrison government is prepared to use delaying tactics in the Senate to slow or halt the passage of the divisive bill.

  • by David Crowe

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn took the throne two years ago after the death of his father.

'The Doll' entered the race to become PM - and the whole country was thunderstruck

Thailand thunderstruck as king's big sister stands, albeit briefly, in opposition.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Qantas made almost as much from its loyalty division last year as it did from its international airline operations.

Qantas is launching a new credit card - and it's only for those earning $200k a year

Qantas has set its sights on shoppers as it switches the focus of its loyalty scheme to "frequent buyers". 

  • by Patrick Hatch
The 'alarming' statistic about Australia's eating habits

The 'alarming' statistic about Australia's eating habits

Less than one per cent of the population eat according to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, it has been revealed.

  • by Sarah Berry
Investigation: The NBA is looking into any links between Ben Simmons and the Lakers.

NBA to probe Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson link

Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who has incurred the wrath of the NBA in the past, could be in trouble again.

  • by Peter Mitchell
Tony Mokbel has been stabbed in Barwon Prison.
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Crime

'Annoyed' cons may have shivved Mokbel after he bragged about release

The drug lord may have been stabbed after he annoyed other prisoners by saying that he would be freed.

  • by Melissa Cunningham, Cameron Houston, Simone Fox Koob and Adam Carey
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Politics

John "Wacka" Williams will give his final speech to Parliament on Wednesday.

John 'Wacka' Williams' big backbench life draws to a close

Nationals senator Wacka Williams is proof you don't have to be a minister to make a difference in Canberra.

  • by Judith Ireland

World

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Sydney's most popular areas for house hunters, and where to look instead

Sydney's most popular areas for house hunters, and where to look instead

Finding yourself filled with dread at the idea of the cost of buying in Mosman, Manly or Coogee? Perhaps try these suburbs instead.

  • by Kate Burke
The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

Want honey on toast and a highly productive vegetable garden but don't like the idea of getting stung? You can do it.

  • by Nicola Philp

Business

Super Retail boss Peter Birtles said he would stand down as CEO a month early.

Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto owner underpaid staff $32m

Super Retail boss Peter Birtles has brought forward his departure date to February 20 in recognition of the "significance of this underpayment".

  • by Patrick Hatch
ASX prices board.

Markets Live: Pact Group down 7pc

  • by Lucy Battersby

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Entertainment

Justin Lacko is the latest I'm a Celebrity evictee.

I'm a Celebrity: Justin Lacko defends 'body image' rant following exit

It was perhaps the most misguided moment from a contestant who spent his entire stint characterised as the camp's resident Derek Zoolander.

  • by Robert Moran
Jennifer Lopez performs a medley during a tribute to Motown's 60th anniversary at the Grammys on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez forced to defend Grammys performance

The two-time Grammy nominee sparked a backlash when she was announced as the headliner for a salute to iconic label Motown.

  • by Nardine Saad

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CHOICE delivers the scoop on which premium ice cream tastes best

Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best

We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?

  • by Suzi Catchpole
Creed wants men to smell better.

How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion

One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.

  • by Benjamen Judd

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Sport

Investigation: The NBA is looking into any links between Ben Simmons and the Lakers.

NBA to probe Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson Lakers link

Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who has incurred the wrath of the NBA in the past for discussing opposition players, could be in trouble again.

  • by Peter Mitchell
Separation: Naomi Osaka has decided to part ways with her coach just a fortnight after becoming world No.1.

World No.1 Osaka announces surprise coaching split

Just two weeks after reaching the top of the world rankings, Naomi Osaka has decided to end her wildly successful run with coach Sascha Bajin.

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