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‘That’s how deep the fear is, what we are defending against’

An interpreter resigned on the spot when she realised she might need to translate negative comments about her homeland by a former Chinese spy at the Defending Australia summit.

‘I did it’: Professional arm wrestler admits to heinous crime

A professional arm wrestler has pleaded guilty to the most serious of criminal charges on just his second court appearance, and now faces a life sentence.

Approved $130m CBD hotel to hit 53m

A $130m hotel for Halifax St in the CBD has been approved – but new plans would see it get even taller, with other changes.

ABC board members in emergency talks over Tingle

ABC board members have had emergency discussions over their board colleague and star reporter Laura Tingle’s claim that Australia is racist.

Watch: First look at mega $90m upgrade for major intersection

A huge overhaul to a notorious dogleg intersection has been unveiled, promising to slash commute times. Watch the full fly-through.

Proof of Voice vote lie laid bare in one image

When the No campaign told Australia that a Yes vote would “divide” us, they failed to mention this part, writes Douglas Smith.

Tattoos linked to cancer in shock study

Getting tattooed could increase a person’s risk of developing a certain type of cancer, researchers have found.

Killer turbulence: Compo lawyers probe weather link

A law firm representing Aussies caught up in the Singapore Airlines incident is targeting one possible factor.

Developers lose out to private buyer at auction

A motivated homebuyer has achieved the seemingly unachievable – outbidding not one but three developers at the auction of a character home. Here is how she did it.

Capel: The SA stars I’d pick to end AFL’s state of ‘disgrace’

An MCG full of screaming rugby league fans will tell a sorry tale about what was once the pinnacle of Aussie rules football, writes Andrew Capel.

Watch: Truck bursts into flames on the South Eastern Freeway

A truck has burst into flames on the South Eastern Freeway causing traffic delays near Bridgewater. See the incredible video.

'Worst in years': Aussie star’s movie flop

Chris Hemsworth’s new Mad Max movie has scored the “worst debut in three decades” at the US box office.