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The Weird Factor That Makes People More Likely to Make Bad Financial Decisions
Next time you have to make a big monetary decision, here's something you need to consider.<p>From your checking account balance to your credit score to the current climate of the stock market -- there are a number of factors that influence a person’s financial choices. And it turns out, the sun might …
University of SydneyRevealed: the minimum income for a healthy life and how the dole falls way short
Speaking of the cost of living, how much do you need to live on? Surveys show most people's answer is: just a bit more than I'm getting at present. …
BrisbaneChinese students left fuming after Sydney uni lecturer uses contested map of China-India border
A WeChat account of a University of Sydney Chinese student group denounced IT lecturer Dr Khimji Vaghjiani for using a map showing India controlled …
University of SydneyMoving to Australia for a year is the only sensible life choice right now
opinion<p><b>Australia. Home to the Great Barrier Reef, a tonne of frankly ridiculous wildlife, and above all, the mighty TimTam biscuit.</b><p>11 amazing …
New South WalesMorning mail: arms giants bypass worker laws
Wednesday: some of the world’s biggest defence companies are being given lengthy exemptions from anti-discrimination laws. Plus: marriage equality campaigners say young people could be missing out on the postal survey<p>Good morning, this is Eleanor Ainge Roy bringing you the main stories and …
South AustraliaThe world's richest man still washes the dishes
What does the richest man in the world get up to all day?<p>Bill Gates is worth $US85.2 billion ($107.4 billion), making him the wealthiest person on …
BrisbaneTom Rogic, Celtic qualify for Champions League
Socceroos midfield ace Tom Rogic is set for a third consecutive Champions League campaign despite Celtic losing to Astana 4-3 in the second leg of …
SoccerWhy apartment living is different for the poor
THERE'S been a lot of talk about apartment living of late.<p>Whether it’s millennials who can’t afford to buy a house, downsizers making a lifestyle …
New South WalesI'm a Spirited Nature Lover - Which Spirited Adventurer Are You? (+ WIN a trip to Tasmania!)
<b>Australian residents can WIN a $5,000 Tasmanian Adventure!</b><p>You love natural wonders, but you don’t just see the sights, you devour them. The earthy …
Round 23 best and worst case scenarios for finals and spoon contenders
There’s just one week left of the home-and-away season, and in Round 23 every single game of the week will have some part to play in shaping the …
Sport (Australia)When the Bullin shrieked: Aboriginal memories of volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago
Other than it had a fearful shriek, guaranteed to put the fear of God into anyone who heard it, history appears silent about the nature of the bird …
South AustraliaUp to half of Chinese buyers leave apartments vacant
A quarter of Chinese buying property overseas leave their apartments vacant and the majority pay for their purchase with cash, a survey of mainland …
Real EstateUnion wants two more public holidays for Western Australia
West Australian workers have the lowest number of public holidays in the country and now one union is trying to get us two more.<p>The Shop, …
Western AustraliaSouth Australia name contract list
Australia news<p>Wicketkeeper Tim Ludeman and opening batsman Sam Raphael have lost their South Australia contracts, along with rookies Wes Agar and …
South AustraliaTwo found dead in wealthy Melbourne suburb
Police say they are not looking for anyone over the deaths of two people found at a house in a wealthy Melbourne suburb.<p>The bodies of a 69-year-old …
MelbourneWanda retreats from London after Sydney and Gold Coast exit
The offshore retreat of Chinese real estate giant, Dalian Wanda Group, continues apace with confirmation on Tuesday that it was pulling out of a …
Gold CoastAustralia might save the world from its avocado crisis
If we had to name three things we love in life, overpriced brunches, reality TV and men who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty would rate pretty …
LifestyleApple defends Australian tax arrangements
Apple insists its tax arrangements in Australia have been given the tick of approval by authorities following a long-running audit.<p>The company's …
Australian Taxation OfficeMelbourne grandmother "taken" from family
The grief-stricken children of a woman found dead at a Melbourne home say she was taken from them by someone she considered a friend.<p>The 70-year-old …
MelbournePremier’s about-face on bullet train for NSW
Express trains in Japan can travel at speeds of up to 320km/h. Picture: Bloomberg Inset: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian<p>View More Local Business<p>List …
Australian NewsA Second Melbourne Council Has Abandoned Australia Day Events
Darebin Council voted to support #changethedate and abandon ceremonies on January 26.<p>A second council in the northern suburbs of Melbourne has voted to abandon future Australia Day citizenship and award ceremonies on January 26, to acknowledge the campaign to #changethedate.<p>Last week, the Turnbull …
Indigenous AustraliansTap-dancing noses take centre stage at Sydney Opera House
The centre of Opera Australia’s 2018 season is nothing to sneeze at – and something many opera and theatre lovers will applaud: Barrie Kosky’s return …
Sydney Opera HouseApple Australia says all Australian revenue booked locally | ZDNet
The local arm of Cupertino has said it does not need to make any changes to its business under new tax avoidance laws.<p>Apple Australia has told the …
ATOThe AFLPA releases 40-man 22under22 squad for 2017
PREMIERSHIP hero Marcus Bontempelli leads a talented list of youngsters named in the AFLPA’s 40-man <i>22under22</i> squad for the 2017 season.<p>Bontempelli, …
Sport (Australia)As a parent of a teen, I'm afraid of being lied to. I'm also afraid of the truth
This parenting gig, it isn't easy. In fact there are times when it's downright scary. My kids are in their late teens now. Naively, I used to think …
ParentingMelbourne’s Finest: Shortlist for the Eat Drink Design Awards Revealed
A number of Melbourne venues have made the short-list for the 2017 Eat Drink Design Awards, which are dedicated exclusively to the design of food and …
Victoria (Australia)Kangaroo Island’s $6K Hiking Expedition Does Not Include a Tent
The seven-day experience includes a personally guided tour of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail—and a stay in a super luxe lodge<p>By <p>Southern Ocean …
HotelsAnother big battery planned to boost SA's power network
A 30-megawatt (MW) battery to bolster South Australia's power supply network is to be built on Yorke Peninsula, west of Adelaide.<p>Under the project, …
South Australiawhat Trump's Afghanistan call means for Australia, tech giants avoiding tax and Tasmanian murder mystery
Aug 23, 2017<p>Crikey Worm: what Trump's Afghanistan call means for Australia, tech giants avoiding tax and Tasmanian murder mystery<p>Will we commit more …
Australian NewsAustralia Zoo welcomes its first white koala joey
Australian animals: the koala<p>Australian animals: the koala<p>Australian animals: the koala<p>Australian Reptile Park's General Manager & Director, Tim …