Top firms' tax moves a $25 billion hit to budget
Australia's biggest 900 companies claimed enough deductions and exemptions to wipe out two-thirds of the current federal budget deficit.
Rail upgrade is on the right track
Scrapped Dandenong rail upgrade is mostly good news for commuters.
Dons' 'deplorable absence of records'
Tribunal that cleared 34 players had been highly critical of club's conduct.
Ship emissions rile nearby residents
Residents at Port Melbourne's Beacon Cove, are concerned they are being badly affected by fumes.
Alarm over China's sea intentions
Powerful US naval officer fires warning over building of 'Great Wall' of fake islands.
'I almost burst into tears'
Neighbours in shock after bodies of woman, young child found in a house in city's west.
Aggressive PSOs 'scaring commuters'
Tactics of Protective Services Officers often mean incidents escalate into violence, report finds.
Inside story of tribunal saga
There was much frustration that could be viewed as ominous for ASADA in the future, writes Jake Niall.
Essendon players found not guilty
34 current and former Essendon players have been found not guilty by the AFL anti-doping tribunal, football reporter Sam Lane reports.
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Victoria
Alarm over Blood Service changes
More donors to be cared for by assistants without nursing qualifications, leading to concern about quality of care.
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
Comment
Politicians too timid to drive change
Our leaders are confused. Gone is the confidence of visionary men like Whitlam and Fraser.
Spin doctors called for ailing policies
Joe Hockey promotes lower taxes for the rich by incorrectly suggesting Australian taxes are higher than in most countries.
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.
- Funtastic shares slump to new low
- 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.
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Harry Potter star pulls house sale
Expelliarmus! Radcliffe's Toorak pad has been removed from the market.
It's all about bold colour in 2015
Get ready to put on your sunglasses and keep them on - even indoors.
"It looks like a pilates machine"
Find out which judge likened Darren and Dea's bed to exercise equipment.
Negative gearing
Tax breaks for new homes only?
Josh and Charlotte
Couple disqualified from The Block
Weekend results
Melbourne market holds the line
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Iran nuclear negotiations: what's at stake?
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- 02:09
UK election battle officially begins
- Duration
- 02:06
Trevor Noah: five funny clips
Border control, sport, crime and Nelson Mandela: here's a small taste of globetrotting South African comedian Trevor Noah, who will take the reins from Jon Stewart to host The Daily Show.
- Duration
- 01:50
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Roboants set to become factory workers
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Other smartphone manufacturers are going for the 'luxury' look but Samsung has really nailed it.
- Sci-tech Wildlife 'detective' gets top museum job
- Mobiles Samsung's new phones get a price tag
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Apple chief steps up his condemnation of a new religious freedom law in Indiana.
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Kia Carnival v Citroen Grand Picasso
Size versus style in a battle for people movers.
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'Ignorance no excuse' for pair: Buckley
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has warned "ignorance is no excuse" as two of his players face being sacked.
Voges and Ahmed in Test squad
The two newest additions to Australia's Test squad for the winter tour of the West Indies and England demanded selection, says Rod Marsh.
No rest planned for Deledio
Richmond veteran does not believe he will need rest from games during 2015.
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No records, so no guilt
EXCLUSIVE AFL anti-doping tribunal describes club's supplements program record-keeping as "deplorable."
Inside story of tribunal hearing
Whatever the Essendon players took in 2012, they took the points when they were cleared by the AFL anti-doping tribunal.
Welcome relief for players
Surprise. I have to admit that was my first reaction.
