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The day has evolved from a low-key commemoration to a gaudy flag-waving celebration of all things "Aussie" replete with fireworks, huge public events, and countless parties, not to mention tall ships races.
COMMENT
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There's a strong argument to move Australia Day to May 9

Agreeing on a date of celebration that does not gloss over violent dispossession is a reasonable proposition.

  • by Mark Kenny

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'Perfect storm': Danger signs 'the same as 2008'

Veteran central banker warns the world financial system is as dangerously stretched today as it was at the peak of the last bubble.

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Girl 'petrified, banging on school bus doors' after falling asleep

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Perfect your Australia Day barbecue banter with these top 12 economic buzzwords for 2018

There is a hidden element – a darker edge – to the great Australia Day barbecue.

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    Enjoy the triple J Hottest 100, but it's not all that it seems

    An economic analysis of the triple J chart finds it has been unintentionally rigged.

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      Hot cross buns so near Christmas is metaphor for all that's wrong with Australia

      Barefoot and saronged, still reeling from Christmas, I stared at the mounded tables of plastic-wrapped heresy.

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        Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here
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        Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here

        It's one of the most important pieces of infrastructure so far this century, but most people haven't heard of it.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
        The reality is a four-hour work week is unlikely to happen if you start your own business.
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        The problem with the entrepreneurial dream

        The vision of millions of dollars and the freedom to choose your own hours might just be wishful thinking.

        • by James Adonis

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        Hyeon Chung enjoys the biggest upset of his career.

        Chung beats Djokovic at his own game to dump Serb out of Open

        Novak Djokovic lost and won. Novak Djokovic lost but the man playing his game better than him won.

        • by Michael Gleeson
        England players react winning the series 3-0.

        Post-mortem: Selectors wants answers to dismal ODI series loss

        ​Australian management have confirmed they will conduct a full-scale review into the one-day set up.

        • by Scott Bailey