CommBank: There were more than a few rogues
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Australia wins plain packaging case against Philip Morris
Cigarette firm slams the decision, saying it does not validate plain packaging in Australia.
Christmas Day weather will be...
We're going to have a white Christmas ... White hot, that is.
I really hate my long ethnic surname
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Why empty city flats are a good thing
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Legal Aid court win for Adrian Bayley
Judge rules in favour of convicted rapist and murderer, says decision to deny assistance was invalid.
Dumped Lib senator to quit politics
Veteran Liberal announces he will quit at the 2016 election, three months after frontbench dumping.
Why buying presents is silly
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Greatest sporting moments of 2015
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After all the goodbyes...
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Police hunt for a group of juveniles after a motorcyclist was struck in the throat by a rope tied across a road.
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Zombie satellites claim another victim
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Dumped Liberal senator quits
Liberal senator Michael Ronaldson has announced he will quit politics at the 2016 election, months after he was dumped from the frontbench.
Australia wins plain packaging case
The federal government has won its case against tobacco giant Phillip Morris Asia challenging Australia's tobacco plain packaging laws.
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Deniers reject authority and facts
Many people who choose to ignore accepted scientific conclusions are making emotional rather than rational decisions.
I hate my long ethnic surname
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Star Wars awakens Playstation sales
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first film in the 38-year-old franchise to be released in a decade, is helping buoy sales
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SMSFs love shares despite horror year
Even after a miserable year for equities, SMSFs are still buying shares in droves.
'Pharma bro' Shkreli on fraud charges
He was already a symbol of Wall Street greed. Now he's facing jail time.
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Tax data 'misleading'? Rubbish
The list of tax paid by Australia's biggest companies may have raised more questions than it answered.
What Atlassian did next
Atlassian went public only a week ago, and already a new front has opened up in its battle with a key competitor.
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Great gift ideas for smart sippers
Presents to delight even the most finicky drinker this festive season.
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The Christmas e-card blight
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Is your debt killing you?
The easing of bankruptcy laws by the government is a wise initiative but the impact of debt can still be crippling.
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Melbourne: more liveable than Sydney?
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Forgotten wonders of 1980s homes
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Putting your kids before your partner
You fall in love, life is perfect, you're a lucky bastard, and you know it but then you decide to have a baby.
Coles pulls nude Miranda Kerr cover
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This plane passenger has come up with a brilliant plan to never lose his luggage again.
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Pirates and Netflix won but privacy and the NBN lost out in the year's big tech issues.
Access your music files from anywhere
Microsoft has its own streaming music service, just in case you'd forgotten, and there's one trick you should try.
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Buying games can be daunting for those not in the know, but we've got your back.
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Long serving executive who oversaw Apple Watch, social responsibility initiatives has been made Apple COO.
Centrelink's web meltdown
Welfare clients around Australia are furious over missing payments.
Twitter warns of 'state-sponsored' hack
For the first time Twitter has issued a warning to certain users that their accounts may have been targets for attack.
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New models from Audi, Ford and Mercedes-Benz caught out this week.
Which is the best mid-size luxury SUV?
Mercedes' long-awaited GLC takes on its rivals.
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Captain Watson confident about CAS
Jobe Watson says he remains confident he and his current and former teammates will be freed from the shackles of a looming drugs ban.
The good, the bad, and Bernie
Some of the highs and lows from the year in tennis and a peek into what's coming up in 2016.
Fanning loses world title race
Mick Fanning has lost his bid after a courageous battle.
- Soccer How the axe fell on Jose Mourinho
- Netball League may expand in Australia
- Racing Victorian races cancelled due to heat
- Cycling Olympic gold medallist Lancaster retires
- Hockey Veteran trio in line for third Games
- AFL Bolton's criteria for success at Carlton
- Soccer Spurs and Juve head to Melbourne
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Khawaja faces birthday fitness test
Usman Khawaja could learn his Boxing Day fate as early as Friday when he undergoes a fitness test.
KP to fly back to England for birth
Melbourne Stars batsman will soon be back at the airport to make a dash home for the birth of his second child.
Thunder break drought over Sixers
Skipper Michael Hussey leads team to 36-run win over derby rivals.
