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Police raid on ABC sparks firestorm over press freedom, national security
The government has been forced to affirm the independence of the Australian Federal Police after two raids targeting journalists.
- by Michael Koziol, Fergus Hunter and Lucy Cormack
Opinion
Press freedom
Press raids are proof Australians deserve more scrutiny of their government
These police raids on media organisations were not just legal manoeuvres. They were acts of intimidation – and not just against the journalists.
- by David Crowe
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Healthcare
The disease that robbed Jessica of a medical degree and costs her $20,000 a year
One in 10 Australian women will develop this disease, amounting to 620,000 women now living with the condition.
- by Kate Aubusson
Al Gore slams Adani, tells Queensland 'good luck' in selling coal to India
The climate change activist cast doubt on the Carmichael mine's viability as India moves away from coal-fired power.
- by Tony Moore
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You felt it in the 52nd minute - that’s when it all changed for the Blues
You felt it in the 52nd minute. That’s when it all changed.
- by Andrew Webster
Brain explosions and miracle tries: How the players rated in Origin I
How the Blues and Maroons players fared in the series opener.
- by Matt Bungard and Caden Helmers
Pell's habit of greeting parishioners after mass being used as alibi
George Pell is attempting to quash convictions that he sexually assaulted two choirboys in the 1990s.
- by Adam Cooper
'Precarious': Labor and crossbench join forces in the NSW lower house
For the first time this century, the NSW government almost lost a vote on the floor of parliament.
- by Alexandra Smith
'Still lots to do': Speers to work for Sky until 2020, networks confirm
David Speers will host the ABC's Insiders, replacing outgoing host Barrie Cassidy who is due to leave on June 9.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Sydney
'He's not sorry for what he did': Student jailed for stabbing terror attack
- by Margaret Scheikowski
NSW
National
Politics
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Cyber security
China behind huge ANU hack amid fears government employees compromised
China is the key suspect in the theft of huge volumes of highly sensitive personal data from the Australian National University.
- by David Wroe
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National security
Malcolm Turnbull canned any idea of allowing the ASD to spy on Australians
- by David Wroe and Michael Koziol
Police raid on ABC sparks firestorm over press freedom and national security
- by Michael Koziol, Fergus Hunter and Lucy Cormack
World
Property bydomain
Think this Sydney suburb is one big construction zone? You're forgiven
Sure, there's plenty of change coming through, thanks in part to big projects and developments. But journey beyond the main drag and there's plenty to see.
- by Margaret Quilter
Want to fix housing affordability? Don't look to the federal government
It's time to look closer to home to ensure more people can afford to buy a property in our biggest cities, a key expert says.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
APRA ramps up merger pressure for private health insurers
APRA has started talks with health insurers facing "sustainability challenges".
- by Colin Kruger
Opinion
Interest rates
PR pariah: How ANZ's CEO Shayne Elliott shot himself in the foot
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
David Speers to leave Sky News for ABC in early 2020, networks confirm
Sky News and the ABC made the announcement on Wednesday.
- by Georgina Mitchell
For Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, comedy is more than making jokes
The Hollywood stars talk about what was involved in making a sequel to hit comedy The Secret Life of Pets.
- by Garry Maddox
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Everything you need to create the ultimate home gym
Whether it's indoors or outdoors, the most important thing is that you're actually moving.
- by Michael Jarosky
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PCs & laptops
Expanded Chromebook range hits Australia
The streamlined, web-focused laptops are arriving in greater number and at more retailers as Google eyes Windows' and macOS' market share.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Wild Oates: The moment that changed Origin I for Queensland
Having trailed 8-0 at half-time, the Maroons had arrived fashionably late to their own party.
- by Andrew Webster
QLD 18 NSW 14
State of Origin
Queensland's mind games pay dividends in comeback win over NSW
Kevin Walters delivered a team talk for the ages as Queensland reeled in NSW to take an early series lead.
- by Adam Pengilly
Folau legal challenge imminent but NRL door still shut
- by Georgina Robinson and Sam Phillips
NRL
