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'Banking sector must change forever': Day of reckoning arrives
Banking royal commission

'Banking sector must change forever': Day of reckoning arrives

There are 24 referrals for potentially criminal conduct out of the banking royal commission, including three of the major banks, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says.

  • by Sarah Danckert, Clancy Yeates & Eryk Bagshaw
Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's verdict on Australia's scandal ridden financial sector has been delivered.

Massive shake-up on the cards for superannuation

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Is health insurance for young people just money down the drain?

Insurance companies hit with new rules

  • by Sarah Danckert

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'My fear remains': Hayne unleashes on NAB boss and chairman
Banking royal commission

'My fear remains': Hayne unleashes on NAB boss and chairman

The royal commission has slammed NAB's Andrew Thorburn and its chairman, former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, for not learning the lessons of the past.

  • by Sarah Danckert
The Spencer Street apartment building that caught fire this morning is fitted with combustible cladding.
Fire

Revealed: Cause of latest fire in notorious Melbourne CBD apartment complex

Residents will be locked out of their apartments for at least 48 hours after a fast-moving fire raced up dangerous cladding on the side of the Spencer Street tower.

  • by Simone Fox Koob, Aisha Dow, Melissa Cunningham & Robyn Grace
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews responding to flood conditions in Townsville.
Explainer
Extreme weather

How Queensland is being soaked by an 'unprecedented monsoonal burst'

The north Queensland coast hasn't seen anything like it before. Homes are flooding, dams are overflowing and still the rain keeps pouring down. What's going on?

  • by Peter Hannam & Nigel Gladstone
Former MUP CEO Louise Adler
Publishing

MUP to post another modest profit, but controversial changes proceed

Changes at the 100-year-old publisher to go despite profits topping half a million dollars in last two years.

  • by Clay Lucas
Rodney Miller
IBAC

On-scene officers at Silk-Miller shooting 'asked to omit crucial evidence'

The Independent Broad-based anti-Corruption Commission is examining the conduct of police investigating the murders and whether statements of the officers first on scene were doctored.

  • by Tammy Mills
Dane Swan 'upskirter' faces court over video of woman and naked player
Courts

Dane Swan 'upskirter' faces court over video of woman and naked player

Woman accused of filming, distributing intimate video of former Collingwood star without his consent in court.

  • by Adam Cooper
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Opinion & Perspectives

PM can't afford to repeat Coalition's mistakes on the banking royal commission

David Crowe
David Crowe

Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten are both vowing to act but their responses are only the start of years of political wrangling.

The six most important questions our banks will need to answer

Nicole Gillespie

After the banking royal commission’s final report it may seem as if it is impossible for banks to regain trust.

Lib-Nat branch eyes return of Miss Young Lib pageant

Samantha Hutchinson and Kylar Loussikian

Nothing improves female representation in the Liberals like the Young LNP's vision of parades, sashes and a catwalk.

Melbourne

From a 'very brief relationship' to 10,000 texts and stalking charges
Courts

From a 'very brief relationship' to 10,000 texts and stalking charges

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Victoria

Son gets 21 years for murdering dad in 'appallingly brutal' stomping

  • by Rick Goodman
Fire

'Life and death': Hundreds of buildings at high risk from cladding

  • by Adam Carey, Simone Fox Koob & Aisha Dow

Victoria

Former chief commissioner of police Christine Nixon at the memorial service.
Black Saturday

Ten years on Victoria remembers black day, 'infinite acts of kindness'

  • by Tony Wright
Wellbeing

'When people don’t want to talk about your child that feels very lonely'

  • by Chloe Booker
Bushfires

'A tough day': Fireys stretched to the limit as large fires burned across state

  • by Nicole Precel

National

Hakeem al-Araibi arrives at a Thai court for his extradition hearing on Monday.
Updated
Al-Araibi Detainment

Australian soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi given time to submit defence

  • by James Massola & Veena Thoopkrajae
Exclusive
Do You Earn Enough?

'Hard and sweaty work': Why this trade has all but disappeared

  • by Laura Chung
Exclusive
Tragedy

'Gas smell' as woman dies on luxury party cruise ship

  • by Lucy Cormack
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Politics

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen addresses media at doorstop interview during the second day of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide on Monday 17 December 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Tax deductions

'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
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Banking royal commission

The banking royal commission final report at a glance

  • by Shane Wright
Massive shake-up on the cards for superannuation
Banking royal commission

Massive shake-up on the cards for superannuation

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will use a speech on Monday to argue Australians are being forced to "sweat every drop" just to maintain their standard of living
Australian Economy

Every drop of sweat: Labor says Morrison is hurting ordinary workers

  • by Shane Wright

World

Crash site of the Lion Air plane in Indonesia.
Lion Air Tragedy

Behind the Lion Air crash

  • by James Glanz & Julie Creswell
A view of the match day programme with an image of Emiliano Sala on the cover, ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Cardiff and Bournemouth at the Cardiff City Stadium, in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
Tragedy

Wreckage of plane carrying Emiliano Sala found

Donald Trump's administration is hinting at the threat of military intervention in Venezuela since recognising Juan Guaido as interim president.
Venezuela Crisis

Trump: military intervention in Venezuela 'an option', Russia objects

  • by Brian Ellsworth

Property bydomain

How getting a mortgage may change in the wake of the royal commission
National

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'.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Apartment approvals slump amid lending crackdown
National

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
Chinese New Year likely to be flat for property
National

Chinese New Year likely to be flat for property

  • by Jim Malo
Bought in the past 15 years? Here's how your investment has fared
Victoria

Bought in the past 15 years? Here's how your investment has fared

  • by Allison Worrall, Melissa Heagney
The number one outdoor lighting mistake to avoid
Style

The number one outdoor lighting mistake to avoid

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Business

SBS and Vice have a partnership in Viceland, which airs shows like comedy Adam Ruins Everything.
Media & marketing

'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
The energy industry warns that the forced divestment bill would allow for excessive, punitive action from the government for perceived breaches.
Energy

'Unworkable and over-reach': Origin slams energy break-up bill

  • by Cole Latimer
Approvals to build new homes plunged 8.4 per cent in December, which follows a 9.8 per cent dive in November.
Home loans

Home approvals crater as credit tightens

  • by Wayne Cole & Carolyn Cummins
ASIC said CFPL had failed to meet requirements made in relation to the group's fees for no service conduct.
Banking royal commission

ASIC orders CBA financial planning unit to stop taking fees

  • by Stephen Miles

Small business

Carolyn Flanagan giving evidence at the banking royal commission. Mrs Flanagan lost her home after going guarantor on her daughter's small business.
Banking royal commission

No extension of lending protections for small business

  • by Cara Waters
Rien Low with his sister Brooke and mother Jenny, who had to battle Suncorp Bank.
Banking royal commission

'How stupid can you be': Bank sends letter to dead father of royal commission witness

  • by Cara Waters
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Entertainment

Katherine Kelly Lang on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity

'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 has a new role.
ABC

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
Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs during halftime of the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Super Bowl

Fans disappointed by Maroon 5 and Travis Scott's Super Bowl halftime show

  • by Amy Croffey
Jacqui Lambie is the third contestant voted off I'm a Celebrity.
Reality TV

'We can't pay for this stuff': Jacqui Lambie on I'm a Celebrity stint

  • by Robert Moran
Beloved celebrity couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
Pop culture

John Legend's 'swimming goals', and other celebrity examples we can follow

  • by Robert Moran
Natasha Lyonne is the star of Russian Doll.
Streaming

New Netflix show is one of the best things you'll see all year

  • by Brad Newsome
So Pop! concert makes you ask: what were we thinking in the '90s?
Music reviews

So Pop! concert makes you ask: what were we thinking in the '90s?

  • by Liam Mannix
Phil Collins on stage at AAMI Park.
Review
Music reviews

Phil Collins, the essence of vanilla in 'dagtastic' night out

  • by Tom Cowie
SMILF Stan Jan

The new season of the Golden Globe nominated series SMILF - now streaming only on Stan.

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Disney is now on Stan! Enjoy the big blockbusters, classic movies & Disney Channel's most loved shows.

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Ever-ear headphones that make a good seal and have noise cancelling are the best picks.
Gadgets

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
Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham.
Executive Style

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
Newborns recognise words from three days old.
Essential Baby

Look who's listening: Babies recognise words at day three

  • by Suzi Catchpole
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Essential Baby

Why being pregnant has been good for my career

  • by Jessica Mudditt

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Sport

Long wait: Australia's captain Tim Paine holds the trophy as he poses with teammates after they finally broke through for a series victory.
Australia

'Huge part in Ashes': Smith, Warner returns loom large after series win

Captain Tim Paine eyes off Test returns for Steve Smith and David Warner after Australia completed a 2-0 drubbing of Sri Lanka.

  • by Andrew Wu
Darren Weir had no comment when he arrived for the hearing.
Updated
Weir Investigation

Weir, McLean hearing continues as trainers argue their cases

Darren Weir had no comment but Jarrod McLean said he would fight charges against him on Monday.

  • by Michael Lynch
Pat Cummins.
Australia

Cummins building claim as one of the world’s best fast bowlers

  • by Tom Decent
New England Patriots' David Andrews (60) picks up Tom Brady (12) after the Patriots scored a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Super Bowl

For the rich and 'the real', ageless Brady confirms Super Bowl greatness

  • by Andrew Webster
Cats players celebrate a nail-biting win over Collingwood in round one.
Opinion
Women's AFL

Pressure of short season on show in AFLW heart-stoppers

  • by Bec Goddard

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