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No longer 'envy of the world': Federal Reserve on collision course with Trump

No longer 'envy of the world': Federal Reserve on collision course with Trump

The Fed's economic projections set the stage for confrontation with US President.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Sydney couple's alleged identity fraud and cryptocurrency web unravels

Sydney couple's alleged identity fraud and cryptocurrency web unravels

Two people have been arrested after allegedly laundering more than $300,000 into offshore cryptocurrency accounts.

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This is about more than the ABC, a pact has been broken
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This is about more than the ABC, a pact has been broken

This is a time of unprecedented demands, unprecedented capitulations and inevitably, unprecedented dysfunction.

  • by Waleed Aly
First photo of secret tunnel in cliff below Sydney lighthouse
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First photo of secret tunnel in cliff below Sydney lighthouse

Modern technology is trying to solve unanswered questions about a secret WWII tunnel.

  • by Tim Barlass
Suspicions Liberal faction deals killed off woman's chances at state seat

Suspicions Liberal faction deals killed off woman's chances at state seat

A senior Liberal woman has threatened legal action after being blocked from preselection for the 2019 state election.

  • by Lisa Visentin
'A firestorm': Justin Milne resigns as ABC chairman 

'A firestorm': Justin Milne resigns as ABC chairman 

Justin Milne has resigned as after his board turned against him and staff threatened to walk off the job.

  • by Jennifer Duke & Michael Koziol
Telemarketer hit with record $285,000 'Do Not Call' penalty

Telemarketer hit with record $285,000 'Do Not Call' penalty

The record fine came after citizens made complaints about a telemarketer promoting energy deals.

  • by Emma Koehn
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Now that Milne is gone, the entire ABC board is exposed 

The ABC board's handling of the crisis gripping the public broadcaster deserves serious scrutiny.

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    'Our children deserve better': Coalition's budget strategy in tatters

    The overnight transformation of the PM from penny-pinching Treasurer into ‘soft-touch’ dad has gone almost unnoticed.

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      Jessica Irvine

      Invoking Hillsborough for stadium rebuild a bridge too far

      If, after all the other arguments have been knocked over, safety is the only argument left, I respectfully submit that it is game over.

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        Now Justin Milne has gone, the entire ABC board is exposed and may have to follow him out the door
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        Now Justin Milne has gone, the entire ABC board is exposed and may have to follow him out the door

        The ABC board's handling of the crisis gripping the public broadcaster deserves serious scrutiny.

        • by John McDuling
        A pitch to Mitch. Getting back on track is easy as your ABC, minister
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        A pitch to Mitch. Getting back on track is easy as your ABC, minister

        • by Tony Wright
        ABC chairman Justin Milne resigns

        ABC chairman Justin Milne resigns

        • by Jennifer Duke & Michael Koziol

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        Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys Australia's most expensive house

        Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys Australia's most expensive house

        Exclusive: Point Piper estate Fairwater has sold for near $100m, ending Fairfax family's century-long hold on exclusive stretch of beachfront.

        • by Lucy Macken
        What happens to The Block contestants if they run out of money?

        What happens to The Block contestants if they run out of money?

        As the competition hurtles to auction day, The Block is becoming a battle of the budgets. And some are in a much healthier position than others.

        • by Zara McDonald

        Business

        Westpac flags $235m hit to earnings for advice scandal, litigation
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        Westpac flags $235m hit to earnings for advice scandal, litigation

        Westpac has increased its provisions for recent litigation and refunds for customer who were charged for inadequate or non-existent financial advice.

        • by Melanie Beeby

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        'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross is 'happy to be alive' after battling anal cancer

        'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross is 'happy to be alive' after battling anal cancer

        The actress broke the news of her health battle in a series of Instagram posts.

        • by Cydney Henderson
        A show people will actually watch emerges from the dust of ABC's calamity

        A show people will actually watch emerges from the dust of ABC's calamity

        The '70s and '80s had Countdown and the '90s had Recovery, now there's The Set.

        • by Robert Moran

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        Why I let my children have 'mental health days'

        Why I let my children have 'mental health days'

        I can tell when one of my children need a day to recharge their soul.

        • by Bianca Wordley
        The Nokia 8110 4G is another retro revival gone wrong

        The Nokia 8110 4G is another retro revival gone wrong

        With support for Wi-Fi and 4G but serious core issues, the new 8110 is an improvement and a step back.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Unprecedented: Australia announce joint Test vice-captains

        Unprecedented: Australia announce joint Test vice-captains

        Cricket Australia have taken the unprecedented step of naming joint vice-captains for the Australian Test cricket team.

        • by Andrew Wu
        Manly salary cap breach appeal denied, club to pay $500k fine

        Manly salary cap breach appeal denied, club to pay $500k fine

        Manly's appeal against their salary cap penalties has been knocked back.

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