National
Wipe-out: $2b lost on threats to Telstra
ARI SHARP COMMUNICATIONS CORRESPONDENT |
The days of Telstra's stranglehold on the telecoms market are numbered.
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To the bottom of G-string jokes
Court hears woman at centre of sex harassment case sent suggestive emails to a newspaper editor.
World
Student uses samurai sword to slay burglar
7:15am |
A US man has killed a recidivist burglar with a samurai sword, slicing off his left hand and severely cutting his neck after he spotted the intruder in his garage, police said.
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Family affair for the Obamas
Barack Obama's daughters welcome him home to the White House with a big cuddle.
Video
Kanye's a jackass: Obama
President Obama is caught out by an open mike calling Kanye West a jackass after his MTV awards stage invasion. (00:00)
Business Day
Telstra shareholders urged not to panic
11:30am |
Telstra shareholders should not be shocked by the Government's move to split the telco, an industry group says, while analysts hesitate to recommend the stock and Moody's mulls a ratings cut.
- Growth prospects brighten for 2010
- ASX Stocks soar as recovery gains strength
- MAp sells airport stake at steep discount
- Kloppers pulls $12m in BHP year of decline
- Wealth crosses Atlantic as Europe overtakes US
- Telstra has to separate or lose out, analysts say
- It's over - probably: US Fed chief heralds recession's end
- Michael Pascoe RBA looks beyond the stats
- CBD Trujillo's words are like bullets
- Full coverage Financial crisis: Back from the brink
Executive Style
The skinny on ties
Designers look to TV series Mad Men and bring back the skinny tie.
National Times
Give the old blokes a little credit
ROSS GITTINS |
John Howard, Peter Costello and the Liberals are entitled to a lot of the credit for our relatively good position. By trying to deny them that credit, Kevin Rudd is being disingenuous and churlish.
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- Annabel Crabb Oh boy - Julie and Julia turn up the heat
- David Rowe The world loves a good dummy spit
- Peter Costello Staying alive as global markets went up in flames
- Peter Hartcher Now it's a game of smash the pinata
- Catherine Deveny Weddings? I prefer funerals - they're far more real
- Mark Davis Rock star ratings and political own goals
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Our door should be open
Tom Keneally: There are many reasons why we shouldn't be calling for reductions in immigrant numbers.
Technology
Google to launch Chrome browser for Macs
10:11am |
Google has rolled out a new version of its Chrome Web browser and a version of the Mac browser for mainstream users will be available within months.
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Review: Guitar Hero 5
We take a look at the latest instalment in the cultural phenomenon that is Guitar Hero.
Travel
The one thing you can't afford to lose
THE BACKPACKER 12:03pm |
It's not your money, or your passport. But there's something when you're travelling you really can't afford to lose.
Drive
Citroen builds a car with a velvet sofa
RICHARD BLACKBURN IN FRANKFURT 8:40am |
Citroen has made a splash at the Frankfurt motor show with a quirky concept car that brings the living room to the back seat.
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Lamborghini's most extreme car
Italian marque reveals open-top version of its rare $2m supercar at 2009 Frankfurt motor show.
Sport
Henjak applies his blowtorch to the Dragons
PHIL LUTTON |
Broncos coach ramps up the pressure on St George
Illawarra before Saturday night's winners-take-all match.
- Football English clubs make winning Champions League starts
- Cricket Hughes takes short way about rebuilding his career
- Union Bayonne move still on cards for Tuqiri
- A-League Western Sydney will round out A-League dozen
- Motorsport Renault director offered immunity over 'crashgate'
- Football Young Socceroo Sam has world at his feet
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Advantage Australia
Pendulum swings towards settled Wallabies as All Blacks prepare to swing the axe for Saturday's Test.