Thorpe tells all in interview with Parky
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe revealed that he is gay and battled depression and alcohol abuse for the greater part of his career.
Taliban Dining
Stefan Gates eats his way around Afghanistan and samples the testicles of the fat-tailed sheep.
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Power Structures
Exposes architecture’s role in supporting the fantasies of dictators, kings and sultans.
tvMike Willesee interview 'unethical': Ricky Muir
Senator Ricky Muir criticises treatment by veteran broadcaster during "train wreck" interview.
Child 'grabbed' at Fed Square
A family fought off an attempted abduction when a teenager grabbed their three-year-old child, police say.
'Be sceptical of climate change'
We shouldn't be building windmills and all that rubbish, Rupert Murdoch says.
Time to call out casual bigotry
Comment: Homophobia can’t exist if AFL wants to be tolerant, inclusive.
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World Cup 2014
More to Argentina than Messi: Loew
Argentina are far more than just a one-man show, Germany coach Joachim Loew warned ahead of the World Cup final.
Netherlands pile more misery on Brazil
Brazil's miserable World Cup campaign ended to a chorus of boos as the hosts were beaten again.
'How dare you insult me by scoring'
When Oscar scored for Brazil to make the score 7-1, German keeper Manuel Neuer exploded with rage.
Victoria
Minister under fire over expenses
Opposition to refer environment minister to auditor-general over helicopter, light airplane flights.
National
Carbon tax 'spooking business'
Opposition Leader refuses to confirm whether Labor will support Clive Palmer's amendments.
World
UN calls for Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council called on Saturday for a ceasefire in hostilities between Palestinians and Israelis.
Federal Politics
New threat to carbon tax repeal bill
Key crossbenchers warn Abbott that if the government continues to pander to Clive Palmer it risks losing their support.
Ricky Muir set to rev up
Ricky Muir is moving out of the shadow of Clive Palmer, calling his deal with the PUP a ''loose alliance''.
Comment
Being nice won't get you a pay rise
Women are their worst enemies when it comes to promoting their talents in workplaces.
Bush the worst president in 100 years
President Obama has many problems but George Bush was a trillion-dollar disaster.
Business
Norris blames scandal on 'rogues'
Former CBA chief executive Ralph Norris has broken his silence.
David Jones' fate hangs in the balance
David Jones is expecting overwhelming support from minority shareholders.
Fear is FoFA will overshadow Murray
Banks fear release of financial system inquiry's interim report will be overshadowed.
Local shares tipped to rise
Shares are expected to edge higher as trading resumes on Monday.
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Books fail to tell the full Clive picture
Clive Palmer may be busy shaping the laws of the nation, but when it comes to obeying them, his flagship company is sadly lacking.
Bankers and advisers swear by it
We still have too many victims of bad investment advice losing their savings.
- Economy Economists reject Abbott crisis claims
- Property Homes overvalued but no bubble
- Resources Roc Oil deal sparks rule change push
- Employment Myer hoaxer was sacked by charity
- Wall Street S&P 500 has worst week since April
- Taxation Call to include food and health in GST
- Banking Deja vu as CBA taps Callinan
- Malcolm Maiden Bull market central banks can't stop
- Economic Survey Low dollar the bright spot
- Economic Survey Modest share gains tipped
- Action Boral's Kane not one to lose a fight
- Michael Pascoe Senate circus, blown budget
Money
Why the dollar is defying the RBA
Don’t tell anyone, but our dollar has actually risen in value since the Reserve’s last rate cut.
Advice seekers are out on their own
The authorities have given consumers a false sense of security about what they get when seeking financial advice.
Executive Style
Cycling style you'd actually wear
You needn't look like a gaudy billboard to get the performance benefits of riding in Lycra.
Small Business
Please don’t sneeze on me
‘Tis the season for sickness but that doesn’t give you an excuse to share your disease.
It's a trust issue
Too many employers are highly suspicious of their staff...can you guess why?
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Bogan Hunters Makeover
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Musa Cerantonio arrested in the Philippines
Philippine authorities arrest Australian Musa Cerantonio over suspected links to foreign Islamist militants.
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Sex with 42-year-olds no longer gross
Esquire magazine boldly declares it's okay to sleep with older women, cites "changes in sexual fashion".
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Who left the (plane) door open?
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The top 20 things to do in South America outside the World Cup host nation.
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Who said 'Wherever you go, go with all your heart'?
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Content-casting made easy
Google's tiny Chromecast media player is the latest gadget to bring internet video into our lounge rooms, but where does it fit into the big picture?
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It's wonderful to play a war game that doesn't involve staring down the barrel of a gun.
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Muzeek is an online marketplace that links musicians up with available venues, locally and abroad.
Crime bust frees 4.7m PCs: Microsoft
Software giant claims latest malware sting was its most successful yet, but not everybody is happy with their methods.
Activist forces AEC to release code
Senate makes Electoral Commission disclose code of software that counts preference after it refused to comply with FOI.
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Rain and cold fail to deter bidders
A young family was triumphant at the auction of a former bed and breakfast property in St Kilda West.
Vendors shake off winter blues
Price movement in Ascot Vale as similar homes sell for more.
- Blooming Winter market has a spring in its step
- Siblings Family ties a plus with property
- Stumped Shane Watson loses on QLD pad
- Inspections What to see this weekend
- Green Mossy walls the latest design trend
- Beauty Jennifer Hawkins sells cliff-top pad
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Ferrari 458 Speciale driven (it's fast!)
Frenetic and ferociously fast define one of Ferrari's most engaging supercars.
What is the best small luxury SUV?
We pit the new Mercedes GLA against the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
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Sport
Pies to look for grit and endeavour
Nathan Buckley will challenge players to respond to the 64-point loss to Essendon.
Thorpe's courage 'will inspire others'
Athletes come out in support of Thorpe, hope that sponsors will too.
Taylor pulled over 'poofter' comments
Commentator to be counselled after labelling Harry Taylor 'a big poofter'.
- AFL Eddie just like Clive, say Swans
- Cycling Contador primed to attack Nibali
- AFL Richmond dedicates win to supporters
- Motor Sport Marquez makes it nine straight
- Rugby League Storm told to get its act together
- Horse Racing Pateman dominates at Sandown
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