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Don't bet on a pay rise, even if taxes are cut, bosses say

Don't bet on a pay rise, even if taxes are cut, bosses say

Genevieve and Lauren are adamant their business won't feel any benefit from a company tax cut.  Australia's largest business survey reveals they are not alone.

  • by Cara Waters and Eryk Bagshaw

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'Utterly disgusting': Westpac's advice led to couple's ruin

'Utterly disgusting': Westpac's advice led to couple's ruin

After seeking advice from Westpac, Jacqueline sold her family home. Soon after she realised something was wrong.

  • by Sarah Danckert
It's shameful what passes for political debate in Australia
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Syria

It's shameful what passes for political debate in Australia

Nothing highlights the sheer pettiness of Australian politics quite like the indignant Peta Credlin.

  • by David Crowe
Why do people park ethics in the driveway on way to work?
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Workplace

Why do people park ethics in the driveway on way to work?

It remains a conundrum that intelligent, well-paid people who behave decently in private abandon morality in the office.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Inside Southwest Flight 1380, 20 minutes of chaos, terror

Inside Southwest Flight 1380, 20 minutes of chaos, terror

Tens of thousands of feet above earth, passengers clasped hands with strangers, prayed together and got ready to die.

  • by Christine Hauser & Jack Healy
Yale made its most popular class available online for free

Yale made its most popular class available online for free

You too can be a student of the famous Ivy League college - whatever stage of life you're at. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
The cost of flying first class: How can anyone afford it?
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Air travel

The cost of flying first class: How can anyone afford it?

Battling for elbow room while eating my slop, I always ponder whether first and business class costs are actually worth it.

  • by Georgina Dent
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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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    Peter FitzSimons

    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.”

    Colin Kruger
      Colin Kruger

      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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        Politics

        Nationals MPs eye forced separation of banks in wake of royal commission

        Nationals MPs eye forced separation of banks in wake of royal commission

        Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce apologised "for being so naive" and said banks should consider exiting the financial planning business.

        • by Michael Koziol, Fergus Hunter and Mark Kenny

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        Westpac slow to report adviser despite 'serious misconduct' concerns

        Westpac slow to report adviser despite 'serious misconduct' concerns

        Westpac failed to promptly tell the corporate regulator about a financial adviser it suspected of "serious misconduct," the royal commission heard on Thursday.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Why do people park their ethics in the driveway as they go to work?
        Opinion
        Workplace

        Why do people park their ethics in the driveway as they go to work?

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
        Chance to end climate wars: Can the NEG get up?
        Analysis
        Energy

        Chance to end climate wars: Can the NEG get up?

        • by Peter Hannam and Cole Latimer

        Small business

        Is the wellness trend a load of garbage?

        Is the wellness trend a load of garbage?

        • by Alexandra Cain
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        Entertainment

        Rebel Wilson 'confident' she can defeat Bauer Media's appeal

        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
        Offred the handmaid, played by Elizabeth Moss, and commander's wife Serena Joy, played by Yvonne Strahovski.

        The Handmaid's Tale season 2 focuses on womanhood, says Elisabeth Moss

        The 35-year-old actress's work on The Handmaid's Tale is a beautiful note on a stunning body of work.

        • by Michael Idato

        Lifestyle

        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        • by Kathryn Fletcher & Kristi-Ann Villagonzalo
        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
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        Smarter living

        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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        Sport

        Never say never, say Wanderers, but now is too soon for Poppa return

        Never say never, say Wanderers, but now is too soon for Poppa return

        Western Sydney have all but ruled out bringing Tony Popovic back to the club after sacking Josep Gombau on Thursday morning.

        • by Dominic Bossi
        The day Big Daz died... then wanted to get straight back into the commentary box

        The day Big Daz died... then wanted to get straight back into the commentary box

        The Wide World of Sports icon has passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and emphysema.

        • by Andrew Webster

        NRL

        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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