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NSW government forgoes $850m to help first-home owners 'realise their dream'
The state government has forgone almost $850 million in stamp duty revenue as part of its measures to help first-home owners.Â
- by Alexandra Smith and Matt Wade
'You're a moral vacuum': Huawei executive confronted in astonishing scenes
Huawei's Vice President and Global Cyber Security & Privacy Officer faced hostile questions from MPs from parties from right across the political spectrum.
- by Latika Bourke
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Air accident
At least one dead after helicopter crashes into NYC building
The chopper took off from a heliport on Manhattan's east side and crash-landed on the building 11 minutes later, emergency officials said.
- by Gabriella Borter and Peter Szekely
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Income tax
Centre Alliance seeks energy plan in exchange for tax cut support
Key Senate crossbenchers will demand the government come up with a plan to stop "abhorrent" energy price rises before supporting the Coalition's signature $158 billion income tax cuts.Â
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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'This is nasty stuff': Charlie Teo 'frenzy' likened to Lindy Chamberlain
An online petition is urging public hospitals to allow Dr Charlie Teo to perform surgeries in their operating rooms, as discrepancies arise in the neurosurgeon’s justification of his $120,000 bill.
- by Kate Aubusson
Da Vinci's 'missing' masterpiece surfaces on Saudi prince's yacht
A masterpiece whose whereabouts has been a mystery since it sold for $643m has turned up in an unlikely place.
Pearce has been tortured by Origin more than any other player in its history
Could Mitchell Pearce, 30, really be parachuted into Brad Fittler’s side for the must-win match in Perth?
- by Andrew Webster
Baby brings 'tiny amount of peace' for couple who lost children in MH17 attack
The parents of the children killed when MH17 was shot down have spoken of life after death with the birth of a new child.
- by Tim Barlass
Opinion
Women's health
I may have broken the law, but I will never regret my abortion
In 2009 I broke the law in NSW and had an abortion. It was not a decision I made lightly.
- by Sarah Thompson
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The Four Cornerstones of healthy ageing and the women who tried it
- by Annabel Streets and Susan Saunders
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Director charged over $10 texta attack on Baillieu brokerage sign
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Kylar Loussikian
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Child abuse
A quarter of child abuse complaints receive 'no ongoing oversight': report
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Politics
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Income tax
Centre Alliance seeks energy plan in exchange for tax cut support
Key Senate crossbenchers will demand the government come up with a plan to stop "abhorrent" energy price rises before supporting the Coalition's signature $158 billion income tax cuts.Â
- by Eryk Bagshaw
World
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Air accident
Helicopter crashes onto New York building roof
- by Gabriella Borter and Peter Szekely
Property bydomain
Will gambling affect my home loan? You can bet on it
More than half a million Australians could be putting their home ownership prospects at risk, with lenders cracking down on punting.
- by David Ross
Five ways sellers can fund a pre-sale renovation
Picky buyers can spot property flaws a mile away, but finding the cash to spruce up the home can be challenging. Fortunately, sellers have a few options.
- by Kate Farrelly
Cold house? Here's how to improve access to decent, warm housing
- by Edgar Liu, Chris Martin and Hazel Easthope
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Whistleblower
Treatment of Australia's whistleblowers has strong echoes of Orwell
Whistleblowers have been attacked like never before. It is a threat to our democracy and promises to gag future insiders from ever speaking up.
- by Adele Ferguson
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Entertainment
Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?
The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?
- by Nathanael Cooper
Disappointing night for Australia at the Tony Awards
Eddie Perfect and King Kong designer Peter England both went home empty-handed.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Lifestyle
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Money & relationships
What women are expected to spend on beauty amounts to a house deposit
- by Kasey Edwards
Opinion
Endometriosis
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank
- by Rose Dooley
The 1980s' sneaker revival is bridging the parent-child divide
- by Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff
Smarter living
Sam Reid shows his sunny side at the Sydney Film Festival
The actor chilled in this season's hottest menswear on location at luxury retreat Dovecote.
- by Stephen A Russell
Looking for togetherness on your family trip? Try staying in a hostel
Hostels are no longer the sole domain of young student travellers.
- by Elaine Glusac
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Sport
The push is on for Origin punching bag Pearce to rescue the Blues
Could Mitchell Pearce, 30, really be parachuted into Brad Fittler’s side for the must-win match in Perth?
- by Andrew Webster
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Peter V'Landys
'Australia's Newmarket': Racing NSW plans training mecca on proposed mine site
Racing NSW has ambitious plans for a world-class training centre and "horse town" on a proposed mine site in the Southern Highlands, with the vision based on Newmarket in England.
- by Chris Roots
NRL
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NRL 2019
Norman and Hunt's reunion jump-starts Dragons' season
- by Christian Nicolussi
