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Hong Kong protests
Workers swarm the streets in Hong Kong as Lam invokes emergency powers
Hong Kong's chief executive has announced emergency powers not used for more than 50 years in a bid to curb escalating violence by banning protesters from wearing face masks.
- by Kirsty Needham
Man struck by train and killed after 'game of chicken'
A foolish game of "chicken" among three "intoxicated" friends at Fairy Meadow train station ended in tragedy on Friday afternoon.
- by Ashleigh Tullis
More people are alive over 65 than under five: is it time to rethink old age?
Australians are living longer than ever while also staying fitter and healthier.
- by Amanda Hooton
CrowdStrike: the tale of sabotage that took root in Trump's Oval Office
Donald Trump has placed a concoction of disprovable claims, of the kind usually found on the fringes of the web, squarely in the middle of American politics and diplomacy.
- by Scott Shane
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Family coming to terms with news husband arrested over 1982 disappearance of wife
John Bowie, 69, has been arrested over the suspicious disappearance of his wife as the family comes to terms with the news of his arrest.
- by Esther Han
Trump ally to fall on sword amid scrutiny over Ukraine
Rick Perry, the man driving the White House's fossil fuel agenda, is set to step down as Energy Secretary.
- by Lisa Friedman and Maggie Haberman
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Takata airbag scandal
'Should not be driven': Takata airbag danger even worse than first believed
The 'urgent recall' affects about 20,000 Australian cars, including models from brands BMW, Holden and Honda.
- by Zach Hope and Charlotte Grieve
Nine secures takeover of Macquarie Media as Jones, Carnegie accept offer
Shock jock Alan Jones and venture capitalist Mark Carnegie agreed to sell their shares to Nine Entertainment Co.
- by Jennifer Duke
Australian student who lay dead for three days was a 'brilliant philosopher'
The man whose body went unnoticed for several days at a university in New Zealand has been identified.
- by Sam Sherwood and Blair Ensor
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Sydney emergency
Firefighters 'gaining the upper-hand' at Penrith
A massive firebombing aircraft was used to help control a blaze in Sydney's west. The RFS says conditions are easing and fire activity is decreasing.
- by Esther Han
'Two beautiful girls': findings delivered in equestrian deaths inquest
The mother of one of two young horse riders who died in competition said it has taken the two tragic deaths to force change.
- by Angus Thompson
'Come clean': NSW Labor figure urged to reconsider evidence at ICAC
Kenrick Cheah, a key witness in the NSW corruption watchdog's inquiry into Labor Party donations, was told he was a young man "a long career" ahead of him.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Wage scandal
'They exploited eager passionate people': Empire behind Chin Chin underpaid staff by up to $10,000 each
- by Ben Schneiders and Royce Millar
Politics
Catholic Church calls for overhaul of 'problematic' religious freedom bill
The country's largest church says the draft laws require major changes to avoid unwanted "lawfare" and ensure religious bodies keep their ability to hire and fire at will.
- by Michael Koziol
Business
'There will be mistakes': Housing industry calls out super red tape
The Housing Industry Association has thrown support behind the planned superannuation guarantee amnesty.
- by Emma Koehn
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Criminal charges against CBA isn't just about the money - it's symbolic
- by Adele Ferguson
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Banking royal commission
CBA's CommInsure charged with criminal offences
- by Clancy Yeates and Yan Zhuang
World
US diplomat thought it was 'crazy' to withhold Ukraine aid, texts show
A US diplomat in Ukraine told an ambassador he thought it was crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign", an inquiry has heard.
- by Patricia Zengerle
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Property bydomain
Goodbye garbage: Turning unwanted waste into products we want to have
World-first technology unveiled in Australia is turning common waste into components for luxe furniture, solving one of our most pressing problems.
- by Kate Burke
'He offered to be a topless waiter': How past Block contestants saved cash
To find out how past teams managed in times of financial strife, we asked them to tell us some of the weird and wacky things they did to save money.
- by Kate Bartels
Culture
Seven rumoured to bring Big Brother back in 2020, and it just might make sense
The network denies it has done a deal to revive the long-running reality format. But a fresh take on the show could be just what it needs.
- by Karl Quinn
Zadie Smith dismisses the latest literary 'fad'
Ahead of her first Australian visit in 20 years, award-winning author Zadie Smith says there’s no such thing as 'your story'.
- by Jane Sullivan
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NRL Grand Final
Andrew Johns: How the Raiders can upset the Roosters
Ten months of training, playing, sacrifice, dealing with pain, injuries, sprays off coaches … whether it has been worth it comes down to 80 minutes.
- by Andrew Johns
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NRL Grand Final
Time will tell how the ultimate battle of opposites plays out
Sunday's NRL grand final features the Sydney Roosters, who like to speed the play up, and the Canberra Raiders, who like to slow it down wherever they can.
- by Roy Masters
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