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Former Labor leader Bill Shorten.

Shorten blames 'corporate leviathans' and media for Labor's shock election loss

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten.

Bill Shorten has broken his silence following Labor's shock election loss, blasting corporate Australia for "telling lies and spreading fear".

  • by Bevan Shields

Sydney lawyer executed over $200,000: police

Sydney lawyer executed over $200,000: police

Ho Ledinh was having coffee with friends at the Happy Cup cafe when he was shot three times at close range last year.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

US fighter jets and missiles in China's sights as trade war weapons

Australia has committed to buying 72 F-35 planes by 2023 at a cost of $17 billion.

China's grip on the global market for rare-earth metals gives it the ability to target American weaponry including jets, guided missiles and lasers.

  • by Pratish Narayanan and Joe Deaux

Netanyahu's defeat sets up religious battle for Israel's 'character'

Netanyahu's defeat sets up religious battle for Israel's 'character'

Just seven weeks ago, when Netanyahu basked in a 'tremendous post-election victory," he seemed invincible.

  • by Isabel Kershner

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Origin Game 3 fight 2009.

Three minutes of madness: The events that led to Origin's infamous all-in brawl

When Brett White and Steve Price started trading blows, it set in motion one of the wildest Origin finishes in the history of the interstate series. Ten years on, we revisit that night through the eyes of those at the centre of the drama.

  • by Phil Lutton
Tanya Plibersek said she could not reconcile her family commitments with the prospect of leading Labor.

Labor's first casualties in defeat are its women

We all know the Coalition has a problem. But it’s disappointing to see women emerging as Labor’s first casualties. 

  • by Tanja Kovac
How to deal with workplace bullying

How to deal with workplace bullying

It’s never personal, but it’s often snide, sarcastic and sometimes just mean. 

  • by Jonathan Rivett
ABC reporter Ashleigh Raper.

'We were collateral damage,' says ABC reporter 'who was groped'

Ashleigh Raper was unmasked as the reporter at the centre of an incident leading to the resignation of Luke Foley.

  • by Emily Brooks
Police arrested Darren Butler (left) on Thursday morning. Andrew Russell (right) has been charged with murder; police are still hunting Holly Green (centre).

Man arrested in dramatic police chase over fatal crash south of Sydney

He is the second man arrested over the death of Daniel Clulow, who was killed during a Princes Highway car chase.

  • by Jenny Noyes
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This is it: Dannii Minogue puts her Melbourne home up for sale

This is it: Dannii Minogue puts her Melbourne home up for sale

The singer has called time on the four-bedroom property that she bought almost a decade ago, with the property going under the hammer next month.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
Holiday rentals could be banned in one of Australia's most popular areas

Holiday rentals could be banned in one of Australia's most popular areas

A local council plan to ban party houses and holiday lettings in certain parts of Noosa could have serious ramifications for the local property market.

  • by Ellen Lutton

Business

Low yielding raspberries are one of a number of issues hitting Costa Group.

Costa Group shares plunge after 'crumbly' raspberries hit profits

Unseasonably warm weather has also seen continuing weak demand for mushrooms.

  • by Darren Gray

Small business

Organisations can be much more strategic about redundancies so they harness the goodwill and talent of employees when they leave.

Why empathy in redundancy is smart business

  • by Tony Featherstone
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Entertainment

Australian actress Jacki Weaver stars alongside Ben Kingsley in Perpetual Grace, LTD.

Jacki Weaver's neo-noir thriller shaping up to be must-see viewing

Weaver and Renée Zellweger tackle the neo-noir genre in separate shows, and a fictional documentary series highlights the making of a very real Australian movie.

  • by Brad Newsome
Adam Goodes visits his ancestral lands in the documentary The Australian Dream.

Adam Goodes doco The Australian Dream to open Melbourne Film Festival

Journalist Stan Grant and AFL legend Adam Goodes help tell a story that's about far more than footy.

  • by Karl Quinn

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The SF90 Stradale is the first Ferrari sports car to be equipped with four-wheel drive.

Ferrari goes electric with their fastest ever road car

The SF90 Stradale promises to set new performance benchmarks for the brand.

  • by Toby Hagon
parent phone addiction

Ring of truth: why your kids think you're addicted to your phone

Most parents worry their kids are addicted to screens, but about four in 10 teenagers have the same concern about their parents.

  • by Niraj Chokshi
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Origin Game 3 fight 2009.

'She's on here': The untold story of State of Origin's last great meltdown

When Brett White and Steve Price started trading blows, it set in motion one of the wildest Origin finishes in the history of the interstate series. Ten years on, we revisit that night through the eyes of those at the centre of the drama.

  • by Phil Lutton
Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr (centre) is consoled by Jason Heyward (left) and manager Joe Maddon after hitting a foul ball into the stands.

Concern as foul ball appears to injure young girl at Major League game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora jr reacted in horror as his foul ball struck a young fan in a game against Houston.

NRL

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They're off: Gosford hosts an eight-race card on Thursday.
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Race-by-race preview and tips for Gosford on Thursday

  • by Ray Hickson

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