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Five factors that could turn our property market slump into a crash

Five factors that could turn our property market slump into a crash

Five factors that could turn our property market slump into a crash

The property market slump has been more dramatic than most forecasters thought, but it could get worse.

  • by David Scutt

Trump and US chief justice spar in extraordinary scrap over judges

Trump and US chief justice spar in extraordinary scrap over judges

Supreme Court justices, and the chief in particular, hardly ever issue statements on news events. But it appeared Chief Justice John Roberts was eager to counter Trump's criticism of an "Obama judge".

  • by Felicia Sonmez

Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’

Lawyers warn a deportation bid 'could incentivise all manner of criminal activity’

A Home Affairs push to allow unlawful non-citizens facing criminal charges to leave the country without facing court threatens national security, experts warn. 

  • by Michael Koziol

Think your retirement is all sorted with MySuper? Don't, says Westpac CEO

Think your retirement is all sorted with MySuper? Don't, says Westpac CEO

Brian Hartzer says his bank is supportive of the government-mandated low cost super products. But for many, that won't be enough, he says.

  • by Miriam Steffens

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People warned to stay inside as dust storm engulfs Sydney - and it's due to get worse 
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People warned to stay inside as dust storm engulfs Sydney - and it's due to get worse 

The air quality has dropped to "very poor" levels in parts of the state due to the storm, which is forecast to get worse before it gets better.

  • by Rachel Clun
He spent 19 years in jail for the murder of a cop. Today, he was found not guilty

He spent 19 years in jail for the murder of a cop. Today, he was found not guilty

After a six-month trial, an audible gasp came from the public gallery as the jury found David Eastman not guilty of the  murder of AFP chief Colin Winchester.

  • by Alexandra Back & Michael Inman
American killed by tribe on island off-limits to visitors

American killed by tribe on island off-limits to visitors

The man was killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live isolated from the outside world, police officials said.

  • by Sanjib Kumar Roy
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature President Trump diss is Djokovic-worthy.

  • by Robert Moran
New app allows anyone - even commuters - to act as a food delivery driver
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New app allows anyone - even commuters - to act as a food delivery driver

These two mates are taking on food delivery giants Uber Eats and Deliveroo with a new model that pays drivers more.

  • by Nina Hendy
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Cities may struggle to cope with 24m more Australians expected by 2066

Cities may struggle to cope with 24m more Australians expected by 2066

We could be a country of nearly 50 million over the next four decades, but experts say there's plenty more to do right now to make sure that many people fit.

  • by Jim Malo
Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Want a home loan? Here's what you need to do now

Homebuyers who keep their bank statements clear of these red flags have the best chance of jumping through lenders' hoops.

  • by Elizabeth Redman

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Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is

Wall Street is in worse shape than you think it is

Wall Street is no longer not just not great - it's downright awful.

  • by Stephen Gandel

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Murphy's back to lay down the law

Murphy's back to lay down the law

Amid a sea of reboots, Murphy Brown had to return says creator Diane English because it has something to say to contemporary America.

  • by Michael Idato
SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

SBS drama On The Ropes punches above its weight

Being cast to play the daughter of Iraqi immigrants who wants to be a boxing trainer is a progressive step; but the actress looks forward to the day that ethnicity is not an issue.

  • by Louise Schwartzkoff

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High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars

High times: The controversial new booze trend lighting up bars

A year since consumption of cannabis-related hemp was legalised, the herb has lit up the alcohol industry.

  • by Stephen A Russell
Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

Limiting screen time for your kid? It's harder than it looks

For some parents, the screen time battle feels like an exercise in futility.

  • by Martha Irvine

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Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad

Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad

A couple of uncapped bolters and five pacemen are among an extended 14-man squad announced for next month's first Test against India.

  • by Andrew Wu
'I'll guide Holmes to the NFL': Hayne's US agent makes stunning offer

'I'll guide Holmes to the NFL': Hayne's US agent makes stunning offer

He's guided Jarryd Hayne to the NFL against all the odds. Now US agent Jack Bechta has offered to do the same for Valentine Holmes.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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