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'No relationship': Albanese distances himself from construction union boss John Setka

'No relationship': Albanese distances himself from construction union boss John Setka

'No relationship': Albanese distances himself from construction union boss John Setka

The Opposition Leader has said he has "no relationship" with the  CFMMEU's Victorian boss, who is expected to plead guilty to harassing a woman.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
GDP

After the hype, our economy's grim reality setting in

After the hype, our economy's grim reality setting in

The main culprit is not Donald Trump and his trade war but primarily one big and well-known problem inside our economy.

  • by Ross Gittins

Trump says the moon is Mars on a confusing day for space travel

Astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works on US spacesuits inside the International Space Station.

It was supposed to be about NASA opening up space for commercial travel. Donald Trump had other ideas.

  • by Christian Davenport and Joel Achenbach

'I honestly believe we can win it': Matildas' World Cup moment arrives

Matildas' Emily Gielnick, Gemma Simon and Laura Alleyway are ready for the World Cup.

While 2019 has so far been a year of tumult for the Matildas, it can still be one of triumph. 

  • by Ben McKay

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Aussie builder's big boss is known for riding out storms. This time it may not be enough 
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Aussie builder's big boss is known for riding out storms. This time it may not be enough 

Lendlease's CEO Steve McCann has been through tough times before in his decade in charge but there's no doubt he is now under serious pressure.

  • by Sarah Danckert
How one hippie town became the anti-vaxxer capital of Australia

How one hippie town became the anti-vaxxer capital of Australia

Anti-vaccination fervour has taken off around the globe, with dire consequences for public health. Ground zero for this kind of thinking in Australia is Mullumbimby.

  • by Tim Elliott
'Flight shame': Climate guilt is the newest threat to airlines

'Flight shame': Climate guilt is the newest threat to airlines

More travellers are feeling guilty about boarding an aircraft knowing the environmental cost. And airlines want to put a stop to it. 

  • by Patrick Hatch
Melania Geymonat and her girlfriend say they were attacked on the top deck of a London night bus.

Gay couple says they were attacked after refusing to kiss in front of male gang

The men were "behaving like hooligans" and demanding they kiss "so they could enjoy watching".

  • by William Booth
Ashleigh Barty with her parents Robert and Josie.

Barty's parents set to miss Paris grand slam finale

Ash Barty's improbable charge to the French Open final has seemingly caught even her fondest two fans off guard.

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Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you today

Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you today

How did properties up for auction in your street, suburb and city fare today? Check the latest results here.

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'Rare as hen's teeth': Henley house fetches $2.45m at auction

'Rare as hen's teeth': Henley house fetches $2.45m at auction

Developers, owner-occupiers and first-home buyers with 'affluent' parents signed up to bid, pushing the north shore home $250,000 above reserve.

  • by Tawar Razaghi

Business

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg leading a march of thousands of French students through Paris in February. She got there by train.

'Flight shame': How climate guilt is the newest threat to airlines

More and more travellers are feeling guilty about boarding an aircraft knowing the environmental cost. And airlines want to put a stop to it. 

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Mining mogul Gina Rinehart is now in second spot on the Rich List.

Cattle queen Gina cooks up nostalgic fare with all the trimmings

The very private Gina Rinehart has revealed some intimate details of her early family life.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Despite early enthusiasm for 3D, audiences have become increasingly hard to impress in recent years.

3D is dead (almost), long live the (food-to-your-seat, luxury) cinema

Technological change has long driven cinema attendance, but operators are increasingly turning to luxury to extract more dollars from fewer customers.

  • by Karl Quinn

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Out of date: most parents struggle to keep up in the digital age

Out of date: most parents struggle to keep up in the digital age

Only 46 per cent of Australian parents feel confident they could help their children deal with serious online problems, according to a new survey.

  • by Bianca Wordley
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The best menswear brands that are made in Australia

Buying made in Australia ensures ethically made garments while boosting local industry.

  • by Dan F. Stapleton
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Sport

Israel Folau has sent a letter to Rugby Australia seeking an explanation for details of his code of conduct hearing appearing in the media.

Folau sends explosive letter to RA over code of conduct 'leaks'

Sacked Wallabies star demands RA explain how details of his code of conduct hearing ended up with the media.

  • by Tom Decent
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Robinson slams talk that Roosters are unhappy with Mitchell

The Sydney Roosters coach has gone in to bat for his superstar centre after he was heavily criticised for his performance in Origin I.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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