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Crown's secret attempt to start a bidding war
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Crown's secret attempt to start a bidding war

Crown's secret attempt to start a bidding war

Within hours of the release of Crown's statement that Wynn Resorts was proposing to buy it, investment bankers were on the phone to other potential suitors.

  • by Elizabeth Knight

Treasury, RBA issue warning over falling house prices

Treasury, RBA issue warning over falling house prices

Despite warnings of a 'sagging' economy, undeterred consumers have been buoyed by the prospect of tax relief.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright

Josh Frydenberg looks ridiculous as government gets into a pickle

The Treasurer ducked hard questions on the government's record.

The government is hoping to send opposite messages to different constituencies.

  • by John Hewson

'Extreme concern for welfare': police issue Amber Alert for missing toddler

'Extreme concern for welfare': police issue Amber Alert for missing toddler

Aria Jane Killiby, who is 22 months old, was not at the home, and police have also been unable to locate her father, Leroy Killiby.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

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Alleged killer telephoned police from US over body found bound, gagged in Sydney

Alleged killer telephoned police from US over body found bound, gagged in Sydney

A Californian man called police on June 20, 2018 to say he had seen their earlier appeal about the discovery of Wachira “Mario” Phetmang's body near Sydney Olympic Park.

  • by Nick Ralston and Lucy Cormack
Scott Morrison prepares to call the federal election

Scott Morrison prepares to call the federal election

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is ready to call the federal election after days of campaigning in key marginal electorates.

  • by David Crowe
No.1 villain is Masters' most unpopular defending champ

No.1 villain is Masters' most unpopular defending champ

Patrick Reed returns to Augusta National chasing a second straight title, but not many people will be cheering for him.

  • by Neil Breen
A crash on Goulburn Street and Elizabeth Street saw three people sent to hospital.

Three hospitalised after CBD crash shuts down traffic

Three people are in hospital after a 4WD allegedly ran through a red light in the CBD this afternoon.

  • by Matt Bungard
New Zealand Parliament

New Zealand passes gun law banning high-powered rifles

The banning of a range of rifles will become law less than a month after the massacre that prompted swift change.

  • by Collette Devlin
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Politics

Scott Morrison begins the federal election campaign facing economic challenges.

House prices are falling and wages stagnant, but consumers are optimistic

As Treasury and the RBA warn of a "sagging" economy, consumers have been buoyed by the prospect of tax relief.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright

World

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Derelict London shack for sale for more than $4.5 million

Derelict London shack for sale for more than $4.5 million

It's described by the agent as 'crying out for a new lease on life'. Judging by its dilapidated interiors, he's not wrong.

  • by Isabelle Chesher
Why demand is still growing in some high-end holiday pockets

Why demand is still growing in some high-end holiday pockets

With Australia’s cities becoming ever busier and more developed, the desire among prestige buyers for country retreats continues to increase.

  • by Sue Williams

Business

Lynas chief executive Amanda Lacaze.

Lynas says Malaysia woes made it vulnerable to 'opportunistic' bid

Lynas has defended its decision to reject Wesfarmers' bid saying it would not have been vulnerable to the bid if it was not for the challenges it faces in Malaysia.

  • by Colin Kruger

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Entertainment

Young British actor Emma Corrin, right, is set to play the late Princess Diana.

With Princess Diana cast, Netflix’s The Crown is ready for its next phase

Newcomer Emma Corrin has been cast as Princess Diana and will appear in the series' fourth season.

  • by Broede Carmody
Kit Harington as Jon Snow, left, in a scene from Game of Thrones.

HBO has elaborate, sneaky ways of keeping Game of Thrones secrets

From digital-only scripts to setting up fake scenes, GoT producers have taken no chances.

  • by Travis M. Andrews

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Why do pet owners value dog more than cats?

The simple reason pet owners value dogs more than cats

Pet owners spend a lot more on dogs than cats, and new research suggests it has a lot to do with how differently canines and felines behave.

  • by Colleen P Kirk
Get the gains get to the finish line faster.

Boost your running game by adding some weight

Getting yourself over that finish line faster can be easier with a little extra weight.

  • by Michael Jarosky
LA-based Dan Manning has a default of 1.7x, and pushes audio fiction and music to the weekend, when he has time to listen at 1x.

Life at triple speed: how to listen to 36 hours of podcasts a day

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos and Tim Biggs
The new Apple iPad Air.
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New iPad Air is a happy medium

  • by Peter Wells
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Sport

Showtime ... If Anthony Milford doesn't get the job against the Tigers, it's time for Anthony Seibold to drop him.
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NRL 2019

Andrew Johns: Third straight loss could have dire consequences for Broncos

How important is Thursday night's game for the Broncos against the Wests Tigers? Put it this way: if they don’t win this game, you can pretty much put a red line through their season.

  • by Andrew Johns
Defending his title: Patrick Reed practises at August National in the lead-up to the Masters.

The curious case of Patrick Reed, the Masters' most unpopular defending champ

The American returns to Augusta National chasing a second straight title but not many people will be cheering for him.

  • by Neil Breen

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