Stay informed: March 6, 2015
FINANCE NEWS
Inside the Treasurer’s bearded-lady economics
The Intergenerational Report points to a near-doubling of labour productivity, but assumes full employment will still prevail.
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NATIONAL
Hockey’s climate blackout bad news for future generations
The Intergenerational Report demonstrates that global warming is an afterthought for the Abbott government, writes George Lekakis.
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WORLD
Indonesia suggests death penalty ‘moratorium’
Indonesian diplomats suggest a suspension of the death penalty at UN meeting.
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NATIONAL
Amid Bali Nine despair, AFP says ‘make us diplomats’
Despite claims the Australian Federal Police have “blood on their hands” over the Bali Nine, they are now looking for an expanded role in our global diplomatic efforts.
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TECH
FREAK attack: Apple, Android users vulnerable to theft
The world has been rocked by another internet security flaw, this time leaving millions of Android and Apple users vulnerable to data theft.
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WELLBEING
You’ve been ‘tricked’ by targeted painkillers
Nurofen faces legal action for selling identical drugs at higher prices.
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CRICKET
Fear of failure: why didn’t Michael Clarke bat?
Michael Clarke’s decision not to bat against Afghanistan was astounding. Was the skipper afraid of another failure?
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REAL ESTATE
First impressions count: perfecting your home’s entry
It’s the first thing visitors see when they enter your home, so make your entry way count.
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RUGBY LEAGUE
Rabbitohs crush Broncos in NRL season opener
South Sydney have made the perfect start to their NRL title defence by thrashing Brisbane 36-6 at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
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