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Tourists injured by lightning in Blue Mountains as storms roll through NSWÂ
The tourists were on a set of metal stairs when they were struck by lightening after a thunderstorm dumped golf ball sized hail onto Canberra on Monday afternoon.
- by Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
Light rail drivers 'under immense pressure' to right 'flawed service': union
The transport union has accused the government of trying to shift the blame for sluggish journey times to its drivers rather than addressing fundamental problems.
- by Tom Rabe
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George Christensen repays more than $2000 for overseas trips
Nationals MP George Christensen has repaid taxpayers more than $2000 for domestic travel he used to link up with his overseas flights.
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
'Doesn't know what he's talking about': Scott Morrison slaps down Matt Kean
NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean claimed conservative federal frontbenchers were among a "widespread" group of Liberals wanting stronger action on climate change.Â
- by Lisa Visentin
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Trade wars
Donald Trump's speech at Davos is putting chill down European spines
The last time Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum at Davos he foreshadowed an aggressive approach to ''unfair trade''. China was the target but will it be Europe's turn now?
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Big Little Surprises: Laura Dern beats Kidman, Robbie at 2020 SAGs
The Marriage Story actress beat the Australian duo at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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'It was just by chance': Serena explains Dusty run in, Shapovalov blows up again
Williams was famously tight-lipped in the countdown to the Open but now explained how she came to be sharing cocktails with the Richmond superstar.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Prince Harry defends Meghan in emotional speechÂ
Prince Harry has used a speech at a charity event to defend his wife from claims she is responsible for the split.Â
- by Bevan Shields
Opinion
Bushfires
When do we stop talking about bushfires? The question both parties must be asking
Amid a reprieve from the worst of the bushfires, the national debate may move on to other subjects but voters should not let that happen.
- by Sean Kelly
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Sydney
'Angry and rowdy' meeting of Sydney go-kart club spurs defamation claim
A heated annual general meeting of the North Shore go-kart club resulted in a legal battle in the NSW District Court.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
'Angry, depressed': Owners in dire straits years after roof ripped off
The owners of a storm-damaged building say proposed changes will offer them little help in seeking redress.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
'Vague and half-baked': Lagging CBD light rail set to speed up
Travel time on the light rail line from Circular Quay to Randwick was 50 minutes in December, prompting questions over the effectiveness of the service.
- by Tom Rabe
The Sydney suburbs with the highest rate of dog attacks
More than 2800 people have reported being attacked by dogs in the past year in NSW, with some Sydney suburbs reporting triple the average rate.
- by Pallavi Singhal and Nigel Gladstone
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Health insurance
New fee website shows NSW pays up to 40 times more in out-of-pocket costs
The website reveals shocking disparities between what patients with private health insurance pay across the country.
- by Nigel Gladstone and Rachel Clun
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Is it time for the Australian Open to move?Â
- by Peter Hannam
Why Australian Open champion Djokovic wins heaps, but not hearts
Novak Djokovic might surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for most major titles. So why are fans ambivalent about him?
- by Greg Baum
Barty soaks up adulation, brushes off home court pressure
Ashleigh Barty arrived in Melbourne from Adelaide today with a trophy – her first on home soil – and somewhere in the kitbag, a weight of expectation to tote over the next fortnight.
- by Martin Blake
Politics
Conservative senator Cory Bernardi announces he is quitting politicsÂ
Cory Bernardi will be replaced by a Liberal from South Australia, despite having defected from the party two years ago.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
Kogan shares slump as new marketplace saps profit growth
Chief executive Ruslan Kogan has defended the company's private-label performance, saying it was showing "solid growth from a much larger base".
- by Dominic Powell
World
Philippines orders residents to stay off volcanic island after eruption
The Taal volcano, just 65 kilometres north of the capital Manila, has been spewing ash since an eruption on January 12.
- by Aaron Favila and Jim Gomez
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Podcast: How three generations share the same property
In this episode of Somewhere Else, January and Rose speak to Zana Wright about living on the same property as her parents and siblings.
- by Kate Bartels
So you want to live in a tiny house? Here's what to consider
The reasons for choosing to go tiny range from affordability to preparing for an uncertain future in the face of climate change.
- by Heather Shearer and Samuel Alexander
Life & Culture
SAG Awards 2020 red carpet: pleats, suits and sleeves
Millie Bobby Brown and Aussie Yvonne Strahovski led the stylish attendees at the SAG Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
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Babbel sacked after Wanderers' latest loss
Western Sydney have pulled the trigger on under-fire coach Markus Babbel, axing the German midway through his three-year contract.
- by Dominic Bossi
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Australian Open
Australian Open Day One LIVE: Williams, Osaka through, Federer on fire
After all the talk of smoke and Margaret Court it's time to play tennis. Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams headline the big names.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Home comfort: World No.1 Barty soaks up attention, embraces pressure for Open
Ashleigh Barty’s in a new space - happier, healthier and wiser - as she begins her sixth tilt at winning her national Open on Monday night.
- by Martin Blake
Gender neutral toilets in use for first time at Australian Open
The Australian Open has broken new ground by making gender neutral toilets available for use at Rod Laver Arena.
- by Sam Phillips
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Women's Super League
Sam Kerr opens Chelsea account in thumping win over Arsenal
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has opened her Women's Super League account as Chelsea hammered league leaders Arsenal 4-1.
- by Michael Lynch
Australia no match as Sharma and Kohli fire India to series win
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli combined to cancel out a cracking Steve Smith ton in the third and final one-day international at Bangalore.
49ers and Aussie punter book Super Bowl spot against Chiefs
Perth rookie punter Mitch Wishnowsky and his San Francisco 49ers are heading to the Super Bowl.
- by Gene Cherry
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Why Djokovic wins heaps, but not hearts
Novak Djokovic might surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for most major titles. So why are fans ambivalent about him?
