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Point Piper mansion Akuna hits the market for more than $55 million
Vendor Hoang Trang Do no longer has need for the waterfront abode, now that he owns two on Sydney Harbour.
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My view from the news chair: the worst of the mob is coming for us
“We, the people” increasingly deal with each other not through parliaments or church halls but through a digital space…
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EV boom zaps second-hand prices for petrol and diesel cars
As Australian drivers upgrade to EVs, they’re offloading their old fuel-reliant cars en masse – and prices are falling…
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Steve Smith’s wizardry can be developed. These cricket experts reveal how
Does your son or daughter dream of representing Australia? Two experts reveal key parts of Smith’s success.
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Revealed: One Nation leader’s seven-month Sydney hotel stay that cost taxpayers $20,000
Mike Newman racked up $211,000 in taxpayer-funded flights, five-star hotels and restaurant and bar bills in 28 months…
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On the road in Ohio: Why Trump is on the defensive in this crucial state
Rust-belt Ohio used to be a battleground state, but it moved to the right with the advent of Donald Trump. Now it’s got…
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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship
Behind closed doors, Labor MPs are questioning whether Jim Chalmers’ relationship with Anthony Albanese has soured.
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Global Citizen returns to WA with star power, world leaders and a mission on energy poverty
Michael Sheldrick explains how a 2011 Swan Valley concert with John Legend sparked a global movement that has delivered…
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Wentworth Park’s race has been run as crowd flocks for one last lap
The last dish has been licked at Sydney’s Wentworth Park after greyhound racing at the venue finished on Friday night,…
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$70 million makeover returns landmark Bangkok hotel to pinnacle of luxury
The makeover of one of the Thai capital’s landmark hotels comes as the city enters another golden age of luxury stays.
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Why the world’s biggest cruise ships are getting even bigger
If you like your cruise ships big and boasting every bell, whistle and waterslide, you’re in luck.
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Copying One Nation will leave Australians poorer, Morrison minister warns
Mathias Cormann says both sides of politics have failed over the past 20 years to embrace changes the country needs if…
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Carlton off-field crisis deepens after defender blows 0.174, charged with drink-driving
After an encouraging end to their season on the field, things have turned particularly sour off the field for the…
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WA grandmother fighting for life in Bali
A Busselton grandmother is fighting for life in Bali after slipping on a toilet floor and falling into an open…
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Jillaroos hooker scores solo try
Keeley Nizza races past some soft Samoan defence in Australia's RLWC opener.
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Cities impacted by longer, more severe bushfires: study
The study led by QUT researchers analysed air quality data from 22 urban monitoring sites across Queensland between…
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Victory for developers planning new tower over popular CBD pub
Brisbane City Council has approved the 206m Victory Tower, paving the way for a 284-room hotel and rooftop bar above…
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Fa'alogo bags four tries in Samoa rout
Samoan speedster Sua Fa'alogo scores his fourth try in the RLWC opener against France.
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Brisbane woman reunited with strangers who saved her life
Kayley Koppa suffered a cardiac arrest while running. She is alive thanks to the actions of total strangers.
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Crichton scores after brutal To'o tackle
Brian To'o smashes a French player and Stephen Crichton picks up the loose ball to score.
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‘Just business’: Brethren leaders admit meeting far-right – and Trump
The son of the Exclusive Brethren’s world leader admitted meeting with far-right agitators and belonging to secret…
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Millionaire media baron faces court after allegedly attacking wife
Media baron Antony Catalano will be allowed to move his family overseas after being accused of choking and threatening…
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Grieving family demands answers after ambulance revelation
The grieving family of Nick Bamford, who died after a heart attack, are demanding an explanation after finding out he…
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Five of the best Sydney homes on the market that stand out from the crowd
Whether featuring a statement entry, landscaped gardens, bold palettes or architectural focal points, standout homes…
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‘It means everything’: How Melbourne scientists are fighting to save Poppy’s sight
Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, five-year-old Poppy Stevens faces progressive vision loss. Now, Melbourne…
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Why this seven-year-old, $34 shot might just be poised to spring an almighty Everest upset
Giga Kick has won and finished second in his two Everest runs. Trainer Clayton Douglas says a soft track gives his…
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Five of the best Melbourne homes that stand out from the crowd
From a renovated warehouse in the city to a modern sprawling spread in Mount Eliza, here are five homes where first…
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Inside the plague research labs at the heart of a Russian mystery
A researcher who died from an unknown illness worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited…
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Reversal of fortune: Hazlewood says old-ball swing ‘crucial’ to South Africa triumph
Eight years after Sandpapergate, reverse swing is again playing a role in Australia’s Test series in South Africa, with…
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'Targeted' shooting of man in Melbourne's north
Police say fatal shooting of man in Wollert in Melbourne's north was targeted.
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Media baron Antony Catalano will be allowed to move his family overseas after being accused of choking and threatening…
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Paulo, Luai lead fiery Samoan war cry
Samoan co-captain Jarome Luai and Junior Paulo lead a powerful Siva Tau during the pre-game against France.
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Police hunt armed man in Sydney's Inner West
A lockdown has been lifted in Sydney's Inner West but police are still searching for an armed man.
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Jury visits home where former cop is accused of murdering ex-boyfriend
The jury in former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon's double-murder trial has inspected the home where he is accused…
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Light plane crash in NSW Hunter Valley leaves two dead
Two men have been killed in a light plane crash in the NSW Hunter Valley.
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