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'Barely minimum wage': Here's 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
'This is a sham': Chaotic scenes as man ejected from Tim Wilson's franking credits inquiry
"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
Reserve Bank cuts forecasts as fears grow over housing
The Reserve Bank has cut key economic forecasts as risks to the Australian and global economies increase and the odds of an interest rate cut rise.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Drugs
How a country cop helped stop largest-ever meth haul in US reaching Australia
A Victorian country cop pulled over a small-time drug dealer, sparking an operation that led to the seizure of $1.3 billion worth of drugs in the US, that was bound for Australia.
- by Paul Sakkal, Adam Cooper and Sally Rawsthorne
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Food Culture
Why people are paying up to $200 to see a chef talk but not cook
They used to slave over hot stoves in anonymity but these days chefs are increasingly taking centre stage – literally. How did this come to pass?
- by Karl Quinn
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Tobacco
Smoking gun? Why Ferrari's F1 racing uniforms are under fire
Weeks out from Melbourne Grand Prix, Australian authorities are investigating whether Ferrari cars and uniforms could be in breach of tobacco advertising bans.
- by Bianca Hall
'Kill myself or leave': female surgeons reveal horrifying conditions
Sexual harassment and bullying are driving aspiring female surgeons out of operating theatres.
- by Kate Aubusson
'Crabby cats are survivors': Frozen cat revived after found covered in ice
It was unclear how long Fluffy had been in the snow, but her body temperature was below the vet's thermometer range.
- by Angela Fritz
Uncertainty over Yass water despite election promises
Both parties say they will upgrade the treatment plant in Yass, where residents have been drinking brown, stinky water.
- by Finbar O'Mallon
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Drugs
Record $1.3bn Mexican drug haul averts 'tsunami of ice' entering Australia
- by Paul Sakkal, Adam Cooper and Sally Rawsthorne
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NSW Votes
NSW Labor leader's staff used secret hotline to blame wife for speeding
- by Kylar Loussikian and Nick Bonyhady
Politics
Migrants face deportation if they move, under population control visas
State governments are pushing back against a federal request for more information on their population growth.
- by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
World
Property byallhomes
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.
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
ASX stands by Ken Henry over 'NAB's business'
The Australian Stock Exchange is sticking by embattled former NAB chairman Ken Henry, who stepped down from the bank's board following blazing criticism from royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne.
- by Stephen Miles
Small business
Entertainment
Explainer
Food Culture
Why people are paying up to $200 to see a chef talk but not cook
They used to slave over hot stoves in anonymity but these days chefs are increasingly taking centre stage – literally. How did this come to pass?
- by Karl Quinn
This engrossing British TV drama comes with a shocking twist
With a fine cast led by John Goodman - who is suitably at his most and his least reassuring - Black Earth Rising is immediately grabby.
- by Brad Newsome
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer
The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.
- by Jane Rocca
Food bygoodfood
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Sport
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
Opinion
Wallabies
Saturday serve: Stephen Larkham knew the risks, but were they worth it?
Larkham's exit from the Wallabies has raised more questions in a World Cup year, but was it the right decision?
- by Chris Dutton
