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'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers over $387b costing

'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers over $387b costing

'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers over $387b costing

The shadow treasurer has hit back at the government's claim it has 'Treasury costings' of Labor policies, which the department is not supposed to analyse.

  • by David Crowe

Raising hell: Folau's self-sabotage will lead to catastrophe for rugby

Raising hell: Folau's self-sabotage will lead to catastrophe for rugby

When you look at what Folau has done, you can only conclude that he has become a man who must hate the sport he is playing.

  • by Malcolm Knox

Both sides expect the election to be dirty. Few thought Dutton would stoop so low so quickly

Both sides expect the election to be dirty. Few thought Dutton would stoop so low so quickly

Ali France has a very good chance of achieving a remarkable victory. Peter Dutton knows it and is lashing out.

  • by Bevan Shields

Sydney murderer jailed after 'deriving perverse pleasure' inflicting pain on child

Sydney murderer jailed after 'deriving perverse pleasure' inflicting pain on child

Mohammed Khazma was responsible for most of the child's 114 injuries and was sentenced to 33 years jail.

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Folau fronts up at Rugby Australia headquarters in bid to save career
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Folau fronts up at Rugby Australia headquarters in bid to save career

Israel Folau arrived at Rugby Australia's head office on Friday to meet with officials after another social media post which could cost him his rugby career.

  • by Tom Decent
Young hacker: Julian Assange outside court 1995 after being accused of hacking into global computer systems.

Shocking video that changed the world and thrust Assange into the spotlight

Nineties hacker, Noughties activist and journalist, then a fugitive whose fans refer to him in messianic terms.

  • by Nick Miller

Doug reckons he's one of the most cautious drivers on the road - with good reason

It borders on paranoia. His eyes are constantly flickering. Looking for dangers that aren't there but could be.

  • by Adam Pengilly
The development application includes plans to open up the pavilion's internal courtyard.

'It is a disgrace': $26m Bondi Pavilion revamp a step closer

Waverley Council's latest $26.7 million proposal for the Bondi Pavilion aims to keep existing heritage building 'intact'.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Police release new footage adid hunt for inner west sexual assault suspect

Police release new footage adid hunt for inner west sexual assault suspect

Police have launched fresh appeals for a person of interest in a sexual assault allegation, after releasing CCTV footage.

  • by Matt Bungard
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Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen asked the Treasury secretary why the department was costing Labor Party policies.

'Morrison caught lying': Bowen demands answers over $387 billion costing

The shadow treasurer has hit back at the government's claim it has "Treasury costings" of Labor policies, which the department is not supposed to analyse.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Design team creates one of the world's most beautiful bookstores

Design team creates one of the world's most beautiful bookstores

When you see a fabulous new bookstore such as this one in Chongqing, China, you just know there's life after Kindle.

  • by Colleen Hawkes
Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

A new report identifies problems including water leaks, structurally unsound roof construction and poorly constructed fire-resisting elements.

  • by Geoff Hanmer

Business

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CBA plays down report of job-slashing plan

The bank has reiterated the need to keep a tight rein on costs but described reports that its workforce could be slashed by a quarter as "misleading" and "unnecessarily alarming".

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Kit Harington as Jon Snow, left, in a scene from Game of Thrones.

'It's like The Beatles, on top of the building, doing the last gig': Game of Thrones readies for its finale

The fantasy drama that re-wrote the rule book on television is coming to its bittersweet finish.

  • by Michael Idato
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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The Mega Sg plays all Mega Drive, Genesis and Master System cartridges, and can play Mega CD games too if you have the requisite original hardware and discs.

The Mega Sg is the Ferrari of playing old Sega games in HD

If old game cartridges are like vinyl, Analogue's machines are like expensive reference-quality turntables.

  • by Tim Biggs
Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how I do it

Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how

Take these four steps to ensure you enjoy some time to yourself on your next family trip.

  • by Sara Ahmed

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Folau fronts up at Rugby Australia headquarters in bid to save rugby career

Israel Folau arrived at Rugby Australia's head office on Friday to meet with officials after another social media post which could cost him his rugby career.

  • by Tom Decent

One for the road for the man in the driver's seat of amazing career

Doug Hill has for years been known as Winx's driver – and he doesn't know how he'll feel taking the mare to the races for the last time.

  • by Adam Pengilly

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