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'Absolutely and utterly disgusting': Westpac's advice led to couple's ruin
After seeking financial advice from Westpac, Jacqueline McDowall sold her family home. Not long after, she realised something was wrong.
- by Sarah Danckert
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Sore, fat... Just some of the perils of working from home
Workers will be spending less time in the office and with families at home - and more time with the doctor, reports say.
- by Anna Patty
Opinion
Infrastructure
We need to stop spending on things we don't really 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
No, no, no: Premier says no secret deal with Fireys union
Daniel Andrews under renewed scrutiny over his relationship with the volatile leader of the firefighters' union.
- by Adam Carey and Noel Towell
CommBank charged client fees for 10 years after death
The rogue planners were let off with only a warning from the bank and were not reported to the corporate watchdog.
- by Sarah Danckert
Joyce questions whether banks should be broken up
Former deputy prime minister apologises for being "naive" about misconduct in the financial services sector.
- by Fergus Hunter
Granddad forced to have ECT before 'preventable' death
In a desperate bid to treat crippling mental illness, Gerard Helliar submitted to bouts of electroconvulsive therapy.
- by Aisha Dow
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Opinion & Perspectives
The states can not go it alone on energy
Some say the electricity market is broken – but a Brexit-style approach in which states disconnect certainly won’t work.
Andrew Dillon
Giving Sir John Monash the ultimate honour is long overdue
Yes, elevating Monash would be an exception to the rule. But we are talking about an exceptional Australian.
Bill Shorten
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
Elizabeth Knight
AFL
Hang on, because consistency is a long-term plan: Heppell
Essendon's dramatic form rollercoaster looks set to continue for a while longer based on captain Dyson Heppell’s assessment.
- by Ronny Lerner
Scott might call on a Constable in Adelaide
Geelong are considering naming a fifth first-gamer for the vital clash against Port Adelaide.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
'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
Exclusive
Anzac Day
Bill Shorten moves towards posthumously promoting war hero John Monash
- by Tony Wright and Bevan Shields
World
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Business
Turnbull nears Abbott's key economic benchmark
Under the Coalition, the economy has generated nearly 1 million jobs in five years.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Small business
Entertainment
Rebel Wilson 'confident' she can defeat Bauer Media's appeal
The Hollywood star is back in court for a second day to fight the magazine giant's appeal.
- by Broede Carmody
'Grubby cash grab': Stefanovic lashes cinemas over Avengers' 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
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
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
Pick Gillespie as Australia's next coach, says Ian Chappell
Jason Gillespie would make a better Australian cricket coach than Justin Langer, former captain Ian Chappell says.
From 'greedy hog' to A-League star, Arzani won't change style
Daniel Arzani's stock in trade is his ability to find space in tight areas and beat players. Its not something he will change whatever the occasion
- by Michael Lynch
