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Banking royal commission could drive down house prices, RBA says
House prices are at risk of falling in the wake of the royal commission, the Reserve Bank says, as financial institutions restrict the amount of money they are willing to loan.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Who are Australia’s largest carbon emitters?
Clean Energy Regulator names Australia’s 10 biggest contributors to carbon emissions and coal plays a starring role.
- by Cole Latimer
Scientists claim they've found cure for common cold
Excited British researchers say they have discovered a potential drug treatment for the common cold.
- by Aisha Dow & Agencies
A 14th human foot has washed ashore in Canada
Most of them have been clad in runners but latest in long line of feet that washed ashore in western Canada is in a boot.
- by Amy B Wang
City motorists to pay $7 an hour to park - in fewer spots
The city council's half-a-billion dollar budget includes a jump of $1.50 an hour for CBD parking - taking it to $7 an hour.
- by Clay Lucas
Podcast
City life
Secret passwords, hidden venues: The gay city of the 50s
Long before the days of mardi gras, one woman created an oasis, in the heart of the city, where everyone was welcome.
- by Eoin Hahessy
Contract glitch: Real estate agents could lose millions
Property sellers could claim back millions of dollars in payments made to their real estate agents after a legal stoush.
- by Jemimah Clegg
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Opinion & Perspectives
It's time to get moving on the airport rail link
After years of talk and conjecture, the need for commitment on a rail line to Tullamarine airport has become urgent.
An Aussie Trump is not such a remote possibility
Think Australia is immune from the rise of strong man leaders? Think again.
Peter Hartcher
$38bn bonfire: How Telstra's value has sunk under Penn
The good news for Andy Penn on Monday was that the telco’s share price did not sink below the $3 mark.
Colin Kruger
AFL
Rioli closing in on potential return
Richmond premiership hero Daniel Rioli could finally make his return to a footy field this weekend in the VFL.
- by Ronny Lerner
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St Kilda
St Kilda's Paddy McCartin to miss again
St Kilda forward will not play against Collingwood on Saturday night, with the Saints ruling him out for another week with concussion.
- by Sam McClure
Politics
Labor's Susan Lamb officially renounces British citizenship ahead of byelection
Ms Lamb will recontest her Queensland seat which she won on a margin of just 0.8 per cent.
- by Michael Koziol
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Business
'Drastic action': Telstra slide continues as analysts warn on dividend
Telstra's share price has fallen another 3 per cent on Tuesday morning as analysts warn the dividend could be cut in 2019.
- by Jennifer Duke
Small business
Entertainment
Marvel plans to bring first Muslim superhero to the big screen
The news comes after the success of Black Panther.
- by Broede Carmody
NCIS star Pauley Perrette tweets cryptic accusations after leaving show
The long-running star played the popular forensic scientist Abby, whose final episode aired last week.
- by Jenny Noyes
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Analysis
Income tax
How taxpayers can make the most of the budget
Should you delay or bring forward your tax deductions?
- by Melissa Browne
Aussie label Double Rainbouu is making surfwear cool again
Dubbed Synth Uuave, the collection is a neon look at a future where beaches might not exist.
- by Damien Woolnough
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Sport
Petrol station deal fuels conspiracy theory over Cahill selection
FFA chief David Gallop has denied commercial incentives influenced the inclusion of the veteran in Australia's 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday.
- by Dominic Bossi
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Cameron Smith
Smith retires from Origin, Kangaroos, effective immediately
Cameron Smith has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of representative football.
- by Scott Bailey
