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Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's report into the finance sector will be released on Monday, prompting concerns about its potential impact on the economy

Finance sector set for a huge shake-up as government responds to Hayne report

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's report into the finance sector will be released on Monday, prompting concerns about its potential impact on the economy

Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg are poised to accept almost all the recommendations of the Hayne royal commission .

  • by Shane Wright

Kevin Rudd hails Bill Shorten's 'wise' decision to rebuff Rupert Murdoch

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has emerged as a harsh critic of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Shorten's decision not to meet with the media mogul underlines how much the media and political landscape has changed in recent years.

  • by Matthew Knott

Liberals convinced they can retain crucial seats - if they can scare Boomers

Illustration: Reg Lynch

It's a wonder the government didn't schedule a session of its "retiree tax" inquiry at a Club Med or aboard the Pacific Jewel.

  • by Michael Koziol

We're not for turning on franking credits: Shorten

Bill Shorten says Labor is "not for turning" on its franking credits policy

The Labor leader says his party will not overhaul its franking credits policy.

  • by Shane Wright

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The suburbs where you're more likely to be married or divorced in Canberra

The suburbs where you're more likely to be married or divorced in Canberra

Do you live in a suburb where couples are aplenty?

  • by Andrew Brown
Australia's captain Tim Paine is a picture of determination.

'First class' leader Tim Paine braces for his biggest Test

Tim Paine was once content to walk away - after all, four Tests were more than most played.

  • by Caden Helmers
Sacked: Alen Stajcic has been removed as Matildas coach just months out from the World Cup.

Trolls reported to police as attacks on Matildas continue

The fallout from Alen Stajcic's sacking continues, with online trolls reported over abuse of female footballers. 

  • by Dominic Bossi
The solar panels on the roof at the South Tuggeranong Fire Station, which haven't been activated since the station opened in March 2015.

Solar panels among 'litany of disasters' at fire stations

The panels were not turned on for four years - and in another case, a floor was so slippery four people fell in one day.

  • by Blake Foden
Trump weighs in as Virginia Governor denies racist photo

Trump weighs in as Virginia Governor denies racist photo

Just about the entire Democratic establishment is calling on Northam to resign, but he says photo is not of him.

  • by Alan Suderman
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Alice Thompson with Zali Steggall at Dee Why Beach.
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Turnbull's former staffer pulls out of Warringah contest to back Zali Steggall

Alice Thompson will withdraw from the battle for Tony Abbott's seat and move her campaign to the adjoining northern beaches electorate of Mackellar. 

  • by Peter FitzSimons & Bevan Shields

World

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Auctions in Canberra kick off for the year

Auctions in Canberra kick off for the year

Auctions kicked into gear on Saturday but lurking in the shadows was the banking royal commission.

  • by Lucy Bladen
Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress

Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress

How does affordability change over the years after people have bought their home?

  • by Mustapha Bangura, Chyi Lin Lee

Business

ASIC had alleged the adviser knew he was not entitled to the payments.

ASIC life ban overturned after AAT find key arguments not raised

ASIC is challenging the overturning of a life ban it gave to an ANZ financial advisor after the Administrative Appeals Tribunal found the regulator did not make key arguments to justify the ban.

  • by David Estcourt

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Entertainment

Australian Tennis Championships at Kooyong, Victoria, 1968
Mrs Billy Jean King, left, is congratulated by Mrs Margaret Court, right, on her win in the women's singles final.

Naming rights are a great honour but can also court controversy

I'm not sure how tennis legend Margaret Court would have felt about it, but I wasn't the only "gay" inside her eponymously named arena at the Australian Open.

  • by Andrew Hornery
“In between the good songs, I’ve written so many bad ones – just awful. But there’s no way around it. You can’t judge yourself.”

'It drove me crazy': Missy Higgins on media's attempts to 'out' her

Shortly after achieving pop stardom at 21, Higgins quit the music industry. Now older and wiser, she is getting her head together and embracing motherhood.

  • by Michael Lallo

Lifestyle

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Why being pregnant has been good for my career - and other surprising benefits

Pregnancy itself often gets a bad rap, but there are actually plenty of unexpected upsides.

  • by Jessica Mudditt
Moncler Genius designers announced.

Genius' Assemble: Moncler's ambitious vision

The Italian label has a bold vision for fashion, focused collaboration that pushes boundaries.

  • by Benjamen Judd

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Sport

Usman Khawaja celebrates making 100 runs.

Usman Khawaja rediscovers his Midas touch

The mercurial left-hander's 101 not out was a timely reminder of his ability.

  • by Caden Helmers
Australia's captain Tim Paine is a picture of determination.

'First class' leader Tim Paine braces for his biggest Test

Tim Paine was once content to walk away - after all, four Tests were more than most played.

  • by Caden Helmers

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