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I never planned to have nine kids. People assumed I was Catholic. I wasn't

I never planned to have nine kids. People assumed I was Catholic. I wasn't

I home schooled my nine kids. What they lack in education they make up for in individuality.

  • by Sally as told to Rosamund Burton

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It's shameful what passes for political debate in Australia
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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
'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
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
Whistleblower sued by NDIS provider LiveBetter
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Healthcare

Whistleblower sued by NDIS provider LiveBetter

Ken Freedman allegedly spoke out about the care of disabled clients, now he is being sued by his former employer.

  • by Maani Truu & Natassia Chrysanthos
The cost of flying first class: How can anyone afford it?
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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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Anger at Hindu leaders over India's rape epidemic

Indian women know that nothing has changed since the savage 2012 gang rape that shook the nation's conscience.

Amrit Dhillon

    There is a war being waged in Australia on our young people

    A chasm has emerged between the "young" and "not so young" in Australia and we're fast approaching a point of no return. 

    Katie Acheson

      Is the wellness trend a load of garbage?

      The term has been misused to sell services to workplaces that don’t demonstrate true concern for the wellbeing of their staff.

      Alexandra Cain
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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?
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        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

        (From L-R): Kevin Heffernan as Farva, Jay Chandrasekhar as Thorny, Erik Stolhanske as Rabbit, Paul Soter as Foster, and Steve Lemme as Mac in Super Troopers 2.

        Super Troopers 2 review: Cult hit cops a surprisingly predictable sequel

        While the first movie was proudly disreputable - five highway cops so bored they dream up pranks to play on each other and motorists - the second is more anodyne.

        • by Paul Byrnes
        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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        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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        Rohan to return in boost for Swans against Crows after family tragedy

        Rohan to return in boost for Swans against Crows after family tragedy

        Gary Rohan is back in the Sydney line-up for Friday night, a week after the death of his baby girl Willow.

        • by Andrew Wu
        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

        NRL

        'Money' Marsters eyes trip to Denver - and the All Blacks

        'Money' Marsters eyes trip to Denver - and the All Blacks

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Eels players slam rumours of rift with Arthur

        Eels players slam rumours of rift with Arthur

        • by Adrian Proszenko

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