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The government report we were never meant to see

The government report we were never meant to see

Glen McCallum was alarmed to find his name in a government report that stated he had trust issues, and that it had been published on a public website.

  • by Clay Lucas

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‘Long and painful’: Costello’s rate warning for households

‘Long and painful’: Costello’s rate warning for households

The former treasurer has warned that at some point interest rates have to rise - and when they do, asset values will fall.

  • by Mathew Dunckley
What, if anything, can you buy for 50c a day?

What, if anything, can you buy for 50c a day?

The 'sorry' Newstart increase has been slammed, but here's a few items a jobseeker might spend that extra coin on.

  • by Jenny Noyes
Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, has suspension overturned

Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, has suspension overturned

The South African fast bowler has sensationally prevailed in his desperate bid to overturn a series ban.

  • by Chris Barrett
ISPs ordered to compensate 11,000 NBN customers

ISPs ordered to compensate 11,000 NBN customers

NBN customers will be compensated for failures to achieve promised National Broadband Network speeds.

  • by Jennifer Duke
Melbourne student removed from uni marketing booklet

Melbourne student removed from uni marketing booklet

Melbourne student told she would no longer appear in uni booklet for fear of upsetting the federal government.

  • by Emily Baker
Former French president  held in police custody

Former French president  held in police custody

Nicolas Sarkozy will be quizzed as part of an investigation into his 2007 election campaign financing.

  • by Sarah White
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Turnbull knows better than to deny fire weather link to climate change

Disputing climate change's role in extreme weather is ignoring what Australian scientists know with increasing certainty.

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    Sugar-free alternatives could be making us just as fat

    Artificial sweeteners, especially when consumed in larger doses, could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.

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      Frida Kahlo Barbie's airbrush with disaster

      I don't completely condemn the appropriation of Frida, but they could have done it more intelligently and sensitively.

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        How to win a flag: game has changed

        How to win a flag: game has changed

        The game has changed. The race has opened up. The AFL premiership is up for grabs and more teams than ever fancy themselves as a genuine chance.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Ban upheld: Brennan to miss grand final

        Ban upheld: Brennan to miss grand final

        Western Bulldogs skipper Katie Brennan will miss the AFLW grand final, with the tribunal upholding her suspension for rough conduct.

        • by Daniel Cherny

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        Government winds back marine protections to support fishing industry

        Government winds back marine protections to support fishing industry

        The Turnbull government will strip back protections in sensitive marine areas, saying it is protecting the environment while supporting fishing and tourism.

        • by Nicole Hasham

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        ‘Long and painful’: Peter Costello’s rate warning for households

        ‘Long and painful’: Peter Costello’s rate warning for households

        The former treasurer has warned that at some point interest rates have to rise and when they do asset values will fall.

        • by Mathew Dunckley

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        The electric car that comes with an apartment

        The electric car that comes with an apartment

        The luxury car maker has big plans for the electric vehicle sector in 2018.

        • by Toby Hagon
        The best balance transfer credit card

        The best balance transfer credit card

        Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.

        • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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        Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, ban overturned

        Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, ban overturned

        The South African fast bowler has sensationally prevailed in his desperate bid to overturn a ban for the rest of the series against Australia.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Lyon closes on 300 to banish memory of 47

        Lyon closes on 300 to banish memory of 47

        The spinner, on the cusp of joining an elite club with Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, goes into the third Test in Cape Town knowing precisely what to expect.

        • by Chris Barrett