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Mass store closures mooted as rent fight escalates 

Mass store closures mooted as rent fight escalates 

Company behind Just Jeans, Smiggle threatens to pull every store from shopping centres where rivals are offered cut-rate rents.

  • by Nick Toscano

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Coles shoppers have message for new management

Coles shoppers have message for new management

Price, service and range are the clear winners with those pushing the trolleys.

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The fall-out from the Demons pre-season camp fiasco

The fall-out from the Demons pre-season camp fiasco

A breakdown in communication has left Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin embarrassed and disappointed.

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'You're fired, and you too': Security adviser on brink

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ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Aussies'

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The ABC concedes it paid more attention to social policy issues and says it needs to run more "hip pocket" stories.

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Rebel's barrister to probe Trinity teacher's dismissal

Rebel's barrister to probe Trinity teacher's dismissal

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        The fall-out from the Melbourne pre-season camp fiasco

        The fall-out from the Melbourne pre-season camp fiasco

        A breakdown in communication has left Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin embarrassed and disappointed.

        • by Caroline Wilson

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        ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds

        ABC must spend 'more time talking to ordinary Australians', review finds

        The ABC conceded it paid more attention to social policy issues and said it needed to run more "hip pocket" stories.

        • by Michael Koziol
        Federal Court deals blow to early release of Palace Papers

        Federal Court deals blow to early release of Palace Papers

        • by Michaela Whitbourn
        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

        Turnbull urges ASEAN countries to expand trade alliances

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        Solly Lew threatens mass store closures as rent fight escalates

        Solly Lew threatens mass store closures as rent fight escalates

        The company behind Just Jeans and Smiggle is threatening to pull every store from shopping centres where rivals are being offered cut-rate rents.

        • by Nick Toscano
        Wesfarmers was a standout in the ASX after announcing it will demerge Coles.

        Coles spin-off lifts ASX to flat finish for the week

        • by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak
        Coles shoppers have message for new management

        Coles shoppers have message for new management

        • by Shiamak Unwalla

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        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        Toast the Irish holiday with a tasty new take on a classic favourite.

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        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

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