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'I make absolutely no apologies': Labor prepares ground for Mediscare 2.0
The opposition health spokeswoman has said the Coalition cannot be trusted to protect the universal Medicare system.
- by Dana McCauley
Famous Chinese health food brand stung in honey scandal
The supposed "high quality" honey brand has been banned and fined millions of dollars for selling expired honey.
- by Kirsty Needham
'No estimated restoration time': 'Smouldering' substation leaves 26,000 homes without power
A fire in an electrical substation has caused a mass power outage leaving thousands of properties without power across Sydney's upper north shore.
- by Jenny Noyes and Ben Weir
Labor refers Tim Wilson to privileges committee, claiming 'contempt of House'
The speaker of the House of Representatives will consider referring the embattled Liberal MP to Parliament's powerful privileges committee.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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'Protect yourself': Erratic conditions as towns are surrounded, cut off by blaze
Properties have been lost and two major fires have been upgraded to 'emergency' warning level as conditions deteriorate.
- by Rachel Clun and Jenny Noyes
'Like winning lotto': new radiation therapy helping kill cancer in three hours
If traditional therapy is attacking cancer with a hammer, this new method is like taking to the tumour with a scalpel.
- by Anthony Colangelo and Liam Mannix
'There's no justice here': A princess vanishes. A video offers alarming clues
Sheikha Latifa's escape - planned over several years with a self-proclaimed French ex-spy - lasted less than a week.
- by Vivian Lee
Sydney University sacks lecturer over swastika image
The lecture slide was 'disrespectful and offensive', and 'contrary to university's behavioural expectations', the uni said.
- by Jordan Baker
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
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Asylum seekers
Facts matter in refugee debate
The Morrison government will launch an ugly scare campaign, but Bill Shorten knows what to expect.
- by David Crowe
World
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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
The shiny accessory that high-end homeowners will want for their garage
There are only two types of motor enthusiast: those who dream of owning this car, and those who haven't driven it yet.
- by Stephen Corby
Business
Young people want companies to act ethically, says ex-BHP chief
The former boss of BHP, Chip Goodyear, says today's young people expect more from the corporate world in terms of ethics and integrity than earlier generations
- by Darren Gray
Car industry hit by royal commission fallout and nervous customers
- by Jennifer Duke and Nick Bonyhady
Small business
Entertainment
A child - and a relationship - go missing in the plot-twisty thriller The Cry
Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie and Asher Keddie bring startling depth to Helen Fitzgerald's novel.
- by Larissa Dubecki
Australia becomes a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision
This year's contest in Tel Aviv will mark Australia's fifth year taking part but, until now, it's been by invitation.
- by Amy Croffey
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
"That’s when I thought, ‘I’m out of here’, I wasn’t waiting for the fatal blow"
Mick Fanning was one of the first to reach out to Matt Gallagher, who was left shaken after an attack similar to the one former world champion Fanning survived.
- by Andrew Webster
'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