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Amid falling house prices, economy proves to be the election wild card
New polling shows opinions are mixed about which NSW party is best equipped to lead the state amid falling house prices and slower growth.
- by Alexandra Smith, Matt Wade and Lisa Visentin
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Air accident
'No survivors': Ethiopian Airlines plane crash kills 157 people on board
The Boeing aircraft disappeared just six minutes after take-off, with the crash bearing similarities to last year's Lion Air crash in Indonesia.
- by Josh Dye
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Asylum seekers
Ex-PM's brother Greg Rudd lobbied for PNG detention firms
A hospital, a security firm and the recent APEC summit in Papua New Guinea: all were controversial and one prominent Australian spruiked them all.
- by Richard Baker
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Emma Husar
BuzzFeed drops truth defence over 'slut' claims in Emma Husar case
In a major backdown, BuzzFeed has dropped its truth defence to claims Labor MP Emma Husar "a slut who boasts about who she has had sex with".
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Kylar Loussikian
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The Sydney stations where commuters fall through gaps, get stuck in lifts
An internal Sydney Trains report reveals the extent of passengers falling through gaps, getting stuck in lifts or slipping on platforms and station concourses.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Australia celebrate their greatest ODI chase in history
Australia have scored a massive 359 – their best-ever ODI chase – to defeat India in Chandigarh.
'I'm not lucky, I'm blessed': Police officer forgives the man who shot her
Lying on the ground, unsure if she was going to live or die, Helen McMurtrie's first thoughts were of her fellow police officers and her family.
- by Shannon Tonkin
'The hallmarks of tragedy': Sydney lawyer disqualified after drug conviction
A high-achieving criminal lawyer and former anti-drugs campaigner has been disqualified from the legal profession.
- by Ben Weir
NSW Liberal launch showcases another side of the Premier
The Liberals were determined to lighten the buttoned-up public image of Gladys Berejiklian.
- by Deborah Snow
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Opinion
Tony Abbott
Why can't we be friendly? Agreeing to disagree with Tony Abbott
- by Peter FitzSimons
NSW Election
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NSW votes
Labor leads Coalition in poll two weeks before election
- by Alexandra Smith and Esther Han
Opinion & Perspectives
Sydney
High income and a $100,000 deposit: Why Edward gave up on Sydney
- by Anna Patty and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
'I got home and burst into tears': Intimidation allegations fly in Ryde
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
NSW
National
Politics
'It's about women's health': Inside Labor's abortion plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a debate about abortion will divide Australia. Labor says it is a straightforward public health issue.
- by Judith Ireland
World
Property bydomain
Sydney homes sell before auction as experts warn of reduced buyer pool
One driving factor behind sold-prior sales is that just one strongly interested party has emerged after a sales campaign.
- by Chris Tolhurst
Why our young family moved from four walls to four wheels
For Jessica Dove London, the idea for her family to build a tiny house bus and go on an adventure of a lifetime first came over two years ago.
- by Jessica Dove London
Business
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Media & marketing
'Whatever she says happens, happens': This is who calls the shots at News Corp
With the ear of Lachlan Murdoch, she is widely considered the most powerful individual at the historic media company in Australia.
- by John McDuling and Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Meagher to 'work less' after 31 years as Home and Away's Alf Stewart
As a high-ranking TV legend, Meagher sets his own terms and conditions like including a proviso to "work less".
- by Amy Croffey
Should Michael Jackson, R. Kelly abuse claims be heard on TV, or in a court?
Serious allegations about the conduct of two of the world's biggest pop stars have been made on television. But is that really the best place for them?
- by Karl Quinn
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Is 50 the new 40 when it comes to having babies?
Researchers examined whether it is as safe to give birth over 50 as it is over 40. The results were surprising.
- by Ariane Beeston
NBN says no, actually, Australian internet prices are not too high
Research suggests our country is actually one of the most affordable markets for broadband in the world.
- by Tim Biggs
Fine Drinks
Wine & spirits
The Hobart whisky distillery that became a global phenomenon
- by Steve Colquhoun
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Sport
Handscomb cracks a ton as Australia beat India in record run chase
Australia have produced their best-ever ODI chase to defeat India in Chandigarh.
Souths and Roosters assured SCG turf won't tear up in round-one blockbuster
After farcical scenes a Super Rugby match, the SCG Trust will replace 3000 square metres of turf in preparation for Friday's clash between the Roosters and Rabbitohs.
- by Sam Phillips
'Paul should worry about Cronulla': Storm and Sharks clash over salary cap
- by Sam Phillips and Roy Ward
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