Libs sour on Hockey as he chases own goal
Exclusive: Joe Hockey's threat to bypass the Senate by ordering spending cuts outside of parliamentary approval backfires.
'Like a vaccine against cancer'
The results of plain-packaging laws in Australia are so encouraging they look likely to set a global precedent.
Just having a friendly chat, are we?
If Israel Folau returns to NRL, this meeting could be the moment the move was hatched.
Asylum seekers in limbo on high seas
Lawyers say they are being held behind locked doors on a ship in rooms without windows.
Obeid and the dilapidated house
A million-dollar offer wasn't enough to convince the state government to sell a cottage worth half that.
Rugby club denies homophobia claim
Jay Claydon claims he was expelled from a rugby club because of his sexuality, but they insist otherwise.
Senator calls for sale of triple j
Liberal senator calls for immediate sale of ABC station because it represents "only inner-city leftist views".
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Eight-year battle against tax office 'bullies' nears end
The ATO claimed Gary Kurzer owed them $200,000 when in fact he owed just $8000. The fight is now set to culminate in a Federal Court showdown.
The hole at the end of the world
A large hole in Siberia spotted by helicopter, has prompted speculation about UFOs and meteors, but it's probably a feature formed by melting ice, says an Australian scientist.
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Trial no tribulation for deaf juror
When Alex Jones took his oath as a juror on Wednesday, he did it in sign language.
National
HIV diagnoses hit 20-year high
Fears one in seven people with HIV do not know they have it, putting more people at risk.
World
Dutch liable for 300 Srebrenica deaths
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that the Dutch state was liable for more than 300 deaths in the Srebrenica massacre.
Federal Politics
Possible $12b hole in deficit plan
Senate set to give more money back to voters than government has tried to save through its budget cuts, former official warns.
Hockey comments anger fellow Libs
Threat to bypass Senate by ordering spending cuts outside of parliamentary approval backfires.
Comment
The nation's bitchiest paper
In case you hadn’t noticed, this week marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of The Australian.
Right to be forgotten sets precedent
An EU court forcing search engines to remove online material is a threat to freedom of speech.
Business
Aldi's European rivals eye Australia
Discount grocer Aldi may soon be facing competition from cut-price European rivals.
Media moves could reshape industry
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull is pushing ahead with media sector reform.
Miners lift shares with banks in reverse
Australian shares rose slightly after a slew of positive news from miners.
Banks dividend bonanza could fizzle
The big growth in big bank dividends could be threatened.
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When Ramadan means big business
In between the feasting and fasting, there's a great deal of buying, selling and giving during the month of Ramadan.
Secret path for Chinese buyers
For years, wealthy Chinese have been transferring billions worth of their money overseas.
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Big puzzle of Palmer's backflip
COMMENT Financial advice industry faces nothing more onerous than tick box compliance.
Art attracts some smart money
If fine art sales are an economic barometer, then good times may be ahead.
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The 'Holy Grail' of watches is up for sale
A hand-made 1925 pocketwatch features technology as eye-popping as its expected price.
Small Business
Lessons for your first year in business
Here's what top bosses say they wish they knew when they started out.
Getting a job after 50
We're told we need to retire later - but do businesses even want older workers?
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Magnussen, McEvoy friendly rivals
Swimming's newest rivals James Magnussen and Cameron McEvoy say the competition between them in the 100m freestyle ends in the pool as they prepare for the Commonwealth Games.
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Qantas drops out of the top 10 and Qatar loses its crown as a new winner is announced.
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Changes afoot for NBN Senate inquiry
Government to dissolve committee scrutinising NBN and replace it with one dominated by Coalition MPs.
Google's modular phone takes shape
Project Ara, Google's plan to create customisable modular smartphones, just moved one step closer to becoming reality.
Artist arrested over 3D-printed vagina
Japanese police arrest artist who used a scan of her vagina to make a kayak and distributed the data.
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Vertigan report on NBN tabled
The much-anticipated NBN cost-benefit analysis (part 1) is out with 34 recommendations regarding regulation.
Government refuses to show AEC code
Order to disclose source code of Commission's vote counting software rejected.
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Apple eyes enterprise market with custom devices to bring IBM's supercomputing analytics to a mobile workforce.
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This property enjoys a soothing, leafy outlook over Woollahra Golf Club.
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V8 Supercar champion to get 20th anniversary special Commodore.
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Cafe chat fuels NRL comeback talk
If Israel Folau returns to the game which made him famous, this could be the moment the move was hatched.
Sheens not invited to Tigers celebration
Thirteen players from the Wests Tigers 2005 premiership-winning side were named as part of the joint venture's greatest ever team. Tim Sheens was a notable absentee.
No booze bans for Australia's athletes
Commonwealth Games officials will not follow the lead of thier Olympics counterparts.
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