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Star candidate, controversial doctor in battle to replace Laundy in key seat

Star candidate, controversial doctor in battle to replace Laundy in key seat

Star candidate, controversial doctor in battle to replace Laundy in key seat

The Liberals' strong result at the NSW election has given the party fresh hope of retaining it with the right candidate.

  • by Michael Koziol and Esther Han

The world is slowing down at an alarming speed

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's news conference in Washington is reflected on a specialist's screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on the back of a strengthening job market and increased its forecast for rate hikes next year. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

This was supposed to be the year when, more than a decade after the financial crisis, the world made some progress.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

Daley stands aside as NSW Labor leader until after federal election

Daley stands aside as NSW Labor leader until after federal election

Two days after losing the state election, Michael Daley says he does not want to be 'a distraction'.

  • by Alexandra Smith and Esther Han

Sam Oliver seeks more than $250,000 in 'coward punch' defamation case

Sam Oliver seeks more than $250,000 in 'coward punch' defamation case

The Englishman previously offered to settle for $150,000 in his case against the Nine Network, the Federal Court was told on Monday.

  • by Georgina Mitchell

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'I’m deeply sad': Jacinda Ardern avoided one question in wake of Christchurch attack

'I’m deeply sad': Jacinda Ardern avoided one question in wake of Christchurch attack

The New Zealand Prime Minister said she had been avoiding answering the question of how she was feeling after the attack that claimed 50 lives.

  • by Ben Grubb
Former NSW half Mullen in drug supply probe after near-fatal overdose

Former NSW half Mullen in drug supply probe after near-fatal overdose

Ex-Newcastle Knight spent two days in intensive care in early December after overdosing on drugs at a party.

  • by Sam Phillips
'I will personally execute you': ISIS carver's letter to prison boss

'I will personally execute you': ISIS carver's letter to prison boss

Bourhan Hraichie threatened to behead the NSW Corrective Services Commissioner after carving an ISIS slogan into another inmate's forehead.

  • by Angus Thompson
William Tyrrell, who vanished in 2014.

William Tyrrell's foster mother feared her daughter would be abducted: inquest

William's foster mother broke down recalling when she thought her son's abductor planned to take her daughter.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
A 'Lord of the Flies' mentality has enveloped rugby league 
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A 'Lord of the Flies' mentality has enveloped rugby league 

Between players being stood down, relocation talk and administrative power plays, the game has taken a dark turn.

  • by Roy Masters
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Seven important tasks everyone forgets when selling their home

Seven important tasks everyone forgets when selling their home

There's a lot to think about when selling your home and moving to another, but overlooking essential steps can turn off buyers and lead to a lower price.

  • by Lee Dashiell
The most likely scenario if Labor makes changes to negative gearing

The most likely scenario if Labor makes changes to negative gearing

Analysis: The opposition's proposed changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount won’t send property prices crashing or rents soaring.

  • by Trent Wiltshire

Business

A mock-up of a Virgin 737 MAX. The airline has 40 of the aircraft on order.

Virgin dispatches execs to hear Boeing's plans to get MAX flights back in skies

Virgin Australia will send two senior managers to meet Boeing in the US this week to learn the plane maker's plans for its troubled 737 MAX aircraft.

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Australian actor Tom Long in 2006.

Australian actor Tom Long reveals he is living with incurable cancer

The performer is best known for his roles in SeaChange and The Dish.

  • by Broede Carmody
The Wine Machine festival.

'Beyond scary': Wine Machine festival cops criticism after chaos erupts during evacuation

Festival organisers of Wine Machine have copped criticism for the way they handled the lightning storm which hit the Hunter Valley on Saturday night.

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Usage of voice assistants on smartphones and home network devices is growing strongly.

'We need Siri to be Sirius': genderless voice assistant splits experts

Meet Q, the new genderless digital voice assistant.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Why are so keen to impress strangers?

Please like me: Why we seek validation from random strangers.

More than a man crush, less than a friend: Why am I desperate for my barber to like me?

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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Jarrod Mullen.

Former NSW half Mullen in drug supply probe after near-fatal overdose

Jarrod Mullen's brush with the law comes after the ex-Newcastle Knight spent two days in intensive care in early December after overdosing on drugs at a party.

  • by Sam Phillips
Staying put: Roosters chairman Nick Politis and Sydney Cricket and Sports Grounds chairman Tony Shepherd.

'NRL can't move Sydney clubs': Politis digs in over relocation

On the same day the Roosters shored up their long-term future at a new Allianz Stadium, Nick Politis weighed in on the NRL's expansion and relocation debate.

  • by Adam Pengilly

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