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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