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'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show goes to air

'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show goes to air

The reality of the television show is a long way from what happens when the cameras turn off with only four investments proceeding last year.

  • by Cara Waters

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The Australian who is the biggest gambler in the world

A Government-owned demountable in Mosman is an unlikely place to find 'the joker' who pays $100 a week rent.

  • by Kate McClymont
Someone's making a chemical that destroys the ozone layer

Someone's making a chemical that destroys the ozone layer

Someone may be secretly manufacturing the pollutant CFC-11 in violation of an international accord, scientists suspect.

  • by Chris Mooney
'Insufficient capacity': AMP's chief risk officer arm resigns

'Insufficient capacity': AMP's chief risk officer arm resigns

Pally Bargri, who announced his resignation on LinkedIn, was brutally honest when citing why he quit.

  • by Mathew Dunckley
'Nothing to hide': Lazarus responds to ABC report

'Nothing to hide': Lazarus responds to ABC report

Acquitted of raping a woman outside his father’s nightclub, Luke Lazarus has broken his silence.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Alan Jones admits to 'savage' broadcasts about family

Alan Jones admits to 'savage' broadcasts about family

The radio host conceded he only stopped his criticism of the family once they launched legal action.

  • by Shae McDonald
'Princess' Meghan as Duchess of Sussex - don't count on it

'Princess' Meghan as Duchess of Sussex - don't count on it

Post-wedding options include Duchess of Clarence, Buckingham or Windsor, though the latter holds bad memories for Queen.

  • by Nick Miller
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I feel sorry for Meghan Markle's poor, ill-prepared dad

Meghan should not feel ashamed of her dad. It seems as if this ailing 73-year-old was left to pretty much fend for himself.

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    My family was ripped apart by a killer, not a 'good bloke'

    The Margaret River tragedy and the hushed horror that followed took me straight back to the day I turned 33.

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      Here's my big dangerous tax idea: let us keep our money

      Even after the third phase of Morrison's tax cuts, middle earners will still be paying 3 per cent more of their income in tax than they do right now.

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        Tough new rules on live exports not enough to stop MPs' push to ban trade

        Tough new rules on live exports not enough to stop MPs' push to ban trade

        Liberal backbencher Sussan Ley is pushing ahead with a private member's bill to phase out the industry.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show goes to air

        'I'm out': Shark Tank bites fail to net deal once show goes to air

        The reality of the television show is a long way from what happens when the cameras turn off with only four investments proceeding last year.

        • by Cara Waters

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        The birth of a Legend: Chrissy Teigen announces second baby's arrival

        The birth of a Legend: Chrissy Teigen announces second baby's arrival

        Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend have announced the arrival of their baby boy, who comes ahead of schedule.

        • by Aja Styles
        Harry and Meghan's telemovie is a confection on royal romance

        Harry and Meghan's telemovie is a confection on royal romance

        Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance is not car crash TV like 2011’s William & Kate: The Movie but it's not good either.

        • by Craig Mathieson

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        Eight stylish pieces of carry-on luggage for the high-flying traveller

        Eight stylish pieces of carry-on luggage for the high-flying traveller

        For ease of travel and pure functionality, skip the frills and thrills and stick to basics.

        • by Christopher Elliott
        Brigitte Perik had to tackle her ingrained belief that money was evil.

        How to set financial goals you actually achieve

        Our desire for change is strong but making resolutions stick can be challenging.

        • by Christine Long

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        The truth about Brad Fittler's NSW side for State of Origin

        The truth about Brad Fittler's NSW side for State of Origin

        It might not fit your timetable but the rookie Blues coach has made no firm decision on his halves for the first match against Queensland on June 6.

        • by Andrew Webster
        Swans name Franklin for Dockers clash in selection stunner

        Swans name Franklin for Dockers clash in selection stunner

        Lance Franklin returns to the Swans team only days after he had been ruled out.

        • by Andrew Wu

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