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Andrew Thorburn NAB CEO answers questions from the media, after speaking at the Leadership Institute forum at Pyrmont, Sydney on 11 April 2018. Photo: Jessica Hromas

'Ashamed': NAB chief opens up on stinging Hayne criticism

Andrew Thorburn NAB CEO answers questions from the media, after speaking at the Leadership Institute forum at Pyrmont, Sydney on 11 April 2018. Photo: Jessica Hromas

Andrew Thorburn has cancelled a period of long-service leave to deal with the fallout of the banking commission.

  • by Clancy Yeates

'If you'd seen what I'd seen': Chilling message to parents from police

Detectives have warned parents that if they had seen what they had seen, they would take action to protect their children online.

Detectives who investigate disgusting crimes against children have delivered a warning message to parents.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

Mt Coot-tha zipline protest marches on City Hall

The protest held in King George Square against the zipline project saw about 150 people attend.

A Greens-led protest against the proposed Mt Coot-tha zipline saw Labor and independent politicians join community members against the proposal.

  • by Lucy Stone

Turnbull's admission after banking royal commission report

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the banking royal commission should have been called earlier.

Malcolm Turnbull said the commission report was like “shock treatment” for the banking sector after an inquiry that surprised him with the scale of the malpractice that hurt customers.

  • by David Crowe

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The sudden death of the 30-year-old CEO has created quite a problem.

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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the banking royal commission should have been called earlier.

'Shock treatment': Turnbull admits banking royal commission should have been called earlier

The former prime minister's comment came as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was called an “apologist” for the banks on breakfast television.

  • by David Crowe

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Are these Australia's biggest bargains right now?

Are these Australia's biggest bargains right now?

If you've ever wanted a home by the beach, you could own one for less than the cost of a deposit if you don't mind this one catch.

  • by Melissa Heagney
How getting a mortgage may change in the wake of the royal commission

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

Business

Retail investors had a win from buying up bank stocks while short sellers have been burnt.
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Bank short sellers feeling $5b worth of Hayne pain

That noise you're hearing that's like a painful intake of breath is the sound of bank short sellers being squeezed - $5.3 billion worth of pain.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
ASX prices board in Melbourne.

Markets Live: Mortgage broker drops 30 pc

  • by Lucy Battersby and William McInnes
Shoppers did not go shopping in December, with new figures showing a 0.4 per cent drop in retail activity
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Retail and car sales hit the wall in sign of economy slowdown

  • by Shane Wright

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Entertainment

Kate Langbroek has produced a podcast about online dating fraud, <i> Scamming the Scammer</i>.

Kate Langbroek wants you to better understand the victims of online dating scams

A radio segment on Hughesy and Kate's drive show has spawned a four-part podcast.

  • by Peter Wells
Hannah Gadsby arrives at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Breakfast at Milk Studios on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Hannah Gadsby unveils new tour following Nanette success

Following the international success of her 2018 Netflix stand-up special, Nanette, Gadsby is back with her eleventh solo show, Douglas.

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They're a must-have for fitness fanatics, but how do you know if it's worth the investment?

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Apple has accused Qualcomm of illegally charging too much for licences.

Apple has fixed FaceTime security bug, update delayed until next week

A software update will be released next week for owners of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers.

  • by Jack Nicas & Brian X. Chen

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Deregistered: Ben Barba's attempted return to the NRL is over.

'Find a new vocation': Greenberg bans Barba for life

NRL CEO has advised the sacked Cowboys fullback to pursue an alternative career after deregistering him over a physical altercation with his partner.

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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

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