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Children grabbed at, lured into cars by strangers

Children grabbed at, lured into cars by strangers

One email included an account of children screaming and running to the toilets after a person approached them while they were dancing near the school's boundary fence.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy

Eastman's 'chilling and prophetic' letter to friend

Eastman's 'chilling and prophetic' letter to friend

Prosecutor Murugan Thangaraj SC told the jury Mr Eastman "was deadly serious".

  • by Alexandra Back

Canberra catfisher jailed and ordered to repay $300,000

Canberra catfisher jailed and ordered to repay $300,000

A Canberra catfisher has been ordered to repay the $302,000 she swindled from 10 men.

  • by Michael Inman

Admin error blamed for decision to support 'it's OK to be white' motion

Admin error blamed for decision to support 'it's OK to be white' motion

A rogue email from a minister's office has been blamed for the Coalition's "regrettable" decision to back Pauline Hanson's incendiary motion condemning so-called "anti-white racism".

  • by Michael Koziol

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'I'm 33 and have been living in aged care for eight years'
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'I'm 33 and have been living in aged care for eight years'

I’m not here because I have dementia.

  • by Ketra Wooding
It's OK, Prime Minister. When all else fails, think of Jerusalem

It's OK, Prime Minister. When all else fails, think of Jerusalem

Sketch: Scott Morrison, while trying to clean up after his senators voted "it's OK to be white", shifts his thoughts to Jerusalem.

  • by Tony Wright
'Very eager to chat': royals win hearts in Sydney

'Very eager to chat': royals win hearts in Sydney

It was more than 80 steps in heels for Meghan and 26 and a half minutes for the crowd - and they loved every minute.

  • by Helen Pitt & Tim Barlass
Two cane toads detected in Canberra

Two cane toads detected in Canberra

Investigations are ongoing into how the toads got to Canberra. 

  • by Han Nguyen
Expect a 'gradual' decline in house prices: RBA

Expect a 'gradual' decline in house prices: RBA

The Reserve Bank expects bank lending to tighten further in the wake of the royal commission, and officials "are alert but not alarmed". 

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
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Opinion & Perspectives

World has been slow to wake up to Saudi depravity

The Saudis have long thought they were untouchable, protected by the sacred god of oil.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Universities should tolerate 'offensive' ideas

Hurt feelings themselves provide no good reason to take action against speech or speakers.

Adrienne Stone

Viral letter to PM shows the people are united

Medical needs should never be decided in a court of law. If a patient in need requires transport, it should be given.

Dr Sara Townend
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What your property manager's really looking for at a rental inspection

What your property manager's really looking for at a rental inspection

Experts share top tips on how to pass with flying colours. Hint: make sure you're out of bed and wearing clothes.

  • by Jayne D'Arcy
The Block 2018: Here's how much each apartment's luxury inclusions cost

The Block 2018: Here's how much each apartment's luxury inclusions cost

The contestants packed each room with a carefully selected array of accessories and furniture, each coming with a hefty price tag.

  • by Zara McDonald

Business

'They deserve a pay cut': Telstra shareholders vent fury at company

'They deserve a pay cut': Telstra shareholders vent fury at company

Some retail shareholders present at its annual general meeting in Sydney had other issues on their minds. 

  • by John McDuling & Jennifer Duke

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Entertainment

Sharri Markson fails to spark in Sky News debut

Sharri Markson fails to spark in Sky News debut

However, Sky's Sydney audience remained steady.

  • by Broede Carmody
What's behind Taylor Swift's political reinvention?

What's behind Taylor Swift's political reinvention?

The popstar finally, unexpectedly, went public with her political beliefs this week, and the internet wants to know why now?

  • by Robert Moran

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Smarter living

How to care for the most important part of a runner's body

How to care for the most important part of a runner's body

The foot takes the brunt of a runner's force and it's important to take better care of it.

  • by Laura Hill
Why so many users of fitness trackers give up after a few months

Why so many users of fitness trackers give up after a few months

Thinking of getting a device to help you get in shape? Here's how to tell if you'll stick with it.

  • by Alice Clarke

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Sport

Live scores: Australia v Pakistan, second Test

Live scores: Australia v Pakistan, second Test

Follow the action live from Abu Dhabi as Australia face Pakistan.

Vunipola Fifita finds motivation and sheds weight for Brumbies deal

Vunipola Fifita finds motivation and sheds weight for Brumbies deal

The former Australian junior prop has dropped 20 kilograms to secure the last contract available at the Brumbies for 2019.

  • by Chris Dutton

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