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'Infuriating': New York family terrorised by Broncos' Matt Lodge speak
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'Infuriating': New York family terrorised by Broncos' Matt Lodge speak

Speaking for the first time, the victims of Lodge's violent rampage say they're stunned he has been welcomed back to the NRL despite not paying restitution.

  • by Rachel Olding

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Retail Food Group to close 200 stores as bankers circle

Retail Food Group to close 200 stores as bankers circle

The food franchise chain has posted a loss of $88m for the half as it revealed it has been in discussions with its lenders.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Query over Melania Trump's 'Einstein visa' for green card

Query over Melania Trump's 'Einstein visa' for green card

Donald Trump's now wife sought the right to live in the US under a program for people with "extraordinary ability".

  • by Mary Jordan
Man charged over double-fatality smash denied bail

Man charged over double-fatality smash denied bail

Truck driver initially told investigators his semi's brakes had malfunctioned before he changed his story to a coughing fit.

Holden recalls 330,000 cars with defective airbags 
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Holden recalls 330,000 cars with defective airbags 

Manufacturer had resisted proposed mandatory recalls, insisting local vehicles did not present a risk to consumers.

Want to predict a recession? Pregnant women may be key

Want to predict a recession? Pregnant women may be key

Researchers who tracked birth rates and the economy said they 'were surprised no one had noticed' the correlation before. 

  • by Gene Marks
Dumb and dumper: Asbestos vandal got bogged in the act

Dumb and dumper: Asbestos vandal got bogged in the act

What's worse than dumping a load of asbestos on public land? Getting bogged while you’re in the act.

  • by Ben Langford
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Dubious donations create almighty mess for politicians

Labor and the Liberals were both warned about Chinese businessman - but when he offered cash, who would say no?

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    The Trump White House is a place where turmoil never ends

    In just a year, Trump's upper-level team has been shredded and there is no assurance it's over. 

    Dan Balz

      If Americans can rise up against guns, why can't we act on pokies?

      We seem powerless to do anything about an obvious problem we well understand.

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        Ken Henry warns of tax stalemate unless 'vested interest make way'

        Ken Henry warns of tax stalemate unless 'vested interest make way'

        The NAB chairman has denounced the “polarising debate” in Australia for blocking reform and leaving the country with a weak tax system.

        • by David Crowe

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        Retail Food Group to close up to 200 stores as its bankers circle

        Retail Food Group to close up to 200 stores as its bankers circle

        The food franchise chain has posted a loss of $87.8 million for the half as it revealed it has been in ongoing discussions with its lenders.

        • by Sarah Danckert

        Small business

        Are you a workplace prisoner?

        Are you a workplace prisoner?

        • by James Adonis
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        Apps to help you keep stock of your pantry

        Apps to help you keep stock of your pantry

        Reducing what you buy and what you waste is not just good for your family, but good for the environment too.

        • by Peter Wells
        How to be the most stylish bloke in the office this autumn

        How to be the most stylish bloke in the office this autumn

        Don't waste an opportunity to boost your style game in the cooler months.

        • by Pete Harrison

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        Call to name and shame 'scum of the earth' who abused Eddie Jones

        Call to name and shame 'scum of the earth' who abused Eddie Jones

        Scotland great Scott Hastings has branded fans who directed verbal and physical abuse at England rugby coach Eddie Jones as "scum of the earth" .

        Troubled teen Moses Suli could end up at Manly

        Troubled teen Moses Suli could end up at Manly

        Manly are considering throwing troubled teen Moses Suli an NRL lifeline.

        • by Adrian Proszenko

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