‘Two weeks ago, it was no. Now, the door is ajar’: Berejiklian considers run in Warringah

The party is running polls to examine locals’ response to the potential candidacy of Gladys Berejiklian over Mike Baird. In the words of a Liberal: “the only candidate who can win back the seat for us is Gladys. She is a rockstar in the electorate”.

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Hundreds of “solo mums by choice” join COVID fertility treatment boom

There has been a steep increase in demand for IVF and other fertility treatments as Victorians bring forward their baby plans in the pandemic.

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Omicron fears for Christmas should be kept in check

This month was meant to be one of catharsis for NSW residents, but the Omicron variant has cast a pall of uncertainty over travel plans and reunions.

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Shocking but not surprising: sexism in Parliament is ‘the usual’

Scott Morrison seeks to portray Parliament’s “woman problem” as gloriously bipartisan, like ANZUS, only with more crying in toilets.

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Entrepreneur sues Planning Minister for calling private Bondi Beach club ‘elitist’

The businessman proposing an Italian-style private beach club on Bondi Beach is suing NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes for defamation over comments that the proposal is “elitist” and “un-Australian”.

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Expect an implosion if the Morrison government loses the next election

The government’s year ended badly with key policies shelved and a raft of front benchers announcing their departures.

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‘He voted with Barnaby Joyce every time’: Why GP decided to run in blue-ribbon seat

A letterbox drop by incumbent Liberal Jason Falinski inspired local GP Sophie Scamps to run against him as an independent in the seat of Mackellar.

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More than 7000 people challenge COVID-19 fines, but most fail

During the recent lockdown, officers were told to “start writing tickets” to ensure compliance with restrictions, promising “[if] you get it wrong, I understand, and I won’t hold you to account for that”.

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In trolls and tech giants, Morrison finds an ideal enemy

The Coalition party room has no shortage of MPs with first-hand or family experience of how toxic social media can be. Now the government is making cleaning up the internet part of its pitch to voters.

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I’ve come down with a case of present paranoia. I know I’m not alone

As I wait for inspiration, this invariably results in a desperate dash to the shops on Christmas Eve, when the only thing left on shelves is a packet of rectal thermometers.

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The problem with the cosmetic surgery turf war

As a GP, I see the horrors of inadequate surgical training. But I also know there is a plastic surgery monopoly and a dangerous shortage of highly qualified surgeons – and that is where we can fix this crisis.

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Gone in 60 seconds: Pedestrians made to wait a minute more likely to illegally cross road, get hit

The study found an average waiting time of 52 seconds, with the worst in Sydney having a longest average wait of 70 seconds.

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‘Twelve square metres is tiny’: The reality of ‘affordable’ housing in Sydney

Boarding houses are touted as a solution to Sydney’s affordable housing crisis but have been labelled a “disgrace” and a “lower standard of housing” by opposition politicians.

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Claudia Karvan is a ‘cheat’ when it comes to fashion

“I’m a bit of a cheat when it comes to fashion; I often pick up clothes that costume designers have bought for characters I’m playing.”

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Six steps to nail gift-giving this Christmas

If any activity is going to break people, it must surely be Christmas shopping with a lengthy list in hand.

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The armchair critics keep doubting Nicole Kidman, but she’ll have the last laugh

Kidman ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media, with critics piling on amid claims she was either too pretty, too prissy, too tall, in fact too anything to play Lucille Ball.

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In a world of change, we must find the faith to let time pass

Our lives are full of examples of things going wrong. We will save ourselves a lot of angst if we accept that we have no control over these occurrences.

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‘Stolen laptop’: Liquidators of collapsed Melbourne crypto company pursue bitcoin millions

Administrators of a failed cryptocurrency company based in Melbourne are pursuing millions in missing bitcoin claimed to be on a stolen laptop overseas.

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Happy days as champion of writers turns 40

Nurturing new Australian voices has been the goal of this university anthology for 40 years.

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Insecure world: everyday cross-border harassment a new reality for democracy

Will the Summit for Democracy address how borders have been rendered porous by technology, normalising the harassment of regime critics living in free societies?

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‘Revolving door’ between public service and consultancies

Liberals pursue government in state Parliament after public service spending on consultants grew by 300 per cent.

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Divide and rule: Myanmar junta ‘weaponising’ racial tensions

Security forces are distributing inflammatory leaflets, stoking anti-Muslim tension, more atrocities are committed in the strife-torn south-east Asian nation.

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Universities lose money on psychology degrees as waitlists languish

Families who can afford to pay private fees are still waiting months to have their distressed children seen by a psychologist amid staff shortages, while universities say they are losing money on psychology courses.

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Where’s Kerry? NSW changes tactics with its Omicron response

Premier Dominic Perrottet says it’s steady as she goes as NSW deals with the latest coronavirus threat – but Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is conspicuous by her absence.

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Uncovered: the mysterious journey of the short-finned eel

It’s the first time, worldwide, an eel migration has been tracked from the freshwater river where they spend years maturing to the oceans where they go to spawn, and then die.

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‘Amazing machines’ deliver the post of Christmas past (and present)

The way our parcels are handled has changed a lot since 1929, but the spirit of gift giving has endured.

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IBAC to review police investigation of police officer who punched woman

Victoria’s corruption watchdog will review the investigation of a Ballarat officer acquitted after punching his neighbour in self defence and breaking her nose following a complaint about conflict of interest and concerns about the impartiality of some police involved in the case.

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Stage set for Town Hall showdown in City of Sydney elections

Clover Moore is fighting for a fifth term as Sydney’s lord mayor. The five women vying to unseat her argue it’s time for a changing of the guard at Town Hall.

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Lots of runs, no sledging: Root makes mark on England

England’s captain Joe Root enters the Ashes not just as the world’s best batter, but also as a leader with clear expectations.

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A year of reckoning over the treatment of women, so what hope is there for politics?

After a year of painful conversations about the treatment of women and traumatic disclosures of appalling incidents, the federal government has a blueprint to fix things.

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Loner, pilot, barbecue-lover - mystery swirls around accused killer

The detectives who spoke to Greg Lynn about missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill last month had never met him, but they had already built a psychological profile of the suspect.

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It’s the stupid economy - and navigating its volatility will test the PM’s grip on power

Australia can no longer claim to be a role model in protecting both lives and livelihoods.

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Why Albanese is playing a dead bat

Scott Morrison will keep bowling up scare campaigns to put voters off Labor. The Opposition Leader’s strategy in reply? Don’t be scary. Labor will avoid spooking voters, even if that disappoints the party’s true believers.

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Giving really can be better than receiving, but there are factors to consider

The actual act of giving to charity might seem like a piece of cake, but a paper published this year shows that it helps to put more thought into it.

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‘Basketball brainiac’ Dellavedova shooting for the stars at United

Matthew Dellavedova is priming himself to play a big role for Melbourne United and boost his scoring when the new NBL season begins this weekend.

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Political aspirant’s eye-popping OnlyFans account exposed

The force behind the fledgling Australian Values Party says he is donating money to charity for each download from his NSFW account.

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Latest battle for teachers’ pay has roots in decades-old conflict

As the NSW teachers’ strike looms next week, the union is using the same tactics that brought hundreds of thousands onto the streets of Sydney in the 1980s.

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‘Falling apart’: Internal report reveals dozens of toxic risks from power plant

A whistleblower as warned parts of the ageing Bayswater Power Station are falling apart and threatening to spew toxic pollution into surrounding communities.

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Getting people back into their workplaces will revitalise Melbourne

Returning to the CBD might be hard after six lockdowns, but there are benefits to shopping instore and working in an office.

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Is Australia ready for Omicron?

Deep inside a concrete containment lab, Australian scientists in hazmat suits keep a watchful eye on a microscopic sample of Omicron growing in a lab dish.

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Lift or lose your spot: Warne turns up the heat on Lyon

With 10 years of service and 399 Test wickets, Australia’s most prolific finger-spinner has plenty of credits in the bank, but Shane Warne says those credits are almost exhausted after last summer.

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‘Surreal’: Angela Merkel shows her punk side in official send-off

One of Merkel’s song choices for a military ceremony, which raised some eyebrows, was You Forgot the Colour Film, released in 1974 by East German-born punk singer Nina Hagen.

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The must-read books for the gardener in your life

Garden lovers can be a picky bunch but these reads – that are beautiful enough for the coffee table, and filled with green thumb wisdom – will be sure to delight.

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The stars trading Golden Globes and gold records for jewellery deals

Beyoncé, Troye Sivan and next big thing Claude Scott-Mitchell want you to buy diamonds, as well as listen to their music and watch their films.

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Is a wellbeing economy the solution to our ills?

As Victoria recovers from the damage to our economy, health and society caused by the pandemic, we need to start looking at new ways to build back better.

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ASX set to jump as Wall Street rallies

Wall Street surges higher as investors continue to monitor the spread of the new coronavirus variant as well as measures that the US and other governments are taking to restrain it.

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We saw Omicron coming, but we didn’t think to act

Scientists’ warnings about new COVID-19 variants emerging from Africa were well known. Why didn’t Australia do something?

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Parliament’s out for summer, longer for some than others

It was a very Alice Cooper Canberra as parliamentarians sat for their final day of 2021

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After months of HSC uncertainty, no exams were cancelled due to COVID-19

Despite all the worry about the pandemic derailing the 2021 HSC, just 27 students missed exams because they were self-isolating.

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Labor to target inner-city Greens voters with community battery rollout

Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s cabinet will meet on Friday to decide its climate policy ahead of the next federal election.

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QUT rover gets its eyes for being part of NASA Moon mission

QUT has successfully tested the vision system for a new lunar rover its designing to lead future missions to set up the moon as a springboard to the solar system.

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Cars keep getting smarter. But do they have to look so boring?

Cars are growing brains – and I’m glad. I just wish they weren’t also losing heart, soul and personality.

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Toothless corruption watchdog is the PM’s too-hard basket case

The proposed integrity commission is Scott Morrison’s glaring broken promise and an obvious weakness.

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Someday their plinth will come: Melbourne’s female statues lost in limbo

Statues of Kylie Minogue, Dame Nellie Melba and Tayla Harris are all under wraps rather than on public display - further compounding the lack of statues of women in Melbourne. 

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NSW Liberals impose target for female candidates in upcoming federal election

Half the Liberal candidates in NSW at the next federal election could be women after the party’s executive quietly set a target for recruitment.

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MyGov to push vaccine boosters as doctors call for clearer messaging

By the end of May next year, nearly 18 million people will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

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‘Unrelenting’: Pandemic demands fuel allied health worker burnout

Healthcare workers treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic are suffering burnout, bullying and chronic understaffing that has become so severe, experts fear they could make catastrophic errors.

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‘A royal commission into hurt feelings’: The country racing volunteer taking on Racing NSW

Colleen Walker has put 30 years of her life into Mudgee Race Club – but she won’t be there on Cup Day amid bullying claims.

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Is it time for photographers to dump the cute and get more political?

Scott Portelli has gone to the end of the world to get shots of animals under threat. Should more photographers do the same?

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State consultant bill blows out by 300 per cent

State public service departments spent $175 million on consultants last year with one firm scooping nearly $37 million in fees.

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Trump received positive COVID test before debate against Joe Biden: book

Trump’s former chief of staff says the then president tested positive for the coronavirus three days before his first presidential debate with Joe Biden.

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Let’s get back into our pyjamas – only this time with a heel

Loungewear became the default uniform during lockdown and is now ready for the great outdoors.

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‘It was just a great pleasure’: Herald photographer wins prestigious prize

Sydney Morning Herald photographer Janie Barrett has won the documentary prize in this year’s Australian Photography Awards.

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Morrison’s winning ways once more on show

The Prime Minister tries to appear relaxed but is obviously not comfortable when his authority is challenged.

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Get back: Scott Morrison building his re-election on old hit tunes

With the federal election looming, the Prime Minister is rehashing the hits that made him a surprise smash in 2019.

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Safety net in danger: High price of changes to NDIS legislation

If controversial changes to the legislation underpinning the NDIS pass the Federal Parliament this week, we are likely to see more cuts to NDIS services.

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Borghetti makes art of life at Qantas pointy end

The executive who led Virgin for nine years was spotted on Wednesday inhabiting a different universe: seat 3C on Qantas’ 10:30am flight from Sydney to Melbourne.

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Remembering a trailblazer who overcame racism and death threats to change the world

Lee Elder, who died on Sunday aged 87, was the man who first forged the black path down the first fairway of the exclusive clubs and elite tournaments against heavy resistance.

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Don’t tell veterans ‘thank you for your service’: Ministerial memo

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Andrew Gee says he won’t apologise for not using the phrase “thank you for your service” to veterans, which has become popular under the Prime Minister.

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Australia left behind on parliamentary gender equality reform

Shamed by a report on the extent of sexual assault, harassment and bullying within the nation’s Parliament, now is the time to catch up with reforms in other countries.

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Troubled bubble tea chain Sharetea Australia settled underpayment claims

Sharetea Australia is under investigation by the national wages watchdog and facing deep dissent from its own franchisees.

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Soho or no go? Neighbours wary of plan to turn mansion into ‘celebrity zoo’ members’ club

One of Australia’s richest families wants to spend $12.5m renovating a property in South Yarra and opening a world-renowned Soho House club.

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Transparency is vital to ending sexual harassment in Parliament: Goward

Pru Goward has warned even with good structures to stamp out bullying and sexual harassment, if progress isn’t regularly reported, nothing will change.

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‘Mugged by reality’: Unions urged to shift focus from federal Labor to state action

With federal Labor out of power for all but two terms in 25 years, a new think tank report argues state governments could instead hold the key to major industrial relations reform.

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The ratepayers who stand to gain little from council elections

As an Australian man from a Middle Eastern background, I blame the major political parties that dominate local councils. They are not sensitive to the cultural needs of large proportions of their constituencies.

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Now we even outsource our civic life to Facebook. Then why not use the trusty ABC

It’s time we built our own citizens’ digital network - and the national broadcaster is a good place to start.

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Cracked inner west trams no longer under warranty

Cracked trams that were removed from Sydney’s inner west light rail are no longer under warranty, raising questions about who will pay for the repairs.

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Sydney’s battlegrounds: The councils in play at this weekend’s elections

More than 5 million people in NSW will decide the future of their councils this weekend. With the pandemic upending lives, much is riding on the outcome.

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With the mouse plague beaten - for now - floodwaters raise the Osbornes’ fears again

Record rainfall across the state is taking an enormous toll on rural landholders in NSW. And the mouse plague might not be entirely done with, either.

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Gone to the dogs: Bid to make Sydney ‘the world’s most pet-friendly’ city

Should dogs be allowed in cafes and restaurants? Meet the Sydney mayoral candidate who wants to make it so.

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Merck’s COVID-19 pill less effective than first reported

If authorised, Merck’s pill would be the first that doctors could prescribe for patients to take on their own to ease symptoms and speed recovery.

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Scott Morrison embraces culture wars with religious bill

Free speech, identity politics and cancel culture all got an airing when the Prime Minister introduced the proposed religious discrimination bill to Parliament.

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No actor brought so many gifts to the Australian screen for so long

He had everything he needed to become a star and not enough of what he needed to cope with stardom.

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ASX set to fall as Moderna chief, Fed spook Wall Street

Investors dealt a double blow with Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel saying he expects current vaccines will struggle with the omicron variant while Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its support for the economy.

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Teo goes global as HCCC continues an investigation

Where in the world is Charlie Teo?

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Labor to dump fuel emissions plan in next step on climate

The vehicle emission standard will be formally dropped when Labor leader Anthony Albanese signs off on the party’s climate policy with shadow ministers.

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Islamic State flag flown over 300 times in NSW in last six years

The number of jihadist flag displays peaked at 142 in 2015 and dropped to 22 by 2019, persisting in smaller numbers this year.

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Ministers back vaccination rate to cushion consumer confidence

Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello said the state’s vaccination rates and digital infrastructure gave NSW room to deal with new variants.

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Aged care sector under fire as top nurse details St Basil’s ‘fit for purpose’ decision

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the likelihood of poor care for those in nursing homes, a new report says. Meanwhile, the Chief Nursing Officer has said the deadly outbreak at St Basil’s was not her fault.

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My experience is relied on but never acknowledged. What can I do?

This week, a questioner is tired of being relied on so heavily without credit, often by higher-paid colleagues.

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When house prices soar, everyone forgets who suffers most

The pollies believe us all to be self-centred, so they never try to appeal to the greater good. That’s why I doubt housing affordability will be a big issue in the election campaign.

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Police launch unit to investigate domestic abusers within the force

A new specialist team of police will begin investigating family violence within the force’s own ranks with a focus on conflicts of interest that have plagued enforcement of domestic violence allegations in regional Victoria.

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Ella the koala was rescued six times in a year. She’s not the only one

Almost 20 NSW wildlife carer groups have written to Premier Dominic Perrottet and Environment Minister Matt Kean asking for stronger koala protection laws.

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Defamation isn’t the biggest worry about social media

Despite the Prime Minister saying he wanted his proposed new social media laws “to protect women”, defamation is a tool mostly used by the rich and powerful - especially politicians and especially men.

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How Bianca broke away from drug addiction and a cycle of imprisonment

Bianca Amoranto served four separate custodial sentences in her 30s. Now, she’s helping others.

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Coalition battle over whether to fix the budget or spend ahead of the election

An internal Coalition battle is brewing over the March 29 budget – whether to use extra revenue to woo voters or to start fixing the budget bottom line.

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Three things Jack Dorsey’s successor needs to do to turn around Twitter’s fortunes

Jack Dorsey’s stepping aside creates an opportunity for the social media platform to regain its footing, but there is much to be done.

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Greg Mirabella’s unorthodox road to Canberra

As the husband of former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella, he’s seen first hand how brutal life in politics can be, but Mirabella comes to Parliament with his own agenda.

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Teenagers miss out on routine vaccinations during pandemic

Tens of thousands of Australian teens have missed out on potentially life-saving routine vaccinations since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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Infections in Europe pre-date Omicron’s identification in South Africa

New data relating to the Omicron coronavirus variant on Tuesday confirmed that the strain was circulating in Europe well before South Africa sounded the alarm on November 24.

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Tamworth on Tuesday

An eight-race card continues the week for Racing NSW.

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Sweden’s first female PM returns days after quitting

The former finance minister had won a similar vote on Wednesday but threw in the towel hours later after a junior coalition partner left the government.

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‘Old school’ Black Caps snatch thrilling draw through Ravindra-Patel rearguard

The cricket connoisseur in Kane Williamson was particularly pleased by the “old school Test cricket” his side played to pull off a stirring draw against India.

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‘Like the Stasi’: India’s cyber volunteers silence critical voices

For activists and journalists, it has become harder to distinguish between trolls, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s technology cell and the cyber volunteers.

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A crypto called ‘Omicron’ surged 900 per cent. Of course it did

A crypto coin called Omicron has soared as news of Omicron the COVID variant spread. Do we even need to talk about how ridiculous this is? This is like buying a hot dog because you saw a dog.

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Sunday was the busiest day for air travel in the US since the start of the pandemic

Airport security screened 20.9 million people during the 10-day travel period that ended on Sunday -- 89 per cent of levels recorded before the pandemic.

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Make-up with a side of true crime is the latest thing

YouTube creators offering tips on how to pull off a glittery eye while discussing real-life murders have exploded in popularity. What does this trend say about us?

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The economic case for lazy parenting

If you drop the ball sometimes, you’re not a bad parent – you’re a warrior for social justice and equity.

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There’s gold in the Solomon Islands, but not for the people who live there

Living standards are going nowhere, while locals accuse foreign corporations and politicians of getting rich.

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Omicron variant ‘not a cause for panic’, Joe Biden tells US

Biden said it was inevitable that the new variant would reach the US, but he also said the country has the tools necessary to protect Americans.

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ASX set to rise as Wall Street rebounds following Omicron fall

Wall Street starts the week in positive fashion as investors wait for more clues about just how much damage the newest coronavirus variant may do to the economy.

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To revive its high streets, Sydney should look to Melbourne for inspiration

Melbourne supermarkets are tucked behind high streets and shoppers then emerge to wander down the streets.

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Old is new again for Lambie at the Wharf Revue

It’s that time of year.

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Post-lockdown blitz finds millions laundered through poker machines

As regulators admit they cannot see details of poker machine gambling at Star casino, the NSW government has been urged to institute an independent inquiry into pubs and clubs.

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Set electric bikes free in Sydney: productivity report

Speed and power caps on electric bikes should be lifted in NSW to increase their takeup as a viable transport solution, reduce road traffic and boost cargo delivery efficiency, a new report suggests.

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Revenue NSW’s automated system took fines from people’s bank accounts

The unlawful practice left bank accounts empty and some people unable to pay their rent and grocery bills.

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‘Miracle she was alive’: Cosmetic clinic patient rushed to ICU recounts horror

A 42-year-old mother of three who was rushed to hospital after cosmetic surgery in November recounts her harrowing experience.

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State plugs electoral funding shortfall from COVID-19 delays

The NSW government has stumped up $29.1 million to plug a funding shortfall at the electoral commission due to the delayed local government elections.

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Women warned to quit drinking once they start trying for a baby

A $27 million federally funded ad campaign will drive home the message that “every moment matters”, with even small amounts of alcohol posing a danger to the developing brain from early in a pregnancy.

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Stop referring violent men to marriage counselling, GPs told

New guidance recommends GPs stop referring couples to therapy if they suspect domestic violence within a relationship.

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ASX set to dive again as Omicron rattles global markets

The Australian sharemarket is set for more heavy falls on Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since February as investors came to grips with the new COVID variant.

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Sarah Murdoch’s former executive gets top job at the Oz

Never worked in newspapers? No worries!

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Former roads minister Duncan Gay to appear before speed camera inquiry

Former roads minister Duncan Gay, who worked to make speed cameras more visible in NSW, is set to appear before parliamentary inquiry into the technology.

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Voters back tougher rules on social media, survey shows

Australian voters support greater oversight of social networks at a time when Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising a draft bill to subject the companies to tougher laws and court orders.

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Seven executives could share a multimillion-dollar windfall

Seven executives will reap the benefits as its share price continues to improve.

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What happened to Archer was not OK - and I know that because it also happened to me

When Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor last week, a photograph of her afterwards took me straight back to my own experiences in Parliament.

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‘Not conceding defeat’: Senator Bragg still wants public hearing on ABC, SBS complaints

The Liberal backbencher says he will find a way for the public to express concerns about the ABC and SBS’ complaints handling.

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Religious Discrimination Bill will let us all ‘live and let live’

Forcing Catholic schools to employ staff that don’t support the ethos and values of the school or, at worst, seek to undermine them, is akin to asking the Greens to welcome climate deniers among their membership, or the ACTU to open their arms to neo-liberalist stalwarts.

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We have welfare standards for sheep and cattle, why not racehorses?

It doesn’t matter whether a horse is racing for millions of dollars in Sydney or Melbourne, or at a country track for a fraction of the prizemoney. The horse must be well cared for.

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NRL referee felt victimised over accent and Cody Ramsey ‘try’ blunder

A workplace relations tribunal has heard claims former referees boss Bernard Sutton wanted one of his match officials to be so embarrassed after a running test he would retire.

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Government threatens to cut funding if commuter car parks not built

A local council has been told its funding from the Morrison government may be cut if it does not build commuter carparks in Bentleigh and Elsternwick. 

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A ‘selfish political folly’: Journalists threatened with contempt of court in NT

Northern Territory’s director of public prosecutions is preparing to charge two Seven journalists with contempt of court over their report on a murder trial.

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Slaughter scandal sparks call for new racehorse welfare regulator

A new report lays bare the existential threat facing the racing industry unless it can demonstrate its horses are cared for beyond the track.

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Westpac eyes faster approvals to combat fintech threat

One of Westpac’s most senior bankers, Chris de Bruin, says a technology overhaul will further cut approval times across the bank.

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‘The holy grail’: Rob Stokes’ vision for transport and planning

The two giant NSW ministerial portfolios briefly rest in the hands of a minister moving quickly to implement change.

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Why budget start-up Bonza sees room for another airline in Australia

The boss of a new, ultra-cheap airline says there is no reason Australians should have such little choice in how they fly.

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Homeowners to face higher insurance costs due to construction boom

Homeowners are being told to prepare for big jumps in insurance payments, with soaring construction costs leaving experts warning households are at risk of being under-insured.

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Sydney councillor’s Chinese consultancy links prompted ICAC interest

A Liberal Sydney councillor contesting the upcoming elections was referred to the corruption watchdog for allegedly failing to disclose her involvement with an overseas consultancy promising to connect Chinese and Australian officials.

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The long road to get Maeve’s law before Parliament

The mitochondrial donation bill, called Maeve’s Law in honour of Maeve Hood, is set to go to a conscience vote in Parliament.

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The ‘easiest way’ to revive Sydney’s cherished high streets

With council elections throwing the spotlight on local neighbourhoods, a report has identified the easiest way to restore the city’s high streets.

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