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'All I have are tears': Mother named as victim of freak car accident
Sarah Tonkin and her baby son were travelling on a road west of Melbourne when part of a tow bar, dropped by another vehicle, bounced and smashed through her car's windscreen.
- by Paul Sakkal and Tate Papworth
Opinion
Religious freedom
What this country really needs is freedom from religion
The citizens of this country did not elect your God, we elected politicians who are supposed to have minds, morals and opinions of their own.
- by Wendy Squires
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Presidents Cup
Reed's caddie banned after physical clash with spectator at Presidents Cup
The combative US star has been involved in controversy all week. And it didn't stop on the Cup's third day.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Naomi Wolf
Dear Angus Taylor: Let me remind you of our encounter at Oxford and why it matters
When you say that you remember Naomi Wolf living a few doors down from you in Oxford 28 years ago, I wonder if you’re mythologising a much less glamorous encounter with a fellow female student – me?
- by Denise Meyer
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White Island eruption
'Devastated': Melbourne woman formally identified as eruption victim as toll rises
Krystal Browitt, 21, has been remembered as an "absolutely gorgeous girl" after she became the first to be confirmed as one of the tourists killed in the White Island volcano eruption, while her sister and dad fight for their lives in The Alfred hospital's burns unit.
- by Rob Harris
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Test cricket
Australia vs New Zealand day three: Warner out cheaply as Australia extend lead
It's the most-eagerly awaited clash of the summer: rivals Australia and New Zealand clash in the first Test.
- by Tom Decent
Analysis
Naked City
Friday's royal commission hearing saw a public airing of a decade-long, festering feud
Internal police politics can make cage-fighting look as dangerous as stamp collecting.
- by John Silvester
Myer registers down, leave Christmas shoppers stranded
Shoppers were reportedly dumping their bags and leaving Myer stores in droves on Saturday afternoon after registers stopped working.
- by Paul Sakkal
Exclusive
Heroes
The fatal bus crash connecting Barrie Cassidy to the Treasurer's father
More than half a century ago, tragedy touched the schoolboy Barrie Cassidy and a young doctor named Frydenberg.
- by Tony Wright
Featured
Good Weekend
They met while editing porn. Then his debut novel upended their marriage
- by Susan Horsburgh
'I was happy that day, so where had these unwanted tears come from?'
Josh's random bouts of uncontrollable crying were unsettling, but hardly worth seeking help for. This year was different.
- by J.P. Pomare
Michael Mohammed Ahmad: 'I sat silently, watching that front door like a mouse watching a tiger'
His heart thudding, a father returns to his local mosque in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre.
- by Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Local
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Courts
Family Court delays slashed but parents still waiting months for rulings
Before reforms were introduced to cut waiting times, one judge took a staggering 35 months to deliberate on a family law dispute.
- by Bianca Hall
Airport rail link: Tunnel could be ditched for cheaper option
The Morrison government is considering ditching an airport rail tunnel in favour of a state government plan for an above-ground track in order to get the multibillion-dollar project done.
- by Timna Jacks
Analysis
Naked City
The do-gooder prison visitor, the repeat offender and a heartbreaking love affair
It had disaster written all over it: the prison visitor wanting to help and the offender vowing to change his ways.
- by John Silvester
'Very dark corners': Former top cop makes dramatic claims about police
- by Chip Le Grand and Adam Cooper
National
white island eruption
Inside the daring mission to recover the dead from White Island
Despite witnessing the destructive power of the White Island volcano this week, a few brave souls returned on Friday to retrieve the dead.
- by Rob Harris
'Long and difficult road ahead': Australian couple back on home soil
"It was a huge relief" to find out his parents were alive, said the son of Nick and Marion London as he opened up about the challenges they face after suffering burns to over 50 per cent of their bodies.
- by Matt Bungard
Politics
'Say g'day to the quiet Britons for us': Scott Morrison
PM Scott Morrison has called for re-elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deliver a post-Brexit free-trade deal with Australia after congratulating him on a "resounding victory".
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Business
More delays loom as Jetstar boss says he won't bow to 'unsustainable' demands
Jetstar is willing to come to the table with pilots after they walked off the job - but not at any cost.
- by Rachel Wells
World
Painting depicts Mexican national hero in high heels and lipstick, furore ensues
The painting shows a nude man with the revolutionary's signature mustache astride a horse. He's wearing high heels and striking a seductive pose.
'An amazing deal for all': US and China strike trade deal
- by Kirsty Needham and Matthew Knott
Opinion
A nation crying out for leadership from Scott Morrison got excuses
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
How wage scandals became the dark underbelly of the labour market
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
Why the days of ultra-cheap milk are - and should be - numbered
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
Think you have a crappy job? Hold my sample stick
Danny Katz
Columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
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Property bydomain
Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you today
How did properties up for auction in your street, suburb and city fare today? Check the latest results here.
- by Domain
Unusual Flemington house smashes reserve by $276,000 at auction
Five bidders fought it out on the last big Saturday for auctions of the year, with buyers undeterred by the surprising layout of this inner-city home.
- by Jim Malo
Culture
Shaun Micallef's American family adventure was no easy ride
The children took full advantage of their final opportunity to bilk us out of every cent they could.
- by Shaun Micallef
New chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra named
Simone Young is only the third Australian to be appointed chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
- by Linda Morris
Lifestyle
Parents and children are taking 'bonding' breaks on the eve of Year 7
- by Siobhán Doran-Chaston
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Sport
Woods slams drunk fans for 'over the top' heckling of Reed
Tiger Woods accused drunk Australian fans of going “over the top” after Patrick Reed’s caddie was banned from the final day of the Presidents Cup for an altercation.
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Test cricket
Australia vs New Zealand: Kiwis bowled out for 166 as Starc takes five wickets
Mitchell Starc took 5-52 to help Australia dismiss New Zealand for 166 on day three in Perth before the home side's top order helped extend the lead beyond 300.
- by Tom Decent
Ware leads Kings to win over Melbourne United
Former Melbourne United import Casper Ware returned to his old club and dominated as his Sydney Kings scored a statement win at Melbourne Arena.
- by Roy Ward
Victory draw with Phoenix in red card clash
Melbourne Victory had a man sent off and seven booked in a draw against an impressive Wellington Phoenix side at AAMI Park.
- by Michael Lynch
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Presidents Cup
Reed’s caddie banned after Presidents Cup fan fight
Patrick Reed’s caddie has been banned from the final day of the Presidents Cup after he angrily confronted a fan on a dramatic day at Royal Melbourne.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Presidents Cup
Presidents Cup: how Ernie Els revived it
Ernie Els has revived the Presidents Cup by making the Internationals competitive.
- by Martin Blake
NBA wrap: Simmons stars for Sixers, Milwaukee continues hot form
Australian Ben Simmons contributed with 24 points and 11 assists as Philadelphia 76ers remained unbeaten at home following a 116-109 victory over New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Have Your Say
The decade's best: The AFL team of 2010-19
As the decade ends, who were the AFL stars who shone brightest? We pick our AFL team of the decade and make sure you have your say.
