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'I was using money to get people to love me' 

'I was using money to get people to love me' 

How single mother Elena Blanco moved from living from pay day to pay day to feeling financially secure for the first time in her life.

  • by Georgina Dent

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'Howling in pain': Dorothy's 60-hour nightmare in RPA
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Hospitals

'Howling in pain': Dorothy's 60-hour nightmare in RPA

There are serious consequences when a patient’s safety fears are ignored in our hospitals. 

  • by Kate Aubusson
How you see this optical illusion reveals lots about you

How you see this optical illusion reveals lots about you

Scientists say that how your brain sees this simple illusion may be used as a tool to help diagnose autism.

  • by Liam Mannix
Why weak growth isn't as bad as it sounds
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Why weak growth isn't as bad as it sounds

Fortunately, the last three months of 2017 weren't as weak as we've been led to believe.

  • by Ross Gittins
The NIMBY factor  costing home buyers a fortune

The NIMBY factor  costing home buyers a fortune

A recent study by the Reserve Bank has lifted the lid on a little-understood cost of housing.

  • by Jessica Irvine
School chaplain program is on shaky legal ground
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Religion

School chaplain program is on shaky legal ground

Requiring a chaplain to be a member of a particular religion is discrimination and completely illegal for public schools.

  • by Luke Beck
Shock at $8000 gas bill for a couple of showers a day

Shock at $8000 gas bill for a couple of showers a day

After months of receiving estimated gas bills, bar manager Paul Thomson has had enough.

  • by Debbie Cuthbertson
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Why men fear robots more than women do

The type of work women tend to do is far less easily done by automation.

Matt Wade
    Matt Wade

    'Rocks in their head': South African officials 

    It's time to draw a line under the sand and move on from this toxic culture.

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      Eight things Turnbull can do to save himself

      He could start by explaining to voters the need for lower company tax - and what is in it for them.

      Mark Kenny
        Mark Kenny
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        Domino's could gain from Retail Food Group's pain: analyst

        Domino's could gain from Retail Food Group's pain: analyst

        Analysts at Citi see a bright spot in Domino's future after rival Retail Food Group said it might close stores.

        • by Sarah Danckert
        ASX set to rise on muted American wage data

        ASX set to rise on muted American wage data

        • by Timothy Moore

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        The absolute best way to play Super Nintendo games in HD

        The absolute best way to play Super Nintendo games in HD

        New machine re-engineers classic console for an authentic experience that plays nice with modern TVs.

        • by Tim Biggs
        Never agree to split the bill equally until after everyone has ordered.

        How to make sure money doesn't ruin your friendships

        How the psychology of money can help navigate financial matters and friendship.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Kumar can't stop the music, Australia can't stop AB de Villiers

        Kumar can't stop the music, Australia can't stop AB de Villiers

        A stand-off between the famous brass band at St George's Park and the umpires provided the soundtrack as South Africa took a lead in the second Test.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Bulky dossier details the facts behind Carney’s bid to return
        Danny Weidler
        Todd Carney

        Bulky dossier details the facts behind Carney’s bid to return

        For an organisation that wants to keep Carney’s ban going because he has not done the work, the NRL are setting a high bar for players to clear.

        • by Danny Weidler

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