Federal budget deficit to blow out to $37.4b
Budget deficit to blow out by $26.1b over four years while growth forecasts also downgraded.
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Comment: Let's have the conversation about Islam that we have to have.
Why Qantas is suddenly killing it
There is a very simple explanation for the airline's astonishing turnaround.
Petrol not as cheap as it should be
Margin between what retailers pay and what they charge at the pump has increased significantly.
Alcohol's effect on your body after 40
Apart from wretched two-day hangovers, this is what else booze does to you after you're over 40.
Abbott pens letter to editor
The letter could have easily been overlooked on page 13. Except for the name.
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'I was bleeding everywhere'
Ashlee was barely recognisable after her boyfriend allegedly punched her. That wasn't enough for police.
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'He was screaming for his life'
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A man has been killed and his son injured after a crane fell as they were taking photos.
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Obama talks tough on Islamic State
Addressing the threat of Islamic State, President Barack Obama resorted to tough-guy rhetoric.
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Budget deficit to blow out to $37.4b
The federal budget deficit will blow out by another $26.1 billion over four years, according to the mid-year economic update.
'Stitch up': Abbott pens letter to editor
The letter to the editor could have easily been overlooked. Except for the recognisable name and location of the author.
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Do we need IVF for minke whales?
Japanese and Sea Shepherd boats are steaming towards the Antarctic. Will there be violent conflict? It's possible.
Decision gives killers the upper hand
Much of what was achieved in this year's focus on domestic violence was undone by the Queensland Court of Appeal last week.
Business
We're getting pumped on petrol: ACCC
Petrol is not as cheap as it should be, and the government's consumer watchdog is worried that customers are being gouged.
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'Be alert to risk of recession'
Low wages and a cooling housing market will curb consumer enthusiasm next year, PIMCO says.
RBA says it still has scope to cut
Low interest rates are supporting household spending, says RBA.
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Low US rates could stick around
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Why Qantas is suddenly killing it
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- Retail Woolies brings back Qantas points
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- Banking What McDonald's is teaching ANZ
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- Workplace Woolies, Coles caught in labour scandal
- Gender Wanted: more female scientists
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- Retail Cotton On's Typo tails Smiggle to UK
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- Markets ASX dives below 5000 amid Fed jitters
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What to do when the kids leave home
Empty nesters must start a new chapter in their lives, which will inevitably involve making financial decisions.
Nufarm is getting more out of the land
Fat Prophets: With the world's land in fixed supply, and agricultural yields in focus, Nufarm's value proposition is high.
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Does it matter where your suit is made?
Was it made in Italy, or India? Quality needn't be tied to a garment's origin.
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Cashing in on the $20,000 tax break
Treasury data shows more than 99,000 small businesses have claimed the tax break in the period from July 1 to December 15, 2015, with claims totalling $418 million.
Time for a family discretionary trust
You can put your family's assets at risk if you don't use the right business structure to own and operate your business through.
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How to spider-proof your home
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Meet the families living in high-rises
Increasing numbers of families are opting to switch the backyard for a balcony.
What to know when buying a unique home
Before you buy that mock Tudor castle or that 1850s cottage, there are a few things to first consider.
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One glass might be good for your health but more is associated with a host of illnesses and problems.
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A torrent of backlash has broken out against the Daily Mail for its comments about the Duchess of Cambridge.
Kim Kardashian eats her own placenta
Kim Kardashian pops an odd postnatal pill following birth of Saint West.
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Healthy Masterchef
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You're doing green smoothies all wrong
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Kids' hilarious homework answers
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Phone claims '10 to 15 day' battery
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'Malvertising' with an ironic twist
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In security, the weakest link is you
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Suzuki to launch turbo Vitara
Japanese brand adds new range-topping variant to small SUV line-up.
New Renault Megane GT reviewed
New sporty hatch proves the French have found their mojo.
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NRL squads to grow under blueprint
NRL squads could be increased to 36 players and youngsters banned from making their debut until age 19.
Lewis Hamilton debuts hip-hop tracks
British Formula One racing driver has given a reporter a sneak preview of the music he is working on. And it is good.
Burgess to return in NRL All-Stars fixture
Sam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side.
Cricket
BBL money tripled, players miss out
Prizemoney for the BBL is up $600,000 for the fifth edition but players won't see any of that.
Holding slams 'untrustworthy' WICB
Michael Holding labelled West Indies board 'dysfunctional" and warned the game will deteriorate further if changes are not made.
Abbott reveals dream that drives him
When Sixers all-rounder Sean Abbott plays in the BBL opener, he'll be driven by the same dream he's had since he was a child.
