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Asylum seekers
Christmas Island detention centre to reopen as Senate passes medical transfer bill
The Senate has passed the medical transfer bill, despite 11th hour attempts to persuade independent senator Derryn Hinch to withdraw his support for the bill.
- by Michael Koziol
Bushfire emergency declared as conditions deteriorate
One major bushfire has been upgraded to the "emergency" warning level while another remains at "watch and act", as conditions in the north-east of the state deteriorate.
- by Rachel Clun
Breast implants put women at increased risk of a rare cancer: watchdog
All breast implants - both textured and smooth - put women at an increased risk of a rare form of cancer, a medical watchdog has warned.
- by Kate Aubusson
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
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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
Airline sues passenger after he purposely missed a flight
German carrier Lufthansa reportedly sued a passenger last year after he failed to board the final leg of his flight.
- by Mark Matousek
How a 27-year-old CEO built a $1 billion fashion startup
Ankiti Bose's life changed when she chatted with a neighbour at a house party.
- by Yoolim Lee
'This is what a snake bite looks like 2 days after'
It was the day the deputy fire commissioner tangled with a round of golf, and landed a snake bite.
- by Tim Barlass
Before she was House speaker, Nancy Pelosi had a much harder job
Long before she presided over the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi presided over a house of five children.
- by Ellen McCarthy
Featured
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against NSW government
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
Breaking
Asylum seekers
Senate passes refugee medical transfer bill 36 votes to 34
Bill passes after independent senator voted for bill despite "a very tortured 24 hours".
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property bydomain
What now for Sydney's property market? 5 experts predict
With the banking royal commission over and state and federal elections ahead, we asked experts about falling house price, lending and building activity.
- by Kate Burke
'An atmosphere you don't get anywhere else': What's getting this spot noticed
A relaxed pace, a picturesque coastline and a thriving jazz scene: This regional city has something for everyone.
- by Kate Farrelly
Business
Not a charade: Bill, Melinda Gates defend billionaire philanthropists
Bill and Melinda Gates are pushing back against a new wave of criticism about whether billionaire philanthropy is a force for good.
- by Sally Ho
Small business
Entertainment
Australia has become a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
This year's contest in Tel Aviv, Israel, in May will mark Australia's fifth year taking part, but until now, it's been by invitation of the European Broadcast Union each year.
- by Amy Croffey
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
'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
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
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