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An attendee at the franking credit public hearing at Chatswood, Sydney.

'This is a sham': Chaotic scenes as man ejected from Tim Wilson's franking credits inquiry

An attendee at the franking credit public hearing at Chatswood, Sydney.

"This isn't just an attack on us. This is an attack on our families and our grandchildren," one citizen told the controversial inquiry.

  • by Michael Koziol

Federal MPs' computer network hacked in possible foreign government attack

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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

Meet Ali France, the woman out to slay Peter Dutton at the election

Ali France.

A quick trip to the shops nearly killed the young mother before her career in politics even started.

  • by Bevan Shields

Julie Bishop declares the Coalition can win - and she intends to stay

Liberal MP Julie Bishop says she will recontest her seat at the next election.

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has declared her confidence the Coalition will win the coming federal election as she announces her intention to stay for Parliament

  • by David Crowe

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Ross Dunn's daughter Clea Rose, inset, died after being struck by a stolen car in 2005.

'I don't think anybody's irredeemable': Ross Dunn on his daughter's killer

Ross Dunn hasn't given up on the teenager - now man - who caused the death of his daughter, Clea Rose.

  • by Sally Pryor
"If we’re not selling, why would they employ us?" Josh Sammut enjoys the competitiveness of real estate.

'Minimum wage': What real estate agents really earn

Josh Sammut says the days of real estate agents relying on commissions is becoming less common.

  • by Matt Bungard and Craig Butt
Owner of East Row IGA, Javid Osman, is demanding a personal meeting with Minister Chris Steel over an alcohol ban for commercial retailers at the National Multicultural Festival.

IGA owner left '$50,000 out of pocket' over festival rules

Javid Osman is confused about why he can't sell imported beer and wine at the National Multicultural Festival.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
Geoff Wilson and Tim Wilson.

Why Tim Wilson must resign

Tim Wilson was, before he was appointed as Australia's Human Rights Commissioner and after, not a person with an outstanding record.

  • by Jenna Price
Police freeze $7.5m in assets of NAB boss' ex chief of staff 

Police freeze $7.5m in assets of NAB boss' ex chief of staff 

The assets include a $1 million NAB cheque and $6.3 million property porftolio.

  • by Sarah Danckert, Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
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Liberal MP Julie Bishop says she will recontest her seat at the next election.

Julie Bishop declares the Coalition can win - and she intends to stay

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has declared her confidence the Coalition will win the coming federal election as she announces her intention to stay for Parliament

  • by David Crowe

World

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Breaking it down: Gym memberships versus working out at home?

Breaking it down: Gym memberships versus working out at home?

There are many factors to consider when making the call on whether to work out at home or sign up for a gym membership.

  • by Kim Newth
These award-winning homes are some of our most beautiful.

These award-winning homes are some of our most beautiful.

While it looks good on paper, does an accolade or recognition for design work mean that a property can be harder to find a buyer for?

  • by Nicole Frost

Business

Cyber security expert and senior lecturer at Deakin University, Dr Nick Patterson.

Email errors, rogue staff: How businesses lose control of client data

Hundreds of businesses have admitted to putting data at risk, often through simple mistakes.

  • by Emma Koehn
Australian shares are set to fall on Friday.

Markets Live: NAB leads ASX losses, $A down

  • by William McInnes
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Energy watchdog chief to step down

  • by Cole Latimer

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Entertainment

John Goodman stars in Black Earth Rising.

This engrossing British TV drama comes with a shocking twist

Six new or returning shows to tune into this week.

  • by Brad Newsome
'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

Lifestyle

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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

Mikaela Dombkins and her partner Canberra Capitals guard Leilani Mitchell with their son Kash Mitchell-Dombkins.

Meet the Canberra Capitals' miracle baby before the WNBL grand final

Capitals star Leilani Mitchell hopes to shed tears of joy at the WNBL grand final. But it wasn't that long ago she was fighting back tears of pain, fear and hope.

  • by Caden Helmers
Former Warriors outside back Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is in the mix for the Raiders No.1 jersey.

Canberra Raiders sign NZ Warriors outside back Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

The Canberra Raiders have signed former New Zealand Warriors outside back Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.

  • by David Polkinghorne