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'So sad': Intake slashed from 700 students to 65 for popular school

'So sad': Intake slashed from 700 students to 65 for popular school

'So sad': Intake slashed from 700 students to 65 for popular school

The school which uses unconventional teaching methods was supposed to expand to more than 1000 students next year.

  • by Jordan Baker

Photograph reveals truth behind Trump's so-called Mexican 'deal'

Donald Trump holds up the Mexican "deal" in front of the media on the White House lawn.

When Donald Trump waved around a piece of paper, a photographer zoomed in. The details were surprising.

  • by Aaron Blake

Upgrade to M4's 'crash alley' exit fast-tracked after death

The plastic barrier introduced at the black spot has led to fewer crashes, but the off-ramp is still regarded as a "death trap".

Motorists have been using the off-ramp to avoid tolls but Roads Minister Andrew Constance says there is no excuse for anyone to drive dangerously.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan

Probe into terror links of men shot at border by police

Probe into terror links of men shot at border by police

The two brothers shot and seriously wounded by police at the Victoria-NSW border were under the watch of counter-terror cops when they rammed a squad car and later lunged at police with a knife and a tomahawk.

  • by Zach Hope and Tammy Mills

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Police fire tear-gas and rubber bullets into crowd as protesters regroup in heart of city
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Police fire tear-gas and rubber bullets into crowd as protesters regroup in heart of city

Hong Kong police are using tear gas to clear the roads around parliament after a day-long stand off with tens of thousands of protesters.

  • by Kirsty Needham
Happy returns: Australia's David Warner celebrates his ODI World Cup century against Pakistan.

A tale of redemption: Warner scores century as Australia's lower order collapse 

There had been much discussion on why Warner had produced the two slowest half-centuries of his career until now.

  • by Jon Pierik
'Toxic' relationship responsible for woman's north shore drug arrest

'Toxic' relationship responsible for woman's north shore drug arrest

Rosa Adilovic's business allegedly had 300 customers who would text asking for “drinks” from “Roger”.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Murray Benjamin Smith groped and assaulted a woman on the Bay Run in December 2018.

Man sentenced for groping female runner on Sydney's Bay Run

Murray Smith groped a woman's buttocks and assaulted her after she took two photos of him.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
A matter for God, contract law or freedom of speech? Israel Folau will state his case this weekend.

'We'd love to have him': Tonga opens arms to Israel Folau

Tonga coach says John Folau is in his World Cup plans and so too is brother Israel in 2023 if he wants to switch allegiances.

  • by Tom Decent and Adrian Proszenko
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Number of Australians still paying off a mortgage over the age of 55 soars

Number of Australians still paying off a mortgage over the age of 55 soars

Home owners continuing to pay their mortgages into old age could have unintended consequences on their finances, experts warn.

  • by Jim Malo
Escape Sydney: The regional spots with better value than famous neighbours

Escape Sydney: The regional spots with better value than famous neighbours

Certain cities outside the Sydney area are synonymous with holidays and sea changes but as the prices go up, it can pay off to look elsewhere.

  • by Isabelle Chesher

Business

Sezzle co-founders Charlie Youakim and Paul Paradis are hoping to list on the ASX.

Afterpay rivals insist there is room for competition in the US

"We view this as a Visa/ Mastercard situation," Sezzle chief executive Charlie Youakim said. "We don't think it will be a winner takes all,"

  • by Colin Kruger

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Nathan Hollier is taking over from Louise Adler as chief executive of Melbourne University Publishing.

Nathan Hollier gets the big job at Melbourne University Publishing

Nathan Hollier will move from Monash University Publishing to replace Louise Adler at MUP.

  • by Jason Steger
William Barton gives a didgeridoo performance at the State Memorial Service for Les Murray.

Les Murray's memorial largely celebrated in his own words

Australia's unofficial poet laureate largely spoke in his own words at his state memorial

  • by Linda Morris

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Kingston suits at M.J. Bale.

The best suit you'll ever own is also saving the environment

Reverse tracking their wool is one Australian brand's way of making sure the consumer knows exactly what they're getting.

  • by Benjamen Judd
Banjo Kazooie is coming to Smash Bros. Ultimate as a new fighter.

The five biggest announcements Nintendo just made ahead of E3

New Zelda, Witcher III, a long-lost Japanese RPG and a Microsoft-owned Smash Bros. fighter are on their way to Switch, among many other announcements.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Australia's best against the West Indies: Steve Smith.

Cricket World Cup LIVE: Australia v Pakistan

Live coverage of Australia's match against Pakistan from Taunton.

  • by Daniel Cherny
Concern: The Hunter Valley has recorded its first case of Hendra virus.

Confirmed case of deadly Hendra virus in Hunter Valley

Vets warned as horse dies of Hendra virus near Scone.

  • by Chris Roots

NRL

Jack Wighton ... The Canberra five-eighth could give NSW coach Brad Fittler something to think about with a big performance against Cronulla.
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It's Wighton's chance to put Origin blue behind him

  • by Andrew Johns
On the move?: Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Cronulla Sharks would take home games to Kogarah in 2020.
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Enemy territory: Cronulla could take home games to Kogarah

  • by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
Moving on: Tim Mannah is set to join Wests Tigers.

Tigers-bound Mannah could return to Eels after retirement

  • by Adrian Proszenko and Sam Phillips

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