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'Relearning how to be in the world': Triple J host speaks out over alleged stalker

'Relearning how to be in the world': Triple J host speaks out over alleged stalker

After Kieren Gallagher allegedly tailgated an employee into the ABC building, he made his way into the triple j studio where Gen Fricker was working.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

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'Superstar companies' that stop you receiving a pay rise

'Superstar companies' that stop you receiving a pay rise

Report claims 'superstar' companies are pocketing gains or passing them onto customers, with no benefits to workers.

  • by Jessica Irvine
When Melissa was dropped at a Sydney hospital, her parents trusted she'd be safe

When Melissa was dropped at a Sydney hospital, her parents trusted she'd be safe

For the Standen's, their daughter's death has been impossible to comprehend.

Lee Rhiannon pleads guilty to failing to obey police

Lee Rhiannon pleads guilty to failing to obey police

Ms Rhiannon, who has no criminal record and was a sitting senator at the time, faced Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
Abbott downplays Morrison's plan for national day for Indigenous Australia

Abbott downplays Morrison's plan for national day for Indigenous Australia

PMs hand-picked envoy on Indigenous affairs responded by calling on everyone to unite behind Australia Day.

  • by Fergus Hunter
A hair straightener, a cross trainer, $2m: Alleged Bondi fraudsters 'living the life'
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A hair straightener, a cross trainer, $2m: Alleged Bondi fraudsters 'living the life'

The alleged fraud syndicate used funds to buy designer watches and luxury cars.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Sorry Apple, but the sweet smell of 6S is enough for me

Sorry Apple, but the sweet smell of 6S is enough for me

I've had a horrible realisation. I don’t need a new iPhone. But worse than that, I don’t need a new phone of any sort.

  • by John Birmingham
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'Larry was the last straw': Guthrie had no idea how to manage staff

She was absent. She was hostile. And she moved like a ghost through the foyer on the odd occasion she was even there.

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    Let's stop whispering about migration

    A high proportion of Australian votes are questioning Australia's migration levels. Politicians, however, are sticking with high growth.

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      Fear factor: Why Amazon's size is becoming a headache

      Being big is not illegal, but that does not mean it won't create its own problems for Amazon.

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        Shock sacking of ABC boss Michelle Guthrie could cost taxpayers millions

        Shock sacking of ABC boss Michelle Guthrie could cost taxpayers millions

        Michelle Guthrie's termination could cost taxpayers millions and expose deep divisions over the future of the ABC.

        • by Michael Koziol, Jennifer Duke & Kylar Loussikian

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        Bali waste dump fire rages for more than a day

        Bali waste dump fire rages for more than a day

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        The southern capital tipped to see a population boom as temperatures rise

        The southern capital tipped to see a population boom as temperatures rise

        Housing affordability, employment and lifestyle are factors that shape where most people live, but climate change could play an increasingly important role.

        • by Kate Burke
        An open letter to the NSW government on its rental reform

        An open letter to the NSW government on its rental reform

        Without changes to eviction provisions, these generally good proposals will have little effect for a growing cohort of tenants.

        • by 45 housing researchers

        Business

        'Unacceptable': ASIC slams banks' delays in finding, fixing breaches

        'Unacceptable': ASIC slams banks' delays in finding, fixing breaches

        Major banks are taking more than 4.5 years on average to identify significant breaches of the law and then another 226 days to pay affected customers after completing their investigations.

        • by Ruth Williams
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        • by Lucy Batersby
        Photocopier technician to repay NAB loan 'commissions'

        Photocopier technician to repay NAB loan 'commissions'

        • by Karen Sweeney

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        'I’m relearning how to be in the world: Gen Fricker on her alleged stalker

        'I’m relearning how to be in the world: Gen Fricker on her alleged stalker

        Kieren Gallagher, 31, allegedly tailgaited Fricker into her work building, where he kissed the radio host.

        • by Sally Rawsthorne
        Ian 'Molly' Meldrum bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne

        Ian 'Molly' Meldrum bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne

        Do yourself a favour and visit the new Ian 'Molly' Meldrum statue in Richmond.

        • by Martin Boulton

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        The tie is dead, and another wardrobe staple is next on the chopping block

        The tie is dead, and another wardrobe staple is next on the chopping block

        Unable to exit the spotlight gracefully, the tie is bringing down another wardrobe standard.

        • by Damien Woolnough
        Why you need your own credit card before age 50

        Why you need your own credit card before age 50

        Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.

        • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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        Storm will argue Slater 'collision' never put Feki at risk of injury

        Storm will argue Slater 'collision' never put Feki at risk of injury

        The Storm continued to add to their all-star legal team while preparing to argue Sosaia Feki was never at risk of injury from Billy Slater's collision.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        Broncos announce Bennett won't be re-signed beyond 2019

        Broncos announce Bennett won't be re-signed beyond 2019

        The longtime mentor has been told he is not required as coach at the club beyond next season.

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