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Australian anti-corruption regime failing as Shorten promises better

Australian anti-corruption regime failing as Shorten promises better

The police have been investigating officials of big company, Leighton, for seven years without laying charges.

  • by Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker

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CommBank loses almost 20 million account records 

CommBank loses almost 20 million account records 

The Commonwealth Bank decided not to inform its customers of the massive 2016 privacy breach. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli charged with fraud

Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli charged with fraud

Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli, who last year replaced Paul Pisasale, has been charged with seven cases of fraud.

  • by Tony Moore & Felicity Caldwell
China ramps up pressure on Qantas over Taiwan

China ramps up pressure on Qantas over Taiwan

Qantas has been ordered to remove any material from its website that refers to Taiwan as an independent country.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Metro plans progress, but vehicle type is unknown

Metro plans progress, but vehicle type is unknown

By 2023 there will 60 Brisbane Metro vehicles across Brisbane, but what the Metro will look like is still unknown.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Govt plans to strengthen Brisbane's craft beer scene

Govt plans to strengthen Brisbane's craft beer scene

A team of beer experts are set to craft a plan to share Queensland beer with the world.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Labor MP pressured to cross the floor on tree clearing

Labor MP pressured to cross the floor on tree clearing

The government's vegetation management laws are expected to pass this week.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
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What being funny can do for your career

Being funny at work can help you get ahead, as long as you don't undermine your credibility.

Caitlin Fitzsimmons
    Caitlin Fitzsimmons

    Why I'm barely on talking terms with Apple and Amazon's ladies in a can

    “Here’s what I found on the web about your creeping sense of existential dread, JB.”

    John Birmingham
      John Birmingham

      What's really behind the fight between the NRL and News Corp

      NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg wants everyone to "talk up the game". News wants to tear him down. When will it end?

      Andrew Webster
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        Politics

        Bill Shorten flags support for income tax cuts

        Bill Shorten flags support for income tax cuts

        The Opposition Leader’s position makes it clear there is room for a negotiation with the government on the personal income tax cuts.

        • by David Crowe

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        'Surprising, disappointing' - AMP's largest shareholder breaks silence

        'Surprising, disappointing' - AMP's largest shareholder breaks silence

        Giant US fund backs move to eject chairman and chief executive but is rallying behind the new regime.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

        Small business

        Are banks too big for boards to govern?
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        Are banks too big for boards to govern?

        • by Tony Featherstone
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        Entertainment

        Weinstein Company owes us millions, claim Hollywood stars

        Weinstein Company owes us millions, claim Hollywood stars

        Stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino have filed documents regarding outstanding payments.

        • by Alice Vincent
        Kanye West is not your damn role model
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        Kanye West

        Kanye West is not your damn role model

        Why do we expect moral instruction from celebrities?

        • by Michael Lallo

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        Smarter living

        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas
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        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas

        Previously, the fact that you had a HELP or TSL debt when you left the country didn’t matter. Now it does.

        • by Melissa Browne
        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        With beautiful visuals, sound, and imaginative stage concepts, this is one of the all-time greats.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Sport

        Hype for Haas shows Bennett was right to ease him into NRL

        Hype for Haas shows Bennett was right to ease him into NRL

        The teenager wowed critics on debut last week, but he may not be spared a trip back to the Intrust Super Cup once Brisbane return to full health.

        • by Phil Lutton
        Gilchrist calls on Australian players to find balance

        Gilchrist calls on Australian players to find balance

        Being aggressive on the cricket field is good but if pre-planned, "aggro" sledging is a strategy, "you've lost the battle", Adam Gilchrist says.

        • by Aaron Bunch