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Mack Horton refuses to share podium with Sun Yang after Chinese star wins world title
Nobody on the Australian team knew in advance of Horton's silent protest which Sun Yang says has disrespected China.
- by Phil Lutton
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Crime
At least 20 prisoners involved, staff attacked in major incident at juvenile detention centre
Prisoners are out of their cells at NSW's largest youth jail with reports they have accessed a workshed containing chainsaws and other tools.
- by Matt Bungard
Killer of Sydney man and his girlfriend has a three-day 'head start'
The bodies of Lucas Fowler, 23 and American Chynna Deese, 24, were discovered shot dead by the side of the Alaska Highway.
- by Nick Ralston
Father dies at shopping centre, daughter found with stab wounds
A 52-year-old man has died at Chatswood Chase shopping centre following a domestic incident at a home nearby.
- by Matt Bungard
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Hong Kong protests
Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at Hong Kong protesters
Tens of thousands of protesters defied police, threw eggs and defaced Beijing’s office in Hong Kong with graffiti after taking over major city roads.
- by Kirsty Needham
Spending plans: How different generations will use their tax refunds
At 19, Zoe Swan-Duffy is financially independent, which makes her a rarity in her social circle.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The seven habits of highly affluent people
There's many simple things you can do to engineer a more prosperous life for yourself.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Sydney emergency
Daughter charged after woman, 57, found dead at Sydney house
Ali Bostani had heard screams for help moments before the knock on his door. When he answered, his neighbour allegedly told him she’d just killed her mother.
- by Megan Gorrey and Tom Rabe
Over the top? The mums with a 'no vax, no visit' rule
Parents have long agonised over visits, and those who want family and friends to get vaccines are facing a backlash.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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Wage scandal
Chef sues Rockpool restaurant empire for underpayment, mistreatment
- by Ben Schneiders
'All young girls going mental': Violent brawl ends couple's special day
- by Tate Papworth and Chris Vedelago
Politics
'There’ll be no deals' on drought relief bill, says Scott Morrison
The Prime Minister ramps up pressure on Labor to accept his drought fund plan in one of five clashes set for Parliament in the coming fortnight.
- by David Crowe
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Political Leadership
Former Nationals leader urges voters to get tough with badly behaving MPs
- by Latika Bourke
World
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Hong Kong protests
Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at Hong Kong protesters
- by Kirsty Needham
Property bydomain
Sydney's auction clearance rate hits its highest point in two years
Some homes sell for more than $300,000 above their reserve prices as the city's cool market shows signs of a turnaround.
- by Melissa Heagney
'Character and quirk': This septuagenarian just got a bold facelift
It's all in the name for this revitalised house, in which the architects wanted to ensure it kept its character. And experts like it so much they call it 'joyful'.
- by Jenny Brown
Business
Asahi's blockbuster $16bn CUB deal to boost stagnant beer market
The $16 billion takeover of Carlton & United Breweries by Japan's Asahi could help revive beer sales – if it gets ACCC approval
- by Nick Toscano
Opinion
Federal budget
Despite the photo-op, the RBA knows the economy needs more stimulus
- by Ross Gittins
Small business
Entertainment
Australian rock royalty to win as Splendour in the Grass gets even bigger
Two of Australia's biggest music festivals are set to get even bigger after winning a decade-long planning battle, and some famous names could reap the rewards.
- by Karl Quinn
Melburnians rush to donate treasures from past relationships
"It's quite emotional having that catharsis," says Melbourne Writers Festival director Marieke Hardy.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
'Dads doing half of domestic work is a good start but still not enough'
- by Kasey Edwards
Smarter living
The surprising benefits of an imaginary friend
Does your child have a buddy nobody else can see? Here is why that might be a good thing.
- by Carolyn Tate
Review
Video games
Sea of Solitude is deep and meaningful
Raw and emotional, though let down by some annoying design issues, Sea of Solitude is a worthwhile and beautiful journey through loneliness and regret.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Titmus stuns Ledecky to claim gold with an all-time great performance
Australian teen has rendered Katie Ledecky mortal at the World Championships, inflicting the American champion's first defeat in the 400m freestyle since 2013.
- by Phil Lutton
Horton refuses to share podium with Sun Yang after Chinese star wins gold
Sun Yang says Mack Horton has disrespected China by refusing to share a podium with him after he won World Championship gold in Korea.
- by Phil Lutton
NRL
Manly 36 Parramatta 24
Match report
Tom Trbojevic on fire again in Sea Eagles romp over Eels
- by Dominic Bossi
