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China relations
'Will not be bullied': Citizens around the world told to buy Australian wine
More than 200 MPs from 19 countries are telling their citizens to drink Aussie wine in December in a solidarity campaign that vows "Australia is not alone".
'Rage and roar': China's embassy re-escalates Twitter dispute with Australia
In another breach of diplomatic protocol, the Chinese embassy has revealed details of a private call between Department of Foreign Affairs secretary Frances Adamson and Ambassador Cheng Jingye.
Decapitated mother didn't think daughter would harm anyone: court
The 57-year-old mother of two was the full-time carer for her mentally ill daughter, who stabbed her to death in a frenzied rage in July 2019.
Airline prices for a one-way ticket to Perth skyrockets to $1000
Price rise comes as WA announces it will open its border to the east coast and travellers from NSW and Victoria will no longer be forced to quarantine.
Power outages, clock tower lightning strike as Sydney lashed by thunderstorms
New South Wales has sweltered through another hot day with lightning sparking several new fires, but severe thunderstorms have lashed much of the state on Tuesday evening leaving thousands of customers without power.
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Rich families
Sibling rivalry: How Gretel is catching James in Packer fortunes
James Packer with a fortune estimated by Forbes to be $US3.4 billion is the wealthier sibling. But his sister is catching up.
Elizabeth Knight
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Rugby Championship
Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm
Pumas captain Pablo Matera was sacked after old racist tweets re-surfaced and they believe a backlash about their respect for Maradona's death is involved.
Trump raises more than $230 million on false US election fraud claims
The money, raised in less than four weeks, is likely to provide Trump with a sizeable financial head start in paying for his post-presidency political activities.
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University
New global rankings scoreboard for universities 'like the ATP tennis'
The University of NSW has developed a global tertiary scoreboard it hopes will be like the ATP tennis rankings of education
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Film
We don't need a film about mass murderer Martin Bryant
A movie about the Port Arthur killer is irresponsible and should be stopped in its tracks.
Richard Keddie
Why is Jimmy Giggle suddenly a social media star?
Poorly-designed product packaging has made this former kids' TV presenter a viral video sensation.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
US hopeful of pre-Christmas COVID jab, Australia still has long wait
Millions of vulnerable Americans could be vaccinated against coronavirus before end of 2020 but Australians will have to wait for months.
'Red flags are flying': Americans face new restrictions after Thanksgiving
Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, banned high school.
Sydney
New land to form 'protective ring' around Indigenous site
The transfer of the former grazing property to a national park to protect the Mt Grenfell historic site has taken decades of activism.
'My freedom is your victory': Moore-Gilbert's first words since Iran release
In her first statement since landing in Australia last Friday, Dr Moore-Gilbert thanked friends and colleagues.
Police trawl through CCTV in search for missing Sydney businesswoman
Almost three weeks since Melissa Caddick disappeared, police are appealing for dashcam footage from nearby properties of her Dover Heights home.
Businesswoman sues Financial Review over 'feminist cretin' column
The barrister for venture capitalist Elaine Stead alleged the newspaper and its columnist Joe Aston targeted her because she was a woman.
Jarryd Hayne denies making up lies in evidence at his sex assault trial
The former NRL star has been grilled over his intentions when he went to a woman's house in Newcastle in September 2018.
Politics
Review of veteran suicide 'scourge' at risk as Labor opposes commissioner
Families of former soldiers who have taken their own lives are holding out for a royal commission into veteran suicides after Labor pulled its support for the government's alternative of an ongoing national commissioner.
Business
Data is king: Wall Street giants join forces in $60b merger
The value on access to huge amounts of data, rather than old-school stock picking, became clear in the biggest merger of the year.
World
‘Trump is better’: Pro-democracy forces in Asia worry about Biden
It might seem counter-intuitive but Asian defenders of democracy are among the most ardent supporters of Trump.
Opinion
PM politicised war medals decision and owns the response
Anthony Galloway
Foreign Affairs and National Security Reporter
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Property bydomain
Will the RBA's 0.1 per cent cash rate push up house prices further?
The Reserve Bank held the cash rate at its record low of 0.1 per cent as the housing market bounces back, but there's another key factor at play.
The surprising cities where house prices soared in November
The COVID-19-induced house price weakness appears to be over with Sydney values rising, but here's where prices jumped five times as fast.
Life & Culture
Ballet returns with a New York twist, and an unexpected hurdle
When David Hallberg arrived as new artistic director at The Australian Ballet on Monday, he discovered a big problem: his dancers can't touch each other.
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Eating disorders
The Crown highlights deadly condition but doesn't address the myths
Dr Antonia Saunokonoko
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Sport
Explosive documents claim cricket fixture changes 'driven by' India
Cricket Australia caved to India in making a “radical departure” from its summer schedule, according to an affidavit filed by Seven West Media to the Federal Court.
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NRL off-field behaviour
Naden admitted to taking cocaine in lead-up to grand final
The Panthers star returned a positive A-sample for cocaine after the grand final on October 25.
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Rugby Championship
Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm
Pumas captain Pablo Matera was sacked after old racist tweets re-surfaced and they believe a backlash about their respect for Maradona's death is involved.
Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir F1 GP
The seven-time world champion was tested three times last week and returned a negative result each time, but woke on Monday morning with mild symptoms.
'Utter nonsense': Forrest slams talk he will walk away from Force
Andrew Forrest has taken aim at former ARU administrators and reports which suggested he may walk away from the Force soon.
Record-seeking Smith has mental edge on India, says Finch
Steve Smith would become the first Australian man to score hundreds in three consecutive one-day internationals if he hits another ton on Wednesday.
Tennis Australia confident Australian Open details will be finalised 'very soon'
Tennis Australia has moved to allay fears that next year's Australian Open could be cancelled amid protracted talks with the Victorian government over quarantine conditions.
Have Your Say
Never mind the biff, NRL should bring back the scrum penalty
Peter V'landys believes scrums in the NRL have become a 'joke' - but there is a simple, back-to-the-future solution.
