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Americans flock to protests demanding Donald Trump impeachment
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
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
Opinion
White Island eruption
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
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
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
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UK election
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
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
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
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
Featured
Pork crisis makes pig farmer world's fastest-rising billionaire
- by Blake Schmidt and Emma Vickers
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Science
Sydney scientist lands 'the biggest gig' in the world of natural history
- by Julie Power
HSC results
James Ruse tops the HSC for the 24th time as a bolter takes second
- by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
HSC 2019: How your school ranked
As students across NSW receive their HSC results, schools will also be eagerly examining their performance.
HSC results 2019: student honour roll
Find the distinguished achievers among the NSW students who were awarded their HSC in 2019.
Sydney
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
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
Over the past year, a few people – the Prime Minister included – have berated Varsha Yajman for skipping school.
- by Mary Ward
National
NSW bushfires
'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
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
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
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
World
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 fights fake news and 'Chinese cyber armies'
- by Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard
French strikes close schools, trains but fail to achieve big surge
- by Richard Lough and Jean-Michel Belot
Opinion
The people who lost the election for British Labour hate the working class
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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
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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.
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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
The retired NRL player did not appear at Moss Vale Local Court, where a plea was entered on his behalf.
- by Angus Thompson
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
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.
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
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
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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
Have Your Say
Was Paine on the right line invoking Bodyline?
Tim Paine may have stoked memories of Bodyline in Perth but this is a different time with different conditions to the infamous 1932-33 Ashes series in Australia.