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Abbott's office helped to secure China donation despite ASIO warning
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Abbott's office helped to secure China donation despite ASIO warning

The former prime minister encouraged controversial donor Huang Xiangmo to donate to the re-election campaign of at least on Liberal MP.

  • by Nick McKenzie, David Crowe and Richard Baker

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ATO starts random audits of work-related deductions

ATO starts random audits of work-related deductions

The tax man has started undertaking 'random audits' of Australian taxpayers to measure a theoretical tax gap.

  • by Nassim Khadem
Unis hit the panic button as foreign student pin is pulled
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University

Unis hit the panic button as foreign student pin is pulled

In sandstone cloisters around the nation, well paid vice-chancellors are wondering where their bonus might come from.

  • by Michael Pascoe
This man helped Trump win, and he's ready to do it again

This man helped Trump win, and he's ready to do it again

He's been called the digital 'Wizard of Oz' and 'most influential campaign adviser whose name you've never heard of'.

Bishop claims $32,000 for long-term boyfriend's travel

Bishop claims $32,000 for long-term boyfriend's travel

Foreign Minister says she is not obliged to disclose his financial interests because he is not her 'spouse' or de facto partner.

  • by Latika Bourke
Sydney lawyer charged over alleged $9.75m fraud
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Sydney lawyer charged over alleged $9.75m fraud

The rogue junior lawyer allegedly stole millions from one of its clients, billionaire media mogul Bruce Gordon.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Caitlin just thought she was tired.  Then she had a CT scan

Caitlin just thought she was tired.  Then she had a CT scan

It's been described as a 'mind-bendingly cruel' cancer. But most women don't realise they have it until it's too late.

  • by Esther Han
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If pollies can't reform tax system, we need an authority that can

Genuine tax reform needs co-operation between state and federal governments. But this seems a remote possibility.

John Hewson
    John Hewson

    Beware fanning flames of racism over 'silent invasion' fears

    There has been enormous heat in our public debate about Chinese influence. It is time to bring down the temperature.

    Tim Soutphommasane

      Sydney has lost its soul - and other cities could follow

      It used to be that you ran away to Sydney. Now people run away from it.

      John Birmingham
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        ATO starts random audits of taxpayers claiming work-related deductions

        ATO starts random audits of taxpayers claiming work-related deductions

        The tax man has started undertaking "random audits" of Australian taxpayers to measure a theoretical tax gap.

        • by Nassim Khadem

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        Is sport overload killing fan enjoyment?

        Is sport overload killing fan enjoyment?

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        There's no law that says you need to engage a funeral director.

        'We bought an MDF coffin and painted it': funerals can be dead cheap

        Consumers can be taken advantage of when they're arranging the funeral of a loved one.

        • by John Collett
        Six ways to encourage your kids' sense of humour

        Six ways to encourage your kids' sense of humour

        Helping to encourage your kids' funny nature is a lot more important than it might sound.

        • by Katharine Stahl

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        Australia want stump mics turned down, heat turned up against Proteas
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        Australia want stump mics turned down, heat turned up against Proteas

        The tourists have asked for the sound to be turned down between balls during the Test series, which begins in Durban on Thursday.

        • by Chris Barrett
        The Sydney Harbour Bridge could host a six-race meet

        The Sydney Harbour Bridge could host a six-race meet

        Racing NSW moves closer to holding a race meeting on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

        • by Chris Roots

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