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The Sydney suburbs with the most workaholics revealed

The Sydney suburbs with the most workaholics revealed

More than half of the suburbs across Greater Sydney had average work hours of less than 35 hours a week, while one inner-city suburb put in an average of 42 hours. 

  • by Matt Wade

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Ugly showdown looms as Folau escapes sanction
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Ugly showdown looms as Folau escapes sanction

The decision to bend for the renegade star is set to anger major sponsors who have been watching the issue fester.

  • by Andrew Webster
I’m a walking target for men on our city's streets

I’m a walking target for men on our city's streets

Sydney is my home and a city that I love. Despite its beauty, there is a frightening aspect of living here.

  • by Alice Rummery
Exec admits AMP put investors before customers

Exec admits AMP put investors before customers

AMP’s culture caused it to lie to the corporate regulator at least 20 times, the royal commission has heard.

  • by Sarah Danckert
New 'super vaccines' to combat horror flu season

New 'super vaccines' to combat horror flu season

Authorities hope a new and improved vaccine, plus two new ‘super vaccines’, will help avoid a repeat of last year. 

  • by Liam Mannix
Don't tell, but our migrant intake is already being cut

Don't tell, but our migrant intake is already being cut

There’s a certain irony in the PM and Peter Dutton having different recollections about immigration.

  • by Michael Pascoe
Andrew Denton names and shames his worst-ever guest

Andrew Denton names and shames his worst-ever guest

He's one of Australia's best interviewers. But that doesn't mean things always go to plan.

  • by Broede Carmody
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Fasten your seat belt for the real next war in Syria

Israel and Iran are now a hair-trigger away from going to the next level — and if that happens, the US and Russia may find it difficult to stay out.

Thomas L. Friedman

    Abbott deserves praise for his push of the truth over Western Front

    How often, do you think, Turnbull can take delight in bringing to fruition a policy started by his predecessor?

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      NEG: a bipartisan agreement to disagree?

      An agreement to disagree is not good for energy policy, writes Oliver Yates.

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        Treasury-Home Affairs analysis highlights economic benefits of Australia's immigration intake

        Treasury-Home Affairs analysis highlights economic benefits of Australia's immigration intake

        The document adds a new dimension to disagreement inside the Coalition over whether Australia's 190,000 annual migration cap is to high.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw and Matt Wade

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        Village Roadshow shares sink as it lowers profit forecast

        Village Roadshow shares sink as it lowers profit forecast

        Shares in Village Roadshow have plunged more than 11 per cent after the beleaguered theme park operator downgraded its earnings forecast.

        • by Christian Edwards
        The ASX has opened higher this morning.

        Markets Live: ASX lifted by miners

        • by William McInnes and Sarah Turner
        RBA board expects next rate move to be up

        RBA board expects next rate move to be up

        • by Michael Heath

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        'So bad we never put it to air': Andrew Denton reveals worst-ever guest

        'So bad we never put it to air': Andrew Denton reveals worst-ever guest

        He's one of Australia's best interviewers. But that doesn't mean things always go to plan.

        • by Broede Carmody
        John Oliver reveals he bought Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap for $7,000

        John Oliver reveals he bought Russell Crowe's leather jockstrap for $7,000

        The comedian confirmed rumours he claimed the item at the star's recent Art Of Divorce auction.

        • by Travis M. Andrews

        Lifestyle

        The biggest difference between men and women on dating sites

        The biggest difference between men and women on dating sites

        • by Kerri Sackville
        High on the list of priorities: Cannabis beauty takes off

        High on the list of priorities: Cannabis beauty takes off

        • by Stephanie Darling
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        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Extreme landscapes and even more intense conditions - these runs are unforgiving.

        • by Laura Hill
        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Most of us love a bargain, but sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Folau escapes sanction over anti-gay remarks but sponsors showdown looms
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        Folau escapes sanction over anti-gay remarks but sponsors showdown looms

        Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle is satisfied the off-contract Wallabies star has "respectfully" clarified his comments about gay people.

        • by Andrew Webster
        Gibson hopes Folau will stay in rugby, says next play is Rugby Australia's

        Gibson hopes Folau will stay in rugby, says next play is Rugby Australia's

        Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has addressed a column written by Israel Folau in which he said he was standing by his controversial comments about gay people.

        • by Tom Decent

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