65 m. ago Two charged over suspected mistaken identity murder of Sydney plumber

John Versace was gunned down in the driveway of his family home at the height of a gangland war.

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4 h. ago Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy

The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.

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9 h. ago NRL set to tighten rules to avoid repeat of Galvin signing saga

The NRL will introduce beefed-up anti-tampering rules prohibiting club officials and agents making public comments deemed to be enticing or inducing a player to break a contract.

Politics

19 h. ago What are hospitals hiding? Key financial indicators vanish from government reports

Health services did not report how many days of cash they had available at the end of each month in the flurry of documents released last week.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Like a leaf blower’: Council security guards set to patrol just one suburb

Council-funded security officers will patrol the streets of Truganina from next week, in a contentious six-month trial in the City of Wyndham.

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20 h. ago I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

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23 h. ago How Prince William is using $100m –  and Kylie Minogue –  to sway world leaders

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from the scandal over his uncle.

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23 h. ago Far from the Andrew scandal, Prince William lands in Brazil – with a string of celebs

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from news about his uncle.

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25 h. ago Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s back at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy

The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.

Politics

33 h. ago Republicans and Democrats are all playing with fire – while people suffer

Donald Trump may not be in nearly as much strife as Sussan Ley, but he is facing a pivotal week in his presidency and, as winter approaches, skating on thin ice with many Americans.

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33 h. ago Trump, Republicans and Democrats are all playing with fire – while people suffer

Donald Trump may not be in nearly as much strife as Sussan Ley, but he is facing a pivotal week in his presidency and, as winter approaches, skating on thin ice with many Americans.

Politics

46 h. ago How Ubud avoids the ‘warfare’ of Australian literary festivals

Janet DeNeefe argues her festival operates outside the publishing cycles that often inform who is programmed at such events.

Events

46 h. ago Showers dampen Melbourne long weekend with wet weather forecast for Cup day

After a soaking start to the week in Melbourne, a further deluge of rain is set to dampen the Melbourne Cup tomorrow.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘I’m not going to be extorted’: Trump is staring down millions of Americans

Millions of Americans are losing food stamps with the shutdown on the verge of becoming the longest in US history. But Trump, who spent the weekend hosting a Gatsby-themed ball at his Florida club, says he is not for turning.

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48 h. ago As the world’s greatest human crisis takes a hideous turn, Trump turns away

For a White House that loves a quick deal and a photo-op, a US-led answer to this crisis – which has rapidly deteriorated in the past week – seems unlikely.

Politics

49 h. ago Concussed Tongan star recovering after needing fluid drained from brain

NRL star Eli Katoa could be stranded in Auckland for up to a week as the NRL begins their review into Tonga’s handling of the situation.

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49 h. ago Tongan star recovering after needing fluid drained from brain

Melbourne and Tongan star Eli Katoa could be stranded in Auckland for up to a week as the NRL begins their review into Tonga’s handling of the situation.

Politics

50 h. ago Bank shares drive ASX into the green; Westpac gains 2.8 per cent

The Australian sharemarket moved higher on Monday, as Westpac’s results helped to spark a rally in the big four’s shares.

Politics

51 h. ago As world’s greatest human crisis takes hideous turn, Trump turns away

For a White House that loves a quick deal and a photo-op, a US-led answer to this crisis – which has rapidly deteriorated in the past week – seems unlikely.

Politics

51 h. ago CCTV captures alleged kidnap of Sydney property developer’s brother

The brother of Masscon founder Charlie Ayoub was dramatically snatched from outside his home last week. After a secret police operation he was returned to his family on Monday.

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