NATIONAL

National security vs job insecurity – that’s the equation

COMMENT: National security may feel like solid ground the PM, but tough talk on terror alone will not turn around his fortunes, writes Paul Bongiorno.
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SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation: is it time to lock in your gains?

The sharemarket has had a spell of good luck. Here’s how to lock in your gains should that luck run out.
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WORLD

Australian gamblers suffer world’s worst losses

Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other industrialised nation, and poker machines are the main cause.
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STYLE

Oscars 2015: Best dressed of the night

Far from the usual hype that goes with the red carpet at the Academy Awards, the 2015 fashion was pared back and elegant. Here are our 10 best dressed for Oscars 2015.
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RUGBY LEAGUE

Why this could be the darkest day in Aussie sport

Karmichael Hunt’s charges for allegedly supplying cocaine is a dip in the ocean compared to other criminal activities on the Gold Coast, writes Tom Heenan.
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YOUR BUDGET

Payday loans: beware the lure of quick money

They may be quick, but they are also outrageously expensive. We look at the controversial world of payday loans.
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WELLBEING

Grooming tips: how to get the perfect shave

Tips for silky smooth skin for both men and women.
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RELATIONSHIPS

How to break up with a friend with your dignity intact

We know how to break up with romantic partners, but do the same rules apply to splitting up with friends?
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GAMES

Crossword

Get your daily crossword fix here. Challenge yourself against the clock
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