Top stories – Saturday April 2 2016
The Aussie Dollar is surging once again. Here’s how high it could get
After dipping below US70c, our currency is tipped to spike sharply. Find out when it will peak and what it means for your overseas trip. Read more
Malcolm Turnbull’s elaborate ploy to avoid paying the bill at COAG
ANALYSIS: The PM appears to have spent the entire week manoeuvring into a position where he could get exactly what he wanted. Read more
The utterly ridiculous reason this hoodie costs more than $1600
Why this silly item costs as much as an international flight, plus a bizarre new kind of body jewellery and an AFL player’s hair crisis. Read more
Australia, this is what real action on family violence looks like
ANALYSIS: If we’re to achieve national progress, the PM must call a royal commission to investigate the Family Court. Read more
The fatal flaw preventing Presto from beating Netflix
The Australian streaming service offers top class content to rival its big competitors, but one major issue is holding it back. Read more
Tennis is broken. These seven drastic changes would help fix it
From second serves to five-set matches, even some of the sport’s biggest stars say the time has come for major reforms to the sport. Read more
Commission stands firm after embattled senator sends in the lawyers
Arthur Sinodinos will remain involved in a political standoff over Liberal Party donations despite an attempt to disassociate himself. Read more
Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad Pro hits the sweet spot
Apple’s new iPad Pro packs all the hardware and features of its bigger sibling, in a more manageable size. Read more
Couple’s cancer cost nightmare: a shock diagnosis and a $17,000 bill
Amanda was told she needed urgent breast cancer surgery. Here’s why her private health insurer refused to give her a single cent. Read more
Forget the spin cycle. Your clothes will soon clean themselves
No more laundry days or trips to the clothes line. Self-cleaning clothing could change your life – it only needs one ingredient. Read more