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'It's time for healing. The country expects nothing less'

'It's time for healing. The country expects nothing less'

Kevin Rudd is moving on, working and living in Manhattan. He says he's no longer bitter, but there are a few things he'd like to clear up...

  • by Peter Hartcher

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Ratepayers expected to lose $1.4m on golf courses

Ratepayers expected to lose $1.4m on golf courses

Two of Brisbane’s major golf courses are not as popular as they used to be, but putt putt popularity is on the ride.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Two words dominate two weeks of Dreamworld inquest

Two words dominate two weeks of Dreamworld inquest

Human error: the two words pointed to repeatedly as the cause of the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy.

  • by Lucy Stone
Cyclone Wentworth looms over a week of govt blunders
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Cyclone Wentworth looms over a week of govt blunders

Bad management, own goals, and blunders overwhelm the government as Saturday’s crucial byelection approaches.

  • by Deborah Snow
Former Queenslander shot dead in Philippines dispute

Former Queenslander shot dead in Philippines dispute

A 70-year-old Australian man, Reginald Rene Hodgens, was shot dead and now his family wants answers.

  • by James Massola & Jocelyn Garcia
Rudd says he offered Gillard a secret resignation pact
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Rudd says he offered Gillard a secret resignation pact

The revelation is contained in the former prime minister's new tell-all book, The PM Years.

  • by Latika Bourke
Man shot outside shopping centre as shoppers watch

Man shot outside shopping centre as shoppers watch

“Two dudes came out of the car and shot a dude, so it was crazy," one witness told Seven News.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia
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Wentworth byelection turns more on karma than Sharma

The Liberals’ problems in this campaign have emanated entirely from Canberra. The amateurism has been staggering.

Mark Kenny
Mark Kenny

Why I care what Meghan wears (and why you should, too)

Beyond the voyeuristic feast, there is a serious economic force at play.

Melissa Singer
Melissa Singer

'Just like your father': How bullies attack pollies' kids

This is a story of five politicians, their kids, and how bullying doesn’t discriminate.

Madonna King
Madonna King
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Key negotiators behind Obama's Iran nuclear deal say Morrison government should not follow Trump
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Key negotiators behind Obama's Iran nuclear deal say Morrison government should not follow Trump

One former US official says he would "hate to see Australia make the same error" as US President Donald Trump by ditching the deal.

  • by David Wroe

World

Facebook hires Britain's former deputy PM

Facebook hires Britain's former deputy PM

  • by Munsif Vengattil & Paul Sandle
'This is a murder': Australian man shot dead in Philippines dispute

'This is a murder': Australian man shot dead in Philippines dispute

  • by James Massola & Jocelyn Garcia

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Three things you can do right now to prepare for a rate rise

Three things you can do right now to prepare for a rate rise

Banks have started increasing interest rates out of step with the reserve, so there's no better time than now to review your home loan situation.

  • by Daniel Butkovich
'Water literally flows underneath': Is this house Australia's most beautiful?

'Water literally flows underneath': Is this house Australia's most beautiful?

In Australia, Swan House is a one-off; an apparently floating domestic world, where the owner says, “I can leave my problems behind”.

  • by Jenny Brown

Business

Grudge match: James Packer's deep animosity towards David Gyngell
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Grudge match: James Packer's deep animosity towards David Gyngell

James Packer has broken his silence to reveal the depths of his bitterness towards former best friend David Gyngell.

  • by John McDuling
'Out of whack': Investors fight back over CEO pay cheques
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'Out of whack': Investors fight back over CEO pay cheques

  • by Clancy Yeates
What made NAB boss lose his cool in Canberra

What made NAB boss lose his cool in Canberra

  • by Elizabeth Knight

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'Wears moral bankruptcy on his sleeve': Trevor Noah rips Trump's Saudi stance

'Wears moral bankruptcy on his sleeve': Trevor Noah rips Trump's Saudi stance

The comedian wasn't alone in criticising the president's vague response to Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance.

  • by Allyson Chiu
Hugh Jackman, Toni Collette see Oscar chances firm with new acting honours

Hugh Jackman, Toni Collette see Oscar chances firm with new acting honours

Aussie stars are on their way to bogarting the acting categories at the upcoming Oscars.

  • by Robert Moran

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The hidden cost of minding grandchildren has been revealed

The hidden cost of minding grandchildren has been revealed

Minding grandchildren can impact the budget in ways no-one had thought of beforehand.

  • by Colleen Hawkes
Magic Leap One shows collision of real and virtual worlds inevitable

Magic Leap One shows collision of real and virtual worlds inevitable

Headset is early but its ability to produce objects that interact with your surroundings is impressive.

  • by Adam Turner

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Sport

Bogut lives up to hype but Adelaide dethrone Kings again

Bogut lives up to hype but Adelaide dethrone Kings again

The Adelaide 36ers survived a third-quarter masterclass from Andrew Bogut to notch a 106-101 win over the Sydney Kings on Friday night.

  • by Steve Barrett
No excuses from brittle Australians as Pakistan claim series win

No excuses from brittle Australians as Pakistan claim series win

The gaping void in Australia’s batting stocks was again laid bare on Friday morning as the tourists hurtled to a 373-run defeat in Abu Dhabi.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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