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Bishop quits politics with a message for men eyeing her seat

Bishop quits politics with a message for men eyeing her seat

Bishop quits politics with a message for men eyeing her seat

The first ripple that something might be up came when Julie Bishop walked into Question Time with Scott Morrison.

  • by Judith Ireland

'Hockey owes me', Helloworld chief tells exec as embassy meeting arranged

'Hockey owes me', Helloworld chief tells exec as embassy meeting arranged

A former Helloworld executive has dropped a bombshell on the alleged background to his meeting with the Australian ambassador.

  • by Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker

'Disappointed': Ministers berate coal miner over climate change commitment

'Disappointed': Ministers berate coal miner over climate change commitment

Coalition has reprimanded Australia's largest coal miner for capping its coal production, accusing "latte sipping Greens" of forcing the multinational corporation's hand.

  • by Max Koslowski and Cole Latimer

'Devastated': parents sue over son's school camp death

Huntingtower School in Mount Waverley.

Alexander Li, a year 11 Melbourne student, was trekking in 39 degree heat on a school camp when he died from a heat-related illness.

  • by Henrietta Cook

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Gladys Berejiklian and Michael Daley. 
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NSW Votes

You can smell the desperation: it's the pork in NSW's election barrel

What's a billion dollars between enemies? Both the Coalition and Labor are promising to spend like there's no tomorrow, but voters might be onto them.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Two people are in a critical condition after a four-wheel-drive towing a caravan overturned on the M5 at Woodbine.
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Accident

Two critical after car towing caravan rolls on M5

A 4WD on the Hume Highway at Campbelltown has rolled when the caravan it was towing jack-knifed. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
'They mirrored everything': Restaurant accuses ex-staff of launching copycat

'They mirrored everything': Restaurant accuses ex-staff of launching copycat

The Italian Bowl has 16 pasta sauces. Diners can also find 15 of them at a new restaurant run by former employees.

  • by Jenny Noyes and Ben Weir
This image provided by the US District Court in Maryland shows a photo of firearms and ammunition that was in the motion for detention pending trial in the case against Christopher Paul Hasson.

White nationalist planned widespread terror attack, US prosecutors say

US Coast Guard lieutenant stockpiled weapons to launch attack on politicians and journalists, authorities say.

  • by Lynh Bui
Busy after work? It may help you in the office the next day

Busy after work? It may help you in the office the next day

It can be tempting to sit on the couch after a long day at the office, but a packed schedule could help you recover.

  • by Mary Ward
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Gone solar? What you need to do to get your money's worth

Gone solar? What you need to do to get your money's worth

It's a long-term investment with a long-term pay-off - both for your hip pocket, and the environment. But how long will your panels last?

  • by Nicole Frost
How to have a minimalist home but not give up on charm, personality

How to have a minimalist home but not give up on charm, personality

At one end of the "minimalism" scale, there are the designer houses that technically look great, but feel sterile and lack personality and heart.

  • by Jane Eyles-Bennett

Business

Ivan Glasenberg, Glencore's billionaire CEO, is no altruist.
Opinion
Coal

What's good for the world, is good for Glencore and its coal profits

Ivan Glasenberg is no altruist. Anti-coal lobbyists may be euphoric about Glencore's cap on coal production, but it's even better news for its shareholders.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Entertainment

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, going to her baby shower at the Mark Hotel on Wednesday.

Amal Clooney, Serena Williams at Meghan's star-studded baby shower

Kate Middleton, Markle's sister-in-law, was not in attendance at the glamorous baby shower in a $105,000-a-night New York penthouse.

  • by Amy Croffey
Connie Britton and Eric Bana star in Dirty John on Netflix.

Why everyone is talking about Eric Bana's new true-crime thriller series

Dirty John is a horrifying true story based on a series of articles and a podcast by Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard.

  • by Brad Newsome

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Ailsa Bay.

Is this the most delicious peated whisky you can buy?

Scottish distiller William Grant & Sons brings a true representation of wood smoke to their dram.

  • by James Atkinson
Crackdown 3

Crackdown 3 review: brawn 'n' yawn

Bringing decade-old design sensibilities and not much else to the table, Crackdown 3 feels like a missed opportunity.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Quiet please ... ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie is running the game like it's a political party.

Can someone please pass Peter Beattie a glass of 'shut the hell up?'

ARLC chairman Peter Beattie’s grandstanding over Jack de Belin has been painful to watch. Brett Stewart should be a reminder of the complexities at play.

  • by Andrew Webster
Giant Yvonne Bonner takes a gutsy mark in round three at Blacktown.

Bonner says AFLW offers 'best of both worlds' for Gaelic footballers

The Giants' newest Irish recruit has become one of the team's star goalscorers despite playing only four games of Australian rules.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

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