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Ardern's office was sent shooter 'manifesto' minutes before attack

Ardern's office was sent shooter 'manifesto' minutes before attack

Ardern's office was sent shooter 'manifesto' minutes before attack

The New Zealand Prime Minister and senior politicians were among the officials sent the shooter's 'manifesto'.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

The end of the property boom: Is the worst still to come?

The end of the property boom: Is the worst still to come?

To some it's a bloodbath. Others see it as a correction. But all agree Australia's property boom is well and truly over.

  • by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw

What's in store for the state if crossbenchers become kingmakers?

What's in store for the state if crossbenchers become kingmakers?

A week out from the state election the only certainty is uncertainty.

  • by Nick O'Malley

Donations 'more influential' than polls in Australian politics

Social researcher Rebecca Huntley has argued the centre of Australian public opinion is progressive in a Quarterly Essay to be published on March 18.

Social researcher Rebecca Huntley says the major parties have a history of ignoring mainstream voter opinion.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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Abdul Azia says he is not a hero.

When the gunman advanced toward the mosque, Abdul didn't hide. His actions saved lives

As the gunman advanced toward the mosque, Abdul Aziz didn't hide. Instead, he ran outside, screaming "Come here!"

Ardern is a leader for our times, and we should follow her example

Ardern is a leader for our times, and we should follow her example

In Australia we need to make a choice between the politics of hate and division, or inclusiveness and unity.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Tarrant's descent from country town underachiever to cold killer

Tarrant's descent from country town underachiever to cold killer

What turned a schoolboy into the 28-year-old accused of the worst mass murder perpetrated by an Australian?

  • by Tim Barlass and Sarah Keoghan
The US-style question finding its way to our hospitals

The US-style question finding its way to our hospitals

Disturbing stories are emerging of people being deliberately targeted at their most vulnerable moments. 

  • by Colin Kruger
Fraser Anning lashes out after he was egged by teenager

Fraser Anning lashes out after he was egged by teenager

The senator struck out twice with an open hand at a teenager who smashed an egg on the back of his head.  

  • by Paul Sakkal
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Revealed: The buyer of Bob Hawke's $14.5m Northbridge home

Revealed: The buyer of Bob Hawke's $14.5m Northbridge home

A local man who definitely knows his homes well has emerged as the buyer of the former PM's waterfront home.

  • by Lucy Macken
Two-bedroom Kirribilli apartment sells $900,000 above reserve

Two-bedroom Kirribilli apartment sells $900,000 above reserve

On the market for the first time in 40 years, the postcard-perfect views were a clincher for this pad and pushed it well above the listed price.

  • by Kate Burke

Business

Health accounted for one third of General government sector expenses for 2018-19.

'Have you got insurance?': the US-style question finding its way to our hospitals

In a warped reversal of the US system, it is actually patients who do have private health insurance who potentially face a nightmare when they enter hospital.

  • by Colin Kruger

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Temperatures rise in TV make-up departments

As Samantha Armytage would attest, emotions are often running high in these pressure cookers as stars get camera-ready.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Former Vogue editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements is headed to rival mag Harper's BAZAAR.
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Former Vogue Editor sets sights on mag rival

Seven years after being dumped from Vogue, Kirstie Clements has joined the Harper's BAZAAR team.

  • by Lucy Manly

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Australians love their pets, so why don’t more public places welcome them?

Australians love their pets, so why don’t more public places welcome them?

Ever tried to take Fido to a cafe or pub? Chances are you were turned away.

  • by Louise Grimmer and Gary Mortimer
Global Sony Mobile president Mitsuya Kishida holds the new Xperia 1. Like the last two Xperia flagships, it will not make it to Australia.
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Why Sony silently stopped selling phones in Australia

It's been a long time since an Xperia phone was a bona fide hit in Australia, and Sony's mobile arm appears to have called it a day.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Inspirational: Roosters recruit Blake Ferguson will lift the Eels.
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Last year was a waste for the Eels – but there is hope

In his return to The Sun-Herald, Gus says there is no better way for the Eels to put last year behind them than by beating the Panthers in their season-opener.

  • by Phil Gould
Perspective: Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has dealt with tragedy following the passing of Sonny Fai a decade ago.

'I've dealt with harder stuff': Cleary puts scandal in perspective

Ivan Cleary's Penrith return has been overshadowed by another scandal, but the veteran coach says a tragedy 10 years ago puts that in a different light.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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