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AMP chief executive steps down after shock revelations

AMP chief executive steps down after shock revelations

Craig Meller announced he would resign immediately and AMP's board said it apologised "unreservedly for the misconduct and failures" exposed this week.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Let's not underestimate how weak RA has been in this saga

Let's not underestimate how weak RA has been in this saga

Raelene Castle failed spectacularly at her first major hurdle - and people in rugby league aren't surprised.

  • by Andrew Webster
Australian warships in 'robust' exchange with China 

Australian warships in 'robust' exchange with China 

Three Navy vessels were reportedly “challenged” by Chinese forces when sailing through the region this month.

  • by David Crowe
Bankers could be jailed for 10 years for misconduct

Bankers could be jailed for 10 years for misconduct

Finance executives who engage in misconduct could spend up to 10 years in jail under tough new rules.

  • by Dominica Sanda
Disgraced Armstrong settles lawsuit with US government

Disgraced Armstrong settles lawsuit with US government

Lance Armstrong has reached a $US5 million settlement with the US government in a whistleblower lawsuit.

Boy rescued after being buried alive on beach

Boy rescued after being buried alive on beach

The boy said he was "panicking quite a bit" after the hole he had dug collapsed, covering him with a metre of sand.

'I thought I was about to be shot', murder accused says

'I thought I was about to be shot', murder accused says

Joseph Gatt, on trial for allegedly shooting dead a teenager in a Sydney car park, claims he was unarmed at the time.

  • by Angus Thompson
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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.

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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. 

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        Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says energy deal is close

        Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says energy deal is close

        Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg is confident of striking a breakthrough deal on his government’s plan to merge climate and energy policy,

        • by Nicole Hasham

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        How Trump's hair-raising level of debt could bring us all crashing down
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        How Trump's hair-raising level of debt could bring us all crashing down

        If there is such a thing as a capital crime in economics, it is Donald Trump's reckless government spending.

        • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
        The ASX is set to open lower after a fall on Wall Street.

        Markets Live: ASX poised for lower open

        • by William McInnes
        AMP chief executive Craig Meller steps down immediately

        AMP chief executive Craig Meller steps down immediately

        • by Clancy Yeates

        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 tells The Project the Bauer Media appeal has been 'awful'

        Rebel Wilson tells The Project the Bauer Media appeal has been 'awful'

        Guest hosting Ten's show, the actress said she was in a unique position to bring about her defamation lawsuit.

        • by Aja Styles
        Prince had no idea he was taking deadly fentanyl, prosecutor says

        Prince had no idea he was taking deadly fentanyl, prosecutor says

        No criminal charges will be filed in Prince's opioid overdose death in 2016, a Minnesota prosecutor said.

        • by Todd Melby

        Lifestyle

        Boozy mum culture might have gone too far

        Boozy mum culture might have gone too far

        • by Kate Thayer
        Do you engage in 'permission talk'?

        Do you engage in 'permission talk'?

        • by Evelyn Lewin
        Portable beauty gadgets are the next must-have

        Portable beauty gadgets are the next must-have

        • by Stephanie Darling
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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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        Sport

        Manly preparing to sanction Cherry-Evans over Hastings incident

        Manly preparing to sanction Cherry-Evans over Hastings incident

        Daly Cherry-Evans is facing the prospect of sanctions for his role in the altercation that has effectively ended the Sea Eagles career of Jackson Hastings.

        • by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
        Disgraced Armstrong settles lawsuit with US government

        Disgraced Armstrong settles lawsuit with US government

        Lance Armstrong has reached a $US5 million settlement with the US government in a whistleblower lawsuit.

        NRL

        Roosters grind Bulldogs into the turf

        Roosters grind Bulldogs into the turf

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        'Money' Marsters eyes trip to Denver - and the All Blacks

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

        • by Christian Nicolussi

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