Send me home: $55m deal going 'belly-up'
Trumpeted three months ago as a coup for the Abbott government, one of four people living in a luxury villa at taxpayers' expense wants out.
Birth date reveals refugee ruse
They want a new life and believe the best way to get it is to ditch evidence of their old one.
Australia 'saved world from slump'
Treasurer says Australia's G20 leadership last year protected global economy from slower growth.
The 'call no parent wants to make'
Frantic first moments after William Tyrrell's mum realises toddler has vanished.
NSWJewish school to get armed guards
Victoria's largest Jewish school will become the first in the state to employ armed guards.
7-11 churns as franchisees burn
Scandal-ridden chain facing renewed criticism as franchisees claim its model sets them up to fail.
Preparing for life after iPhone
The key to Apple's future success is not going be through iPhones, watches, MacBooks or iPads.
Town where no one leaves
Locals love living in this place on Melbourne's fringe so much that it has the lowest departure rates in the state.
Watson calls time on Test career
After 10 years playing for Australia, Shane Watson will retire from Test cricket with immediate effect.
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'Stranger danger' helps species in peril
Learning to cope in the big bad world is essential training for everyone, possums included.
National
'Nazi stealing murdering dogs'
WA
Canning candidate Teresa van Lieshout has launched an extraordinary attack on a local paper.
World
People dumping IDs to become 'Syrian'
Discarded passports suggest many migrants to Europe are scrapping their true nationalities and assuming new ones.
Federal Politics
Coalition auditor breached standards
One of the three experts who "independently verified" Coalition campaign costings has been found guilty of breaching standards.
Abbott puts handbrake on compassion
Tony Abbott has moved too slowly and too cautiously, but he has offered a down payment on a credible response.
Comment
Who to blame for our coming recession
The aims behind forcing car makers to close were superficial, and the ramifications will be dreadful.
How to restore faith in our democracy
The Dyson Heydon controversy points to a bigger malaise in our political system.
Business
No GFC to see here, says Eslake
One of our most prominent economists has scoffed at claims another GFC is imminent.
need2know: $A drops, China awakens
Local shares may slide at the open, following a drop in the $A on the back of US jobs data.
Flight Centre confidence buoyed
The number of Australians heading on short-term overseas trips rose by 4.4 per cent in July.
Indonesia AirAsia X could be grounded
A nervous wait for Australians who have bought cheap tickets to Bali.
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Australia's depressed economists are losing faith in capitalism.
Chasing the churners is a challenge
Defamation laws may be stopping spurned investors from speaking out about bad experiences.
- Banking ANZ fall is small investor gain
- ASX China, jobs the focus for investors
- Currency G20 vow to avoid currency wars
- Retail SurfStitch aims for $1b in sales
- Markets Private equity to debate scarcity of assets
- Insurance Insurers weather stock price plunge
- Currency We are back in the swinging sixties
- IMF Lagarde warns fed on rate rise
- Eco Storm clouds on the economic horizon
- US Jobs data makes rate move unclear
- Inequality The rich are getting richer. Again
- China Battle for the baby bottle
Money
Father's Day tips for money-smart kids
Fathers reveal the money-managing secrets they've been passing on to their kids.
Expecting to fly? Check your cover
Pregnant travellers risk having their travel insurance rendered worthless because of the tight restrictions on mothers-to-be.
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Five things a boss should never say
Staff are listening, and simple words can have serious consequences.
Small Business
Meet the free CEOs
Despite running successful businesses, they don't pay themselves a cent.
Become a top public speaker
Anyone can thrill an audience with these easy tips.
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The suburb where no one leaves
Once you move to this area you'll probably never leave.
These sheds are the ultimate man caves
Not all man caves have to be built with tin roofs, styled with a pool table and football posters.
Recap: welcome to The Blocktagon
With tears and shattering glass, we meet the teams as they get stuck into a renovation nightmare.
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Italian Grand Prix won by Lewis Hamilton
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Bombers end year to forget on winning note
Heath Hocking kicks the last two goals of the match to push the Bombers to victory over Collingwood at the MCG.
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A rival to Opera House, Harbour Bridge?
A new monument by an indigenous artist will grace the iconic harbour.
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The Australian cricket great and his wife have welcomed their first child together.
Olive branch in cut-throat world of TV
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Lara Bingle's modelling comeback
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The new Selena
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Nuts about fish
This deliciously simple dinner of kingfish with beans and hazelnuts is light on carbs, but full on flavour.
All gluten-free? All good
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Pics that celebrate strong female bodies
Serena Williams - and these other elite athletes - have no time for lousy body-shaming.
When white actors play non-white parts
Hollywood whitewashing is not a relic of the last century. It's still happening today.
Dads being adorable on Instagram
Dads being adorable. I don't think we need to explain this one any further. Happy Father's Day, guys.
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Celebs who looked so different in the '90s
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Dad: 'They said you'd never marry'
This dad was told his daughter, who has Down syndrome, would never have a normal life but on her wedding day she proved them all wrong.
Child carer's expletive Facebook post
What happens when a child care worker vents about the children in her care on Facebook? 18-year-old Hayley Neeson found out.
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Flight test: United Economy Plus
Pay a little extra and you can experience 'Economy Plus' - an improved version of a standard economy seat.
Fiji's new adults-only resort
This beach club offers a Fiji resort stay with no children in sight.
New places you need on your bucket list
Think you've seen it all? Here are the 10 great destinations you've never thought about.
Traveller Letters
We didn't cancel the flight, so why do we have to pay?
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The Backpacker named Travel Writer of the Year
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Apple prepares for life after the iPhone
The key to Apple's future success is not going be through iPhones, watches, MacBooks or iPads.
Can you really be allergic to Wi-Fi?
Science has found no reason why man-made electromagnetic fields would cause sickness.
The woman who studies human decay
Listen to the fourth episode of Fairfax Media's new podcast, Science is Golden.
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- Messaging 140 characters: Twitter's biggest flaw
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Uber and the ATO's $3.8m taxi fare
Tax Office could turn to rideshare service to curb $3.8 million taxi fare
What Uber tells us about disruption
Uber's digital component is only part of it's success and there are other important lessons for any business.
Sex sites off limits, public servants told
Marriage vows are one thing, but the public service Code of Conduct, that's serious.
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Why Audi's RS3 could be a sell out
Hot hatch to outsell Mercedes-Benz and BMW rivals, says Audi.
Getting deliberately lost in the outback
What happens when you go bush with no supplies or navigation?
Sport
Watson quits Test cricket
Veteran all-rounder announces his retirement from Test cricket, effective immediately.
Postecoglou says match on course
The Socceroos have not had to revamp their schedule despite the violence and political turmoil taking place in Tajikistan.
O'Brien asks why trainer's wife on board
Trainer questions presence of fellow trainer's wife on Racing Victoria board.
- Cricket Handscomb, Hastings join one-day squad
- Cricket Bailey chides Morgan over Stokes appeal
- American Football Hayne will earn $37,000 a week
- Tennis Stosur into US Open fourth round
- Motor Sport Hamilton dominant in Italian GP
- Rugby League Storm get double chance
- Hockey Hockeyroos defeat South Korea
AFL
R23 was a shocker ... bring on finals
But for those without a vested or emotional interest, the first week of finals is as good as football gets
Reigning premiers confident
Captain is "really hurting," key line-breaking midfielder doubtful, and they head west off a six-day break.
Dons, Pies look to the future
Best thing about this match might be what it comes to mean, not what happened.
- Goldstein is Age Footballer of the Year
- Hawthorn's experience should get them over the line
- Fresher Dockers should be too strong for Swans
- Bulldogs favourites to see off Crows
- More mature Tigers will down rested Roos
- Swans hoping youth can fill in for injured Jack
- Demons edge Giants to finish on a high
