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Rebecca is a Millennial home buyer prepared to make a massive sacrifice

Rebecca is a Millennial home buyer prepared to make a massive sacrifice

Most Millennials have embraced the traditional dream of buying a house with three or more bedrooms. Rebecca Tannous had other ideas.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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Australian companies on notice after massive fine

Australian companies on notice after massive fine

The competition watchdog has warned there will be more big penalties to follow its $46 million landmark victory.

  • by Nick Toscano
Apartment blocks could soon be invaded, thanks to Airbnb
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Apartment blocks could soon be invaded, thanks to Airbnb

The government can introduce whatever party measures it wants, but our homes aren't controlled precincts like the Cross.

  • by Stephen Goddard
Working for $7 an hour, waiting 2 hours between jobs

Working for $7 an hour, waiting 2 hours between jobs

Matthew started delivering food in the 'golden days'. Now he is working 25 per cent more for 33 percent less pay.

  • by Anna Patty
Tim Winton: This is a bad day and a time to take stock.

Tim Winton 'deeply wounded' by axing of his publisher

Penguin Random House' decision to axe Ben Ball has shocked the renowned Australian author.

  • by Melanie Kembrey
The right royal dysfunction in Meghan Markle's family

The right royal dysfunction in Meghan Markle's family

Even before Meghan met Harry, hers was a fractured and distant family, biographer says. Now the dysfunction is on display. 

  • by Nick Miller
This is why a mid-life gap year is a life-changing idea
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This is why a mid-life gap year is a life-changing idea

Tried, with aching bones from lugging a backpack, I questioned, for a second, why I left my comfortable life back in Sydney.

  • by Philippa Arnold
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The royal wedding really will be a feel-good event, for everybody

Sharing the royal wedding with others across the world really will be a unifying experience.

Linda Blair

    We can't just close our eyes to a bigger Sydney

    The decision to suspend new planning initiatives in two Sydney council areas shows NSW is clearly is in election mode.

    Chris Johnson

      Principal’s resignation another small victory for the mob

      Michael Davies was trying to bring the 115-year-old Anglican grammar school into the 21st century, and not everybody was happy about it.

      Matt Holden
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        Politics

        Minimum wage rises don't cost jobs or work hours, RBA research says

        Minimum wage rises don't cost jobs or work hours, RBA research says

        Increases in the minimum wage have not resulted in any job losses or fewer hours of work.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw & Anna Patty

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        Australia's board cull could leave big holes that can't be filled

        Australia's board cull could leave big holes that can't be filled

        If the Catherine Brenner saga is anything to go by, we could see a board overhaul at Australia's financial institutions - but where will fresh blood come from?

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Entertainment

        Lily Sullivan plays Miranda in Picnic at Hanging Rock.

        Picnic at Hanging Rock: The real mystery is why this show is so bad

        This reimagined Aussie classic feels of-the-moment, inclusive - and dull.

        • by Craig Mathieson
        Where to celebrate the royal wedding

        Where to celebrate the royal wedding

        Everyone from publicans to cinema owners are taking advantage of Harry and Meghan's special day.

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        Why I'm banning gifts from my kids' birthday parties

        Why I'm banning gifts from my kids' birthday parties

        The gift-giving culture has gotten out of hand.

        • by Katharine Stahl
        Google Assistant aspires to be likable rather than life-like

        Google Assistant aspires to be likable rather than life-like

        AI is brushing up on its social skills to become a better conversationalist, but it's not designed to fool anyone into thinking it's human, says Google VP.

        • by Adam Turner

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        Sport

        'Honoured': Fan favourite Corica promoted to Sydney FC's top job

        'Honoured': Fan favourite Corica promoted to Sydney FC's top job

        Steve Corica is Sydney FC's new head coach, stepping up after serving a seven- year apprenticeship as assistant.

        • by James Buckley
        State of shock: Fittler and his Blues deputies oblivious to Smith storm despite being in Melbourne

        State of shock: Fittler and his Blues deputies oblivious to Smith storm despite being in Melbourne

        They ran into Maroons boss Kevin Walters but he didn't let slip that his most experienced player, skipper, goal-kicker and commander-in-chief was going to quit.

        • by Christian Nicolussi

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