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Eddie and the ARU: The obvious solution to a Sticky situation

Eddie and the ARU: The obvious solution to a Sticky situation

All signs suggest Michael Cheika is going through his final acts as Wallabies coach, and his successor could be staring us in the face, with a little help from a mate.

  • by Malcolm Knox

Why the Liberals dumped a young Asian woman in favour of Q&A star McQueen

Why the Liberals dumped a young Asian woman in favour of Q&A star McQueen

The Liberal Party Federal President had barely finished speaking about the value of diversity before the party voted Karina Okotel off its island.

  • by David Crowe

House prices will soon be growing at double-digit rates

House prices will soon be growing at double-digit rates

By the end of this year, house prices will be up by 3 per cent, according to ANZ. By mid-next year, they will be growing at a double-digit annual rate.

  • by Shane Wright

Major sponsors pressure horse racing bodies over 'horrific' footage

Major sponsors pressure horse racing bodies over 'horrific' footage

The "sickening" footage was aired just days before The Everest and the Caulfield Cup with nearly $20 million in prize money between them.

  • by Dominic Powell

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'Like animals in a zoo': Nude swimmers hit back at South Head proposal

'Like animals in a zoo': Nude swimmers hit back at South Head proposal

South Head’s nude bathing enthusiasts have slapped down a plan to build a walkway along Lady Bay beach.

  • by Tom Rabe and Nick Bonyhady
Rendered impressions of Crown Resorts' One Barangaroo (far left) and Lendlease's Tower 1 and Tower 2, and the three Barangaroo International towers at the right.

Revealed: The $140 million+ deal for Australia's most expensive residence

James Packer's penthouse crown has been snatched by a buyer who more than doubled his $60m purchase.

  • by Lucy Macken
Stopping retailers from passing on the cost of Afterpay to customers is a key part of its business model, some analysts said.

Afterpay shaken as RBA reviews bans on merchant surcharges

Afterpay shares tumbled more than 7 per cent after the RBA said it would look at surcharging rules.

  • by Clancy Yeates
'We’re talking about destroying horses on an industrial scale'

'We’re talking about destroying horses on an industrial scale'

The nags? We never really thought about it and, if we did, we just assumed they were “put out to pasture” somewhere.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Commonwealth boss organises massive event in Australia without telling us

Commonwealth boss organises massive event in Australia without telling us

Commonwealth secretary-general Baroness Patricia Scotland has been accused of "disrespecting Australia".

  • by Latika Bourke
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‘We’re the guinea pigs’: HSC English students challenged by ‘convoluted’ test

‘We’re the guinea pigs’: HSC English students challenged by ‘convoluted’ test

A new HSC English topic introduced to improve students' understanding of the mechanics of writing has been criticised.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

'Unstoppable trailblazer': NSW's first female judge, Jane Mathews, farewelled

'Unstoppable trailblazer': NSW's first female judge, Jane Mathews, farewelled

The life of Jane Mathews, the first woman to be appointed a judge in NSW, was celebrated with a state memorial service at the Sydney Opera House.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn

'Sympathy isn't high on the list': Milat victim's dad hopes for confession

Caroline Clarke was murdered by Ivan Milat.

The father of a British backpacker murdered by Australia's most infamous serial killer Ivan Milat says his family tries to keep the murderer out of their minds.

  • by Aine Fox

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Scott Morrison during an Ecumenical Service to commemorate the commencement of Parliament for 2019.

Neither church nor state can agree on Scott Morrison's draft religious laws

Below this week's headlines on Archbishop Glenn Davies was an admission that could weaken his calls for stronger laws to protect religious freedom.

  • by David Crowe

Business

Commonwealth Bank hit with another claim.

Commonwealth Bank hit with another royal commission class action

Slater and Gordon alleges that since 2013 CBA's superannuation arm Colonial failed to act in the best interests of its members and acted unconscionably.

  • by Sarah Danckert

World

Turkey accused of 'utterly callous disregard for civilian lives'

Turkey accused of 'utterly callous disregard for civilian lives'

Potential war crimes in Turkey's invasion of northern Syria that include summary killings and bombings of a civilian convoy have been identified by Amnesty International.

  • by Michael Bachelard
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Take a peek at the 10 most expensive residences sold in Australia

Take a peek at the 10 most expensive residences sold in Australia

Amid news of a $140m+ off-the-plan deal, the highest price ever for a residential property, here's a look at the nation's top tier homes.

  • by Lucy Macken
Historic Sydney house hits the market 10 years after mooted listing

Historic Sydney house hits the market 10 years after mooted listing

Wealthy owner of grand Vaucluse residence finally looking to cash in on eastern suburbs real estate almost a decade after sell-off first ordered.

  • by Lucy Macken
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Culture

Regurgitator 's Quan Yeoman (left), Ben Ely and Peter Kostic, celebrating 25 years with a national tour in October and November.

'Rock revival has been pretty huge': Regurgitator is back on the road

One of Australia's most loved and innovative bands, Regurgitator is celebrating 25 years.

  • by Martin Boulton
The four boys who will play Billy in the 10th anniversary tour: River Mardesic, Wade Nielsen, Omar Abiad and Jamie Rogers.

Billy Elliot the musical kicks off its 10th anniversary tour in Sydney

With music by Elton John and directed by the film’s original director Stephen Daldry, four young boys from all over Australia will play the role of Billy on opening night.

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Kerrin McEvoy will be trying to win the Everest for a third time on Redzel.

Why riding Redzel again was the toughest call of my career

It sounds silly given how much the horse means to me, but I didn't know whether it was the right thing to ride Redzel again.

  • by Kerrin McEvoy
Ellyse Perry, centre, celebrates with her Sixers teammates after taking the wicket of Rachel Priest.

Perry inspires Sydney Sixers to big in WBBL season opener

A strong showing with bat and ball by Ellyse Perry has helped the Sixers to a big win over arch rivals the Sydney Thunder.

  • by Ben Weir

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