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The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

The billionaire businessman has pledged to reinvest every dollar saved from the Turnbull government's company tax cuts into jobs and expanding operations.

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His interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

His interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

It seems there's a simple reason Mark Zuckerberg has been silent, until now. Facebook isn't on top of this problem.

  • by John McDuling
Fake repairs making car hire firms more than rentals 
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Fake repairs making car hire firms more than rentals 

A whistleblower has lifted the lid on deceptive practices being used to sting customers in the rental car industry.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Customers in limbo as online, phone banking crashes

A "technical fault" has been blamed as customers have been left stranded after ANZ's payment systems malfunctioned.

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Riot police separate families in car park murder sentence

Riot police separate families in car park murder sentence

Diego Carbone was sentenced to at least 21 years in jail for the 2014 execution of another man at an inner west car park.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
'They're dead to me': Peter Dutton lashes out at critics

'They're dead to me': Peter Dutton lashes out at critics

The Home Affairs Minister says he won't be browbeaten by "crazy lefties" in the media over his views on white farmers.

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Video released of fatal crash with Uber self-driving car

Video released of fatal crash with Uber self-driving car

The 'disturbing' video shows the vehicle driving along a dark road when a woman appears in the headlights.

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A 15-year wait for $150 each

The best case for the company tax cut being put to senators isn't that good.

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    Gigs for digs: what would you do for rent-free accommodation?

    The pincer grip of demographic change and the housing affordability crisis makes barter arrangements more appealing.

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      First two rounds of NRL showed the staggering collapse of the Eels

      While it is one thing to lose badly, it is quite another to lose the will to even struggle. 

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        The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

        The pledge from Andrew Forrest that helped win over Pauline Hanson

        Twiggy' Forest has pledged to reinvest every dollar saved from the Turnbull government's company tax cuts into jobs and expanding operations.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw

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        Zuckerberg's interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

        Zuckerberg's interview is scary because it's clear he's not in control

        It seems there is a simple reason he has been silent, until now. Facebook isn't on top of this problem.

        • by John McDuling

        Small business

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        15 of the best haircuts for men to try in 2018

        15 of the best haircuts for men to try in 2018

        Never underestimate the power of a great haircut to boost your personal style.

        • by Benjamen Judd
        Finally, a digital radio that sounds good and has AM

        Finally, a digital radio that sounds good and has AM

        Australians like AM radio, so why is it just about impossible to find a good quality digital radio with AM?

        • by Rod Easdown

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        Time is the enemy for Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk

        Time is the enemy for Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk

        Time is the enemy the Dutchman as he battles to whip Australia into the sort of shape he believes is necessary to compete at the World Cup in June.

        • by Michael Lynch
        An English tailender nearly broke the oldest record in Test cricket

        An English tailender nearly broke the oldest record in Test cricket

        Somerset quick Craig Overton saved England's blushes in the first Test against New Zealand, and nearly broke the oldest of records in the process.

        • by Matt Bungard

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