The X Factor 2013 grand finale
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'Not what Australia is about': Bondi victims
Five people hurt in an alleged anti-Semitic attack say they want justice but not vengeance.
The red flags that went unnoticed
Jonathan Lord seemed an “ideal candidate” – except he listed his best friend as a boy of 7.
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He's been sentenced to 18 months' jail but looks more like a man enjoying a tropical holiday.
Reporter walks into a bar. Or not
Sports journalist loses age discrimination case against Oxford Street nightclub.
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Obeid back before ICAC
Former Labor parliamentarian and two departmental chiefs to be adversely named during three-pronged inquiry.
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Out of control bus crashes into house
A woman was sipping coffee in the backyard when she was thrown into a neighbour's yard by a bus.
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Israeli roadway shut by cyber attack
A Trojan virus targeted the security camera system in the Carmel Tunnels toll road on September 8, one expert said.
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PM's new direct action sceptics
Leading economists have overwhelmingly rejected the direct action climate change policy.
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Waking up to the role of dads
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Councils must protect children
There is more planning for the needs of animals in emergencies than for children at a local government level.
Business
Housing sizzles towards Xmas rush
The weekend's bumper auction result will set the tempo for the remainder of this year as concerns loom that the housing market is at risk of overheating.
Big banks lift shares to five-year highs
ASX closes at five-year high as major banks lifted ahead of NAB and ANZ results.
Fugitive Foster seeking asylum in Fiji
Fugitive conman Peter Foster has provided a photograph he says proves he has fled Australia.
Bendigo takes aim at Big Four
Government urged to put big banks' dominance under a microscope.
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Are we ready for an extra 2.3 million?
Despite all the headlines, it's not the boat people we need to worry about – it's the other 2.3 million arriving tomorrow.
Europe back on track - for now
Eurozone economies, while not exactly bubbling away, are at least showing signs of activity.
- Electricity EnergyAustralia warns of tough conditions
- Retail Rent dispute cruels Snowgum
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- Beverages Treasury Wines faces class action
- Investment Argo flags modest growth expectations
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- Banking ANZ to kick start bumper profit season
- Banking CBA spy subject's legal threat
- Real estate House prices go 'ballistic'
- Mining services Boart's demise 'hard to watch'
- Retail Dick Smith Moving to a new beat
Money
Freedom Foods share price defies logic
Cereal maker has soared in the past six months, rising from just over $1 in April to $3.36 today.
Grab a coffee and let the taxman pay
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Bugger the office, give me housework
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It took these entrepreneurs just three years to go from zero to seriously wealthy.
World's weirdest meeting spots
Would you meet a client in a haunted house, bomb shelter or dodgem car?
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Chinese superjumbo touches down
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Israeli tunnel hit by cyber attack
Computer sabotage is a top concern for Israeli officials, after a real-life infrastructure shutdown revealed.
Hospitals to get greater tech control
Hospitals will be given greater autonomy as Victorian overhauls health system's ICT.
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Rick Damelian sells
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Canterbury Bankstown hot spot
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Melbourne Cup hopefuls reduced to 47
Key absentees are Glencadam Gold, Manighar and It's A Dundeel
Watson hardened after marathon tour
Shane Watson will enter the Ashes after a world tour in which he played more cricket than just about anyone.
SBW joins sport's hall of blunders
The biggest name in league made a hash of a try. He's not alone.
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