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ACT home values increase as Sydney and Melbourne drop
House prices across the country could face extra downward pressure if the royal commission recommends extra banking regulation.
- by Sally Whyte
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Cancer
Nobel prize jointly awarded to two cancer researchers
This year's winners of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for discoveries leading to new approaches in harnessing the immune system to fight cancer.
- by Simon Johnson & Kate Kelland
Mum had sex with her young kids to win over men online
The NSW woman who filmed the abuse of her son and two daughters has been jailed for at least 17 years.
- by Angus Thompson
Why Zahra and Tanvi believe consent laws need to change
'If there is a single young woman in your life you care about there should be no question in you supporting this change.'
- by Katie Burgess
Analysis
Atlassian
Atlassian: the $30 billion tech giant nobody understands
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have arrived on the Australian corporate landscape, but few people understand what their company is, or does.
- by John McDuling
Greg Inglis charged with drink driving, speeding
Just hours after he was named the new Australian rugby league captain, the Rabbitohs star was clocked speeding.
- by Jenny Noyes
Why Apple's making your old iPhone better than ever
Two unusual moves unveiled by Apple recently mean I expect to save hundreds of dollars this year.
- by Jeff Sommer
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Opinion & Perspectives
'You're not invited': scandal lifts the veil on stupid politics
Behind closed doors, journalists are bullied, higher-ups are lobbied. The lack of probity is self-sabotagingly stupid.
Jacqueline Maley
Three words with more influence over our national life than any others
The ABC upheavals remind us of a pernicious fact about the Australian workforce.
Sean Kelly
The future of work will not be full-time
The problem is a shrinking demand for labour, yet the solution we are told lies in education system.
Judith Bessant
Canberra
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National
Politics
'A quick reality check': Rudd hits back at Turnbull's 'miserable ghosts' criticism
Former Labor leader Kevin Rudd responds in a spat with Malcolm Turnbull about life after politics
- by David Crowe
World
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Tsunami
'We predict hundreds are buried': Indonesia accepts international aid
- by Amilia Rosa, Karuni Rompies, Jewel Topsfield & James Massola
Property byallhomes
The Block: One couple spent just $8 on their room reveal
What isn't a laughing matter for the team is that most of them are broke. B-R-O-K-E. So much so that Jess boasts of only spending $8 on her entire room.
- by Adrian Lowe
Where are Canberra's out-of-town buyers coming from?
Canberra has retained second position as the fastest-growing state or territory in Australia, with a healthy economic outlook and a resilient housing market.
- by Nicola Powell
Business
Analysis
Tesla
Changes are coming to Tesla's board, will they affect its Aussie director?
Robyn Denholm begins a new job this week. And it happens to be one of the biggest in corporate Australia.
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
Elle Macpherson says Billy Joel 'ousted' her for Christie Brinkley
The Australian supermodel has opened up about the two-timing Piano Man for the first time.
- by Amy Croffey
Will.i.am hits back at criticism of Black Eyed Peas AFL grand final set
Sledging the pre-game entertainment is standard but rapper Will.i.am isn't having it.
- by Robert Moran
Lifestyle
Smarter living
An SUV designed for city slickers is set to break new sales records
The Lexus UX breaks new ground in the bid to tip local sales, tackling suburbs rather than wilderness.
- by Toby Hagon
Why Apple's making your old iPhone better than ever
The new iPhones look fine, but with a fresh battery and operating system an aging iPhone 6 seems faster than ever. Why would Apple take steps to discourage a new purchase?
- by Jeff Sommer
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Sport
Australian Youth Olympics flag-bearer runs in Keely Small's family
Flag-bearing is clearly in Keely Small's blood. Not only will the Canberra 800m runner represent her country, but she'll lead it out as well in Buenos Aires.
- by David Polkinghorne
Inglis to captain new-look Kangaroos
Mal Meninga has installed Greg Inglis captain of a fresh looking Australian rugby league Test squad.
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NRL Grand Final
Roosters pull off great ruse as Cronk grand final gamble pays off
- by Adam Pengilly