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Could you pass NSW's new literacy and numeracy tests?
The NSW government's new minimum standard reading and numeracy tests must all be passed before students are eligible to receive their HSC from 2020.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Body in bathtub: Sarah 'deserved a hell of a lot more'
For eight months, Sarah Gatt's violent death was hidden away as people came and went from her Melbourne unit.
- by Tammy Mills
Opinion
Kenneth Hayne
Commissioner unimpressed as banks fail first test
Day one of the banking royal commission was a tone-setting moment, and the banks didn't cover themselves in glory.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Another top Trump aide exits over security issue
Trump's personal assistant since he won presidency was forced out of his position and escorted from the White House.
Analysis
USA
No one was more surprised by sacking than Rex Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was ousted just as he seemed to be hitting his diplomatic stride.
- by Anne Gearan and Carol Morello
Analysis
Superannuation
Wealthy retirees hardest hit by Labor's dividend tax plan
Labor's proposal for dividend imputation does not just hit wealthy retirees with their own funds.
- by John Collett
COMMENT
Opinion
Who is to blame for the housing crisis?
Who pushed housing prices so high? We did. Who failed to do what was needed to counter the increase? Our governments.
- by Ross Gittins
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Opinion & Perspectives
Labor to become the party of personal tax cuts
The move on dividend imputation is about more than just plugging company tax leakage.
Peter Martin
Record immigration: solution to an imaginary problem
From a population of 19 million in 2000, Australia has grown to reach nearly 25 million today.
William Bourke
'We are in house arrest here': Do not be the person who looks away
Why are human beings like Priya, Nadesalingam and their two small daughters being treated like a virus that needs to be eradicated?
Clementine Ford
Politics
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
Treasury considered dividend imputation policy reform before 2017 budget
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Peter Martin
World
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Business
'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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Workplace
'Fired for taking a holiday': Bicycle couriers claim unfair dismissal
- by Anna Patty
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Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
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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Sport
Rabada does Australia favour but Lehmann says tourists must bat better
There were no celebrations for Australia in the Eastern Cape but it could be understood if there was a wry smile or two about the fast bowler's ban.
- by Chris Barrett
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.
- by Simon Evans