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A tram at a stop on High Street at Randwick.

Trams to start running as far as Central Station along new line

A tram at a stop on High Street at Randwick.

In a milestone for Sydney's troubled light rail project, a tram will run through Surry Hills to Central Station for the first time as part of night-time testing

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
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'Absolutely devastating': Woman and child die at lookout south of Sydney

Police and paramedics at Mt Keira on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Robertson Lookout just after 1.50pm on Tuesday following reports multiple people had fallen from the cliff.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Bill Shorten returns to his home after a disastrous election result APRIL 19 .April 19 , 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor)

The ALP sneered at Morrison the Ad Man, but communicating a clear, saleable idea is a core political skill.

  • by Chris Uhlmann

North Korean girls tell of slavery, gang rape in Chinese cybersex dens

An estimated 60 per cent of North Korean girls and women in China are trafficked into the sex trade, a report has found.

A global online audience is generating millions in profit as some of the world's most vulnerable women and girls are prostituted for a pittance, a report says.

  • by Emma Batha

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'We make no apology': Union leader defends strike plan for industrial mayhem

'We make no apology': Union leader defends strike plan for industrial mayhem

The Transport Workers Union is threatening to unleash "industrial chaos" through co-ordinated strikes while negotiating 200 EBAs set to expire next year.

  • by Dana McCauley
Beachgoers at North Cronulla were greeted with some good colour from the smoke haze generated by hazard reduction burning.

Health alert amid bushfires and near-record heat

NSW health authorities have issued an alert as smoke from prescribed bushfires and near-record warmth pushed pollution to 'hazardous' levels in Sydney.

  • by Peter Hannam
Brandon the Broken with his sisters Arya and Sansa in the Game of Thrones finale.

GoT finale: rogue water bottles and  record viewers

More than 1 million Australians tuned in to watch the Game o Thrones saga draw end, but two bloopers had fans fuming.

  • by Laura Chung
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Neela Janakiramanan ignited calls for an audit of junior doctor work hours.
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'Just a female doctor': women surgeons battle biases

Women surgeons are being dismissed as 'just female doctors' or 'pretty faces', 'off having babies' amid a constant barrage of gender discrimination and harassment.

  • by Kate Aubusson
Commentator and former Australian cricketer Michael Slater.

Michael Slater removed from flight over 'disruptive' acts

The former Australian cricketer locked himself in the toilet after a heated argument while boarding the flight.

  • by Jenny Noyes
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Labor leadership contenders Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen.

Bowen to face off against Albanese in race to lead Labor after election loss

Chris Bowen, from the NSW Right faction, served as Bill Shorten's shadow treasurer for nearly six years and was a key part of the Labor's economic leadership team.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Election result already providing boost to commercial property

Election result already providing boost to commercial property

Agents are reporting an uptick in inquiry from investors now that the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax are off the table.

  • by Jack Needham
'The tap has been turned back on': APRA to relax loan assessment rate

'The tap has been turned back on': APRA to relax loan assessment rate

Home buyers will be able to borrow more money from the banks if a new APRA proposal goes ahead, and it's likely to lift Australia's struggling property markets.

  • by Ellen Lutton

Business

RBA governor Phil Lowe has signalled that the bank is about to cut the cash rate.

Move to cut is a sudden and significant shift from the RBA

Tuesday's dual strike shows our economic regulators are becoming nervous about the state of the economy.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Brandon the Broken with his sisters Arya and Sansa in the Game of Thrones finale.

Game of Thrones finale: rogue water bottles and a record number of viewers

Over 1 million Australians tuned in to watch the GoT saga draw to a close, but two mistakes had fans fuming.

  • by Laura Chung
Viewers of season eight of The Voice will see some familiar faces return.

The familiar faces you're about to see turning chairs on The Voice

Former contestants will have another shot at the crown in the show's latest season.

  • by Laura Chung

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The OnePlus 7 Pro has a trully bezel-free display with no notches or cutouts.
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OnePlus 7 Pro is a flagship phone that's worth every cent

With competition increasing in the mid-range, OnePlus has upped it prices but also produced its most impressive and head-turning smartphone yet.

  • by Krishan Sharma
Maserati Levante S.

The SUV that comes with all the roar and power of a sportscar

Until an update late in 2017, there has been one thing missing with the Maserati Levante.

  • by Toby Hagon

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Sport

Decisions, decisions: Nathan Cleary is under immense pressure to retain the NSW No.7 jersey.

Fittler set to lock in Blues team before final auditions

The first NSW Origin team looks set to be finalised as early as Wednesday, rendering what was meant to be this weekend's final auditions as redundant.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Niki Lauda at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix.

'Enshrined in history': Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70

The three-time world champion has passed away, his family has confirmed in a statement.

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