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Sacked without redundancy, these workers were offered new jobs ... in New Zealand

Sacked without redundancy, these workers were offered new jobs ... in New Zealand

Four cleaners aged in their 50s have lost the jobs they had for years without redundancy pay. Then they were offered jobs far away and in fields unrelated to cleaning.

  • by Anna Patty

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Joyce affair weakens case for secret Coalition deal

Joyce affair weakens case for secret Coalition deal

Turnbull's blunt insistence on keeping the coalition agreement secret is out of step with comparable economies. 

  • by Mark Kenny
Ferrari consider Formula One breakaway: Ecclestone

Ferrari consider Formula One breakaway: Ecclestone

Ferrari could be ready to lead a shock breakaway series to rival Formula One, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

The old hands giving struggling new mums a lift

The old hands giving struggling new mums a lift

A volunteer program pairing experienced mums with overwhelmed new mothers is literally saving lives.

  • by Anna Prytz
What will Jane do? Labor sweats on Brunswick decision

What will Jane do? Labor sweats on Brunswick decision

If Jane Garrett resigns from Parliament to run for lord mayor of Melbourne, she will trigger a byelection in Brunswick.

  • by Noel Towell
When it comes to the Apple shop, we have been dudded
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When it comes to the Apple shop, we have been dudded

I'm still not convinced about the Apple store. I suspect the decision-makers have been conned. 

  • by Dick Roennfeldt
Terminal  patient denied access to chemo drug

Terminal  patient denied access to chemo drug

A chemo drug called Velcade made Dan Gaffney's terminal cancer better but now his access to the drug has ended.

  • by Julie Power
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'A planning and political fiasco': Don't screw up Fishermans Bend

This is an opportunity to create one of the world's best urban environments. Getting it right is the pre-eminent concern.

    One way to get out of housework

    Women who contribute an additional 1 per cent to household earnings do about 17 minutes less housework a week.

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      Why are the Liberals so terrified of our schools?

      Three Victorian public school teachers believe the state Coalition is scapegoating our most disadvantaged students.

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        Jaguar gears for electric sports car with big spend on city chargers

        Jaguar gears for electric sports car with big spend on city chargers

        Jaguar plans to invest millions of dollars in electric vehicle charging stations ahead of the launch of its electric vehicle range in Australia.

        • by Cole Latimer
        A  simple investment strategy is best, says Warren Buffett.

        Warren Buffett warns that safe-looking bonds can be risky

        • by Noah Buhayar and Katherine Chiglinsky
        The price Woolworths pays for perfection
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        The price Woolworths pays for perfection

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        5 tips to help your baby ditch the dummy

        5 tips to help your baby ditch the dummy

        It's one of parenting's most dreaded struggles.

        • by Laura Lifshitz
        Most of us may as well hang up the landline for good.
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        Why keeping your landline is a waste of money

        ​Australians remain surprisingly keen on landline phones, but if you're paying for one then you're probably spending money unnecessarily.

        • by Angus Kidman

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        Marco Melandri completes clean sweep at Philip Island

        Marco Melandri completes clean sweep at Philip Island

        Italian veteran pipped defending world champion Jonathan Rea by just 0.021 of a second in opening round of Superbike World Championship.

        Basketball Australia ready to bring NBA Boomers home

        Basketball Australia ready to bring NBA Boomers home

        Fans pray to fixture gods for a home FIBA World Cup qualifier after the Boomers continued their unbeaten run with a win over Chinese Taipei.

        • by Roy Ward