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Senator Derryn Hinch's support is needed in order for the medical evacuation bill to pass.

Hinch throws future of refugee medical transfer bill into doubt

Senator Derryn Hinch's support is needed in order for the medical evacuation bill to pass.

Independent senator Derryn Hinch has thrown the future of the refugee medical transfers bill into doubt, saying he must speak with security agencies before he can decide how he will vote.

  • by Max Koslowski

183-metre tower set to overshadow public square in heart of Sydney

183-metre tower set to overshadow public square in heart of Sydney

A proposed $650 million redevelopment of Cockle Bay Wharf has triggered another dispute between Clover Moore’s City of Sydney Council and Gladys Berejiklian's government over development.

  • by Jacob Saulwick
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Healthcare

Working 19 days straight: Doctors fight pressure to fudge work hours

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Neela Janakiramanan ignited calls for an audit of junior doctor work hours.

Doctors are demanding an independent audit of trainee doctor work hours, as fresh claims of junior doctor exploitation continue to emerge.

  • by Kate Aubusson

Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms

Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms

The Prime Minister has suffered a humiliating defeat in Parliament on refugee medical transfers in a rout not seen by any government in decades.

  • by David Crowe

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Dust cloud envelops Sydney - and it's going to get worse before it gets better

Dust cloud envelops Sydney - and it's going to get worse before it gets better

Weatherzone said air quality in parts of the city will get worse before it improves.

  • by Rachel Clun
Just hours after surviving a shark attack, Matt got a text from Mick Fanning

Just hours after surviving a shark attack, Matt got a text from Mick Fanning

Matt Gallagher had just paddled out when the shark hit him. He frantically threw punches to try to save himself. 

  • by Andrew Webster
The Speaker put propriety before politics - and let the government suffer

The Speaker put propriety before politics - and let the government suffer

Twice on Tuesday, the government turned to Tony Smith to rescue it from defeat. Twice, he failed to oblige.

  • by Michael Koziol
'We've seen how that ends': Clooney compares Markle coverage to Princess Di

'We've seen how that ends': Clooney compares Markle coverage to Princess Di

Clooney said the former actress has been "pursued and vilified" since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.

The Tingha fire, pictured on Tuesday, has burnt more than 5600 hectares of land.

Properties lost as out-of-control fires ravage NSW

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of "difficult conditions" ahead as fire crews battle 43 fires across the state.

  • by Rachel Clun
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Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms

The government lost a series of votes by 74 to 75 in a defeat on significant legislation that has not occurred in federal Parliament since 1941.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Offices could open at night - but not for workers - in a bid to boost Sydney

Offices could open at night - but not for workers - in a bid to boost Sydney

The lockout laws might still be in place but experts say there are other ways for the city to boost its night time economy, crucial to Sydney's future.

  • by Sue Williams
Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure

Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure

We usually associate air pollution with the outside environment, but the reality is that air pollution can also create havoc for us indoors.

  • by Melissa Gerke

Business

Mr Scurrah will take over the top job on March 25.

Higher airfares boost Virgin Australia's profit as international woes grow

The airline boosted its half-year profit to $74 million from $4 million last year after lifting its domestic airfares. But its international arm is causing headaches.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Today's half year results contain some good surprises.

Markets Live: CSL profit & dividend up

  • by Lucy Battersby
Spotlight is being turned on coal mining in Greater Sydney's catchment.
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Iron ore

The accidental iron ore boom that snuck up on us

  • by Elizabeth Knight

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Entertainment

Aziz Ansari arrives at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2018.

Aziz Ansari addresses sex misconduct allegation for the first time

The Parks and Recreation actor said the claims were humiliating, but he hopes he's become better since.

  • by Amy Croffey
George Clooney at the Catch-22 panel during the Television Critics Association conference on Tuesday.

'We've seen how that ends': George Clooney compares Markle coverage to Princess Di

Clooney said the former actress has been "pursued and vilified" since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.

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Smarter living

Too much gaming, streaming, and browsing can ruin your whole day.

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Nine bad habits that are still ruining your health

There are plenty of ways we can improve our health by cutting out simple daily habits.

  • by Michael Jarosky
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says that while locking certain music exclusively to the app makes no sense, locking down podcast exclusives does.
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What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium

The purchase of Gimlet and Anchor will make Spotify the first true competitor to Apple in the podcast space.

  • by Peter Wells

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Sport

Position under scrutiny: David Gallop answers questions after meeting Matildas players to explain why Alen Stajcic was suddenly sacked as coach in January.

'This has trashed our brand': Gallop faces review over Stajcic axing

FFA chief David Gallop and two other senior positions will be reviewed with the new FFA board unhappy at the handling of the Alen Stajcic sacking.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Jubilation: Presnel Kimpembe celebrates the opener in PSG's 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester United.

PSG take charge with 2-0 win at United, Pogba sent off

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has suffered his first defeat as Manchester United manager after the Red Devils succumbed 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at home.

  • by Simon Evans

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