Melbourne Express: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
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US equities blindside sophisticated traders
Some of the most popular securities in the equity market have been at the centre of some of its most misguided trades.
Panama Papers jump Chinese language barrier, get suppressed by censors
It has been dubbed the biggest data leak in history; but within the confines of China's increasingly walled-off internet, the Panama Papers have barely registered a ripple.
Turnbull told to improve as Labor takes the lead in the polls
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NSW links to Panama law firm's tax haven companies
Builder Fred [Fouad] Deiri claims he was "gobsmacked" when he found out - courtesy of The Australian Financial Review - that he had a company in the British Virgin Islands.
Oil bears renewed as output freeze doubt rises
Money managers lost faith in oil's recent rally as doubts grew over whether major producers will be able to agree on an output freeze.
Air France allows crew to avoid Iran route after headscarf row
The debate on the wearing of headscarves and other religious symbols in public is particularly heated in France, which attaches importance to the separation of state and religious institutions.
Panama papers: Banks in the spotlight
The average tax paying Australian must be feeling futility fatigue as yet another round of explosive revelations the that super rich have skirted many millions in tax.
Christopher Pyne confirms Coalition 'disunity' but rubbishes Tony Abbott's return as PM
Christopher Pyne has confirmed the current disunity in the Coalition party room and conceded the government had a "messy week", but on ABC's Q&A; he denied the spectre of a second Abbott government would disrupt the election campaign.
Motorcyclist booked for allegedly doing 196 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
A man has been charged and had his number plates confiscated after he was caught allegedly riding a motorcycle at more than 100 kilometres per hour over the speed limit in south west Sydney.
Meet Borobi, the GC Games mascot
Surfing koala revealed as mascot for 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Wilson Security implicated as Panama Papers exposes tax haven benefactors
The company entrusted by the Australian government to guard offshore detention centres has been implicated in the unprecedented leak of shell company records that exposes the murky world of tax havens.
Caltex customers to fill up on convenience
Customers will be able to pick up wine, online purchases, dry cleaning and even get their haircut at Caltex service stations.
Malcolm Turnbull and the Coalition lose lead to Labor: Newspoll
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has ceded the Coalition's lead in an opinion poll for the first time since the leadership coup, when he said Tony Abbott's poor performance in Newspoll justified the change.
'Absolutely not acceptable': Castle blasts fan as glass bottle smashes on exercise bike
Bulldogs officials believe they know the identity of a fan who hurled a glass bottle towards the vicinity of the Raiders bench, smashing on an exercise bike, in an incident which marred Canberra's upset win over Canterbury at Belmore Sports Ground on Monday night.
Daniher's showing the best in 20 years: Carey
One of the game's greatest ever key forwards says Joe Daniher's performance for Essendon on Saturday was the best showing by a player of his ilk in two decades.
Labor faces anti-bikie law minefield
Government cannot yet say whether bikie club members will be allowed to congregate publicly.
Northern Pakistan flash floods kill at least 55
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Pakistan have killed at least 55 people and rescuers were trying on Monday to help thousands of survivors including some cut off by a landslide in a mountain valley, officials said.
Soliola injured as Raiders bounce back at Belmore
Des Hasler may have been right when he declared the Raiders the 'sleeping giants' of the NRL.
Master spy Kim Philby discusses life as a soviet agent in secret video
British double agent Kim Philby detailed his life of betrayal and the ease with which he was able to pass secrets to his Soviet controllers in newly discovered video footage broadcast by the BBC.
Raiders forwards monster feared Dogs pack in Belmore boilover
The Raiders' forwards monstered their fancied Bulldogs rivals at Belmore on Monday night.
Langwarrin boy missing more than one month
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a Langwarrin boy who has been missing for more than a month.
Teenager caught driving 180km/h in mother's car
A teenager has been caught speeding at almost double the legal limit in Victoria's north-east.
Peter Cumming elected Labor leader in Brisbane City Council
The Labor Party has backed a 22-year Brisbane City Council veteran to lead it out of the local electoral wilderness with the selection of Wynnum Manly councillor Peter Cumming as its new leader.
Scott admits Cats have a 'problem'
Cats coach concerned over his side being bottom of the league for free kick differential, but sees no clear pattern or cause.
Mother of six dies in Rosewood stabbing
A man will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday over an attack on a woman in Rosewood on Monday morning.
Parents protest school computer policies, refuse to pay for iPads
Parents are sending their kids to school without an iPad or laptop, in protest against their school's computer policies.
Overdose deaths rise for fifth year by biggest jump yet
Drug overdose deaths have risen for a fifth consecutive year, lead by addictive medications such as Valium, which has been linked to more drug deaths than illegal narcotics.
Capital alone not enough to ward off risk
After making banks around the world take on billions in extra capital, global banking regulator Bill Coen's next front will be governance standards, risk management and computer systems.
Fears mount for a full-blown supermarket price war
The battle for market share in the grocery sector could turn into a full-blown price war if Woolworths' attempts to restore growth fails to gain traction.
Melbourne to get once-in-four-years burst of heat
Melbourne is set to get one final blast of sunny weather on Tuesday before autumn really kicks in.
Pocock's hearing wait as Alaalatoa dreams of gold
The ACT Brumbies were deciding on Monday night how to plead to David Pocock's two Super Rugby charges.
Man stabbed to death in Bentley after argument over stolen bike
A man has been stabbed to death during an altercation with another man who punched a child relative of his in the head in Bentley on Monday.
Andrews 'prepared to challenge' Turnbull for top job
A key supporter of former prime minister Tony Abbott says he is prepared to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the prime ministership.
Arrium scrambles as $1.2b bailout rejected
Arrium's banks have rejected a $US927 million ($1.21 billion) lifeline from US vulture fund GSO Capital.
Ricky Whelan says fatal bashing of Stephen MacLeod was in 'self defence'
Murder accused Ricky Whelan told police the sight of Stephen MacLeod being repeatedly kicked in the head "scared the hell out of me" and that he felt physically sick and "like spewing" when he later heard the alleged bashing victim had taken a turn for the worse, Newcastle Supreme Court has heard.
Public service commissioner takes swipe as Border Force battle rumbles on
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has warned unions momentum is on his side
Calls for community input on plan to protect Canberra's Scarlet Robin
The fate of the Scarlet Robin is in Canberra's hands.
Piccoli blasts PM on schools
Ending federal government funding for public schools, as proposed by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, would be the biggest mistake in the history of Australian education policy, according to NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli.
'Urgent track repairs' delay commuters between Parramatta and Blacktown
Commuters in Western Sydney were stuck for over an hour on Monday night as urgent track repairs brought trains running from Parramatta to Blacktown to a complete halt.
Canberrans drink more than average Australian
Canberrans drink more and at riskier levels than the nation's average, and more are becoming daily drinkers.
How far could you run at aged 7?
She's the youngest runner, he's ran 47 marathons in 40 years: Meet the father and daughter duo taking Canberra by storm.
Tourist body downplays reef bleaching
North Qld tourist body says scientists' claims about damage to Great Barrier Reef are overstated.
Bungendore IGA takes case against Woolworths lease to ACCC
Woolworths' domination in Queanbeyan region will grow, says independent grocer.
The area where Sydney is letting its residents down
Consider the possibility that, above the craps tables they want to lump on the side of the city, James Packer and Crown had been made to build something useful at Barangaroo.
Aussie holds firm ahead of RBA call
The Australian dollar lost about a third of a US cent on Monday following mixed economic data.
ASX rebound runs out of energy
Australian shares finished in the red on Monday, as good gains during the day were lost amid steep losses in energy stocks.
Canberra plumber in police probe
Police are investigating a plumbing boss accused of instructing an employee to falsify trade union paperwork.
Man admits raping immigrant woman during violent ordeal
A Canberra man has pleaded guilty to forcing an immigrant woman to have sex with him and carve his initials in her forearm with a knife until she bled.
Adult enthusiasm derails Perth Library Harry Potter event
The new City of Perth library has inexplicably cancelled its Harry Potter-themed event for children because adult fans complained about not being allowed to go.