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How Suzi lost her business, marriage and home at the stroke of a pen
The hazards of guaranteeing a business loan were laid bare by the banking royal commission this week.
- by John Collett
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Earringed and empathetic: How Mark makes a difference on Ainslie Avenue
"I wish all people were like him. It would be a better world."
- by Emily Baker
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Health
Hospital staff ordered to 'manipulate' waiting lists
Leaked emails reveal Calvary Hospital staff expressed concerns over an ACT Health plan to 'cherry pick' patients on some waiting lists to meet targets.
- by Andrew Brown
Brumbies score remarkable win despite Faingaa headbutt
The Brumbies secured an amazing come from behind win against the Bulls on Sunday morning, despite hooker Folau Faingaa being sent off in the second half.
- by Chris Dutton
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Health
'It's outrageous': Doctors slam 'gouging' of patients
"Cowardly" specialists charging patients “egregious" out-of-pocket fees have been condemned by doctors who said it was ruining the reputation of the profession.
- by Kate Aubusson
Turnbull's pay is highest of any leader in OECD
The Prime Minister is the highest paid politician in the OECD, and earns up to 10 times the average wage, new figures show.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Surprise summit between Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in
The diplomatic roller coaster ride over North Korea has taken another surprising twist, with South Korea announcing its President held a secret summit with Kim.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Opinion & Perspectives
Personal responsibility, not regulation, will fix rogue banks
It would be a mistake to rush to the conclusion that the answer to bank misconduct is more regulation.
Simon Cowan
Shorten's poor call in Chau affair
Shorten's attempt to politicise the Hastie drama was misguided.
Peter Hartcher
Government opened Pandora’s box on human rights, religious freedom
As things go – refugees banged up for years on Manus Island, Indigenous kids not being educated – gay cakes is not a big-ticket human-rights item.
Crispin Hull
Politics
'We are absolutely in a new culture war': 'religious freedom' next on agenda
The Ruddock review will urge modest changes to the law, but the culture war is the real battleground.
- by Michael Koziol
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High school
Parents group quits at top private school over tax dispute
- by Eryk Bagshaw & Michael Koziol
World
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Business
Australia unplugged: why we're still lagging behind on electric cars
For Brigid Niall and her daughter Queenie it was quite a road trip. People kept looking, pointing and asking about their "futuristic" car.
- by Darren Gray
Opinion
Income tax
Morrison tries to mislead us again, this time on fixing bracket creep
- by ROSS GITTINS
Analysis
Retail
Wesfarmers pays for its $1.6b British bungle. But will its executives?
- by Elizabeth Knight
Small business
Entertainment
Will Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski broadcast their wedding?
They met and fell in love on The Bachelor, so might Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski follow in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's footsteps?
- by Amy Croffey
Which Aussie stadium tour has the worst-behaving fans?
Melbourne and Sydney police data from the past 12 months points the finger at a well-known rock band.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Opinion
Aged-care
Longevity risk: how to afford to live beyond 100
The uptrend in longevity shows few signs of abating and many of us will live longer than our parents.
- by Catherine Robson
How to negotiate with your boss after getting headhunted
Getting offered a job at a rival company is great, but it can also be a chance to move up in your current role.
- by Sylvia Pennington
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Sport
Will this headbutt cost Brumbies rake Folau Faingaa a Wallabies spot?
The Brumbies are hopeful the rookie hooker will be available for selection, despite getting a red card in a stirring win against the Bulls.
- by Chris Dutton
Super Bale sinks Liverpool as Real Madrid make it three in a row
A sensational goal from Gareth Bale and two errors by Liverpool keeper Loris Karius gave Real Madrid a third straight Champions League crown on Saturday.
