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Scathing review of Coalition jobs plan
A scathing inquiry into a $220 million jobs scheme found it suffered from conflicts of interest and intervention by ministers.
- by David Crowe
Corbyn warns of 'rat hair in your paprika' after Boris Johnson's Brexit
Meanwhile, Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says neither Boris Johnson nor Jeremy Corbyn should be allowed "anywhere near" 10 Downing Street.
- by Nick Miller
At least 9 members of Mormon family killed in ambush in Mexico
The deaths of the three women and six children, who were part of a community of dual US-Mexican citizens, highlighted the growing danger posed by organised-crime groups.
- by Mary Beth Sheridan
Xi's unmistakable message for the US and Australia on Chinese technology
China's President has taken a firm swipe at countries that have resisted cooperation with Chinese technology companies.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Light rail boost flagged ahead of lockout law wind back
The NSW Labor Opposition has urged the government to act immediately to repeal the laws in the CBD.
- by Alexandra Smith and Lisa Visentin
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'Your father is cancelled': Leunig's son on cartoon row
I’m not here to defend my father’s work or tell people they can't vent their anger, but to offer a different perspective.
- by Sunny Leunig
'Undervalued' employee jailed for defrauding luxury cruise line of $3.7m
A judge said the 53-year-old's expressions of "heartfelt remorse" had to be treated with caution.
- by Carrie Fellner
Latrell Mitchell heading for the exit door as Roosters withdraw contract offer
Star centre told club he wanted to test the market at the end of next season.
- by Scott Bailey
Walker slapped with record fine and ban for whip breach
Prince Of Arran's jockey will still collect $45,000 in his riding percentage after he admitted the thought of winning the Melbourne Cup spurred his brain fade.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Guy Fawkes Night fireworks thought to have sparked Mt Wellington blaze
- by George Block and Ryan Anderson
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Wealthy eastern suburbs school's financial controller of 15 years accused of fraud
"The board of Moriah College is investigating recently-discovered serious alleged fraudulent activity," the school said in a statement.
- by Jordan Baker and Angus Thompson
Man charged after allegedly stabbing co-worker outside Sydney council depot
The victim, a 22-year-old man, was treated by five paramedic crews after being stabbed in the face, neck and arms.
- by Josh Dye
Sydney council set to ditch Australia Day celebrations
Australia Day celebrations in inner west are set to be scrapped in favour of the Aboriginal festival Yabun.
- by Harriet Alexander
National
'Extremely traumatic scene': Woman killed after being hit by school bus
- by Simon McCarthy and Lisa Allan
Politics
Wrong parent put on baby’s My Health Record among 37 data breaches
Most of the data breaches were described as administrative errors but three involved unauthorised access to an individual's My Health Record.
- by Dana McCauley
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Government cools talk of further relaxation of media ownership laws
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
Business
Banks slash billions from UK exposure amid Brexit uncertainty
Australian banks have sharply cut their exposure to the United Kingdom, underlining the local banking sector's dwindling direct links to Brexit.
- by Clancy Yeates
World
Australian woman to walk free in weeks after deadly road accident in Bali
Meanwhile an Australian man who launched a flying kick attack on a passing motorist in Bali has had his sentencing postponed.
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
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'Bittersweet': Leaving a fast-gentrifying inner Sydney suburb
When Richard bought his first house here, taxis would not take him home. Now, he's surrounded by fancy restaurants – but ready to move away.
- by Tawar Razaghi
The Block: Teams anxiously tie a bow on their houses ahead of auctions
Contestants have worked for 100 days, and one group decided to do their final reveals hungover. Others took a safer approach with a big prize up for grabs.
- by Simone Mitchell
Culture
The Crown's authenticity rests on the shoulders of this military man
Nothing on Netflix's lavish drama escapes the scrutiny of Major David Rankin-Hunt.
- by Richard Jinman
Hollywood? Nothing altruistic about it, says Last Christmas director Paul Feig
Eight years after his last visit, director Paul Feig is back in Australia with a new film, and an old sense of style.
- by Karl Quinn
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Melbourne Cup
Australia Day: Vow And Declare breaks 10-year hoodoo for home winners
A gutsy effort from Vow And Declare helped the brilliant Craig win the Melbourne Cup for the first time.
- by Chris Roots
'Incredibly courageous': How Williams won the Melbourne Cup
Craig Williams' decision to break with Vow And Declare's recent pattern and push forward proved a Melbourne Cup-winning call.
- by Andrew Wu
'You can compare him to Steve Smith': O'Brien's father pride
Trainer Danny O'Brien declared his innocence throughout the years-long cobalt scandal and yesterday he got his reward in the ultimate Cup redemption story.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
Walker slapped with record fine and ban for whip breach
Prince Of Arran's jockey will still collect $45,000 in his riding percentage after admitted the thought of winning the Melbourne Cup spurred his brain fade.
- by Adam Pengilly
Smith masterclass brings capital gains for Australia
The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-game Twenty20 series against Pakistan after their talismanic batsman produced another exhilarating knock in Canberra.
- by Caden Helmers
Sonny Bill Williams set to sign $10 million contract with Toronto Wolfpack
Fresh from the signalled end of his All Blacks career, Sonny Bill Williams will join the Toronto Wolfpack rugby league club under a deal worth a reported $10 million.
Latrell heading for exit door as Roosters withdraw contract offer
The Sydney Roosters have taken their offer of a contract extension off the table after the star centre told the club he wanted to test the market at the end of next season.
- by Scott Bailey
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Football codes come together to get heads around concussion crisis
Representatives from leagues around the world will meet in Stockholm this weekend to study data on head injuries from the Rugby World Cup.
