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Prosecutor lets slip name of victim whose testimony sent Pell to jail

Prosecutor lets slip name of victim whose testimony sent Pell to jail

Prosecutor lets slip name of victim whose testimony sent Pell to jail

Prosecutor Chris Boyce made a good start in the Court of Appeal on Thursday but then he made a mistake – he revealed the victim's name.

  • by Adam Cooper

'Traumatised beyond belief:' Catfish victims outline 'perverse' trauma

Lydia Abdelmalek.

Harassment victims have shared trauma of campaign by serial stalker who convinced women that former 'Home and Away' star Lincoln Lewis was in love with them.

  • by Benita Kolovos

Our economic luck is fast running out. A recession may even be desirable

Our economic luck is fast running out. A recession may even be desirable

Our government and central bank are running out of levers to pull to avert economic shocks, but a recession might be what is needed to trigger broad reforms.

  • by John Hewson
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Measles alert after infected man travelled through Sydney Airport, on train

The man travelled on a Cathay Pacific flight to Sydney form Bangladesh.

Passengers on an international flight to Sydney have been warned to look out for measles symptoms, after a man was diagnosed with the highly-contagious condition.

  • by Kate Aubusson

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End of the road: Israel Folau will never play for the Wallabies or Waratahs again.

If Folau wins the $10m damages he seeks, he could bankrupt RA and Waratahs

Israel Folau has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission and could bankrupt Rugby Australia and the Waratahs if he is successful in the Federal Court.

  • by Georgina Robinson
Journalists in firing line after AFP changes statement on media raids

Journalists in firing line after AFP changes statement on media raids

The altered statement indicates police are pursuing breaches of the law for which journalists could be prosecuted.

  • by Michael Koziol
Ben Hoffmann, left, and the arrest scene in Darwin.

Darwin alleged shooter knew two of the four victims

Ben Hoffmann was allegedly hunting for a man named Alex over a secret relationship.

  • by Zach Hope and Simone Fox Koob
The ABC's executive editor John Lyons is followed by an AFP officer during Wednesday's raids.

If you aren't worried about ABC raids, you should be

The Australian public have been conditioned to reject the possibility that the police might sometimes use their powers for political ends.

  • by Waleed Aly
Culain Day

'I thought it was a hobby': It took Culain five different jobs to find his calling

Boys are being left behind girls when it comes to planning their careers - and sometimes it's because of their parents.

  • by Anna Patty
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'After she moved out, I wasn't sure what to do': Living alone after a break-up

'After she moved out, I wasn't sure what to do': Living alone after a break-up

Reclaiming your home after the breakdown of a relationship is important and a crucial aspect in the process of clearing the mind.

  • by Kate Bartels
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

Business

Afterpay co-founder Nicholas Molnar said it now has 1.5 million customers in the US.

Austrac scrutinising Afterpay over anti-money laundering compliance

Austrac investigating Afterpay over anti-money launder compliance

  • by Colin Kruger

Small business

Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher tries out Entertainment Experience Platform (IEEP) with immersive 360-degree, real-time VR broadcast at the Infosys Melbourne launch of the 5G Living Lab.

'Very little is known': 5G puzzle for startups to solve

  • by Emma Koehn
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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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Parents you are doing ok.

Chill out, millennial parents. You're doing fine

Dear parents of young children, I offer you this: You are way better parents than those mythical past parents, even on your worst days.

  • by Jim Sollisch
BMW Z4.

BMW steps up the offensive with the release of their new Z4

Designed by Calvin Luc, the Z4 comes with not one but three engine options.

  • by Toby Hagon
The Asus Flip C434, one of the Chromebook's arriving in Australia on Wednesday.
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Expanded Chromebook range hits Australia

  • by Tim Biggs
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Sport

End of the road: Israel Folau will never play for the Wallabies or Waratahs again.

Folau set to seek $10 million in damages from Rugby Australia

Israel Folau has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission and could bankrupt Rugby Australia and the Waratahs if he is successful in the Federal Court.

  • by Georgina Robinson
Adam Goodes at the end of the 2012 grand final.

Players ashamed by treatment of Adam Goodes

Senior Indigenous AFL players were left ashamed by the failure of football to provide adequate support for Adam Goodes in his hour of need.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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