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CBA's fall from grace: A handwritten note tells the inside story

CBA's fall from grace: A handwritten note tells the inside story

CBA's fall from grace: A handwritten note tells the inside story

A handwritten note from the Commonwealth Bank's chief executive gave a rare glimpse into internal battles within the country’s biggest bank.

  • by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert

Sydney-wide manhunt under way after alleged daylight assault and carjacking

Sydney-wide manhunt under way after alleged daylight assault and carjacking

One man was punched multiple times on a busy Sydney road before the offender carjacked a vehicle and demanded to be driven towards the city.

  • by Lucy Cormack

Cyber what? Japan cyber security minister admits he doesn't get it

Cyber what? Japan cyber security minister admits he doesn't get it

Japan's cyber security minister gained global notoriety when he said he doesn't use a computer. Now he's admitted he's not that familiar with the whole cyber security field either.

  • by Simon Denyer
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Knives are out for Labor’s tax policies. Don't be fooled

Knives are out for Labor’s tax policies. Don't be fooled

If someone tries tell you that this policy will mainly hurt lower income earners, they’re technically right but they’re also trying to pull the wool over your eyes. 

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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'I was one woman to 20 men': The sex slaves we should be talking about

'I was one woman to 20 men': The sex slaves we should be talking about

It’s the humanitarian crisis involving women and children that should horrify the world – yet it has gone largely unnoticed.

  • by David Wroe
'Not borne out of the facts': The truth about Sydney’s congestion

'Not borne out of the facts': The truth about Sydney’s congestion

As the debate rages about the impact of migration, what does the data show on how Sydney is coping?

  • by Matt Wade
Guest list for Stefanovic's big Mexican wedding is missing one high-profile name

Guest list for Stefanovic's big Mexican wedding is missing one high-profile name

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough will celebrate their marriage in Mexico.

  • by Andrew Hornery
'Cockfighting with children': How Muay Thai is saving Thailand's young boys
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'Cockfighting with children': How Muay Thai is saving Thailand's young boys

Critics say it is a form of child abuse, but others see Muay Thai as a highly honourable way to earn a living.

  • by Julie Power & Kate Geraghty
Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

When Zora arrived at a nursing facility an hour outside Paris, a strange thing began happening.

  • by Adam Satariano & Elian Peltier and Dmitry Kostyukov
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Politics

Is Labor's energy plan really a wrecking ball for industry?

Is Labor's energy plan really a wrecking ball for industry?

The Coalition has warned that Labor's new energy plan would cripple local manufacturing, but not everyone believes cutting emissions will destroy the economy.

  • by Nicole Hasham

World

Trump's Saudi ties to be investigated

Trump's Saudi ties to be investigated

  • by Susan Heavey
Major US climate report says more epic disasters coming

Major US climate report says more epic disasters coming

  • by Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney
Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

Meet the robot conquering old French hearts

  • by Adam Satariano & Elian Peltier and Dmitry Kostyukov

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Potts Point penthouse sets a new suburb record

Potts Point penthouse sets a new suburb record

The suburb high has been reset, but it isn’t the penthouse in the Villard that hit the market a week ago that topped the previous $15 million record.

  • by Lucy Macken
Seven tree-change suburbs you can move to without leaving Sydney

Seven tree-change suburbs you can move to without leaving Sydney

If you're looking to get closer to nature but don't want to leave the city, these suburbs offer the best of both worlds.

  • by Sue Williams

Business

CBA's fall from grace: No more apologies, plenty of finger-pointing

CBA's fall from grace: No more apologies, plenty of finger-pointing

A handwritten note from the Commonwealth Bank's chief executive gives a rare glimpse into internal battles within the country’s biggest bank.

  • by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert

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James Packer by Karl Stefanovic's side at big, fat Mexican wedding

James Packer by Karl Stefanovic's side at big, fat Mexican wedding

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough have already 'done the paperwork' and will celebrate their marriage at Mexico's One and Only resort, with billionaire James Packer revealed as one of seven groomsmen.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Music festival in honour of the late Richard Gill to be held in Sydney

Music festival in honour of the late Richard Gill to be held in Sydney

Renowned Australian musical icon, the late Richard Gill, will be honoured with a music festival to be established in his memory in Sydney’s inner west.

  • by Nathanael Cooper

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The thing you should never say to a mum of only boys

The thing you should never say to a mum of only boys

I can't think of any old fashioned derogatory rhyming saying directed at people with only daughters, so why is it okay to throw remarks our way? News flash, it isn't.

  • by Annaliese Dent
Better deals on car loans through dealerships now law

Better deals on car loans through dealerships now law

New laws start on Thursday that will help better protect consumers who sign up to car loans through dealerships.

  • by John Collett

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Sport

Cricket needs a tight, tense Test series - and that's what it will get

Cricket needs a tight, tense Test series - and that's what it will get

Australian cricket has been through a tough patch in recent times and the game needs a top-shelf Test series against India to remind fans why they love it.

  • by Geoff Lawson
Roommates to rivals: Best of friends Corica and Muscat face off

Roommates to rivals: Best of friends Corica and Muscat face off

For almost three decades, Steve Corica and Kevin Muscat have been best mates. On Sunday afternoon, their friendship will be tested by the Big Blue.

  • by Dominic Bossi

NRL

'Will he, won't he?' over as Bennett locked in at Broncos

'Will he, won't he?' over as Bennett locked in at Broncos

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Police could question a third Eel over Jarryd Hayne case

Police could question a third Eel over Jarryd Hayne case

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
Dufty knows what's required to land new Dragons deal

Dufty knows what's required to land new Dragons deal

  • by Christian Nicolussi

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