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MasterChef finalist left homeless after hacker attack

MasterChef finalist left homeless after hacker attack

'I feel I want to pull my money from the bank,' Dani Venn said. 'They don’t care about ordinary Australians.'

  • by Simon Johanson

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Stoppage time goal sees Brazil snatch win at World Cup

Stoppage time goal sees Brazil snatch win at World Cup

Costa Rica had held on bravely for 90 minutes, before two last-minute goals gave Brazil the win.

  • by Matt Bungard
‘Sounds like a bribe’: 7-Eleven accused of buying witnesses

‘Sounds like a bribe’: 7-Eleven accused of buying witnesses

Witnesses have been 'bought out' by 7-Eleven so as not to give evidence, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

  • by Cara Waters
'Mum didn't die peacefully, she was murdered'

'Mum didn't die peacefully, she was murdered'

Keith checked his rifle to make sure the scope was 'dead accurate' before a 250-km journey to his estranged wife's home.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
Albanese lays out his vision for Labor in call to arms

Albanese lays out his vision for Labor in call to arms

Bill Shorten's leadership rival is urging Labor to embrace the aspirations of workers outside the union movement.

  • by David Crowe
This tacky, provocative show could be future of Aussie TV
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This tacky, provocative show could be future of Aussie TV

Love Island has certainly drawn attention. But is it a success?

  • by Michael Lallo
How Jedinak's outlaw routine shocked the old world order
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How Jedinak's outlaw routine shocked the old world order

Who did Australia turn to in our time of need? Someone who looks like Ned Kelly?

  • by Peter FitzSimons
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ABC motion reveals immaturity at heart of Liberal Party

The Young Liberals' motion raises doubts about whether such naive amateurs have any place at the top table of a major party.

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    David Crowe

    Bought Bitcoin? The Tax Office has you in its sights

    There is a boatload of people who have owned or sold cryptocurrency this financial year. What does it mean at tax time?

    Melissa Browne

      These are tax cuts we don’t deserve and can’t afford

      The first clue is when Pauline Hanson backs your tax code. Alarm bells should be ringing.

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        World Cup 2018

        Brazil leave it late after Neymar's hilarious dive
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        Brazil leave it late after Neymar's hilarious dive

        Follow all the live action from the ninth day of the world's biggest sporting event.

        • by Matt Bungard
        Coutinho, Neymar strike late to eliminate Costa Rica

        Coutinho, Neymar strike late to eliminate Costa Rica

        • by Simon Jennings
        Time for Tim: The case for Cahill in must-win clash with Peru

        Time for Tim: The case for Cahill in must-win clash with Peru

        • by Dominic Bossi & Michael Lynch

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        NAPLAN stays, MySchool under review as minister stares down push

        NAPLAN stays, MySchool under review as minister stares down push

        Literacy and numeracy tests remain but MySchool will be examined to make sure it is "in the public interest".

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Telstra and Optus' week from hell was years in the making

        Telstra and Optus' week from hell was years in the making

        The nation's two leading telcos dropped the ball this week. Is it time for them to go back to basics?

        • by John McDuling

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        Live rats torn apart not 'high impact violence': Classifications watchdog

        Live rats torn apart not 'high impact violence': Classifications watchdog

        Newly-released documents provide a fascinating insight into how Netflix programs are classified. 

        • by Broede Carmody
        This tacky, provocative show could be the future of Australian TV
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        This tacky, provocative show could be the future of Australian TV

        Love Island has certainly drawn attention. But is it a success?

        • by Michael Lallo

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        Bought Bitcoin? The Tax Office has you in its sights

        Bought Bitcoin? The Tax Office has you in its sights

        There is a boatload of people who have owned or sold cryptocurrency this financial year. What does it mean at tax time?

        • by Melissa Browne
        Here's how to throw a greener kids party

        Here's how to throw a greener kids party

        Kids parties can generate a lot of rubbish, but it's possible to reduce the waste without reducing the fun.

        • by Katie Newton

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        Golden boy: Hooper's pride in Wallabies jumper shines through

        Golden boy: Hooper's pride in Wallabies jumper shines through

        Michael Hooper will captain Australia for the 29th time in the series deciding Test against Ireland on Saturday night. He reveals what the jersey means to him.

        • by Georgina Robinson
        How the Blues can be even better in Sydney

        How the Blues can be even better in Sydney

        Queensland will improve, NSW reckon they can as well. But just what areas do the Blues need to lift in after an impressive game one win in Melbourne?

        • by Adam Pengilly

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