PS pay growth outstrips nation
Bureaucrats' salaries grew almost twice as quickly last year as the government's wage targets.
Dam fight over cost blowout
Union raises concerns about cost blowouts in the Cotter Dam extension project.
Leadership change risks crisis
A late switch by Labor back to Rudd could led to drastic action by the G-G.
Capital 'a knowledge hub'
Canberra has topped a new urban competitiveness index.
Defence hit by new sex scandal
ADF investigates whether personnel are linked to sexist and anti-Muslim Facebook posts.
13 years jail for fatal hit-and-run
The driver of a stolen car who killed one woman and injured another in a hit-and-run jailed.
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- Alan Jones leads wind farm protest
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They left it late but the Socceroos have booked their spot in next year's World Cup finals.
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As Labor MPs weigh the leadership question, a former Labor adviser says Gillard won't leave the top job easily.
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The mystery and secrecy of truffles has been a large part of some of the industry's biggest successes and most heart-breaking failures.
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I was right on gay marriage: Bernardi
Liberal Senator says he has been "proved correct" over his views on legalising same-sex marriage.
World
Protesters flood Brazilian cities
The largest outpourings of frustration in decades have been sparked by red tape, high prices and shoddy services.
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Labor risks majority crisis
As pressure builds on Julia Gillard, could late switch by Labor back to Kevin Rudd put Tony Abbott in the Lodge?
Caucus mired in its own Pool of Tears
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New broom can make a mess
Nothing erodes effectiveness more than constant reorganisation, rebadging and reshuffling.
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Lehman move to block repayments
A proposal to return $210 million to Australian clients of Lehman Brothers is in jeopardy.
US stocks rally as yen drops
US stocks climb but European equities were little changed. as investors await the Fed.
ASIC has far too much on its plate
The corporate regulator has arguably become too big to operate efficiently.
Holden may exit if pay cuts rejected
Holden will ask employees at its Adelaide plant to accept a pay cut.
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China credit bubble 'unprecedented'
China's shadow banking system is out of control and under mounting stress, Fitch warns.
Watchdog hides from scammers
The ACCC doesn't even try to lumber fraudsters and scam artists – it just hopes to "disrupt" them with a little education of us mugs.
- Resources Tinkler calls Singapore home
- Elizabeth Knight Time for plan B at Elders
- CBD Lawsuit no more on Curtis's mind
- Infrastructure Investors back model to fund roads
- Manufacturing PacBrands airs five-year plan
- Economy RBA content to see the dollar fall
- Banking Lenders slow to pass on rate cuts
- Agribusiness Elders digs in after sale plan shelved
- ASX Banks lead market's fightback
- Retirement AusSuper acquires Queensland fund
- Rare earths Lynas drops defamation case
- Growth China house prices creating headaches
Money
Helping dose of cash in troubled times
Sometimes, dire circumstances mean there's no alternative but to tap the retirement pot.
Not a good time to hop into Magellan
Despite fund manager Magellan's spectacular growth, it's prudent to wait for a price pull-back before rushing in.
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How to tell if you're a tosser
The not-so-humble tosser is typically not hard to spot - unless it's you.
Small Business
Landing that star client
Just like in the movies, sometimes diva clients are more trouble than they're worth.
Keeping it casual
Why hire permanent staff when part-timers are so much hungrier?
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No food, no water, no blankets
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Most of the people who work at Canadian ski resorts are just awesome.
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Dr withdraws lawsuit against Google
An Australian breast surgeon who sued Google over an auto-complete search suggestion has withdrawn his case.
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Surveillance cameras can be hacked
Former NSA security expert says he can remotely attack high-end surveillance cameras.
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Bass Strait limits NBN options
Tasmania customers have a limited choice of service providers, thanks to the cost of getting data traffic across Bass Strait.
Hackathons the problem solver
Large organisations may have trouble thinking like start-ups, but that doesn't mean they can't borrow their brains from time to time.
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Document details how US and British intelligence eavesdropped on world leaders at G20 conference.
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Indigenous families with young children living in community housing described as "Third World".
Divinyl intervention seals Del Rio deal
Rock and fashion royalty splash out $4 million on an apartment in a high-profile Elizabeth Bay complex.
Falls could reopen with housing plan
Plans for new homes in Belconnen could lead to Ginninderra Falls being reopened.
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Holden flags further labour cuts
"Every single option is on the table" as Holden looks to cut costs and return South Australian manufacturing facility back to profitability.
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The ACT Brumbies have raised Australian hopes with an historic victory against the Lions at Canberra Stadium.
Raiders speechless, disappointed
Canberra Raiders chairman John McIntyre says the club intends to stand by disgraced Origin star Blake Ferguson.
Jesus saves: Kennedy the redeemer
They certainly left it late.
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