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'138 years to pay off debt': David asked the CBA for help. So they gave him more

'138 years to pay off debt': David asked the CBA for help. So they gave him more

David doesn't understand why the bank ''kept offering me more money'' after they were told he was a gambler.

  • by Ruth Williams

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China fumes as Trump slaps $60 billion worth of tariffs

China fumes as Trump slaps $60 billion worth of tariffs

Beijing says it will defend its interests after president responds to 'a tremendous intellectual property theft situation'.

  • by Kirsty Needham
‘People need to grow up’: Experts laud Packer’s honesty

‘People need to grow up’: Experts laud Packer’s honesty

Packer's disclosure of mental health issues is seen as a break from the "stiff upper lip" culture of corporate Australia.

  • by Nick Toscano
Pat Cummins leads stunning fightback

Pat Cummins leads stunning fightback

The fast bowler turned the tables on South Africa single-handedly in the third Test.

  • by Chris Barrett
Man collapses with shock after home intruder breaks in

Man collapses with shock after home intruder breaks in

A 59-year-old man collapsed with shock and fear after finding an intruder in his Footscray home.

  • by Craig Butt
Overhaul of teaching watchdog to keep kids safe
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Overhaul of teaching watchdog to keep kids safe

Teachers who pose a risk to children's safety will be barred from working in Victorian schools under new overhaul.

  • by Henrietta Cook
Return of the fury: Tigers begin 2018 in style

Return of the fury: Tigers begin 2018 in style

Richmond unfurled their 2017 premiership flag in the season opener, then got down to business.

  • by Jon Pierik
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Not-so-old voters will take a big hit from Labor's tax plan

Did you know $1.2 billion a year will come at the cost of individual taxpayers who are under the age of 65?

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    Myer is sending a confusing fashion message, and it's biting

    Amid huge losses, Myer has ditched its focus on well-heeled customers but where does that leave its fashion standing?

    Melissa Singer
      Melissa Singer

      Dutton and dividends – dud political efforts all round

      Watching Australian politics from afar with an increasing sense of incredulity, it's been a tight race for last week's dumbest performance.

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        Return of the fury: Tigers roar into 2018

        Return of the fury: Tigers roar into 2018

        Richmond unfurled their 2017 premiership flag in the season opener, then got down to business.

        • by Jon Pierik
        Fittingly, it was Dusty that got things started for the Tigers

        Fittingly, it was Dusty that got things started for the Tigers

        Dustin Martin got Richmond's season moving against a new look Carlton side that finally played to win.

        • by Michael Gleeson

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        Fund managers to 'review' Facebook investments after data scandal

        Fund managers to 'review' Facebook investments after data scandal

        Large Australian investment managers are reconsidering their investment in Facebook due to ethical concerns over the latest privacy scandal.

        • by Jennifer Duke

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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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        Cummins leads stunning Australian fightback against South Africa

        Cummins leads stunning Australian fightback against South Africa

        The fast bowler turned the tables on South Africa single-handedly in the third Test, taking 4-7 in 38 balls starting with the prized wicket of AB de Villiers.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Socceroos to camp in Turkey, face Czechs and Hungary before World Cup

        Socceroos to camp in Turkey, face Czechs and Hungary before World Cup

        Bert van Marwijk will get a month to work with his players at their Turkish base before the World Cup begins, playing European opponents in warm-ups.

        • by Michael Lynch