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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
The tax man has started undertaking 'random audits' of Australian taxpayers to measure a theoretical tax gap.
- by Nassim Khadem
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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
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
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
Courts
Crime
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
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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Opinion & Perspectives
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
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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'Line in the sand drawn': WA minister calls time on City of Perth
- by Hannah Barry and David Prestipino
Politics
Joyce charged taxpayers $100k for communications ahead of byelection
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority has released the latest data on politician's spending.
- by Adam Gartrell and Eryk Bagshaw
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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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Gerry Harvey
Gerry Harvey prepares to send dud dairy business to slaughterhouse
- by Colin Kruger
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University
Australian unis hit the panic button as government pulls foreign student pin
- by Michael Pascoe
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Smarter living
'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
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
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
Racing NSW moves closer to holding a race meeting on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- by Chris Roots