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The 'Macquarie Model' struts its stuff on royal commission catwalk

The 'Macquarie Model' struts its stuff on royal commission catwalk

The 'Macquarie Model' struts its stuff on royal commission catwalk

Something quite unusual happened at the banking royal commission, and it's probably only Macquarie’s Nicholas Moore who could have pulled it off.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's $15bn energy plan divides critics

'Without balance' and 'sensible': Labor's $15bn energy plan divides critics

Labor has sparked a political clash over a new plan to use $15 billion in Commonwealth debt to finance new energy projects.

  • by David Crowe & Nicole Hasham

Woes continue at new Sydney hospital as doctors mutiny against new director

Woes continue at new Sydney hospital as doctors mutiny against new director

Senior doctors say Dr Louise Messara wasn't transparent in her dealings with staff and that she failed to listen to repeated warnings about the hospital’s shortcomings. 

  • by Kate Aubusson

Future of the NSW Greens 'precarious at best' warn MPs

Future of the NSW Greens 'precarious at best' warn MPs

Two Greens MPs have identified eight points that they say are critical to the party's survival, including expelling "destructive individuals" and the immediate resignation of the party's co-convenors.

  • by Alexandra Smith

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'Robin Hood in reverse': Finance companies taking $31m in alleged business TV scam
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'Robin Hood in reverse': Finance companies taking $31m in alleged business TV scam

Finance companies and a rich lister are benefiting from the alleged scam involving Viewble and The Shoppers Network.

  • by Cara Waters
'God, I don't want to die': US missionary's plea before remote Indian tribe struck

'God, I don't want to die': US missionary's plea before remote Indian tribe struck

John Allen Chau's riveting journal of his last days shows a treacherous journey by dark in a small fishing boat.

  • by Joanna Slater & Annie Gowen
'You might not be getting a bargain': Warning to Aussie shoppers for Black Friday

'You might not be getting a bargain': Warning to Aussie shoppers for Black Friday

Australians will pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the Black Friday sales, but are we really getting a deal?

  • by Lucinda McDonald
'It found me': Australian scientist discovers unknown region of the brain
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'It found me': Australian scientist discovers unknown region of the brain

Professor Paxinos has spent more than 40 years using a pencil to hand-draw  detailed maps of the human brain.

  • by Liam Mannix
The Leaning Tower of Pisa now leans a little less

The Leaning Tower of Pisa now leans a little less

The famed Tuscan bell tower has undergone a two-decade effort to straighten it.

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'Open for business': What the rest of Australia makes of Sydney's 'big problem'

'Open for business': What the rest of Australia makes of Sydney's 'big problem'

The Prime Minister wants to cut migration numbers to ease congestion but outside of Sydney and Melbourne, population growth is a crucial issue.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
Pressing their luck: Can sledging at auction actually pay off?

Pressing their luck: Can sledging at auction actually pay off?

The tactic of auction sledging involves bagging a property to scare off the competition and purchase cheaply. But experts say it's something to be wary of.

  • by Chris Tolhurst

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Fall from grace: Rock star CEO Carlos Ghosn's Tokyo prison life

Fall from grace: Rock star CEO Carlos Ghosn's Tokyo prison life

Carlos Ghosn's new routine couldn't be further from the hard-charging executive lifestyle he enjoyed over the years running a global car alliance.

  • by Takahiko Hyuga

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‘Silly is not what our viewers like’: Michael Rowland on breakfast TV

‘Silly is not what our viewers like’: Michael Rowland on breakfast TV

No cash cows, crazy stunts or fake laughter: why ABC's morning show is as strong as ever.

  • by Michael Lallo
Leah Remini claims Tom Cruise knows about abuse in Scientology

Leah Remini claims Tom Cruise knows about abuse in Scientology

The actress says Cruise has even personally administered punishment on a high-ranking member.

  • by Patrick Ryan

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The kid from Byron who became a global sensation

The kid from Byron who became a global sensation

At the top of the fashion world, wild child supermodel Barrett is living the high life as the face of his generation.

  • by Michael Harry
Are you up for the no-cost Christmas challenge?

Are you up for the no-cost Christmas challenge?

Why not decide to have a no-cost Christmas without needing to fall out with everyone you love (or are related to)?

  • by Melissa Browne

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Police seize CCTV of Hayne at bowling club with Eels Takairangi and Pritchard
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Police seize CCTV of Hayne at bowling club with Eels Takairangi and Pritchard

Police are likely to speak to the two Parramatta Eels players as part of their investigation into the alleged assault.

  • by Adrian Proszenko & Lucy Cormack
Harris and Handscomb in frame with batting spots still up for grabs

Harris and Handscomb in frame with batting spots still up for grabs

Uncertainty still reigns over the makeup of Australia's problematic batting after selectors unveiled their 14-man squad on Thursday for the first two Tests.

  • by Andrew Wu

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