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Will Easton runs Facebook in Australia. He's staying quiet on one sensitive topic
The social media giant is coming under increasing pressure due to the massive US data harvesting scandal. "The entire company is outraged," Facebook says.
- by John McDuling and Jennifer Duke
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'We made mistakes': Zuckerberg breaks silence
In response to the privacy scandal, Facebook will give users new tools to see how their data is being used.
The model, the sugar daddy and the 'trip of a lifetime'
The proposal was to join a luxury world cruise on which several millions dollars worth of cocaine would be shipped.
- by Angus Thompson
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Expecting a parcel? That'll be an extra $5 thanks
Australian shoppers may have to pay a $5 tax on every parcel worth under $1000 posted from overseas.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Suspected Texas bomber dies after detonating explosives
Police had tracked the 24-year-old to a hotel and were following him when he pulled to the side of the road.
'Don’t do this to me, I have kids': Nalini's highway to hell
The single mother-of-two needed a new car. What happened next has made her a key witness in the banking commission.
- by Sarah Danckert
'Snobbery': Minister rejects focus on science and maths
NSW Education Minister says the push for promoting subjects such as science and maths has become an educational fad.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Myer will need to pay a new chief executive danger money
The most worrying part of Myer's half-year result wasn’t the $476.22 million loss. It's the method used to arrest declining sales.
Elizabeth Knight
South African farmers are trapped in a brutal reality
We pleaded with my father-in-law to move closer into town where he would be safer. But he never stood a chance.
Glenn Freeman
I've never joined Facebook, now I'm feeling pretty good
What rankles me about Facebook is the way it exploits family, friendship and other personal connections to cash in.
Matt Wade
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NSW government's power plan reveals huge renewable energy resources
- by Peter Hannam
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Seven charged as police swoop on brothel, tattoo parlour in raids
- by Cameron Houston, Chris Vedelago and Tammy Mills
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Department of Home Affairs plans new tax on parcels being posted to Australia
Australian shoppers would have to pay a $5 tax on every parcel worth under $1000 posted from overseas.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Support builds for company tax cut but wages the sticking point
- by Mark Kenny and Eryk Bagshaw
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'We made mistakes': Zuckerberg breaks silence
In response to the privacy scandal, Facebook will give users new tools to see how their data is being used.
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Australian fashion
Myer is sending a confusing fashion message, and it's biting
- by Melissa Singer
Smarter living
9 play date rules that are non-negotiable
Play dates. Every parent has a love-hate relationship with them.
- by Katharine Stahl
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Petrol prices
Australia's oldest hoon was just trying to save money on petrol
How to save money at the petrol pump without going to extremes.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Inglis says racism in Australia is 'appalling' and 'has to stop'
Greg Inglis breaks his silence on the racism scandal.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Smith slams Rabada decision, says standard now set on physical contact
Australian captain sets the scene for another fiery contest with a strong rebuke of Rabada appeal decision.
- by Chris Barrett
