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Police freeze $7.5m in assets of former NAB staffer

Police freeze $7.5m in assets of former NAB staffer

Police freeze $7.5m in assets of former NAB staffer

Police have frozen assets of Andrew Thorburn's chief of staff Rosemary Rogers including a $1 million NAB cheque and $6.3 million property porftolio.

  • by Sarah Danckert, Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker

Qantas flight QF2 diverted back to London after take-off

An Airbus SAS A380 aircraft operated by Qantas.

A minor issue with a cargo door has caused a Qantas flight from London to Singapore to abruptly turn back to Heathrow shortly after taking off.

  • by Matt Bungard
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Victoria Police help seize largest-ever meth haul in US bound for our shores

Victoria Police help seize largest-ever meth haul in US bound for our shores

Australian authorities have helped seize about $1.3 billion worth of methamphetamine in the US, the largest-ever haul of the drug in either the US and here. It is a haul that could have resulted in more than 17 million drug deals, according to police.

  • by Paul Sakkal and Sally Rawsthorne

'Presidential harassment': Trump lashes out as inquiries step up

'Presidential harassment': Trump lashes out as inquiries step up

Trump has called Democratic investigations into his administration and business 'ridiculous'.

  • by Matthew Knott

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Why taxpayers shouldn't subsidise the country's richest retirees

Why taxpayers shouldn't subsidise the country's richest retirees

The current imputation cash refund system is, essentially, a reverse death duty: low and middle-income earners are subsidizing the estates of the very wealthy.

  • by Emma Dawson and Tim Lyons
Our transport system needs to evolve to cater for population growth and more efficient movement of people and goods.

Hour-long traffic delays as Olympic Boulevard shuts

The closure of one of Melbourne's main arterials will cause major delays this weekend.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Why Hollywood may not give Liam Neeson a second act
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Movies

Why Hollywood may not give Liam Neeson a second act

The actor's racist anecdote could put him beyond redemption in the eyes of movie makers and viewers.

  • by Celia Walden
Is Moe Turaga the modern Australian slave?
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Is Moe Turaga the modern Australian slave?

Turaga was a victim of modern slavery on a grape farm in Victoria. Now, there is a call for big companies to help.

  • by Anna Patty
Confession: Rocco Mediate, seen here at a tournament back in 2004, has admitted to drinking regularly while a member of the PGA Tour.

Pro golfer admits to drinking regularly during PGA Tours

Rocco Mediate, best remembered for an epic playoff with Tiger Woods, made a startling admission about his career.

  • by Matt Bonesteel
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Federal MPs' computer network hacked in possible foreign government attack

Hackers have infiltrated Federal Parliament’s computer network in the latest breach of major national systems in which authorities cannot rule out that data might have been stolen.

  • by David Wroe and Chris Uhlmann

World

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South Yarra mansion set to trade for mid-$30 millions in secret deal

South Yarra mansion set to trade for mid-$30 millions in secret deal

An entrepreneur in his 30s is upgrading to a home once owned by a Baillieu, while another Toorak residence is set to change hands for $14m.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Post-auction negotiation tips from an expert property buyer

Post-auction negotiation tips from an expert property buyer

With clearance rates hovering around 50 per cent, buyers with sharp negotiation skills will get the best result in a post-auction deal.

  • by Julian Muldoon

Business

Qantas said the pay bungle was an honest mistake.

Qantas to pay out thousands to staff after 'embarrassing' bungle

The airline will fork out thousands of dollars in backpay after discovering an "embarrassing" bungle that saw it short-change dozens of workers, while overpaying others.

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Entertainment

'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage

'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage

The pop star, with wife Hailey, opened up about their "effing hard" marriage in a new Vogue article.

  • by Erin Jensen
Woody Allen has filed a lawsuit against Amazon Studios.

Woody Allen sues Amazon for $96 million over terminated movie deal

Allen is seeking damages after Amazon Studios shelved his movie A Rainy Day in New York following renewed focus on sexual abuse allegations against the filmmaker.

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Smarter living

Dads are happier than mums.

Dads are happier than mums - and this is why

Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Whisky cocktails.

The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer

The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy hard at work this week.

Why Murphy stuck with the Blues

The former skipper wants to play a part in his young teammates becoming successful. Hopefully while he is still playing alongside them.

  • by Peter Ryan
Tributes have flowed for Emiliano Sala at Cardiff City and Nantes.
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Tragedy

So much for grief: Nantes shows true colours with demand for Sala fee

Behind the prayers and the vigils for Emiliano Sala, the scarves and the No.9 shirts, lies a web of boundless cynicism.

  • by Oliver Brown

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