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Rise of PayPass threatens the Royal Australian Mint
The national auditor has found the mint is yet to make up for falling profits following years of dwindling coin use.
- by Doug Dingwall
Opinion
Population
Why Scott Morrison has had a change of heart on population
The Prime Minister's plans to cut migration will please a lot of ordinary voters and enrage big business.
- by Ross Gittins
Eastman jury to return for sixth day of deliberations
The ACT Supreme Court jury deliberating a verdict in the trial of accused murderer David Harold Eastman was sent home about 3pm on Tuesday.
- by Alexandra Back
Court told of possible death threats if war hero's accuser is named
Woman who has accused Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, of domestic violence could be killed if her identity became known, court has heard.
- by Adam Cooper
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Little Troy went to hospital with a fever. A day later, he was dead
A toddler's death from sepsis less than 24 hours after being discharged from hospital probably could have been prevented, an inquest has heard.
- by Robert Crawford
ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser's new war on Aunty
For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.
- by Robert Moran
Ivanka Trump used personal email for govt business
White House ethics officials learnt of Trump's repeated use of personal email when reviewing emails.
- by Carol D. Leonnig and Josh Dawsey
The 'ticking time bomb' found not far from Earth
Australian astronomers say they have spotted a super-powerful star that could explode at any moment.
- by Liam Mannix
Opinion
Education
'I can always tell the students who’ve had a gap year'
It's that time of year when parents worry about their kids at schoolies, but there are worse things they should fear.
- by Jenna Price
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Opinion & Perspectives
Canberra
Public Service
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Public service
'I wouldn't play ball': NSW public servant sacked after reporting corrupt conduct
- by Joanne McCarthy
Explainer
The Future Fix
'Shocking results' that show public servants are facing a 'crisis of confidence'
- by Jessica Irvine
National
Three men arrested over alleged Melbourne terror plot
- by Melissa Cunningham, Robyn Grace & Tammy Mills
Politics
ABC uses chaos at the top to demand more money and 'funding certainty'
The broadcaster said government control over its budget could influence or be seen to influence its editorial independence.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Superannuation
'Life-changing': New measures to help women leaving abusive relationships
- by Stephanie Peatling
World
Property byallhomes

Half of first-home buyers rely on help from parents to buy a home
Despite improving affordability in Australia’s biggest housing markets, 49 per cent of first-home buyers get help from parents.
- by David Ross

Former Queer Eye star Carson Kressley's apartment decor tips
Who better to ask about making the most of a small space than New York apartment dweller – who’s soon returning to our screens.
- by Caroline Botting
Business
'Temper your sense of justice': How then-CBA chief rebuffed Comyn's plan
Matt Comyn says his repeated attempts to stop selling insurance that he thought was a poor product were rebuffed by his then boss, Ian Narev.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty
For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.
- by Robert Moran
SBS in 2019: New dramas, documentaries – and more 'slow TV'
Footage of a moving train – no music, no breaks – drew big audiences to SBS this year. In 2019, that concept will be expanded.
- by Michael Lallo
Trio combines talents for innovative ceramic show 'Point of difference'
- by Kerry-Anne Cousins
Review
Art reviews
'Uncomfortable truths': Boynes still pushing boundaries in exhibition
- by Sasha Grishin
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it
Sleep is very important to a child’s health and development - not to mention their parents’ health.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments
A trial testing Minoxidil in pill form shows promise for men losing their locks.
- by HealthShare
Food bygoodfood
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Sport
FFA vice chair may have to excuse herself from A-League expansion vote
Former Capital Football boss Heather Reid has declared a potential conflict and could withdraw from the A-League expansion process.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Breaking
Sharks
Sharks grant Holmes release to pursue NFL dream
The Queensland and Australian fullback is walking away from the NRL and heading to America.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Bid blocked as Warner, Smith and Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stay
- by Jon Pierik & Andrew Wu







