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'So sorry': Driver who hit cyclist before reversing over him apologises  

'So sorry': Driver who hit cyclist before reversing over him apologises  

'So sorry': Driver who hit cyclist before reversing over him apologises  

Vonny Ho apologised outside court after being  released on bail. Ms Ho is accused of striking a 66-year-old male rider while driving in the back streets of Lidcombe, before reversing over him and then driving away.

  • by Jacob Saulwick and Laura Chung

Sydney's 'Manhattan Project' has been put on the back-burner

Fortius Funds Management 59 Goulburn Street, Sydney. 

It is very rare that long and, at times, onerous planning processes can be of benefit to developers, but that is what is happening across the Sydney CBD.

  • by Carolyn Cummins

Voters' choice: a fast track to change or the status quo

Voters' choice: a fast track to change or the status quo

Public servants are preparing for either result: a big and ambitious agenda under a Labor government or the status quo, with tax cuts, if the Coalition returns.

  • by Peter Hartcher

I know where you're coming from Izzy, but you're wrong 

Crossing the line: Israel Folau leaves Rugby Australia headquarters after his hearing last Sunday.

If you think people like me are sneering at your religion, even "persecuting" you for it, you're wrong, and I'll tell you why.

  • by Paul Cully

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Vanessa Whittaker SC, Sera Mirzabegian and Maria O’Brien want women's issues featured more prominently in elections.

The silent majority: 'We're doing a lot and giving a lot, and not seeing much in return' 

Women feel like they have been ignored in previous elections. What do they want in 2019 and will their votes follow the long term trend?

  • by Judith Ireland and David Wroe
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jake Wall have announced they are expecting a baby girl.

'Can't wait to meet her': baby on the way for Jennifer Hawkins

The former Miss Universe and husband Jake Wall shared the happy news on social media.

  • by Laura Chung
Man accused of causing 'horrific' M4 fatal crash refused bail

Man accused of causing 'horrific' M4 fatal crash refused bail

Police allege Francis Omigie was driving a Toyota Echo that changed lanes on the motorway and then stopped, causing a multi-vehicle pile-up and killing tradesman Francis Shanley.

  • by Sarah McPhee
Chloe Shorten and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten depart after a visit to the Salvation Army's Lighthouse Cafe in Melbourne.

Chloe Shorten: The woman 'keeping it real for Bill' 

If Bill Shorten wins next weekend’s federal election, his will be the first blended family in The Lodge.  

  • by Melissa Fyfe
Skipper Michael Hooper was inspirational for the Waratahs.

Waratahs hard done by in narrow loss to Lions

The Waratahs' season is on life support after falling to the Lions 29-28 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

  • by Tom Decent
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Can the new Metro Northwest lift property prices along its route?

Can the new Metro Northwest lift property prices along its route?

It's one of Australia's biggest transport projects but opinion is mixed as to whether prices that have slumped recently may get a bump once it opens.

  • by Kate Burke
Local investors drop $1.3 million for Coogee apartment at auction

Local investors drop $1.3 million for Coogee apartment at auction

The property sold $200,000 above reserve after interest from multiple investors, with speculation more could be set to jump back into the market.

  • by Tawar Razaghi

Business

News Corp has tipped in $300 million to Foxtel.

News Corp gives struggling Foxtel a $300 million lifeline

News Corp has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Foxtel to cover expiring debt without financial support from the pay-TV platform's joint owner Telstra.

  • by Jennifer Duke

Small business

Manager from hell? It's unlikely they're behaving in a malicious way.

Managers from hell: the four causes

  • by James Adonis
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Entertainment

Linda Evangelista walks in the Alex Perry at Australian Fashion Week in 1997.

Festival of the frock unravels as big names a no-show

With so many big ragtrade names absent, can Australia Fashion Week survive?

  • by Andrew Hornery
The new-look AFL Footy Show has been axed after just seven episodes.

How the axe fell, at last, on The Footy Show

The death of the show was long, slow and very public. But the end still took everyone a little by surprise.

  • by Karl Quinn

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Trevor Noah.

Too gay: the reason why this year's Met Gala failed

The machismo-oozing men of Hollywood were never going embrace camp's queerness.

  • by Benjamen Judd
AR navigation in Google Maps is rolling out now to Pixel devices as a preview.

Google Maps' AR navigation makes walking directions foolproof

Augmented reality means you might never again be confused about which way you should be walking on an unfamiliar road.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Skipper Michael Hooper was inspirational for the Waratahs.

Waratahs hard done by in narrow Super Rugby loss to Lions

The Waratahs' season is on life support after falling to the Lions 29-28 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

  • by Tom Decent
With Bellyache ringing in their ears,
11-try Storm dismember woeful Eels
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With Bellyache ringing in their ears, 11-try Storm dismember woeful Eels

A Craig Bellamy spray has mystical powers and the inept Eels paid a huge price as they were embarrassed by Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium.

  • by Phil Lutton

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