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'There goes our money': Site tops complaints list, again

'There goes our money': Site tops complaints list, again

Debra Mesiti ordered a $743 tablet online in December. Four months later, she is still waiting for it to arrive.

  • by Rachel Clun

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Australia's oldest scientist to fly overseas to die

Australia's oldest scientist to fly overseas to die

David Goodall, 104, plans to fly to Switzerland this week to end his life through voluntary euthanasia.

The banking inquiry has exposed a terrible truth

The banking inquiry has exposed a terrible truth

Any Australian considering taking out financial advice should read the story of one nurse first.

  • by Jessica Irvine
AMP boss resigns amid deepening scandal

AMP boss resigns amid deepening scandal

Catherine Brenner stepped down on Monday amid a scandal over AMP's misleading of the corporate regulator.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Sexually assaulted by 5 men, but court says it's not rape

Sexually assaulted by 5 men, but court says it's not rape

Two years ago, an 18-year-old was allegedly gang-raped at the Running of the Bulls festival in Spain.

  • by Amanda Erickson
Security called on swimmers as tensions mount at baths

Security called on swimmers as tensions mount at baths

A stand-off between swimmers and staff at Greenwich Baths led to tears and disquiet about the baths' management.

  • by Andrew Taylor
Turnbull in best position to offer tax cuts in nine years

Turnbull in best position to offer tax cuts in nine years

A “humongous” lift in Australia’s tax take has put the Coalition in the best position to deliver personal income tax cuts.

  • by Peter Martin
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Great scaling mystery adds to the stress of the HSC

HSC students are left in the dark. And the very mention of a particular word sends tremors through our deepest bones.

Riley Vaughan

    Turnbull offered sound advice to European leaders

    The PM told a Berlin audience last week that the public needs to trust the government to "determine who comes into the country". He is right. 

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      Harry Harris was the wrong pick for US ambassador

      Harris is a warrior, a scholar, and a patriot. But Australia does not need a US diplomat whose strength is in national security.

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        Alinta says it has lobbed formal bid for AGL's Liddell power station

        Alinta says it has lobbed formal bid for AGL's Liddell power station

        Alinta Energy says it has lodged a formal bid to buy the ailing Liddell power station from larger rival AGL.

        • by Cole Latimer & Peter Hannam
        The Australian market is set for a cautious start to the week.

        Markets Live: ASX poised for cautious open

        • by William McInnes
        AMP chair Catherine Brenner steps down

        AMP chair Catherine Brenner steps down

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        When love takes over: The Voice contestant proposes on stage after auditioning

        When love takes over: The Voice contestant proposes on stage after auditioning

        The romantic gesture prompted coach Kelly Rowland to make an offer to perform at their wedding.

        • by Nathanael Cooper
        Infinity War smashes box office record with biggest opening of all time

        Infinity War smashes box office record with biggest opening of all time

        A whole lot of superheroes added up to a whole lot of ticket sales.

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        Hannah Thiem at home in Sydney, with some of the items she buys in bulk to avoid disposable packaging.

        How to achieve a waste-free lifestyle on a budget

        Inspired by the War on Waste but think waste-free living is unattainable? Try this.

        • by Siobhan Ryan
        Tesla, sedans and wannabe luxury cars at the Beijing Auto Show

        Tesla, sedans and wannabe luxury cars at the Beijing Auto Show

        Big bold statements were being made at the annual auto show, including the return of the sedan.

        • by Ying Tian

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        NRL, bookies at war over taxes as Greenberg ready to intervene

        NRL, bookies at war over taxes as Greenberg ready to intervene

        Some of Australia's largest bookmakers are resigned to having no active integrity agreement with the NRL within days as Todd Greenberg stands to intervene.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        'In the doghouse': Ricciardo, Verstappen reprimanded for Formula 1 chaos
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        'In the doghouse': Ricciardo, Verstappen reprimanded for Formula 1 chaos

        Lewis Hamilton celebrated one of the luckiest wins of his career after a crash-strewn and chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

        • by Alan Baldwin

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