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'I'll see you in two years': 'Playboy rapist' storms out of parole review hearing

'I'll see you in two years': 'Playboy rapist' storms out of parole review hearing

The court heard Simon Monteiro battled depression, grief and anger while in custody. The latter would get the better of him.

  • by Lucy Cormack

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Amid reluctant truth-telling, one lie has yet to be probed

Amid reluctant truth-telling, one lie has yet to be probed

From the CEO's to the middle managers, it’s not the shareholders’ pockets they’ve been so keen to line, it’s their own.

  • by ROSS GITTINS
Salim Mehajer guilty of intimidating estranged wife

Salim Mehajer guilty of intimidating estranged wife

The scandal-plagued former deputy mayor of now-defunct Auburn council has been found guilty.

Interest-only mortgage holders face $7000-a-year hit

Interest-only mortgage holders face $7000-a-year hit

The RBA says borrowers with a typical interest-only home loan face a $7000 jump in their annual mortgage costs.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Driver 'may have been angry after rebuffed by women'

Driver 'may have been angry after rebuffed by women'

Toronto carnage that killed 10 marked the latest grim reminder of how a vehicle could be turned into a lethal weapon.

  • by Amanda Coletta
Packer's Crown under fire amid fresh tampering claims

Packer's Crown under fire amid fresh tampering claims

Ex-pokies player at Crown alleges staff gave her a plastic pick to wedge into betting buttons allowing continuous play.

  • by Nick Toscano
Wounded veteran receives penis, scrotum transplant

Wounded veteran receives penis, scrotum transplant

The US man lost his genitals from a blast in Afghanistan before undergoing the world's most extensive penis transplant.

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Banks' misbehaviour shows power of KPIs

From the chief executives and company directors to middle managers, it’s not the shareholders’ pockets they’ve been so keen to line, it’s their own.

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    The luckiest prince: a life of opportunities and no pressure

    Younger princes escape the pressure. Without the fear of inheritance, a prince's life can be pleasant.

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      Caught out, Malcolm Turnbull faces four dangers

      The Prime Minister has already made one long mistake on the banks. Here's what he is facing now.

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        CFMMEU fined more than half a million dollars for unlawful strikes

        CFMMEU fined more than half a million dollars for unlawful strikes

        The newly merged construction and maritime super union has been fined more than half a million dollars for a series of unlawful strikes on nine Brisbane sites.

        • by Anna Patty

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        Ita Buttrose departing Studio 10: 'It is time for me to move on'
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        Ita Buttrose departing Studio 10: 'It is time for me to move on'

        The news comes after Jessica Rowe announced her resignation last month.

        • by Broede Carmody
        'Just a ratings ploy': Viewers slam MKR ambulance drama

        'Just a ratings ploy': Viewers slam MKR ambulance drama

        The backlash comes after Melbourne mum Suong was filmed being put in an ambulance because of stomach cramps.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        The financial traps revealed at the banking royal commission

        The financial traps revealed at the banking royal commission

        Here's five ways the inquiry into the banks has shown you how to save money.

        • by Nicole Pederson-McKinnon
        Want to encourage your child's creativity? Do this

        Want to encourage your child's creativity? Do this

        How limiting access to toys has benefits that could extend into adulthood.

        • by Suzanne Catchpole

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        Bogut buys in to Kings long term vision

        Bogut buys in to Kings long term vision

        Andrew Bogut has announced his retirement from the NBA, confirming he'll play two NBL seasons for the Sydney Kings and also become a future part owner.

        • by Murray Wenzel
        NZ Rugby develops 'united black' jersey in stand against discrimination

        NZ Rugby develops 'united black' jersey in stand against discrimination

        The All Blacks and Black Ferns have made it clear they strongly disagree with Wallabies star Israel Folau when it comes to inclusiveness and diversity.

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