Too hard to fire public servants, says King
Departing DMO chief Warren King says it's too easy for bad apples to stay.
APS Defence pay backlash grows
The government denies manipulating figures as criticism of its ADF pay back down grows.
DFAT complains over Bali transfer
Australia lodges complaint about excessive force and "lack of dignity" shown to Bali Nine pair.
'A crude propaganda exercise'
Comment: The five-yearly intergenerational report ought to be highly informative.
$11k bill for cardboard tram
The opposition has accused the ACT government of squandering taxpayers' money.
Health criticised over pharmacy deal
Audit Office identified 'several shortcomings' in the department's administration of the $15b agreement.
Barr's pitch fails to sway Air NZ
Air New Zealand says it has no plans to schedule flights to Canberra.
'Two seconds more we would have been in the water'
"Terrified" passengers forced to climb out of window after jet skids off runway in New York.
Tony: With friends like these...
Have Tony's friends always felt this way? By Rocco Fazzari and Denis Carnahan with apologies to Burt, Carol, Dionne and friends.
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'They will never, ever get over it'
Push to end domestic violence for the sake of Tara Costigan's children and thousands of victims.
National
Corporate giants to front Senate
Corporate leaders set to be grilled about allegations their firms bribed foreign officials.
World
North Korea applauds attack as 'just'
The US ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, is recovering after having his face and arm slashed by an activist.
Federal Politics
Tax cuts off the table for up to six years
Income tax cuts unlikely to be granted for another six years as government revenues continue to lag behind pre-GFC levels.
Executions will 'taint relationship'
Analysis Spats between Jakarta and Canberra have become familiar episodes, often provoking by-the-numbers responses.
Public Service News
Burden of ex-public servants will ease
Retired public servants are much more of a burden on the public purse now than they will be in the coming decades.
The costs of counterterrorism
Funds directed at a hazard that kills few are sometimes more productively directed at one that kills many.
Business
Giants to front Senate over bribery
Some top corporate figures, including executives from BHP and Leighton Holdings, set to face allegations the firms bribed foreign officials.
Investors pause for crouching tiger
need2know: Local shares are poised to open flat as investors reposition for China's growth outlook.
Breathing room sought on $9.5b debt
Fortescue Metals plans to spread its debt obligations over a longer period under its third debt restructure.
NAB needs more than remorse
NAB executives will need to pull a rabbit out of a hat when they front a senate estimates hearing.
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There's no bringing Richo to account
There's nothing like a Keating vintage spray to remind us what's missing from our current batch of puppies in Parliament.
Aldi ends the Woolworths fantasy
Aldi's rapid expansion means the Australian supermarket industry is at a tipping point.
- Fahour still walking the line at Aus Post
- $A probe 'quite massive,' ASIC says
- Infrastructure pipeline looking shaky
- Supermarket rally lifts ASX
- Woodside gets ACCC clearance for Apache deal
- BHP demands 'rules' of the carbon game
- Abercrombie & Fitch to exit Australia
- Future Fund goes haute couture
- Tourism waiting on $A-fuelled takeoff
- Aussie dollar closer to RBA target
- Home loan caps won't work, says Lowe
- Could CSL be the next CBA?
Money
Memories of Melba up for grabs
Pieces from the life of Dame Nellie Melba - including some toast racks - are going under the hammer.
World's best advice - track the market
If you want to beat the highly paid fund managers, Warren Buffett says the key is to be patient.
Executive Style
Men, you’re doing it all wrong on Tinder
Want to hold her attention? You need to lift your act, an expert says.
Small Business
Work trips = waste of time
The annual corporate get together is nothing but an opportunity for HR to spend company coin.
What's your calling?
Are you merely working in a job - or does some more lofty ambition drive you?
Property
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Lena Dunham's new Hollywood home
Former home of Breakfast at Tiffany's George Peppard has been snapped up by the star of Girls.
The Walking Dead town for sale
For $870,000 the town featured in The Walking Dead could be yours.
Tuggeranong apartments planned
A new resort-style development is already attracting strong interest.
- Point Piper Forced sale to trigger 'feeding frenzy'
- Investment Tougher times ahead for foreign buyers
- National Rates on hold but further cuts expected
- Results Autumn is here, but market is still hot.
- Land prices Canberra land prices on the up
- TV Win a night at the real Downton Abbey
- Celebrity Bruce Willis to buy $22m apartment
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Souths demolish Broncos 36-6
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Ringling Brothers to drop elephant acts
"The Greatest Show on Earth" will eliminate its elephant acts in the next three years amid relentless criticism by animal welfare activists.
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- Sci-tech Billion-dollar facilities set to close
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Ara gets Toshiba back in the game
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Hunt suspended, fined – but survives
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I've only got myself to blame: Watson
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Black Opal profile forces trainer rethink
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Toovey sidelined during DCE talks
Geoff Toovey's tense relationship with Sea Eagles management has taken another dramatic turn.
South Sydney crush Broncos in opener
South Sydney burst the Brisbane bubble on opening night to show there remains a tangible gulf between the game's best and the ambitious rest.
Rugby league's back. Thank God
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- Titans players on drugs charges face two months out
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