Abbott's commitment issue
The Labor government has made it easy for Tony Abbott. But he is facing three huge problems - all of his own making, writes Peter Hartcher.
Children of 9/11
Giving voice to the young people who lost parents in the hijackings and in the Twin Towers.
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Mr 54%: Abbott to sweep aside Labor
The final poll of the election campaign shows the trend towards Tony Abbott is growing.
You've got to hand it to Kevin
Comment: Despite a campaign to forget, the Prime Minister continues to slug it out.
Lies, damned lies and our future
Comment: So, are we the people really going to elect a liar to The Lodge today?
We will 'help Syria' says Putin
Vladimir Putin confirms Russia will provide support to Syria if the US attacks.
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Inner south market heads north
The booming inner west is old news; stand by for the rise of the inner south.
National
From Kiwi Labour to Tory Tony's side
Anthony Hubbard reveals the background of the very private Margie Abbott.
World
US expands target list
US President Barack Obama has directed the Pentagon to develop an expanded list of potential targets in Syria.
Federal Election 2013
Last poll confirms Labor wipeout
Australians are preparing to sweep aside six years of Labor rule.
It seems all over, bar the shouting
The only question left hanging from the final Age/Nielsen Poll of the campaign is not who will win.
Comment
Lies, damned lies and Australia's future
So, are we the people really going to elect a liar to The Lodge today? It seems we are.
Vote 1 Darcy - a real political attack dog
Would the dogs vote below the line just for the pleasure of putting the cats last?
Business
Qantas boss lands an extra $1m
The take-home pay for Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has risen by just more than $1m this year.
Succession plan in place for Abbott
If he is elected, Tony Abbott will have a mandate for change, but not for surprises.
What's killing off retailing?
Consumers have reined in spending in high street shop and department stores.
Change a boost to confidence
Weekend Business looks at what to expect from the new government.
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Years of tragic waste
Behind that financial waste of the Global Financial Crisis lies an even more tragic waste of human potential.
Abbott's most dangerous pledge
“When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” John Maynard Keynes famously asked.
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- Courts Sunland fails in $14m lawsuit
- Michael West LM boss Drake ploughs a loan furrow
- Telecommunications Apple's out of its box
- Courts Port venture turns sour for engineers
- Marcus Padley How to make your hobby your job
- Markets Late fightback boosts sharemarket
- Politics Bearing of Ship Australia under new crew
- Courts Verdict a big blow for regulator
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Money
Families lose out after care home fails
Dozens of families of aged residents at a Melbourne care home have lost thousands of dollars in fees.
Market mirrors our sporting fortunes
Australia was once known for ''punching above its weight'' - a reputation that seems a distant memory today.
Executive Style
What (not) to drink on a first date
A little knowledge and a lot of restraint doesn't hurt in that initial encounter.
Small Business
'Burn the place to the ground'
A fair response when the boss gets a raise after making a loss?
Why won't restaurants take bookings?
Too many people book, then don't show. The infuriating solution? Stop taking bookings altogether.
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The bill that could criminalise abortion
Why we must stay away from the slippery slope of ascribing personhood to unborn fetuses.
The most inappropriate birthday gifts
James Walker received a signed One Direction poster for his 30th. But that's really only the beginning.
Why are there so many 'dog people'?
Dom Knight has always been a canine sceptic. Until now.
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Stop the carry-on luggage binge
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How much are you willing to go through in order to have a good story to tell when you get home?
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Bye bye bonus: incentive on the out
Just one in four IT workers received a cash bonus last financial year.
NSA can get past most encryption
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Title Deeds tours $25m Bishopscourt
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Minor honours could have major cost
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is in doubt for at least the first week of the finals after being placed on report.
History repeating but this road is long
Everest just grew that little bit higher for Sydney, who must now take the scenic route to the top if they are to defend their title.
Williams stands on the precipice
SBW is about to play the most critical month of football of his career.
