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'The banking sector must change and change forever'
There are 24 referrals for potentially criminal conduct out of the banking royal commission, including three of the major banks, Treasurer says.
- by Sarah Danckert, Clancy Yeates & Eryk Bagshaw
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Toxic gas at centre of Harbour boat death probe
A gas recorded at extremely hazardous levels on a boat where a woman died at the weekend has previously been linked to other deaths.
- by Lucy Cormack
Analysis
Banking royal commission
Do not underestimate the vigour of a banking industry attempt to soften the blow
The politics of the response to this royal commission will be like the politics of its creation. There will be no reward for going soft.
- by David Crowe
Hayne unleashes on NAB boss and chairman in scathing assessment
The royal commission has slammed NAB's Andrew Thorburn and its chairman, Ken Henry, for not learning the lessons of the past.
- by Sarah Danckert
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'I'm amazed they approved me': CBA lashed for lending to the 'naive'
One victim of irresponsible lending and crushing interest rates believes the royal commission's recommendations do too little to protect the young and vulnerable.
- by Nick Bonyhady & John Collett
Four Corners host heading overseas for new role
Sarah Ferguson's move will also have ramifications for fellow ABC program Q&A.
- by Broede Carmody
From 'very brief relationship' to 9000 texts and stalking charges
Eastern suburbs radiologist Denise Lee is accused of stalking her former boyfriend, his sisters, his new girlfriend and her parents.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Opinion
Education
The tears and fears of a school mum-to-be
For my friend Maree, the tears came when she was shopping for lunch box snacks in the supermarket. For Daisy, it was buying school shoes.
- by Jordan Baker
Former tax official 'grappled' with conflict of son's inquiry
Ex deputy tax commissioner Michael Cranston has given evidence for first time in a trial over using his influence to obtain information for his son.
- by Michael Evans
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A year's worth of rain is dumped on north Qld as state braces for the worst
- by Toby Crockford
Politics
'Welfare for the wealthy': Chris Bowen doubles down on Labor's tax changes
Labor has slammed the use of tax rules on property and share dividends to offer "welfare for the wealthy.
- by David Crowe
World
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How getting a mortgage may change in the wake of the royal commission
Commissioner recommends sweeping changes to brokers in wake of damning inquiry, but Treasurer says reform must be 'careful' and in stages.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Apartment approvals slump amid lending crackdown
The number of units approved has 'stepped off a cliff' and international developers are no longer pursuing high-rise apartment projects.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Business
'A very difficult moment': Vice Australia to cut local staff
Youth publisher Vice has joined BuzzFeed in cutting staff at its global operations, with Australian staff to find out their fate as soon as Thursday.
- by Jennifer Duke & Broede Carmody
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Entertainment
'I would stay far away': Katherine Kelly Lang's strong message on Scientology
The actress spoke about the controversial religious system in a behind-the-scenes chat on Monday.
- by Genevieve Rota
Four Corners host Sarah Ferguson heading overseas for new role
The move will also have ramifications for fellow ABC program Q&A.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How to protect your ears and avoid noise-induced hearing loss
Cheap headphones are one of the worst culprits, an expert says, but loud noises are all around us.
- by Alice Clarke
Could these two bring Sydney's nightlife back to life?
With new owners and a new name, a stalwart of Sydney's music scene is finally coming back.
- by Jane Rocca
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Australia
Summer of downs then ups reveals Paine as Australia's true leader
The limit to Tim Paine's term of captaincy ought to be the limit of his own career, not of Steve Smith’s leadership suspension.
- by Malcolm Knox
Barba shut out by rugby as NRL formalises life ban
Rugby Australia will support any ban imposed on Ben Barba by the NRL, which has completed its investigation into allegations he assaulted his partner on Australia Day.
- by Sam Phillips
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