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'He shot them all up': Mass shooting sends city into lockdown 

'He shot them all up': Mass shooting sends city into lockdown 

'He shot them all up': Mass shooting sends city into lockdown 

Police say a man who opened fire in Darwin on Tuesday night was on parole and wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.

  • by Georgina Mitchell, Zach Hope and Lisa Visentin

RBA governor’s blunt advice for disgruntled bank customers: 'Shop around'

RBA governor Philip Lowe has urged mortgage holders to "shop around".

Philip Lowe admonished ANZ and Westpac for not passing on the RBA's full rate cut, and encouraged unhappy customers to ditch and switch.

  • by Josh Dye

'We haven’t done winning well': My State of Origin fears

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Our footy needs to be better than it was last year when we won the series 2-1. Because we haven’t done winning well over the years.

  • by Brad Fittler

Accused NDIS fraudsters bought property in Indonesia

Alaedine Rifai, also known as Alan Rifai, is the sole director and secretary of Universal Group Australia, a registered NDIS provider accused of defrauding the government scheme.

Four people who allegedly fleeced millions of dollars from NDIS have been refused bail.

  • by Angus Thompson

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What we know so far about the mass shooting in Darwin

What we know so far about the mass shooting in Darwin

At least four people have been killed, according to police.

The Queen and US President Donald Trump arrive through the East Gallery ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace.

Delicate diplomatic dance as Trump dines with the Queen

The US President's hosts challenged his perceived isolationist instincts after a visit that began with controversy.

  • by Nick Miller
Salim Mehajer leaves Burwood Court on Tuesday afternoon having been granted bail.

Salim Mehajer a free man again after court win

The disgraced ex-councillor was arrested on Monday after he contacted a witness in one of his ongoing cases via email.

Massive waves slam the NSW coast as a deep low pressure system churns up the Tasman Sea.

Weather bureau issues warning for Sydney drivers amid gusty winds, rain, snow

The bureau is warning drivers and commuters to take care as wild weather continues to rage in Sydney.

  • by Jenny Noyes, Sally Rawsthorne and Georgina Mitchell
'Disgraceful': Teachers slam selective school decision

'Disgraceful': Teachers slam selective school decision

A new selective school will be built in a "key growth area" of Sydney, but the teachers' union says it will have an adverse impact on everyone.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny arrive at Farnborough airport in London on Tuesday.

Scott Morrison takes veiled swipe at Trump-style deal-making

The PM - visiting London at the same time as Donald Trump - used a speech to caution against world leaders becoming "nothing more than the sum of our deals".

  • by David Wroe

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What $1 million, $2 million and $3 million can buy you across Sydney

What $1 million, $2 million and $3 million can buy you across Sydney

If half the home-buying battle is setting a realistic budget, the other half is knowing what to look for, and where. And there are some areas to watch.

  • by Isabelle Chesher
Sydney apartment owners still in limbo awaiting rules around Airbnb

Sydney apartment owners still in limbo awaiting rules around Airbnb

A mandatory code of conduct for apartment complexes was expected to be implemented but some Sydneysiders are still struggling with party houses.

  • by Tawar Razaghi

Business

Richard Boyle was in court on Tuesday for taking on the tax office as a Whistleblower,
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ATO accused of cover up as ATO whistleblower out on bail

Powerful Senator Rex Patrick to call on Senate to back him for more transparency in the Richard Boyle case.

  • by Adele Ferguson

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Entertainment

A scene from the psychological thriller The Perfection.

Viewers claim this Netflix film is too gory. The watchdog disagrees

The Classification Board has removed the film's "blood and gore" warning despite making people physically ill.

  • by Broede Carmody
ABC Sydney hosts Robbie Buck and Wendy Harmer.

ABC Sydney crashes to 13-year ratings low

Normally a federal election gives the broadcaster a lift – but not this time.

  • by Michael Lallo

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CHOICE names $4 home-brand instant coffee as the 'best tasting'

It might not keep coffee snobs happy but, according to CHOICE, you don't have to spend a fortune to get a tasty caffeine hit.

  • by Suzi Catchpole
The Lenovo Smart Clock is designed for your bedside table.
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Lenovo's smart alarm clock is a discrete display for the bedroom

If you're impressed by Google's Nest Hub, but want something designed to live on your bedside table, then Lenovo's $129 4-inch Smart Clock might fit the bill.

  • by Adam Turner

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'Our best is better than Queensland's': Fittler's pre-Origin words of wisdom

'Our best is better than Queensland's': Fittler's pre-Origin words of wisdom

As Kevin Walters defended his relationship with the coach whisperer, Brad Fittler was happy to declare why his Blues would beat Queensland. Again.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Apprentice and master: Kalyn Ponga and Billy Slater.

Slater to Ponga: Forget the All Blacks, captain Queensland

New Zealand rugby are already sizing up Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga but Billy Slater believes he is the Maroons' long-term captain-in-waiting.

  • by Andrew Webster

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