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‘I wish I didn’t have to do it’: CEO on wining and dining

‘I wish I didn’t have to do it’: CEO on wining and dining

He spent $260,000 of a super fund's money hosting employers at the Australian Open tennis just to keep up with competitors.

  • by Cara Waters

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CBA failed 13,000 customers on 'misleading' super switch

CBA failed 13,000 customers on 'misleading' super switch

'We didn’t ever discuss the commissions, but that is a consequence,' the CBA-owned Colonial First State boss said.

  • by Clancy Yeates
There’s blood on the floor and more haemorrhaging to come
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Broncos

There’s blood on the floor and more haemorrhaging to come

He built Brisbane into a powerhouse club. Now, with the waft of cash in the air, Bennett is being shopped around.

  • by Andrew Webster
This regime is a sickness - and unfortunately, it's contagious
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Canada

This regime is a sickness - and unfortunately, it's contagious

A fairly routine tweet from an inoffensive source has just escalated into a world-class diplomatic clash.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Why Coles misjudged the plastic bag backlash
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Pollution

Why Coles misjudged the plastic bag backlash

The plastic bags fiasco was doomed from the start - it was a major renegotiation of their bargain with customers and their role in our lives.

  • by Lisa Hagan
'Rewrote course of my life': Priest prayed as he raped girl

'Rewrote course of my life': Priest prayed as he raped girl

Former Anglican priest who raped young girl on the pew of a Canberra church had a long history of molesting children.

  • by Michael Inman
Erin Molan apologises after 'fat-shaming' furore

Erin Molan apologises after 'fat-shaming' furore

A segment on the Footy Show was criticised by viewers for "fat-shaming" a former NRL star.

  • by Robert Moran
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Husar saga is a sad story for everyone involved

Labor is probably hoping that Emma Husar's announcement that she will not recontest her seat will mean this will all blow away. It won’t.

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    Why supercoach Wayne Bennett will not go quietly

    The Broncos coach is being managed out of the club he helped build and is unlikely to be there beyond next year.

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      High-profile NAB exec escapes with superficial wounds

      It’s rare the royal commission gets to line up a high-profile target. So the pressure was on to inflict maximum injury on Andrew Hagger.

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        Turnbull gains Coalition support on energy over Abbott's objections

        Turnbull gains Coalition support on energy over Abbott's objections

        A meeting of government MPs has cleared the way for legislation in federal parliament as soon as this week.

        • by David Crowe

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        'Time is running out': Councils in limbo over rules for developers

        'Time is running out': Councils in limbo over rules for developers

        While developers have been busy cashing in on Sydney’s housing boom, councils are frustrated they haven’t been able to capitalise on the growth.

        • by Tawar Razaghi
        How Five Dock got its name despite not a single dock in the suburb

        How Five Dock got its name despite not a single dock in the suburb

        Don't be fooled by the name. There aren't five docks in Five Dock.

        • by Stephen Lacey

        Business

        CBA failed 13,000 superannuation customers on super switch

        CBA failed 13,000 superannuation customers on super switch

        Colonial First State breached its obligation to put default members' contributions into a no-frills super product, the royal commission heard.

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        Netflix failed to flag 'strong suicide themes' for 13 Reasons Why
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        Netflix failed to flag 'strong suicide themes' for 13 Reasons Why

        The ratings watchdog overturned the streaming giant's original consumer advice. 

        • by Broede Carmody
        Disney faces backlash over 'first ever gay character' casting

        Disney faces backlash over 'first ever gay character' casting

        The studio has given the landmark role in its upcoming Jungle Cruise to straight UK comedian Jack Whitehall.

        • by Robert Moran

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        Lenders discount mortgage rates in public then hike in secret

        Lenders discount mortgage rates in public then hike in secret

        Are discount lenders all a big con? Mine has hiked again.

        • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
        Five things you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note9
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        Phones

        Five things you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note9

        Amid the flashing lights and rockstar introductions, Samsung packed a lot into one launch.

        • by Nicole Precel

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        Sport

        Put down the violins: Thurston tiring of long NRL farewell

        Put down the violins: Thurston tiring of long NRL farewell

        Saturday's clash with Cronulla will mark Johnathan Thurston's final game in Sydney, but the 35-year-old admits his retirement sideshow has started to drag.

        • by Murray Wenzel
        After 37 years and 50,938 metres, age no barrier for Gallen

        After 37 years and 50,938 metres, age no barrier for Gallen

        Paul Gallen will become the only 37-year-old to play in the NRL this season on Saturday, but age has not wearied him, says Andrew Fifita.

        • by Scott Bailey and Steve Zemek

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