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Shorten tells Daley his Asian comments 'were wrong'

Shorten tells Daley his Asian comments 'were wrong'

Shorten tells Daley his Asian comments 'were wrong'

"He’s the first to acknowledge that his comments were wrong," the Federal Labor leader told reporters of his conversation with Michael Daley.  

  • by Matt O'Sullivan, Jacob Saulwick and Nick Bonyhady

'People are ropeable': NSW Labor in damage control as Daley digs in

'People are ropeable': NSW Labor in damage control as Daley digs in

Not long after he conceded defeat in the state election, Labor leader Michael Daley said he would stay in the job despite his party's terrible result.

  • by Lisa Visentin

Greens blame Keep Sydney Open for fall in primary vote

Upper House Greens MP David Shoebridge.

While the Greens have held onto three lower house seats, the party suffered a statewide fall in its primary vote.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan

May faces 'full-blown coup' as ministers reportedly tire of 'toxic' PM

It could be all over for British Prime Minister Theresa May, according to reports in the UK Sunday papers.

Theresa May faces a revolt by half her Cabinet, Sunday newspapers in the UK report, and she could be forced out with Brexit still in the balance.

  • by Nick Miller

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Proud of a state 'in which someone with a long surname and a woman can be  Premier'

Proud of a state 'in which someone with a long surname and a woman can be  Premier'

It took a long time to become apparent how much the Labor challenge to win government was faltering.

  • by Garry Maddox
Surf lifesaver, rugby star, motorbike-rider: NSW Labor's only shining light

Surf lifesaver, rugby star, motorbike-rider: NSW Labor's only shining light

Marjorie O'Neill could be the only candidate to wrestle a seat off the Coalition in one of the state's most marginal electorates.

  • by Jordan Baker and Garry Maddox
Dr Julie Townsend, headmistress of St Catherine's School, Waverley.

'Profoundly dangerous': A generation at risk from 'concierge parents'

Schools are trying to stop so-called concierge parents rushing to rescue their children from minor failures.

  • by Jordan Baker
Thanks for the offer, PM ... but Stan Grant declined the request to stand for the Liberal Party.

The Fitz Files: PM wanted Stan Grant as his man 

Nine days ago, the TV journo and now university professor received a very curious phone call from Scott Morrison.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Scott Morrison was visibly incensed he had been accused of fostering Islamophobia.

There's a reason the PM lacked credibility when facing off against Aly

Perhaps he only has himself - and his party - to blame.

  • by Michael Koziol
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Taxpayers foot $15,000 bill for MPs and spouses to attend grand finals

Taxpayers foot $15,000 bill for MPs and spouses to attend grand finals

Taxpayers forked out $15,000 for MPs and their families to attend the AFL and NRL grand finals, analysis shows.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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When is a tin shed not just a tin shed? When it works like this

When is a tin shed not just a tin shed? When it works like this

In deciding to surrender outdoor space for extra accommodation, the owners of this inner-city house now grow food on the new building's side.

  • by Jenny Brown
How Sophie embraced her Balmain terrace's good bones for a major reno

How Sophie embraced her Balmain terrace's good bones for a major reno

After a few years in the house, she enhanced what it already had with a fresh lick of paint, inside and out, and some structural renovations.

  • by Lucy Feagins

Business

BHP says Port Hedland has battened down the hatches as it waits for Cyclone Veronica to hit.

'Red Alert': BHP shuts iron ore port ahead of Cyclone Veronica

BHP has shut Port Hedland and urged workers to seek shelter as Cyclone Veronica bears down on the WA coast.

  • by Cole Latimer

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Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

The gifted Australians behind some of Captain Marvel's biggest moments

Australian firms have forged a great reputation for world-class visual effects. But despite the quality of the work, the industry remains on fragile ground.

  • by Karl Quinn
G Flip aka Georgia Flipo.

New music 2019: The 10 Australian acts you should be listening to right now

From G Flip to Kwame, with a stop at Amyl and the Sniffers, Haiku Hands and Hatchie, these 10 acts will be high on your playlist this year.

  • by Craig Mathieson

Lifestyle

Smarter living

5 things parents need to know about kids and glasses

Five things parents need to know about kids and glasses

Since my son got his first pair of glasses when he was two years old, we've had some interesting, and at times harrowing, adventures.

  • by Lindsey M Roberts
Lardini name is synonymous with quality.

Fine threads: Where to get a suit made by the world's best tailors

Luxury menswear boutique Harrolds is hosting some of the best crafstmen in the game.

  • by Joshua Bozin

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Sport

One to go: Winx continued her winning streak with a fourth win in  the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday

Waller: Winx could have beaten any horse - but at a cost

With retirement in sight, Chris Waller is allowing himself to dream about how Winx would have risen to the Frankel challenge.

  • by Chris Roots
Poignant: The teams enter the field together as a mark of solidarity.

Waratahs gain huge confidence out of Crusaders victory

There is much-needed injection of self-belief within Waratahs camp at the moment after their 20-12 win over the two-time reigning Super Rugby champions.

  • by Tom Decent
Little master: Keary distributes against the Sea Eagles.
Manly 18 Roosters 26
NRL 2019

Keary's masterclass in the slush denies Hasler a homecoming win

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Exultant: Sam Lloyd of the Bulldogs reacts after kicking a goal at Marvel Stadium.
Bulldogs 11.16 (82) Swans 9.11 (65)
Sydney Swans

Swans start slow and finish fast but Dogs claim the points

  • by Andrew Wu

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