Big business took $25b in tax breaks, ATO says
Australia's biggest 900 companies claimed enough tax relief to wipe out two-thirds of the current federal budget deficit at a stroke.
Doing nothing, or nothing doing?
COMMENT: Australians ought to have a conversation about tax.
Review puts consumers first
Harper report calls for state governments to sweep away the most enduring market restrictions faced by Australians in their everyday lives.
ICON sale a step closer
Government fibre system pioneer "flabbergasted" that a sell-off back on the agenda.
Burch calls for new approach to domestic violence in Canberra
Police and Emergency Services Minister Joy Burch wants to see material on relationships integrated into school curriculums.
Business push centre over tram
Canberra's business community, while accepting that light rail is important for the city, believe a new convention centre should be higher priority.
Push for same-sex laws by CEOs
Corporate giants are coming out in support of same-sex marriage as part of a letter-writing campaig.
Cry for cat lock-up grows
One signature could bring forward a cat containment declaration for Canberra.
Tidal aims to take on Spotify
A group of A-list musicians has banded together to launch a 'fairer' online music streaming service.
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When kids push boundaries too far
ACT News
Kingston Foreshore land sells for $14m
The largest block of land released at the Kingston Foreshore has sold for $14 million.
National
Surfers gamble on sharks' feeding time
Photos showed three large white pointers feeding on a large school of salmon, just past the breakers at Surf Beach in Kiama - but that wasn't enough to deter one surfer.
World
Dozens killed as Houthis shell Aden
Yemen's militiamen and allied army units shelled Aden while Saudi-led coalition jets bombed their positions near the airport, killing 36.
Federal Politics
Big business took $25b in tax relief
Australia's biggest 900 companies claimed enough tax deductions and exemptions to wipe out two-thirds of the current federal budget deficit.
Lift restrictions 'to help consumers'
Canberra to push states to sweep away the most enduring market restrictions faced by Australians.
- Comment: Harper looks past taxis, trading hours
- Education sector urged to cast wider net for pupils
- Australia delays release of 2020 emission goals
- Giants join push for same-sex marriage
- US admiral sounds the alarm of China's intentions
- Pyne's deregulation plan hits snag
- Lambie registers new political party
Public Service News
$66,649 stuff up in Dept of Agriculture
Public servants are under pressure because little mistakes can be costly but only after mandarins bestow grace, documents show.
Departmental staff behaving badly
One department has had employees who used drugs intended for animals, manipulated jury duty and swapped a biosecurity clearance for tickets.
Business
ASX seals best first quarter in decades
Record low interest rates and high dividends make equities an irresistible proposition for investors.
Strength needs 'broad measurement'
The FSI recommends a measure of strength that is 'too narrowly defined', says NAB.
Former ABC Learning CFO fined
Former CFO escapes a maximum penalty of a five year jail term and fines of up to $22,000.
Banker eyes potential of P2P lending
Senior Westpac banker Jason Yetton promotes benefits of banks working with online rivals.
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Easiest place to find Tinkler
It is hard to keep up with the list of creditors chasing the former boganaire, but the smart ones seek him in court.
Scientists join in the scrum for funds
It’s a shame that scientists have to stoop so low.
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- MYOB to return in year's largest IPO
- Abbott's reform ambitions on the line
- Tough approach needed to curtail giants
- Luxury cars: Why we pay more
- BHP, Rio investors back expansions
- Telstra to blame for slow Netflix: iiNet
- Domain is not for sale, says Fairfax
- Slower property lending may ease way for RBA
- Coles, Woolies too powerful: survey
- ASX up 9% for first quarter
- Telstra cuts cost of data download
Money
A little self-knowledge goes a long way
When you’re making big financial decisions, it helps to know your weak spots and learn how to manage them.
Time to find out what you're missing
Want to know if the banks are ripping you off? A new website will tell you, though you'll need to give them your passwords.
Executive Style
Being bullied at work? Here's what to do
At least 5 per cent of workers report being victims. It's vital to take action.
Small Business
A million Insty followers and counting
Meet the local duo that is dominating the hottest social media channel on the planet.
We walked away from our old lives
Meet the people who tossed in their boring jobs to follow their dreams.
Property
with Domain.com.au
Campbell home fetches more than $2m
Over 100 homes went to sale this weekend in the ACT.
Thicke sells Hollywood Hills mansion
Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke has sold his Hollywood Hills mansion for $4.9m.
2015 is all about bold colour
Get ready to put on your sunglasses and keep them on - even indoors.
Agent Underquoting
Underquoting an entrenched culture
CBD transformation
Plan to inject life into Canberra's CBD
Globetrotting
What $1m buys you around the world
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UK election battle officially begins
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Iran nuclear talks in final stretch
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Germanwings co-pilot had suicidal tendencies
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- 01:18
Q&A; becomes the Pyne and Wax show
Education Minister Christopher Pyne and comedian Ruby Wax banter throughout the ABC's Q&A; program over topics from mental illness to the discovery of a new earth-like planet.
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Legal action an option for players,
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Roosters spent years building the roster
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