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Banking royal commission
'Ashamed': NAB chief opens up on stinging Hayne criticism
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn has admitted he is ashamed of some of the things that have happened on his watch as he cancelled a period of long-service leave to return to work to deal with Hayne report fallout.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Bank shares fly high, mortgage brokers smashed after royal commission
Mortgage Choice plunges to a 10-year low but the banks have lifted in the wake of the release of the royal commission report into banking and finance.
- by Lucy Battersby and William McInnes
'Entitled' 89-year-old gets 18 months for firing gunshots at sex worker
An elderly Melbourne man will spend at least 18 months behind bars for firing two gunshots at a sex worker who he believed was in a relationship with him.
- by Amber Wilson
Second Weir hearing to start tomorrow, penalty may rise if other matters come to light
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will on Wednesday morning hear four of the original six charges against trainer Darren Weir, as Racing Victoria's boss said the recommended four-year ban only related to specific charges.
- by Peter Ryan, Ronny Lerner & Paul Sakkal
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Animals
You probably have them in your bedroom. But they're not the flesh-eating monsters you think they are
White-tailed spiders may be Australia's most misunderstood animals, caught in a tangled web of myth and hysteria. We take a closer look.
- by Chloe Booker
I lurch from comfort to displacement 13 years on
Lindy Burns left her adored hometown for a 13-year radio gig at Melbourne's ABC. Now home, she doesn't fit.
- by Lindy Burns
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Think you won't be ripped off again? You’re being naive
If you’re hoping to witness leading bankers being dragged off to chokey, you’ll be waiting a while.
- by Ross Gittins
Approvals for new homes fall amid property price slump
There are signs the house price slump is spilling over into the broader economy after a sharp fall in building approvals.
- by Matt Wade
Shocking interview lands Liam Neeson in race row
The Taken star said he once sought revenge for a loved one's rape by searching for a black person to kill.
- by Jayme Deerwester
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Education
Tough new rules for 'Big Brother' face-reading technology in schools
- by Henrietta Cook
Cigarette blamed for fire that tore through CBD apartment block
- by Simone Fox Koob, Aisha Dow, Melissa Cunningham & Robyn Grace
Victoria
National
'I'm amazed they approved me': CBA lashed for lending to the 'naive'
- by Nick Bonyhady & John Collett
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Townsville Floods
How Queensland is being soaked by an 'unprecedented monsoonal burst'
- by Peter Hannam & Nigel Gladstone
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
Property bydomain
Five simple ways to use indoor plants to cool down your home
Watering your indoor plants may seem the obvious thing to do, but plants sweat too and can make a room more humid.
- by Stuff contributor
Are these Australia's biggest bargains right now?
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
Business
Opinion
Big four
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
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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
Second Darren Weir hearing set for Wednesday morning
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will on Wednesday morning hear four of the original six charges against trainer Darren Weir.
- by Peter Ryan, Ronny Lerner & Paul Sakkal
‘Hungrier and angrier’: Cotchin's Tigers determined for atonement
Richmond will be ‘hungrier and angrier’ this season following the stunningly abrupt finish to their 2018 campaign, according to captain Trent Cotchin.
- by Ronny Lerner
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