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Opinion
Banking royal commission
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
Analysis
Public Sector Informant
Perverse perk: The 'dud' public service executives paid to quit
Many of the bureaucracy's leaders seem to expect a golden handshake upon their departure.
- by Markus Mannheim
Man to stand trial accused of rape while HIV positive
When the man was arrested he was allegedly discovered having unprotected sex with a 15-year-old girl, for which he is facing separate charges.
- by Elliot Williams
Bali Nine drug trafficker Renae Lawrence sentenced over car theft
Renae Lawrence was convicted of five charges relating to the theft of a car in NSW before she spent 13 years in an Indonesian prison.
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Opinion
Trade wars
The worst crisis since the Cold War is brewing, but no one's paying attention
It wouldn't be rational for the US to disengage from the Chinese economy. But Donald Trump is in charge.
- by Peter Hartcher
Breaking
Townsville Floods
Two bodies found in Townsville stormwater drain: Report
The Queensland floods are believed to have turned deadly,.
- by Toby Crockford
Nigella was in Canberra last night. Here's what she ate while in town
Where did the domestic goddess dine when she was in Canberra?
- by Karen Hardy
'Liam Neeson is cancelled': Shocking interview lands actor 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
Canberra bikie gang loses two presidents in two weeks
Satudarah Canberra has suffered another blow after a second president was arrested within days of the first.
- by Alexandra Back
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Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
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Exclusive
Bushfires
'This firefighter has 50 years of experience. The PM's stance left him 'astounded'
- by Nicole Hasham
Cigarette blamed for fire that tore through CBD apartment block
- by Simone Fox Koob, Aisha Dow, Melissa Cunningham & Robyn Grace
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
Exclusive
Bushfires
'Astounded': former fire chief unloads on politicians over climate change
- by Nicole Hasham
World
Property byallhomes
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.
- by Stuff contributor
'Keep your ego in check': The biggest mistakes I made as an owner-builder
The challenges of the role are up there with other stresses in life, such as divorce or new babies.
- by Louisa Simmonds
Business
Breaking
Interest rates
RBA holds rates at 1.5%, cuts economic growth forecast
Financial markets predict the next move will be down, not up.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
LIVE
Markets Live
Markets Live: Banks still rising, RBA holds rates
- by Lucy Battersby and William McInnes
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Bank short sellers feeling $5b worth of Hayne pain
- by Elizabeth Knight
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
Ready for more: Canberra set to sell out star-studded Big Bash
The Thunder will release a final batch of tickets later in the week, and Canberra fans will need to get in quick.
- by Caden Helmers
'Find a new vocation': Greenberg bans Barba for life
NRL CEO has advised sacked Cowboys fullback Ben Barba to pursue an alternative career after deregistering him over a physical altercation with his partner.
Updated
Weir Investigation
Besieged trainer Darren Weir faces four year ban, will not contest charges
- by Michael Lynch & Simone Fox Koob
