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The end of banking as we know it: a report of Tolkien proportions

The end of banking as we know it: a report of Tolkien proportions

The end of banking as we know it: a report of Tolkien proportions

The banking royal commission report is about to be revealed. There will be pain. Our super will suffer. But it's all for the better.

  • by Jessica Irvine

High-profile psychologist and ex-Scoutmaster charged with historical sex offences

Dr Bob Montgomery has been extradited to NSW.

Bob Montgomery had appeared as an expert on ABC radio programs, and was a guest doctor on Channel 10's Big Brother.

  • by Rachel Clun

'Unfinished business': Rebel Julia Banks to run against minister

Julia Banks announcing her decision to quit the Liberal party and join the crossbench on Tuesday.

The Morrison government is facing a new danger from another independent candidate - Liberal renegade Julia Banks - who threatens to topple a cabinet minister.

  • by David Crowe

'Go back to school!': Trump lashes out at his own intelligence chiefs

'Go back to school!': Trump lashes out at his own intelligence chiefs

Many of the intelligence chiefs' findings have been interpreted as contradicting Trump on foreign policy. The President says they are "wrong" and "naive".

  • by Matthew Knott

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1-5A Cliff Road, Epping NSW. The developer has been unable to sell the combined 61 units at this location and neighbouring 6-10 Carlingford Road.

Housing slump bites as Sydney apartments line up for fire sale

Scores of apartments in a multi-million dollar Sydney development will be sold in one line by receivers.

  • by Simon Johanson & Carolyn Cummins
The man filmed himself driving along a shared cycleway and footpath to avoid cyclists, who were riding side-by-side on the road.

Cop that: Cyclists filmed by irate driver were off-duty police officers

If you’re going to break the law, it’s probably best not to do it in front of police officers.

  • by Andrew Pearson
'Tax the rich': One man's hard truth comments go viral

'Tax the rich': One man's hard truth comments go viral

Want to solve global inequality and resolve populist backlash? Skip the philanthropy and tax the rich more.

  • by Nick Miller
Special Counsel Robert Mueller

Russians leaked Mueller probe evidence online, prosecutors say

Self-proclaimed hackers in Russia "stole evidence prosecutors had turned over confidentially to a Russian firm". 

  • by Sarah N. Lynch
Marli Cartmer-Congiu, 18, a former Brigidine College student, who died of a suspected accidental drug overdose at the weekend.
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'She just made one mistake and that's it': Teenager dies after party drug overdose

Marli Cartmer-Congiu has become the latest young person to die after a suspected party drug overdose.

  • by Lucy Cormack
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Annandale cottage for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years

Annandale cottage for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years

The vendors' grandparents raised five children in this two-bedroom house but now it's a rare opportunity in a sought-after spot.

  • by Nicole Frost
How to avoid making this $10,000 renovating mistake

How to avoid making this $10,000 renovating mistake

Hasty home renovators and rebuilders could literally be throwing away thousands of dollars, but it can all be avoided with a phone call.

  • by Kate Farrelly

Business

A new study tried to measure what life would be like without Facebook.

How much would you have to be paid to stay off  Facebook?

Researchers doing a study on Facebook were intrigued to find out how much they had to pay participants to stay off the social network for a month. 

  • by Benedict Carey
The ASX is set to edge higher.

Markets Live: ASX edges higher; Fed 'patient'

  • by Sarah Turner
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte .

Italian Prime Minister may have just let slip that the country is in recession

  • by Alessandra Migliaccio & Lorenzo Totaro

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Chris Brown and Julia Morris unveil the new breakfast menu in I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

Celebrities are in short supply, but so far 10's gamble is paying off

Dispatching a bunch of minor celebrities into the jungle before the start of the official ratings season is so far proving to be a smart yet risky decision.

  • by Debi Enker
Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley performing with Kiss on the Gold Coast in 2001.

Ace Frehley accuses Gene Simmons of groping his wife: 'You're a sex addict'

The ex-Kiss bandmates are feuding ahead of the band's farewell tour to Australia in November.

  • by Maeve McDermott

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Who will the Super Bowl?

Rams vs Patriots: Who will win the 2019 Super Bowl?

With more Aussies tuning in than ever, here's everything you need to know about the biggest game of the year.

  • by Michael Jarosky
The new Stealth is still small, but it punches well above its weight.

Razer Blade Stealth (2019) review: rebooting the ultrabook

The latest version of Razer's littlest laptop has lost some of its colourful flair, but gained some graphical chops.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Staying put: Graham Arnold has reaffirmed his commitment to Australia's looming World Cup qualifying campaign.

Arnie rubbishes Hibs link, re-affirms Socceroos commitment

Australian coach Graham Arnold has released a statement expressing his surprise at being linked with a vacant post in the Scottish Premier League.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie and James Wood QC.

Powerful new regime to tackle match-fixing, cheating in Australian sport

The shake-up, set to be announced by the federal government, aims to address growing risks to sporting integrity caused by the expansion of online and unregulated betting markets.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Champion trainer Darren Weir.

Police seize electric shock 'jiggers' and 'cocaine' in raid on Darren Weir

  • by Paul Sakkal, Simone Fox Koob, Michael Lynch & Peter Ryan

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