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Union leader arrested in eastern suburbs cocaine sting
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Union leader arrested in eastern suburbs cocaine sting

Union leader arrested in eastern suburbs cocaine sting

The second most powerful official in the NSW construction union has been arrested and charged with buying cocaine from two other officials who were allegedly dealing drugs from a union car.

  • by Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
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Education

New selective school was Berejiklian's 'captain's call'

A new selective school will be built in Sydney's south-west.

The Premier has exerted her influence on education with the announcement of the first new fully selective school in 25 years.

  • by Jordan Baker and Alexandra Smith

China suspected in huge uni hack amid fears government workers could be compromised

China suspected in huge uni hack amid fears government workers could be compromised

Senior intelligence figures have been alarmed by the scale of the breach and the possible motivations behind it, with widespread ramifications for other Australian universities.

  • by David Wroe

Morrison opens door to security law review after controversial raids

Prime Minister Scott Morrison attended an event to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Portsmouth, England.

The Prime Minister says he is "absolutely committed to freedom of the press" and insists ministers were not behind the raids.

  • by Nick Miller

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Fred Nile and his teenage tormentor, Joshua Grewal.

In a Sydney shed, a teenager and his mate launched a coup to overthrow Fred Nile

High school graduate Samraat Joshua Grewal is leading a revolt to renew the Christian Democratic Party. 

  • by Alexandra Smith
A queue of climbers line a path on Mount Everest, just below camp four in Nepal.

Melting snow reveals four bodies on Mount Everest

The frozen bodies of four people have been found, with authorities saying they don't know when the mountaineers died.

  • by Gopal Sharma
How ANZ's Shayne Elliott shot himself in the foot

How ANZ's Shayne Elliott shot himself in the foot

His bank’s decision to trouser a portion of the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut reflects ANZ’s financial position.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
No.1 with a bullet: Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga congratulates Corey Oates after setting up his try with a bullet pass.. Photo: AAP

At half-time in Origin 1, an odd story was unfolding

For all the fresh faces at Suncorp Stadium in Origin I, there was a familiar feeling as Queensland came home.

  • by Malcolm Knox
Royalty and Trump upstaged by small group of old men

Royalty and Trump upstaged by small group of old men

This dwindling, proud band in their 90s had taken part in one of the history of war’s most daring and deadly assaults.

  • by Nick Miller
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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

World

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Think this Sydney suburb is one big construction zone? You're forgiven

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

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

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Bank of Queensland appoints George Frazis as CEO

The former Westpac consumer banking chief has vowed to step up digital innovation at the regional bank.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Entertainment

Sophie Turner listened to sad songs to help her prepare for the role of Dark Phoenix.

Dark Phoenix makes Game of Thrones seem 'sort of normal'

Dark Phoenix star Sophie Turner is using her off screen powers to help make a difference.

  • by Stephanie Bunbury
David Speers will move to the ABC early next year, Sky News has confirmed.

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

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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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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

Get your Oates: The Queensland winger flies over for a try that, this time, stands.

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
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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

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