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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
No jail for ambo-bashing pair who 'turned lives around'
Women who bashed two ambulance officers – potentially ending one’s career – have been spared jail.
- by Adam Cooper
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
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
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
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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
Breaking
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
'Dangerous times': Police to have new powers to check IDs at airports
- by Fergus Hunter & Patrick Hatch
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Currencies
Unintended consequences: How Trump is threatening the US dollar
The erratic nature of policy-making in the Trump era is threatening the status of the US dollar.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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
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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
Warriors shoot down Rockets in game one, take series lead
Kevin Durant poured in a team-high 37 points as the Warriors claimed the opening game of the NBA western conference finals against Houston.
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