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High Court rules Katy Gallagher ineligible, setting up four likely byelections

High Court rules Katy Gallagher ineligible, setting up four likely byelections

The High Court found the Labor senator did not take reasonable steps to renounce her British citizenship in a ruling that is likely to pose a major headache for Labor.

  • by Michael Koziol

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In breaking Iran deal, Trump goes on collision course
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In breaking Iran deal, Trump goes on collision course

Trump has undermined America’s relationships with allies and friends, hindering future efforts to confront Iran.

  • by Nick O'Malley
Morrison sets ticking time bomb with July deadline
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Morrison sets ticking time bomb with July deadline

The federal government has set a July 1 deadline on its tax plan to pressure Labor and force a Senate vote within weeks.

  • by David Crowe
Gamal is a lawyer, but has struggled to work as a cleaner

Gamal is a lawyer, but has struggled to work as a cleaner

At the age of 63, he still has a mortgage and earns $850 a week. He'd make less if he didn't work nights and weekends. 

  • by Anna Patty
Cohen 'received big payment from Russian billionaire'
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Cohen 'received big payment from Russian billionaire'

The longtime attorney for Donald Trump received $US500,000 from the oligarch, according to Stormy Daniels' lawyer.

The ATO will pursue more prosecutions of taxpayers from next year.

Dodgy taxpayers to be hit in $2 billion probe

The ATO is about to crack down on taxpayers who over-claim on cars, uniforms, internet and work expenses. 

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Knee-deep in blood, AMP fed directors to baying crowd

Knee-deep in blood, AMP fed directors to baying crowd

As four women have been chopped, there's plenty more change required on the troubled giant's board.

  • by Adele Ferguson
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This blue skies budget is just  too good to be true

If you believe Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you. From now on, everything's coming good.

Ross Gittins
    Ross Gittins

    'Horrendous consequences' if sexual consent law reform goes wrong

    NSW politicians should not get on the bandwagon of consent law reform.

    Greg Barnes

      Scott Morrison's sack is full of presents that we pay for

      All the earlier talk that Treasurer Scott Morrison was going to deliver a "Santa Claus" budget was quite wrong.

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      CBA to pay $25m to settle rate-rigging allegations; quarterly profit slips

      CBA to pay $25m to settle rate-rigging allegations; quarterly profit slips

      The bank will admit it tried to engage in unconscionable conduct as part of a planned settlement with ASIC.

      • by Clancy Yeates
      Australian shares are set to finish higher on Wednesday.

      Markets Live: ASX up on miners, banks fall

      • by William McInnes
      Budget 2018: The winners and losers in business

      Budget 2018: The winners and losers in business

      • by Clancy Yeates & Patrick Hatch

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      Get set for another excellent adventure: Reeves, Winter to reprise Bill and Ted

      Get set for another excellent adventure: Reeves, Winter to reprise Bill and Ted

      Party on, dudes.

      • by Nathanael Cooper
      Nine countries cut in semi-final as Eurovision competition tightens

      Nine countries cut in semi-final as Eurovision competition tightens

      The tough first semi-final was loaded with some of this year's strongest contenders, including strong performances from Israel, Cyprus and Estonia.

      • by Michael Idato

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      Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

      Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

      How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.

      • by Carolyn Tate
      A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

      Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others

      How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?

      • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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      Dragons on brink of sale to Gordon family
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      Dragons on brink of sale to Gordon family

      St George Illawarra could be just days away from changing hands after an offer that will finally take the famous club and the league leaders off the market.

      • by Adrian Proszenko
      Folau shows no signs of silence with another controversial post

      Folau shows no signs of silence with another controversial post

      Just weeks after saying gays would go to hell unless they repented their sins, Israel Folau has posted another link to a video with anti-homosexual themes.

      • by Phil Lutton

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