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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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'Answer the question': CBA exec grilled by commissioner

'Answer the question': CBA exec grilled by commissioner

A Commonwealth Bank manager has been accused of 'dissembling' in her answers over the treatment of customers.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Toddler died of acts 'multiple traumas': experts say

Toddler died of acts 'multiple traumas': experts say

Baylen Pendergast's mother found her son unconscious at home five days after he was released after a head injury.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Uncomfortable truth: Comey conflicted and unconvincing
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Uncomfortable truth: Comey conflicted and unconvincing

In a book filled with carefully-crafted displays of self-flagellation, former FBI director makes a remarkable admission.

  • by Matthew Knott
'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
'Complete disbelief': Sarah's unorthodox plan for success

'Complete disbelief': Sarah's unorthodox plan for success

As everyone around her shivered, Sarah felt oddly calm - she didn't know it yet, but she was about to make history.

'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
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Menai bushfire reveals problem we must confront

I spent Sunday fighting a big fire right up against the edge of our biggest city, but the real point is that it was mid April.

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    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.

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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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        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

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        Dam fine energy plan: Tapping the nation's water resources for power

        Dam fine energy plan: Tapping the nation's water resources for power

        Reservoirs other than the Snowy offer largely untapped potential for energy storage and generation, including solar farms, that governments hope to unleash.

        • by Peter Hannam

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        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor
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        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor

        After flipping off a cameraman and telling a producer to "f--- right off", Leah earns a place in Bachelor blow-up history.

        • by Rob Moran
        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

        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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        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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