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Thousands of homes lose power as severe storms hit Sydney 
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Thousands of homes lose power as severe storms hit Sydney 

Thousands of homes lose power as severe storms hit Sydney 

Emergency crews are currently working to restore power to about 17,500 homes and business across Sydney's north and lower north shore after the storm caused significant outage.

  • by Jenny Noyes, Ben Weir and Kate Aubusson

Allianz Stadium demolition to go ahead after case is dismissed

Allianz Stadium.

A Sydney community group and local council have lost their last-ditch legal fight against the government's plans to demolish the stadium.

  • by Megan Gorrey

Where do you find the world's super rich? Not in Sydney or Melbourne

Where do you find the world's super rich? Not in Sydney or Melbourne

Australia's biggest cities have dramatically fallen off the top of metropolises that attract the planet's uber wealthy.

  • by Ben Stupples, Frederik Balfour and Carolyn Cummins

Family and colleagues stunned by violent death of 'beloved' dentist

Family and friends of Preethi Reddy gathered outside her home in South Penrith on Wednesday morning after news of her death broke.

It was an emotional scene outside Preethi Reddy's home on Wednesday morning, as family and friends gathered to mourn her.

  • by Matt Bungard

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Ex-boyfriend of dentist found in suitcase dies in 'deliberate' fiery head-on crash

Ex-boyfriend of dentist found in suitcase dies in 'deliberate' fiery head-on crash

The ex-boyfriend of Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy, whose body was found in a suitcase in Sydney's east, died after he drove his car into the path of a semi-trailer, police have revealed.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne and Laura Chung
TAB trading boss resigns after being warned off by Racing NSW

TAB trading boss resigns after being warned off by Racing NSW

Sally Snow had been a figurehead of Tabcorp's operation on racing.

  • by Chris Roots
Puffing Billy is one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.
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'Serious risk' as Puffing Billy fireman drives train to impress woman

A train driver has resigned and volunteer fireman is suspended after the incident.

  • by Richard Baker
Australia falls into per-capita recession as growth tumbles
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Australia falls into per-capita recession as growth tumbles

Economy has slumped into per-capita recession for the first time since 2006,  creating political hurdle for Coalition.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright
By his own measure of success, 'Tariff Man" Donald Trump has failed.

'Tariff Man' Trump set to become $US100 Billion Man as trade gap soars

New economic data is expected to show Trump's presidency will have seen the US trade shortfall balloon by 20 per cent.

  • by Shawn Donnan
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tours North West Point Detention Centre on Christmas Island, on Wednesday.

Christmas Island tropical tour a waste of taxpayer cash

A government that once crusaded on a budget emergency is now soaking taxpayers.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Darling Point local splashes $16m on sales in Potts Point's Omnia

Darling Point local splashes $16m on sales in Potts Point's Omnia

The Kings Cross Coca-Cola sign never looked so good, as a well-heeled buyer pays $14.25 million for one of the Omnia building penthouses.

  • by Lucy Macken
After 10 years, John Hewson finally sells his Southern Highlands estate

After 10 years, John Hewson finally sells his Southern Highlands estate

The former Liberal leader is no stranger to protracted campaigns, but few could match his bid to sell his Southern Highlands estate Invergowrie.

  • by Lucy Macken

Business

Boral chief executive Mike Kane is no fan of unions.

Building boss predicts industrial mayhem with co-ordinated bargaining

Mining products boss Mike Kane said moves toward industry-wide bargaining would cause 'industrial mayhem.'

  • by Nick Bonyhady

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FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, Wade Robson, from left, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film "Leaving Neverland" during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

Who is Wade Robson, the Australian who accuses Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in Leaving Neverland?

The Australian choreographer first met Jackson at a concert in Brisbane when he was just five years old.

  • by Sonia Rao
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in the final season of Game of Thrones.

HBO releases trailer for final season of Game of Thrones

Winter is, at long last, here.

  • by Kelly Lawler

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Ape Out review: escaped ape is the king of swing (and fling)

If you like jazz, thinking on your feet, and the catharsis of obliterating armed assailants by throwing them into walls, this stylish escape game is for you.

  • by Tim Biggs
What I learned being raised by a single mother.

What I learned from being raised by a single mother

At the time I knew my upbringing was different, but it's taken having kids of my own to really understand what impact it had on me.

  • by Bianca Wordley

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Warned off: TAB bookmaking figurehead Sally Snow has been warned off for failing to cooperate with stewards

TAB trading boss resigns after being warned off by Racing NSW

Sally Snow, who had been a figurehead of Tabcorp's operation on racing, was warned off by steward for failing to cooperate in a betting inquiry.

  • by Chris Roots
Pat Howard was a controversial high-performance boss.

States to have greater input as CA splits high-performance role

After much introspection following damning feedback, Cricket Australia has split the key high-performance role into two positions.

  • by Jon Pierik

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