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Banking royal commission
'Ashamed': NAB chief opens up on stinging Hayne criticism
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 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
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
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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Aviation
'We heard a crashing and thought a neighbour's car had gone into the fence'
Police said the pilot walked away from the wreckage and was taken to hospital with back pain.
- by Toby Crockford
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Animals
They're not the flesh-eating monsters you think they are
These misunderstood animals are caught in a tangled web of myth and hysteria.
- by Chloe Booker
CEO dies holding passwords protecting $275m in coins
The sudden death of the 30-year-old CEO has created quite a problem.
- by Doug Alexander
Two men missing in floods after three rescued from cars
North Queensland's flooding disaster has entered the 11th day.
- by Toby Crockford
Bandit tries to disguise his face with marker pen
A man has drawn all over his face in an attempt to disguise himself.
- by Toby Crockford
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Blunt Instrument
I didn't know Andrew well. But I knew his Brisbane: JB on McGahan
- by John Birmingham
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Emergency services
Substance found in MPs' offices that had to be evacuated was washing powder
- by Felicity Caldwell & Max Koslowski
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Education
Tough new rules for 'Big Brother' face-reading technology in schools
- by Henrietta Cook
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Weir Investigation
Besieged trainer Darren Weir faces four year ban, will not contest charges
- by Michael Lynch & Simone Fox Koob
Politics
'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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Bushfires
'Astounded': former fire chief unloads on politicians over climate change
- by Nicole Hasham
World
'It's way too many': Senators grow concerned as vacancies pile up in Trump administration
- by Juliet Eilperin, Josh Dawsey & Seung Min Kim
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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
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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
Business
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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
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Banking royal commission
'Ashamed': NAB chief opens up on stinging Hayne criticism
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
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 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.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Women at work
A former adviser to John Howard has written a book on the 'woman problem'
- by Jane Gilmore
Smarter living
How to know if your GPS running watch is worth it
They're a must-have for fitness fanatics, but how do you know if it's worth the investment?
- by Laura Hill
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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Sport
'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.
'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
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Weir Investigation
Darren Weir faces four-year ban, will not contest charges
- by Michael Lynch & Simone Fox Koob