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Americans flock to protests demanding Donald Trump impeachment

People who want President Trump impeached rally in front of the Vigo County Courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are believed to have participated in protests demanding the US President be impeached and removed from office.

  • by Matthew Knott

Former corporate raider charged with child porn offences after tip-off

Former corporate raider charged with child porn offences after tip-off

An anonymous tip-off sparked the investigation into multimillionaire Sir Ron Brierley, which led to him being charged with six counts of possessing child abuse material.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

Volcano victims' dignity betrayed as NZ's no-fault system lets tour operators off the hook

Volcano victims' dignity betrayed as NZ's no-fault system lets tour operators off the hook

Australians killed or injured in the White Island disaster - and their families - will not be entitled to sue any negligent parties as they could in Australia, Britain or Canada.

  • by Rod Hodgson

'Lost a lot of respect and trust': NAB chief's plan to tackle 'unacceptable' failings

'Lost a lot of respect and trust': NAB chief's plan to tackle 'unacceptable' failings

NAB's new chief Ross McEwan says the bank is looking at five key focus areas after a tumultuous past few years.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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'Stick with your courage': How Emily's school outperformed James Ruse in English

'Stick with your courage': How Emily's school outperformed James Ruse in English

Emily Scarlis is only 16 and scored an ATAR of 99.95. Her school has outperformed James Ruse to be the top school for English in this year's HSC.

  • by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
Creative, actually: 'Digi Kiwis' lift the lid on Boris Johnson's video masterstroke
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Creative, actually: 'Digi Kiwis' lift the lid on Boris Johnson's video masterstroke

In their first interview since the election, the 20-somethings behind the viral video of the UK election campaign explain how they made it happen.

  • by Latika Bourke
Wests Tigers NRL player Josh Reynolds has faced Sutherland Local Court for a domestic violence charge on Wednesday.

Reynolds to claim medication, not violence, caused bruising on partner

Josh Reynolds has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence charge after the Wests Tigers star allegedly assaulted ex-partner Arabella Del Busso in September.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Ben Roberts-Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age respond to Ben Roberts-Smith

Late on Monday, former special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith put out a statement attacking our reporting. This is our response.

  • by Michael Bachelard
Steve Jacobs and Richard Wilkins at Nine's 2020 Upfronts in October.

Richard Wilkins, Steve Jacobs out as Today's new lineup revealed

Viewers of Nine's Today will wake up with an almost entirely new breakfast team in 2020, as on-air changes continue on the embattled TV program.

  • by Robert Moran
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HSC results

Top HSC schools 2019

James Ruse tops the HSC for the 24th time as a bolter takes second

  • by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
HSC

HSC 2019: How your school ranked

As students across NSW receive their HSC results, schools will also be eagerly examining their performance.

HSC honour roll and top schools

HSC results 2019: student honour roll

Find the distinguished achievers among the NSW students who were awarded their HSC in 2019.

Sydney

Premier Gladys Berejiklian defends the stadium cost blow-out at a press conference at the Rural Fire Service headquarters in Sydney on Wednesday.

Sydney Football Stadium cost blows out by $99m as government signs new deal

The Premier claims the government got the "best price" for the Sydney Football Stadium rebuild project, as she announced the cost had blown out by $99 million.

  • by Lisa Visentin and Jenny Noyes

Burgess pleads not guilty to intimidating father-in-law

Sam Burgess has pleaded not guilty to intimidating his father-in-law, Mitch Hooke.

The retired NRL player did not appear at Moss Vale Local Court, where a plea was entered on his behalf.

  • by Angus Thompson

Climate rally leader told to 'stay in school' by the PM aces HSC with 99 ATAR

Climate rally leader told to 'stay in school' by the PM aces HSC with 99 ATAR

Over the past year, a few people – the Prime Minister included – have berated Varsha Yajman for skipping school.

  • by Mary Ward

National

NSW bushfires

Former NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner Greg Mullins says more needs to be done to ensure state and territories have enough resources as bushfire seasons get longer and more severe.

'New normal is so dangerous': Former NSW fire chief says resources are stretched

Former NSW Fire and Rescue commissioner Greg Mullins said Australia should consider employing casual seasonal firefighters to bolster the ranks.

  • by Laura Chung
In the face of this mega-blaze, the leadership vacuum has been astounding
Opinion

In the face of this mega-blaze, the leadership vacuum has been astounding

I would gladly take Mr Morrison and his cabinet to the frontline of one of these bushfires to experience for themselves what we are going through.

  • by Greg Mullins

Politics

Seeing a medical specialist is getting more expensive.

Out-of-pocket specialist costs spike at triple the rate of inflation

New health data shows how much each electorate pays to see a doctor, with Australians now paying an average $83 to see a specialist.

  • by Dana McCauley

Business

Seven's bid for Prime has been given the green light by the competition regulator but critical shareholders will vote it down.

Competition watchdog gives green light to doomed Seven-Prime deal

Prime Media Group will face a doomed shareholder vote after the competition regulator cleared the takeover of the regional broadcaster by Kerry Stokes' Seven West Media.

  • by Jennifer Duke
The ASX is set for a strong day after Wall Street reached a record high for the fourth straight session

Ansell hits four-year highs at $30

  • by Lucy Battersby
QBE said the key operating ratio figure had blown out because of poor weather, and other parts of the US had also experienced higher than expected claims.
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QBE issues profit downgrade as US weather bites

  • by Clancy Yeates and Charlotte Grieve
The global market rebound may not last.

Markets get some relief, but dangerous times lie ahead

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

World

Trump blasts Pelosi, labels impeachment a war on democracy

Trump blasts Pelosi, labels impeachment a war on democracy

The US President has lashed out at Democrats in a furious seven-page letter, labelling his looming impeachment an illegal attempted coup.

  • by Matthew Knott
Taiwan President and Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen, left, waves to supporters while launching her re-election campaign in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwan fights fake news and 'Chinese cyber armies'

  • by Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard
New father among two men stripped of citizenship
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New father among two men stripped of citizenship

  • by Michael Bachelard
Flares illuminate the darkness at the end of a demonstration in Paris.

French strikes close schools, trains but fail to achieve big surge

  • by Richard Lough and Jean-Michel Belot
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Barack Obama buys $US11.75 million house on Martha's Vineyard: reports

Barack Obama buys $US11.75 million house on Martha's Vineyard: reports

The Obamas are well-known summer residents of the island, spending every August there bar one during the former president’s two terms in the White House.

  • by Jemimah Clegg
This factor is more important to home buyers than living close to friends

This factor is more important to home buyers than living close to friends

When it comes to making a property appealing, we might be overlooking an essential member of the family.

  • by Linda Moon
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Culture

Steve Jacobs and Richard Wilkins at Nine's 2020 Upfronts in October.

Richard Wilkins, Steve Jacobs out as Today's new lineup revealed

The Nine breakfast show has announced three new presenters to join Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon's team.

  • by Robert Moran
Geoffrey Smith (left)  and Gary Singer have ditched the Sotheby's name.
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Sotheby's all finished in Australia but auction house far from done

Sotheby’s will cease to exist in Australia after nearly 50 years when the married couple who run the business drop the famous name for a new one - their own.

  • by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios

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Sport

Wests Tigers NRL player Josh Reynolds has faced Sutherland Local Court for a domestic violence charge on Wednesday.

Reynolds to claim medication, not violence, caused bruising on partner

Josh Reynolds has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence charge after the Wests Tigers star allegedly assaulted ex-partner Arabella Del Busso in September.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Burgess pleads not guilty to intimidating father-in-law

Burgess pleads not guilty to intimidating father-in-law

The retired NRL player did not appear at Moss Vale Local Court, where a plea was entered on his behalf.

  • by Angus Thompson
Lopeti Timani in action for the Rebels before the attack.

Timani reveals battle with PTSD and depression after Mafi attack

Former Wallaby Lopeti Timani said that working in an industry that markets players as unbreakable made it challenging to speak out about his mental struggles.

  • by Paul Cully
Fallon Sherrock reacts after winning her first-round match.

Brit makes history as first woman to beat a man at world darts titles

Fallon Sherrock, 25, was left speechless after defeating Ted Evetts to send the Alexandra Palace venue in London into raptures.

Latrell Mitchell faced criticism, and far worse, on social media during the 2019 season.

Mitchell's Souths hopes fade as Walker agrees two-year extension

The Latrell Mitchell jigsaw puzzle just became a lot more complicated after South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker agreed to a two-year contract extension with his club.

  • by Andrew Webster
Trent Boult survived a tough session in the nets at the MCG.

Boult ready to live Boxing Day dream in major boost to Black Caps

As many of New Zealand's squad rested on a sweltering day in Melbourne, the left-arm quick emerged unscathed through a testing session.

  • by Andrew Wu
Michael Zullo has signed a two-year contract extension with Sydney FC.
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Michael Zullo joins Ninkovic in committing future to Sydney FC

A day after Milos Ninkovic shunned interest from Macarthur FC to remain at Sydney FC, defender Michael Zullo has done exactly the same.

  • by Vince Rugari

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