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Hinch throws future of refugee medical transfer bill into doubt
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
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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Working 19 days straight: Doctors fight pressure to fudge 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
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
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
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
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
Clooney said the former actress has been "pursued and vilified" since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.
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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'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against NSW government
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
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Hakeem al-Araibi
Rapturous scenes as Hakeem al-Araibi arrives back in Australia
- by Anthony Colangelo and James Massola
Politics
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
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
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
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
Small business
Entertainment
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
'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.
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against state government
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
Analysis
Streaming
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
'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
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