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An employment bonanza is on its way. Here's where the jobs will be in 2024
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An employment bonanza is on its way. Here's where the jobs will be in 2024

An extra 1.9 million people will be employed in Australia by 2024. Some professions are expected to decline, while others are predicted to surge.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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'Your beautiful voice will be missed': Darrell Eastlake dies

'Your beautiful voice will be missed': Darrell Eastlake dies

The renowned sports broadcaster, who worked in television and radio for more than 40 years, died on Thursday morning.

  • by Rachel Clun
We need to stop spending billions on stuff we don't need

We need to stop spending billions on stuff we don't need

Someone’s got to say it. We’re spending too much on infrastructure: on roads, railways, and bridges, and the NBN.

  • by Peter Martin
'Thank you that she didn't go flying out the window'

'Thank you that she didn't go flying out the window'

The family of a woman who died in a plane accident thanked passengers who held onto her when the window broke.

  • by Rachel Clun
'It turned and opened its mouth,' shark survivor says

'It turned and opened its mouth,' shark survivor says

Alejandro Travaglini has recounted from his hospital bed the terrifying encounter he had with a great white shark.

  • by David Prestipino
The $211 trillion problem: IMF sends warning 

The $211 trillion problem: IMF sends warning 

The world's ballooning debt levels could make it harder for countries to respond to the next recession, the IMF says.

  • by Andrew Mayeda
'Ups and downs': PM plays down new China warning

'Ups and downs': PM plays down new China warning

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is facing new concerns about Australia’s vital trade relationship with China.

  • by David Crowe
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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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    High stakes at the Hyatt: AMP board to face investors at AGM

    Board will soon face investors and the bad news is it has 750,000 shareholders, "many of whom are also our customers.”

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      Greg Hunt must condemn gay conversion therapy, not protect it

      I was just 16 when I began conversations with a Sydney church leader that would lead me to celibacy, shame and, ultimately, to wanting to die.

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        'Ups and downs': Malcolm Turnbull plays down new warning from China

        'Ups and downs': Malcolm Turnbull plays down new warning from China

        Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is facing new concerns about Australia’s vital trade relationship with China.

        • by David Crowe

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        Making us sore and unhealthy: the perils of working from home

        Making us sore and unhealthy: the perils of working from home

        Workers will be spending less time talking to each other in the office and with families at home - and more time with the doctor, two reports show.

        • by Anna Patty
        The Australian market is poised to lift on the back of strong commodity prices.

        Markets Live: ASX poised to lift

        • by William McInnes

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        Entertainment

        'Wouldn't wish it on anyone': Contestants open up on MKR scandal

        'Wouldn't wish it on anyone': Contestants open up on MKR scandal

        "We wouldn't wish it on anyone." 

        • by Broede Carmody
        'Please forgive a loose tongue': Barbara Bush's apology to Marge Simpson

        'Please forgive a loose tongue': Barbara Bush's apology to Marge Simpson

        After Mrs Bush famously called The Simpsons "the dumbest thing", there was an historic exchange of letters between two iconic American mothers.

        • by Michael Idato

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        Did Meghan Markle just help save Oroton?

        Did Meghan Markle just help save Oroton?

        • by Melissa Singer
        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        • by Jo Hartley
        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        • by Parul Sehgal
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        JV and Simon on holiday together.

        A financial agreement can help couples protect their assets if their relationship ends

        Maintaining separate finances does not protect your assets if your relationship breaks up, but a properly drawn-up binding financial agreement does.

        • by John Collett
        Users don't want iOS to merge with MacOS, Apple chief says

        Users don't want iOS to merge with MacOS, Apple chief says

        Apple chief executive Tim Cook believes mobile devices and desktop computers should remain in seperate worlds with their own bespoke operating systems.

        • by Peter Wells

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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
        All Blacks halfback speaks out against Folau's anti-gay comments

        All Blacks halfback speaks out against Folau's anti-gay comments

        All Black and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara has joined his Chiefs rival Brad Weber in speaking out against the anti-gay comments made by Israel Folau.

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        Holmes ready to silence 'loudmouth' Maloney

        Holmes ready to silence 'loudmouth' Maloney

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Jake has a friend in Roosters coach as he looks to reduce minutes

        Jake has a friend in Roosters coach as he looks to reduce minutes

        • by Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly

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