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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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Australia's biggest wine group blocked by Chinese customs

Australia's biggest wine group blocked by Chinese customs

Relations with China have taken another backward step with Australian diplomats in China mobilised to deal with the crisis.

  • by Darren Gray & Kirsty Needham
'My father isn't coming to my wedding': Meghan Markle

'My father isn't coming to my wedding': Meghan Markle

Meghan has subtly rebuked her extended family for their claims she hasn't looked after her dad.

  • by Nick Miller
The Australian who is the biggest gambler in the world
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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
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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.

Allison Pearson

    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.

    Rebecca Poulson

      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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        As 'ascendant Malcolm' shows, nothing succeeds quite like success

        As 'ascendant Malcolm' shows, nothing succeeds quite like success

        For the Prime Minister, the sense of renaissance which appeared just fleetingly at the beginning of the year, may be returning.

        • by Mark Kenny

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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
        Sydney Uni probing allegation of racist abuse towards Manly player
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        Sydney Uni probing allegation of racist abuse towards Manly player

        Sydney University Football Club is investigating an alleged racist comment directed at a Manly Marlins first grade player on Saturday.

        • by Tom Decent

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