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‘I’ve owned my home since I was 17. Now, I have nowhere to go’

‘I’ve owned my home since I was 17. Now, I have nowhere to go’

Even now, almost a decade after she lost her home because of what she describes as misconduct at National Australia Bank, Angela Arena finds it hard to talk about what happened.

  • by Daniella Miletic

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ASEAN summit reflects our standing in the region
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ASEAN summit reflects our standing in the region

This is a historic moment for our place in the world; a rare opportunity that is unprecedented in its scale and pace.

  • by Malcolm Turnbull
How some of the wealthiest Australians pay 'negative' tax
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How some of the wealthiest Australians pay 'negative' tax

One lucky non-taxpayer actually received $2.5 million in "tax credits" in a single year.

  • by Ben Oquist
Fed-up Stonnington Council plans bond to save trees

Fed-up Stonnington Council plans bond to save trees

A Melbourne council is so frustrated by developers and property owners felling or damaging trees that it may soon act.

  • by Madeleine Heffernan
'Fired for a holiday': Couriers claim unfair dismissal
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'Fired for a holiday': Couriers claim unfair dismissal

Two foodora cyclists are headed to court, claiming unfair dismissal in a case that may have broader ramifications.

  • by Anna Patty
Besart Berisha blows up at Victory coach Kevin Muscat

Besart Berisha blows up at Victory coach Kevin Muscat

Melbourne Victory striker in an expletive-laden tirade after being subbed off during Asian Champions League match.

  • by Claire Siracusa
Trump fires Tillerson. He was more surprised than anyone
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Trump fires Tillerson. He was more surprised than anyone

After months of denying he intended to resign, Tillerson was ousted just as he seemed to hit his diplomatic stride.

  • by Anne Gearan and Carol Morello
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Banks fail first test and it doesn't impress Commissioner Hayne

Day one of the banking royal commission was a tone-setting moment, and the banks didn't cover themselves in glory.

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    Sexual harassment laws are in need of review

    Scandals that have rocked workplaces expose a gap between the best intentions and the reality of tackling claims.

      Divorce - it's the one thing I will take celebrity advice on

      I'm sorry, Gwyneth, but you've just been dethroned as the world's most zen-tastic divorcee.

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        Saints flag 'aggressive' recruiting spree

        Saints flag 'aggressive' recruiting spree

        St Kilda claim they are better placed than any club in the competition to manage their salary cap as they look to land elite talent from across the AFL.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        Tigers, AFL tip 90,000 for opener

        Tigers, AFL tip 90,000 for opener

        The AFL and Richmond believe the season opener against Carlton become the first round-one game to break the 90,000 attendance barrier.

        • by Jake Niall

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        Bill Shorten faces a backlash on tax plan

        Bill Shorten faces a backlash on tax plan

        The Opposition Leader is facing a pushback from older Australians to his $59 billion revenue grab on dividend payments.

        • by David Crowe

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        'Significant missed opportunity': super funds in whistleblower blast

        'Significant missed opportunity': super funds in whistleblower blast

        An investor group says it is "taken aback" by the poor state of whistleblower systems at Australia's biggest companies.

        • by Ruth Williams

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        Never skip this muscle group at the gym

        Never skip this muscle group at the gym

        Overlooked in favour of more obvious muscle groups, leg day is essential for overall strength.

        • by Michael Jarosky
        7 ways to make your laptop battery last longer

        7 ways to make your laptop battery last longer

        Energy management has plagued portable computing since its inception, but there are some simple ways to squeeze every second out of your battery.

        • by Marc Saltzman

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        Besart Berisha blows up at Victory coach Kevin Muscat

        Besart Berisha blows up at Victory coach Kevin Muscat

        Melbourne Victory striker launched an expletive-laden tirade at his coach after being subbed off during his side's Asian Champions League match against Kawasaki.

        • by Claire Siracusa
        Manchester United crash out of Champions League

        Manchester United crash out of Champions League

        English giants Manchester United have been knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16, losing 2-1 against Spanish side Sevilla at Old Trafford.

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