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'What the hell is going on?': Disgust, despair at banks

'What the hell is going on?': Disgust, despair at banks

A senator who pushed strongly for the establishment of the banking royal commission says he feels vindicated.

  • by Jessica Irvine, Clancy Yeates, Sarah Danckert and Fergus Hunter

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'Part of the plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction

'Part of the plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction

Despite the horrific circumstances, audio from the pilot speaking with air traffic control showed her 'nerves of steel'.

  • by Jenny Noyes
'She wanted to be the envy of others. I doubt she is now'

'She wanted to be the envy of others. I doubt she is now'

A jewellery store manager who accepted a free holiday on a cruise liner has been jailed for up to eight years.

  • by Angus Thompson
Should graffiti have been left on Captain Cook statue?

Should graffiti have been left on Captain Cook statue?

The "angry words" painted on statues in Hyde Park are part of the public debate about history.

  • by Andrew Taylor
'My blood boiled': Same-sex couple told to leave after kiss

'My blood boiled': Same-sex couple told to leave after kiss

Operators of a south coast business have shut up shop and gone to ground after an alleged homophobic incident.

  • by Angela Thompson
How Simmons is dominating the NBA with Aussie style

How Simmons is dominating the NBA with Aussie style

The 76ers star is tearing it up under head coach Brett Brown and their journey to the pinnacle is rooted Down Under.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Priest allegedly told girl to pray before church rape

Priest allegedly told girl to pray before church rape

A former Anglican priest told a young girl she might see her deceased dog if she prayed before he raped, court hears.

  • by Michael Inman
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Why we can only trust ethical fashion lists so far

Baptist World Aid Australia report is a good consumer tool but it gives fast-fashion brands more credit than they deserve.

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    Melissa Singer

    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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        Politics

        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

        China's live fire drill a 'red line' in Taiwan Strait

        China's live fire drill a 'red line' in Taiwan Strait

        • by Kirsty Needham
        CIA director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

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

        • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig

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        'Answer the question' - CBA executive faces royal commission roasting

        'Answer the question' - CBA executive faces royal commission roasting

        Commonwealth Bank manager accused of ''dissembling" in her answers over the treatment of customers.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        For the first time in My Kitchen Rules history, two contestants have been booted from the competition over verbal abuse.

        • by Broede Carmody and Aja Styles
        Back With the Ex features four former couples, including Erik and Lauren, who decide to give it another go.

        Is Back With the Ex's control freak Erik reality television's latest villain?

        In Seven's latest home-grown relationship reality drama, some of the participants seem more focused on the reality than others.

        • by Karl Quinn

        Lifestyle

        The beauty trends about to go off

        The beauty trends about to go off

        • by Melissa Singer
        Beyonce's own mum concern-trolled her

        Beyonce's own mum concern-trolled her

        • by Natalie Reilly
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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

        Hastings to do 'whatever it takes' for Manly return despite being banished by Barrett

        Hastings to do 'whatever it takes' for Manly return despite being banished by Barrett

        Jackson Hastings traded Brookvale for Blacktown on Wednesday night, but questions remain about the role Daly Cherry-Evans played in their now-infamous fight.

        • by Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
        'No appointment has been made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        'No appointment has been made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        Justin Langer remains the firm favourite to be Australia's next head coach as Cricket Australia finalises its process for appointing Darren Lehmann's successor.

        • by Andrew Wu

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