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Julian Assange gestures as he arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

'Narcissist': Assange found guilty of bail breach as US charges are revealed

Julian Assange gestures as he arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

The WikiLeaks founder has been found guilty hours after being dragged from the Ecuadorian embassy, while US prosecutors accuse him of being part of "one of the largest compromises of classified information" in US history.

  • by Latika Bourke and Nick Miller

The low-charisma contest between an angry dad figure and a sad sack

The low-charisma contest between an angry dad figure and a sad sack

No one has ever accused either Scott Morrison or Bill Shorten of being inspiring. Yet this contest occurring in the shallow end of the inspiration pool isn't necessarily a bad thing. 

  • by Peter Hartcher

Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison

Julian Assange arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

"When Australians travel overseas and they find themselves in difficulties with the law, they face the judicial systems of those countries," the Prime Minister said.

  • by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke

Swing state: The five Sydney seats in play at the federal election

Swing state: The five Sydney seats in play at the federal election

Scott Morrison fate in NSW could rest with what happens around Sydney's Georges River.

  • by Jacob Saulwick

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Norvill never wanted her report to be made public - and she became collateral damage
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Norvill never wanted her report to be made public - and she became collateral damage

It’s hard to imagine what it must be like to sit through legal evidence about your own breasts.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
Why destructive, divisive Folau could no longer be the face of rugby

Why destructive, divisive Folau could no longer be the face of rugby

Rugby Australia had the chance a year ago to sort this out, but instead hit Israel Folau with a featherduster.

  • by Greg Growden
Investigators have focused on the sensor's role in the two disasters.

Boeing said 737 Max 8 was 'not suitable' for certain airports

A Boeing legal document said large, upgraded 737s "cannot be used at what are referred to as 'high/hot' airports."

  • by Anita Sharpe
Maserati-driving alleged Dark Web dealer facing drug import charges
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Maserati-driving alleged Dark Web dealer facing drug import charges

Police allege Cody Ward, 25, was behind a multi-million dollar drug syndicate operating from his beachside home.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Israeli spacecraft crashes during historic moon-landing attempt

Israeli spacecraft crashes during historic moon-landing attempt

"We definitely crashed" on the surface of the moon, said Opher Doron, general manager of the space division.

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Julian Assange arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison

"When Australians travel overseas and they find themselves in difficulties with the law, they face the judicial systems of those countries," the Prime Minister said.

  • by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke

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Golfer Craig Parry tees off for $10m sale of waterfront Abbotsford house

Golfer Craig Parry tees off for $10m sale of waterfront Abbotsford house

Expect to see more of the veteran pro golfer on the northern beaches given his plans to downsize from his waterfront residence.

  • by Lucy Macken
Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Whether you're looking for an established home, a new build or a hobby farm, you will be impressed with the value for money compared to the city.

  • by Lee Dashiell

Business

China's sharemarket is finding support at the 200-day moving average line.

Black hole trade: Chinese investors find inspiration in a place far, far away

Mum and dad investors are no strangers to quirky trading in China's $10.7 trillion stock market.

  • by Amanda Wang and Anna Li
ASIC targets $1.5b Lynas takeover bid
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ASIC targets $1.5b Lynas takeover bid

  • by Kylar Loussikian
Bill Shorten, pictured on the first official day of the 2019 election campaign, has flagged changes to the minimum wage and workplace bargaining.

Business readies for election fought on IR and wages

  • by Patrick Hatch, John McDuling, Emma Koehn and Cole Latimer

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Ignacio Serricchio in The Inmate.

A US Marine goes undercover in a Mexican prison – what could go wrong?

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant TV shows, movies and documentaries. Here's what to watch.

  • by Brad Newsome
Chris Lilley as a South African pet psychic by the name of Jana.

Netflix tight-lipped on controversial new Chris Lilley character

The trailer for Lilley's new show has dropped, introducing six new characters - and one of them is generating plenty of discussion.

  • by Broede Carmody

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A new hero has emerged in Australia's distilled spirits

Seven of the nine national categories have all been taken out by one state.

  • by Steve Colquhoun
If you want to know how effective your panels are, you need a way to monitor them.

How to get the most out of your home solar panels

Most people with solar panels actually have no idea how much energy they’re producing, or if they’re getting the most out of their system.

  • by Alice Clarke

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Israel Folau.

Rugby Australia set to sack Israel Folau for anti-gay social media post

Israel Folau's rugby career looks to be over, with Rugby Australia saying it planned on sacking the Wallabies superstar.

  • by Tom Decent
Past glory: Israel Folau in action for the Broncos against the Sharks in 2010.

Code red: 'Inclusive' NRL slams the door on possible Folau return

Chairman Peter Beattie has pointed to the performance of Macklemore at the 2017 grand final as evidence of the NRL's values.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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