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Italy
'Immense tragedy': At least 22 dead in bridge collapse
Sudden violent storm caused collapse sent vehicles plunging 90 metres into a heap of rubble below, as the death toll is expected to rise from the disaster.
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More than a million workers 'short-changed' on sick leave
A Fair Work Commission ruling has upended the way sick leave is calculated opening way for huge backpay claims.
- by Anna Patty
White Australia Policy in first honoured in Senator's speech
Fraser Anning lamented the demise of 'our predominately European identity' in an inflammatory maiden address.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Energy
MP had one strong remark, everyone knew who it was
Immense challenge facing the Turnbull government was put into words by one MP when she addressed her colleagues.
- by David Crowe
New cat laws come into effect from Wednesday
The Gungahlin town centre and the newly-created Macnamara and Strathnairn are the latest suburbs to be declared cat containment areas.
- by Andrew Brown
England cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray
The all-rounder was accused of knocking unconscious two men in a brawl in Bristol last September just hours after he had played in a one-day international.
Opinion
Canada
This regime is a sickness - and unfortunately, it's contagious
A tweet from an inoffensive source has escalated into a test of Western values.
- by Peter Hartcher
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
No, I don’t consider Filthy Rich & Homeless to be trauma porn
Some cynics have already pointed out we are essentially tourists in a real and awful experience. Well ... they're absolutely right.
Benjamin Law
Andrew Bolt, your shameful hypocrisy is not welcome
Newsflash Bolt - women like me do oppose this behaviour. But when we speak out against it, we are met with disdain from people like you.
Clementine Ford
Why I'm voting 'no' on the assisted suicide bill: Seselja
I oppose assisted suicide. And if this Bill passes, I have no doubt assisted suicide will become law in the ACT.
Zed Seselja
Politics
Senator honours White Australia Policy in first speech
Katter's Australian Party Queensland senator Fraser Anning advocated a return to a race-based immigration program and a ban on all Muslim migrants.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property byallhomes
The best kept secret of Canberra's inner north
While nearby suburbs attract the most attention this one is often overlooked, but there's a strong sense that could change.
- by Lucy Bladen
The Block: Bathroom week showcases the biggest design trends for 2019
From the right colour palette to wall treatments, here are the bathroom trends to take note of. They’re so chic, you will want to leave the door open.
- by Elizabeth Clarke
Business
Nine slams Facebook over ads impersonating TV stars
Nine Entertainment Co has criticised Facebook for hosting fake advertisements imitating the network’s on-air talent.
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
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Netflix
Netflix failed to flag 'strong suicide themes' for 13 Reasons Why
The ratings watchdog overturned the streaming giant's original consumer advice.
- by Broede Carmody
Disney faces backlash over 'first ever gay character' casting
The studio has given the landmark role in its upcoming Jungle Cruise to straight UK comedian Jack Whitehall.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Lenders discount mortgage rates in public then hike in secret
Are discount lenders all a big con? Mine has hiked again.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Analysis
Phones
Five things you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note9
Amid the flashing lights and rockstar introductions, Samsung packed a lot into one launch.
- by Nicole Precel
Food bygoodfood
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Cars bydrive
Sport
Can Raiders' lucky-charm jersey help break an NRL top-eight drought?
The Raiders will raise awareness for Autism Wellbeing and the Ricky Stuart Foundation against the Roosters. Can the change of jersey change their top-eight run?
- by Chris Dutton
Federal MP Andrew Leigh backs Canberra A-League bid
Football Federation Australia will announce two teams to join the A-League on October 31.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
