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Bank executive died after being 'partly sucked out of plane window'

Bank executive died after being 'partly sucked out of plane window'

Jennifer Riordan, a US bank executive and mother-of-two, was killed when the plane blew an engine at 30,000 feet and shrapnel smashed the window.

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British tourist faces court over assault of rugby captain

British tourist faces court over assault of rugby captain

Sam Oliver is accused of punching Australian rugby sevens captain James Stannard outside a Sydney kebab shop.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
No imagination behind Sydney's plan for the future

No imagination behind Sydney's plan for the future

If Sydney is to flourish as a metropolitan region of 8 million people, it will need to dig much deeper than this.

  • by Chris Brown
AMP's behaviour can be 'punished by jail time'

AMP's behaviour can be 'punished by jail time'

Treasurer Scott Morrison says revelations that AMP lied to the corporate regulator are "deeply disturbing".

  • by Clancy Yeates
'It disgusts me':  Chiefs halfback hits out at Folau

'It disgusts me':  Chiefs halfback hits out at Folau

One-test All Black Brad Weber has tweeted his disgust at the comments made by Israel Folau about gay people.

CIA Director made top-secret trip to meet Kim Jong-un
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CIA Director made top-secret trip to meet Kim Jong-un

Mike Pompeo's extraordinary visit to North Korea could pave the way for direct talks between Trump and Kim.

  • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig
How your credit card could hurt your home loan chances
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How your credit card could hurt your home loan chances

Racking up debt on the plastic is back in  vogue, and it could actually be more costly than you think.

  • by John Collett
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AMP in strife following Royal Commission admissions

The revelations by AMP before the Royal Commission are likely to have lasting ramifications for the company and its shareholders.

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    Australia’s migrant intake is already being cut

    There’s a certain irony in PM and Dutton having different recollections on whether they had discussed cutting immigration.

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      Michael Pascoe

      Some managers still going through the motions despite #MeToo

      For too many women, the benefits of #metoo are slow to arrive

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        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        The former deputy prime minister has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the decision not to posthumously promote John Monash to field marshal. 

        • by Bevan Shields

        World

        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

        • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig

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        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        The royal commission also hears that AMP charges companies that want their funds on AMP’s investment platforms a $25,000 a month administration fee.

        • by Sarah Danckert
        The ASX is predicted to advance in early trading.

        Markets Live: Harvey Norman sparkles

        • by Sarah Turner
        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust
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        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust

        • by Colin Kruger

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        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Viewers have reacted angrily after a teased "lesbian kiss", used in pre-season promos to amp up excitement for the Ten series, turned out to be a lie.

        • by Rob Moran
        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        The controversial host backed lawyer Michael Cohen on air without disclosing their relationship, but Fox News says Hannity has their "full support".

        • by Michael Idato

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        Smarter living

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        Chasing status can be a time consuming enterprise, but there are shortcuts to getting Gold.

        • by David Flynn
        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against these potentially harmful viruses.

        • by Christopher Blyth & Kristine Macartney

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        Sport

        Israel Folau comments 'disgust' Chiefs halfback Brad Weber

        Israel Folau comments 'disgust' Chiefs halfback Brad Weber

        Chiefs halfback and one-test All Black Brad Weber has tweeted his disgust at the comments made by Israel Folau about gay people.

        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

        The team escaped from a monumental semi-final scrap with Thailand to reach the Asian Cup final.

        • by Ben McKay

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