WORLD

Executions will trigger outpouring of grief

As diplomatic efforts to save the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran intensify, Australia should brace for a strong emotional response if those efforts fail.
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NATIONAL

Terrorists ‘playing us for mugs’, says Abbott

PM abandons ‘benefit of doubt’ for immigrants seeking to hurt our ‘free and fair’ nation.
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WELLBEING

How to boost the health of your commute

Battling heavy traffic or squeezing onto public transport can have a huge impact on your health, but there’s a lot you can do to make your commute better for you.
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FINANCE

China’s long march into the Australian outback

Resource-hungry Chinese investors are set to pounce on Australian mining assets.
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PROPERTY

Thinking of renovating? Ask these questions to avoid disaster

Renovating your home can be expensive and stressful. But you can take some of the pain out of it by asking the right questions before the first tradie arrives.
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TECH

Kitchen of the future: cooking goes extreme

The future of cooking is not the meal-in-a-pill of sci-fi fantasy, but a world of smart appliances and intelligent design.
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YOUR BUDGET

How to fend off ‘snake-oil sellers’ at your door

The consumer watchdog has inflicted a hefty penalty on another dodgy door-to-door seller, bringing to light some of the underhanded tactics used by these pesky door knockers.
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BASKETBALL

NBA rookie Zach LaVine wins dunk contest

Minnesota’s 19-year-old rookie Zach LaVine has become the second-youngest NBA dunk contest winner, scoring a perfect 100 on his way to the final.
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CRICKET

Kohli lights up Adelaide as India beat Pakistan

A billion people tuned in, and Virat Kohli again showed why he’s one in a million.
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