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How will new encryption laws affect you?
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How will new encryption laws affect you?

How will new encryption laws affect you?

Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. How far do the powers go? And what do they mean for you?

  • by Adam Turner

Hefty disposal bill for Mr Fluffy homeowners who demolish post-June

Hefty disposal bill for Mr Fluffy homeowners who demolish post-June

The ACT government will stop paying for the disposal of rubble from privately arranged Mr Fluffy demolitions at the end of the financial year.

  • by Blake Foden

The most recognised member of the government isn't the Prime Minister 

The most recognised member of the government isn't the Prime Minister 

As the Coalition fails to solve real problems in its preoccupations with ideology and internal strife, Australia has given up on it. 

  • by Peter Hartcher
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One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses

One dead, three critical after suspected music festival overdoses

A 19-year-old man is dead and three people are in hospital after suspected overdoses at a Sydney music festival.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne

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'The original Braddon': How Gorman House changed the face of Canberra

'The original Braddon': How Gorman House changed the face of Canberra

It was originally surrounded by sheep paddocks, but Gorman Art Centre has been a constant in an ever-changing Braddon.

  • by Andrew Brown
One spot, three signs: How fast can you go on this road?

One spot, three signs: How fast can you go on this road?

Was it 40km/h, 60km/h or 70km/h? One Reddit user suggested drivers "choose your own adventure".

  • by Blake Foden
Love and collateral damage as Karl and Jasmine wed

Love and collateral damage as Karl and Jasmine wed

In the end love won, but not before plenty of collateral damage.

  • by Andrew Horrnery
Mould in Melissa's home was so bad she slept in her car

Mould in Melissa's home was so bad she slept in her car

Health experts said those affected by severe mould-related illnesses can suffer from symptoms ranging from chronic fatigue, joint pain and bleeding.

  • by Andrew Brown
Blumenthal, the tax havens and the ripped-off workers
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Tax minimisation

Blumenthal, the tax havens and the ripped-off workers

World renowned chef is running his international restaurant empire through notorious offshore tax havens while underpaying Australian staff

  • by Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar
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Canberra auctions: Vendors breathe easy with pre-auction sales

Canberra auctions: Vendors breathe easy with pre-auction sales

According to Domain data, seven properties scheduled to go under the hammer on Saturday were sold prior to auction.

  • by Lucy Bladen
RBA and ASIC call for enhanced financial literacy for young people

RBA and ASIC call for enhanced financial literacy for young people

Falling rates of students engaging in economics at school has coincided with a rise in household debt among young home owners.

  • by Cat Woods

Business

Can the economy pull off a second great escape?
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RBA

Can the economy pull off a second great escape?

Flat wages, falling house prices and slower growth, sure - but things aren't that bad. 

  • by Jessica Irvine

Small business

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Entertainment

Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"

Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".

  • by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses

Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.

  • by Lucy Manly

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Smarter living

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review: the crossover to end all crossovers

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review: the crossover to end all crossovers

Combining everything that's come before, this is a stellar party game, an incredible competitive experience and a museum to gaming rolled into one.

  • by Tim Biggs
Sorry, not sorry: why you shouldn't force your kids to apologise

Sorry, not sorry: why you shouldn't force your kids to apologise

Why? Well, kids can tell when an apology is genuine and when it's not - and they'll judge a person accordingly.

  • by Ariane Beeston

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Sport

Australia v India Live: Tourists take lead to 275 at lunch on day four in Adelaide

Australia v India Live: Tourists take lead to 275 at lunch on day four in Adelaide

All the action live from the Adelaide Oval on day four as Australia host India in the first Test.

  • by Michael Gadd
ABL supremo heaps praise on Canberra Cavalry

ABL supremo heaps praise on Canberra Cavalry

If Canberra is overlooked by other summer sports, Cam Vale certainly won't be complaining.

  • by Caden Helmers

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