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'Doom loop' threatens to send Aussie dollar plummeting
Our addiction to real estate is creating a debt mountain - and it could hit the Australian dollar hard.
- by Ruth Carson & Masaki Kondo
These five schools didn't top the HSC honour roll but they achieved a more important feat
An analysis of five years' worth of HSC data has identified the schools that have shown significant and sustained improvement.
- by Jordan Baker & Nigel Gladstone
'Held off as long as we could': NAB raises interest rates
NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.
- by Stuart Condie
Analysis
World markets
'It could be on the scale of 2008': Expert sends warning on China downturn
China is in the grip of a dangerous downturn and may be forced to rescue large parts of its financial and economic system, the world's leading expert on debt crises has warned.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in Davos
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'Backward in all senses': Wintour lashes out at Scott Morrison, Margaret Court
The US Vogue editor-in-chief said the Margaret Court Arena was 'inconsistent', and criticised Prime Minister Scott Morrison for his views on LGBT rights.
- by Melissa Singer
The popular IVF therapy that has just been proven useless
A common IVF treatment marketed as a fertility booster and costing hundreds of dollars is useless, new research shows.
- by Kate Aubusson
'Trophy hunter': Billionaire snaps up America's most expensive home
Ken Griffin is showing how a billionaire goes on a shopping spree - this time he's bought a $332m penthouse.
- by Lily Katz, Patrick Clark & Katia Porzecanski
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Test cricket
Australia lose the toss in first Test against Sri Lanka
A new-look Australian Test team take on Sri Lanka in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.
- by Andrew Wu
Pelosi blocks Trump from State of the Union speech
The power struggle between Donald Trump and the House speaker Nancy Pelosi has reached new heights.
- by Matthew Knott
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Aviation
Tigerair to delay, cancel flights with pilots set for Friday morning strike
- by Patrick Hatch
Opinion & Perspectives
Politics
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Gender equality
Labor proposes 40% target for women in Australian honours
"Women contribute as much as men, and our honours and awards should properly reflect that," said Tanya Plibersek.
- by Fergus Hunter
Detention of an Australian in China is Canberra's worst nightmare
- by Nick McKenzie & Fergus Hunter
World
US rejects Maduro's attempt to cut ties, recognises Guaido as leader of Venezuela
- by Mayela Armas & Joshua Goodman
Property bydomain
Budget-friendly ways to give your home the 'Marie Kondo effect'
First it was her best-selling book, now it's a new Netflix series that has Australians embracing Marie Kondo's advice.
- by Kelly Donougher
Property personalities: Psychologist reveals the two types of home buyers
According to psychologist Meredith Fuller, our personalities have a profound influence on our choice of home.
- by Sophia Auld
Business
'Held off as long as we could': NAB raises interest rates
NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.
- by Stuart Condie
LIVE
Markets Live
Markets Live: ASX wavers; jobless rate drops to 5 pc
- by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak
'Doom loop' threatens to send Aussie dollar plummeting
- by Ruth Carson & Masaki Kondo
Small business
Entertainment
'Homophobic smear piece': Bryan Singer faces new misconduct allegations in Atlantic article
The article includes accounts from anonymous men who say they had sex with the Bohemian Rhapsody director when they were minors.
- by David Ng
Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to harassment, denies punch
The 30 Rock star has agreed to complete a one-day anger management class to resolve the violation and pay a $170 fine.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Sydney's most stylish man is big, pink, and furry
It's impossible to miss the star of Dior Men's new pop-up boutique in Sydney.
- by Annie Brown
Everything we (think we) know about the Samsung Galaxy S10
From in-display fingerprint sensors to potential prices, here's what the latest leaks say about the Galaxy S10 ahead of its reveal next month.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Ultimate accolade: Winx named best horse in the world
Winx has finally won the world's best title after two years in which she had to play second fiddle to US dirt-track hero Arrogate
- by Chris Roots
FFA offside with major stakeholders over handling of Stajcic sacking
Football's major stakeholders have described the board as "bringing the game into disrepute" over its handling of Alen Stajcic's dismissal as Matildas coach
- by Dominic Bossi
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