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'Do whatever you have to': How Woolworths uses staff to spy on the vulnerable

'Do whatever you have to': How Woolworths uses staff to spy on the vulnerable

Staff in pubs owned by the company are secretly sharing customers' personal information on a Google drive.  'You know the ins and outs of their life,' an employee said.

  • by Nick O'Malley

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ABC 'clearly failed' in Emma Alberici controversy: Guthrie

ABC 'clearly failed' in Emma Alberici controversy: Guthrie

The ABC's managing director denied Alberici was hung out to dry, but failed to express confidence in her when asked.

  • by Michael Koziol
ATO to target $2.5 billion in dodgy work expense claims

ATO to target $2.5 billion in dodgy work expense claims

Sweeping changes have been proposed to end the 'systemic abuse' of claims, including internet and phone bills.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
'Rubbish': Lawyer says alleged child abuser is unfit for trial

'Rubbish': Lawyer says alleged child abuser is unfit for trial

Police re-arrested the Australian school principal, accusing her of faking mental illness to avoid extradition.

  • by Gabrielle Weiniger
'This is tanks on their lawn': Murdoch cops $39b blindside

'This is tanks on their lawn': Murdoch cops $39b blindside

Media giant Comcast has lobbed a bid for Sky,  a direct challenge to the ambitions of 21st Century Fox and Disney.

ABF boss protests innocence over 'abuse of power' claims
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ABF boss protests innocence over 'abuse of power' claims

'There are always two or more versions of events,' Roman Quaedvlieg said as he prepared for a decision on his fate. 

  • by David Wroe
The bipartisan love affair that shook Parliament House

The bipartisan love affair that shook Parliament House

The whispering never stopped about Ainsley Gotto, but those looking for scandal were looking in the wrong place.

  • by Tony Wright
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    In the game of Corporate Survivor, Myer has been outplayed

    It only remains to be seen whether the venerable department store chain will be outlasted by its competitors.

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      This is a lesson in how not to deal with rejection

      Sending nude pictures of your new girlfriend does not make anyone wish they'd dated you.

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        ABC admits mistakes over Cabinet Files, Emma Alberici controversies

        ABC admits mistakes over Cabinet Files, Emma Alberici controversies

        One of the ABC's top bosses has issued a mea culpa over the broadcaster's handling of several recent controversies.

        • by Michael Koziol and Jennifer Duke

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        Kerry Stokes' wealth rises $3b from mining  boom

        Kerry Stokes' wealth rises $3b from mining  boom

        While all eyes were focused on Amber Harrison and Kerry Stokes' media woes at Seven West, the billionaire made $3 billion in mining and infrastructure.

        • by Colin Kruger
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        5 cash-free Tooth Fairy ideas that won't disappoint

        I'd like my kids to have something they'll remember from the Tooth Fairy.

        • by Carolyn Tate
        Where to find the best men's shoes in the world

        Where to find the best men's shoes in the world

        Milan's Micam shoe fair is ground zero when it comes to finding top quality footwear for men.

        • by Jeremy Loadman

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        Vale Steve Folkes, a man of steel who didn’t need a cape

        Vale Steve Folkes, a man of steel who didn’t need a cape

        Steve Folkes' death from a suspected heart attack while on a bike ride has stunned the rugby league community.

        • by Daniel Lane
        Chautauqua's refusal to jump has TJ Smith preparation on hold

        Chautauqua's refusal to jump has TJ Smith preparation on hold

        TJ Smith winner Chautauqua will have to trial to the satisfaction of stewards next week after he refused to jump from the gates at Randwick barrier trials.

        • by Chris Roots

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