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Opal Tower owners and residents face an uncertain future.

Fears of 50 per cent loss in value as Opal Tower owners consider legal options

Opal Tower owners and residents face an uncertain future.

With their future uncertain, angry owners and tenants are openly threatening legal action against the builder and developer of Opal Tower.

  • by Josh Dye

Ten gets 'the dregs': inside Tennis Australia's high-pressure Seven deal

ASIC has alleged Harold Mitchell helped Kerry Stokes and his Seven Network secure the rights to the tennis.

New documents lodged by ASIC show former Tennis Australia director Harold Mitchell allegedly made dozens of unauthorised calls to Seven executives.

  • by Kylar Loussikian & Jennifer Duke

Apple shares lose $103b in value as Wall Street dives

Apple chief executive Tim Cook.: The last thing he wants is to end up dependent for memory chips on his archrival Samsung.

Apple sent a shudder through Wall Street with word that iPhone sales in China were falling, with Apple shares losing around $100 billion in value.

  • by Marley Jay

Lending crunch the 'biggest threat to the economy'

Australia's big four banks also dominate the New Zealand market, where regulators are eyeing higher capital requirements.

Top business leaders have sounded warnings over the "unintended" fallout from the banking royal commission, including a crunch on lending by nervous banks.

  • by Nick Toscano

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The $1 million waiting for David Warner to reveal all

The $1 million waiting for David Warner to reveal all

The suspended superstar continues to maintain a dignified silence. Australians can’t cop a cheat – but they have even less time for a snitch.

  • by Andrew Webster
Kathmandu said Christmas and Boxing Day sales were below its expectations.

Kathmandu crashes in ominous sign for Australia's retail market

The adventure apparel chain has reported weaker than expected Christmas and Boxing Day sales.

  • by Patrick Hatch
'I would look foolish': Trump, Democrats dig in for lengthy shutdown

'I would look foolish': Trump, Democrats dig in for lengthy shutdown

During the contentious meeting, the President made his case for a border wall and rejected Democrats’ proposals.

  • by Julie Hirschfeld Davis & Michael Tackett
The paraglider was blown through the air for five hours before landing in Moree 180 kilometres later.

Paraglider lands 180km away after being thrown off cliff by 'dust devil'

While his wife watched on screaming, the experienced pilot was blown through the air for five hours.

  • by Madeline Link
South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam and Phoebe Burgess.

Souths star Sam Burgess splits from wife Phoebe

It is understood the 30-year-old Rabbitoh ended the couple's five-year relationship shortly before Christmas.

  • by Lucy Manly
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Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services Sarah Henderson, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews and Minister for the Environment Melissa Price during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.

Liberal on track to run lowest number of female candidates this century

The party is all but guaranteed of falling short of the previous low this century when 27 women stood for election at the 2001 poll.

  • by Shane Wright & Max Koslowski

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'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

'It will be an adjustment': What no one tells you about alternative living

While few find themselves regretting making their dream a reality, that's not to say alternative living isn't without its harder aspects.

  • by Zara McDonald
Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Renting guide: How to apply for a rental property

Once you've found a property you like, you'll need to show the property manager that you're the best applicant. Here's what you should include.

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ASIC has alleged Harold Mitchell helped Kerry Stokes and his Seven Network secure the rights to the tennis.

Ten gets 'the dregs': inside Tennis Australia's high-pressure Seven deal

New documents lodged by ASIC show former Tennis Australia director Harold Mitchell allegedly made dozens of unauthorized calls to Seven executives.

  • by Kylar Loussikian & Jennifer Duke

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Beyonce and Jay-Z in their viral Apes**t video.

Beyonce and Jay-Z help Louvre to record number of visitors

A music video by Beyonce and Jay-Z set in the Louvre helped boost visitor numbers to a record 10.2 million last year, the most for any museum in history.

  • by Geert De Clercq
Will Poulter plays games guru Colin Ritman in Bandersnatch.

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch actor quits social media over backlash

Netflix's Black Mirror often comments on the ugliest aspects of a digital society. Now one of its actors is experiencing it firsthand.

  • by Hannah Yasharoff

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The Sensibo Sky lets you operate your air conditioner even when you're not at home.

Sensibo Sky review: connect your old air conditioner to the internet

Giving your dumb air conditioner a smart makeover, Sensibo Sky is an easy and affordable way to bring your home into the modern age this summer.

  • by Adam Turner
Sweating shouldn't be a cause of stress.

How to treat your excessive sweating and BO

With new methods on the market, there's no longer a need to sweat the small stuff.

  • by Gary Nunn

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Keeping his powder dry and mouth shut ... Exiled batsman David Warner refuses to say anything about the claims made against him.

The $1m waiting for David Warner to reveal all about Sandpaper gate

The suspended superstar continues to maintain a dignified silence. Australians can’t cop a cheat – but they have even less time for a snitch.

  • by Andrew Webster
Another big chase looms for the Australians.

Pressure growing on Australian batsmen after Pujara century

Australia believe they are two wickets away from breaking India's innings open but another run chase in excess of 400 looms.

  • by Andrew Wu

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