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When living above Sydney's 'latte line' leaves a sour taste
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When living above Sydney's 'latte line' leaves a sour taste

Not everyone who lives in a suburb at the top of the advantage index is enjoying the spoils.

  • by Charles Purcell

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First drop: David Warner loses sponsorship deal

First drop: David Warner loses sponsorship deal

The decision was made "in light of recent events" following the Cape Town ball tampering scandal.

  • by Darren Gray
'Don't try to get any details off me - work it out'

'Don't try to get any details off me - work it out'

Stand down Sean Spicer. There's a new prince of PR in town, and he's right here at the Russian embassy in Canberra.

  • by Michael Koziol
Disgraced 'new Bradman' left to search for salvation

Disgraced 'new Bradman' left to search for salvation

When Steve Smith needed someone to tell him that ball tampering might destroy him, no one was there.

  • by Paul Hayward
PM's office signed Vikki Campion's job transfer

PM's office signed Vikki Campion's job transfer

A key adviser to the Prime Minister helped formalise a job transfer for the partner of Barnaby Joyce.

  • by David Crowe and Peter Hartcher
'He looked straight through me. There was nobody there'

'He looked straight through me. There was nobody there'

A police officer involved in the violent arrest of a disoriented and naked 16-year-old says he feared for his safety.

Cyclist killed in Sydney crash was son of former federal MP

Cyclist killed in Sydney crash was son of former federal MP

Andrew McArthur was on a bike ride with a friend in Paddington when he was killed in a collision with a vehicle.

  • by Rachel Clun
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Lehmann slips through as the noose is slowly tightened

Cricket Australia has narrowed its focus to three players, but even old teammates have their doubts about Lehmann.

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    The well-paid career path that parents don't want their kids to take

    Children are missing out on opportunities due to societal misconceptions and parental bias towards university.

    Suresh Manickam

      Forget the hype, how will big business spend a tax cut?

      On the face of it, the big business lobby group looks like it was caught out in a very embarrassing lie this week.

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        'Unconvinced': Crucial senator reveals stance on company tax cuts

        'Unconvinced': Crucial senator reveals stance on company tax cuts

        New independent senator demands broader tax reforms following consultation over Turnbull proposals.  

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        'Red flags': ATO warns on holiday homes in lead up to Easter

        'Red flags': ATO warns on holiday homes in lead up to Easter

        The Australian Taxation Office is keeping a close eye on taxpayers claiming deductions they are not entitled to for rental properties, including holiday homes.

        • by Nassim Khadem
        Billabong surrenders to bid from Quiksilver owner
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        Billabong surrenders to bid from Quiksilver owner

        • by Colin Kruger
        LG decides 'not to renew' David Warner sponsorship

        LG decides 'not to renew' David Warner sponsorship

        • by Darren Gray

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        'Pathetic': Today's Karl Stefanovic fires up over cricket cheating scandal

        'Pathetic': Today's Karl Stefanovic fires up over cricket cheating scandal

        Stefanovic heaped criticism on James Sutherland, branding the Cricket Australia CEO's response to the cheating scandal as "pathetic".

        • by Rob Moran
        Germaine Greer announces new book in wake of #MeToo backlash

        Germaine Greer announces new book in wake of #MeToo backlash

        After being slammed for describing Harvey Weinstein victims as 'career rapees', Germain Greer announces her next book... 'On Rape'.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Smarter living

        How does renting out my home on Airbnb affect my capital gains tax?

        How does renting out my home on Airbnb affect my capital gains tax?

        Letting your property on Airbnb might bring in some extra income but you might be left with a nasty tax bill.

        • by George Cochrane
        Australian whisky named world's best single malt ... again

        Australian whisky named world's best single malt ... again

        Tassie distiller's American Oak expression wins at prestigious World Whiskies Awards.

        • by James Atkinson

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        Sport

        Winx dodges Ascot, to chase fourth Cox Plate
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        Winx

        Winx dodges Ascot, to chase fourth Cox Plate

        Chris Waller has announced that Winx will not be heading to Royal Ascot in June.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home, heavy sanctions to follow

        Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home, heavy sanctions to follow

        James Sutherland said prior knowledge of the team's ball-tampering was restricted to three players and denied Darren Lehmann was resigning.

        • by Chris Barrett

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