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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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Truth and post-truth appear to be on brink of collision

Mueller’s investigation is now a year old and President Trump’s advocates are using its birthday as a excuse to kill it.

  • by Nick O'Malley
'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
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
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
'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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Despite pessimism from some, 1 million jobs was never a big ask

The biggest myth surrounding the Tony Abbott’s pledge of one million jobs in five years is that he reached for the stars.

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    Peter Martin

    Women's work is treated as a joke in this country

    But women do it for the love, we’re told, as if love will pay our bills and feed our children and take care of us in our old age.

    Clementine Ford
      Clementine Ford

      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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        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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        Belt up and hit the road to better China relations
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        Belt up and hit the road to better China relations

        The rise and rise of Asia, particularly China, is inevitable and, properly handled, will be good for all.

        • by Harold Mitchell

        Small business

        Emoticons in business: ☺ or ☹ ?

        Emoticons in business: ☺ or ☹ ?

        • by James Adonis
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        Entertainment

        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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        Todd Carney signing could split Souths and Norths
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        Todd Carney signing could split Souths and Norths

        Tensions between South Sydney and their long-serving feeder club North Sydney look set to ignite over the Bears' potential signing of Todd Carney.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        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

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