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China's Spy Secrets
Suspected China agent sought to infiltrate the CSIRO
Brian Chen made an offer to invest in a biotech startup, but seemed particularly interested in the company's location in one of Australia's technology hubs.
- by Nick McKenzie, Paul Sakkal and Grace Tobin
Sydney ferry master sacked for falling asleep on the job
The ferry master was found sleeping on duty on the May Gibbs, formerly named Ferry McFerryface, while it was travelling between Pyrmont Bay and McMahon’s Point wharves.
- by Anna Patty
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AUSTRAC crackdown
Former Westpac executive plays down role in laundering scandal
Rob Whitfield, the former head of Westpac's Institutional Bank and current Commonwealth Bank director, has distanced himself from the money laundering scandal engulfing Westpac.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Healthcare
'Hospital-in-the-home revolution': The plan to shake up private health insurance
Health Minister Greg Hunt wants health funds to be able to cover specialist treatment delivered outside hospitals at a lower cost, starting with mental health and orthopaedics.
- by Dana McCauley
More top stories
The health workers who are so 'dangerously overworked' they earn $100k in overtime
The union that covers paramedics said it was a symptom of a workforce that was 'extremely stretched'.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Health
If you want to drop the pud, PM, take my advice
Not long ago I was like Scott Morrison, huffing and puffing up hills as my excess weight punished my knees and lungs.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Uber banned in London over fake driver scandal
Uber will continue operating as normal while it appeals the decision from Transport for London.
- by Latika Bourke
‘I would’ve given it to my kids’: Drug kingpin jailed
Koder Jomaa has been jailed for trying to smuggle 200kg of MDMA into Australia as part of a global network.
- by Angus Thompson
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Assange saga
Assange faces 'unacceptable' punishment, Rudd says
The former PM has serious reservations about Assange's conduct but doesn't believe he should be extradited.
- by Rob Harris
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How can you tell if an apartment is good quality?
- by Martin Loosemore, Bill Randolph, Caitlin Buckle, Hazel Easthope, Laura Crommelin and UNSW
CHINA'S SPY SECRETS
Investigation
The moment a Chinese spy decided to defect to Australia
- by Nick McKenzie, Grace Tobin and Paul Sakkal
Investigation
China tried to plant its candidate in Federal Parliament, authorities believe
Bo "Nick" Zhao was in trouble financially when he said he was approached with a million-dollar offer to become China's man in federal Parliament.
- by Nick McKenzie, Paul Sakkal and Grace Tobin
'Let him stay': Influential Liberal MP urges asylum for Chinese defector
Wang Liqiang is the first Chinese operative to ever blow his cover and has revealed details of how they fund and conduct political interference operations.
- by Nick McKenzie, Grace Tobin and Paul Sakkal
Sydney
'Serious misjudgment': policeman fined for giving friend intelligence
Phillip Edward Parker, who is suspended, pleaded guilty to three charges after giving the information in April this year.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Alleged attacker of pregnant woman charged over second incident
The 43-year-old man who was last week refused bail has now been charged over a separate incident.
- by Matt Bungard
Flights cancelled and heavy rain in Sydney's north after storms
Thirty flights have been cancelled after Sydney Airport was forced to adjust for severe weather conditions on Monday night.
- by Matt Bungard
National
PONG SU INVESTIGATION
'Outlaw' tattoos and fingerprints reveal identity of Pong Su drug trafficker
Chin Kwang Lee revealed to police, in custody, his distinctive dragon tattoo and four Chinese characters inked on his back roughly translated to "outside the law".
- by Richard Baker
Did North Korea's money making agency run the Pong Su heroin deal?
The ship has been linked to the Hermit Kingdom's Division 39, whose operations include running drugs. So, who was the money intended for?
- by Richard Baker
Politics
Give 10 regional towns 'priority status' to power the economy: Business Council
The business lobby has called for regional cities - chosen with strict criteria, not electoral consideration - to be given special status to stimulate the economy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Business
Opinion
Big four
Westpac must plan a staged exit for chairman Lindsay Maxsted and CEO Brian Hartzer
Neither chairman Lindsay Maxsted nor the chief executive, Brian Hartzer are going to fall on their swords. They are going to fight for survival as long as they can.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Louis Vuitton owner to buy Tiffany for $23b in largest luxury-goods deal ever
- by Robert Williams, Marthe Fourcade and Rachel Evans
World
Man in truck deaths case pleads guilty to immigration, property offences
The victims, 31 men and boys and eight women, were found on October 23 on an industrial estate in Essex, not far from docks on the River Thames.
Opinion
China's overreach is testing Australia in four key ways
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
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Property bydomain
Tackling the city's transport woes: Sydney's congested suburbs
Traffic congestion and public transport are two key factors in choosing where you live, so how do Sydney suburbs compare?
- by Kate Burke
'Hasn't been top of mind': The help buyers don't know about
In a little over a month, first-home buyers will be able to get extra help from the government to get into the housing market, but experts say few even realise.
- by Kate Burke
Culture
Why Alice Cooper has been sober for more than three decades
The godfather of shock rock talks about his upbringing, marriage and life on the road.
- by Jane Rocca
Doubling down on breakup with Ed Sheeran, Nesbitt returns to her roots
From pop to alternative, folk, chillout sessions and jazz, our music critics review six new albums that have all your tastes covered.
- by Jessie Cunniffe, Kish Lal, Benjamin Potter, John Shand and Barnaby Smith
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Sport
I can handle NRL return better than Hayne did: Holmes
Valentine Holmes vows that unlike Jarryd Hayne in 2016, he will recapture his best NRL form after returning from the NFL.
- by Laine Clark
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Australian cricket
Bailey to be unveiled as new Australian selector while he's still playing
George Bailey will become a selector while still playing in the BBL and in the Sheffield Shield making his appointment one-of-a-kind in Australian cricket history.
- by Chris Barrett and Jon Pierik
'An absolute disgrace': Gabba doesn't deserve first Test, says Cowan
Players want to start their series there next summer but former Australian opener says paltry crowds show the Gabba shouldn't have a mortgage on the first Test.
- by Chris Barrett
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England
England's Jofra Archer target of racial insult in New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket says it will apologise to Jofra Archer after the England pace bowler had racist insults shouted at him after batting.
'We weren't playing games': Latrell talks with Cowboys continue despite Val signing
North Queensland coach Paul Green says "conversations" with Latrell Mitchell are ongoing despite the multi-million-dollar signing of Valentine Holmes.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Fight of my life': Olympic champ Diamond to sell gold medal for heart surgery
Former Olympic shooting champion Michael Diamond may need a heart transplant and is selling a second gold medal to support his family.
- by Melissa Woods
The American superfreaks in the way of an Australian Tokyo gold rush
Australia has a squadron of brilliant swimmers ready to unleash in Tokyo but Team USA continues to breed superstars and champions without relent.
- by Phil Lutton
Have Your Say
Paine wants Gabba opener next summer but poor crowds remain a concern
Australian captain wants Brisbane fortress to host the first Test of next summer against India despite fewer than 5000 people watching the hosts win on Sunday.
