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A jobs bonanza is coming. Here's where the work will be in 2024
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A jobs bonanza is coming. Here's where the work will be in 2024

An extra 1.9 million people will be employed by 2024. This is where the jobs numbers will decline, and where they're set to surge.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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Government MP to introduce bill to ban live sheep exports

Government MP to introduce bill to ban live sheep exports

Former cabinet minister Sussan Ley says she is "calling time" on the controversial trade.

  • by Fergus Hunter
Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies at 75

Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies at 75

Nine News reports he died this morning in a NSW nursing home after suffering from Alzheimer's.

  • by Rachel Clun
'Ups and downs': PM plays down new China warning

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

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

  • by David Crowe
$90m 'clean coal' program ends as final project collapses

$90m 'clean coal' program ends as final project collapses

The last of a long list of government-backed "clean coal" projects has fallen over, with Treasurer confirming the end.

  • by Royce Millar and Ben Schneiders
Passengers tell of effort to save woman in plane tragedy 

Passengers tell of effort to save woman in plane tragedy 

The family of victim Jennifer Riordan's praised passengers, pilot for preventing what could have been even worse.

  • by Rachel Clun
Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says

Premier made secret deal, firefighters union boss says

'Promises were made' and 'the truth will come out' before the next election, Peter Marshall warns in incendiary interview.

  • by Adam Carey and Noel Towell
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Comyn will be left with the real trouble child in wealth family

Under the direction of its new CEO, it’s clear that Commonwealth Bank is putting its wealth management division on rations

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    Banking royal commission may have to be extended

    People required to serve the interests of clients are rewarded for convincing clients to buy products not in their best interests.

      Launching missiles was the easy bit. Now what about Syria's future?

      The ISIL "caliphate" might have collapsed, but a patchwork of jihadi splinter groups have sprung up in its place.

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        Remember, Blues and Saints: every Dog has its day

        In 2000, Terry Wallace and the Bulldogs went all alternative and stunned invincible Essendon. Here's how it happened.

        • by Bob Murphy
        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Brennan drops human rights case as truce reached with AFL

        Bulldogs skipper and league come to agreement over suspension rules.

        • by Daniel Cherny

        Politics

        '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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        'Grubby cash grab': Stefanovic lashes cinemas over Avengers' Anzac Day opening

        'Grubby cash grab': Stefanovic lashes cinemas over Avengers' Anzac Day opening

        The Today host launched an angry attack on chain Event Cinemas for scheduling the release of Avengers: Infinity War on the "sacred" day.

        • by Rob Moran
        '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

        Lifestyle

        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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        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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        Sport

        Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies

        Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies

        Nine News reports he died on Thursday morning in a nursing home on the NSW Central Coast after suffering from Alzheimer's.

        • by Rachel Clun
        How Ben Simmons is dominating the NBA in quintessentially Aussie style

        How Ben Simmons is dominating the NBA in quintessentially Aussie style

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

        • by Peter FitzSimons