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Property INDUSTRY groups are calling on the Commonwealth to pull the states and territories into line over their response to combustible cladding on high rise buildings.

Business Asian shares have had a soft start tot the week with the markets expecting Chinese gross domestic product data to show declining growth.

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Business More Australians are about to get their loans approved, but financial experts warn there is a pitfall too many first home buyers fall into.

Property Once, this humble Aussie town was booming. Then, one decision sparked a downturn which caused workers to be forced to live in carports.

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Politics TREASURER Josh Frydenberg has defended making a media spectacle of his meeting with RBA governor Philip Lowe, saying it's a positive thing that the pair meet.

Politics Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admits the economy faces some "significant challenges" but has not flagged further stimulatory measures from the government.

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Business ONE month on, there's still no word on what caused cracking in Sydney's Mascot Towers.

Business THE Australian share market is tipped to start the trading week lower, despite record gains on Wall Street.

Business Nando’s restaurants are flying the coop, with more than one in five of the peri-peri chain’s Australian restaurants shutting its doors.

Smarter Shopping Amazon brought out the star power with Taylor Swift launching its yearly sale in New York, but the retailer says Aussies won’t miss out

Business It’s no secret our economy is struggling — but there’s a worrying sign that points to a long-term problem, not just a temporary blip.

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Business One bank has already declared the retail sector is in recession, but here’s an unusual list of industries a new report says will boom as the economy fails.

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Technology AUSTRALIANS are facing massive delays today after an EFTPOS outage linked to Telstra has affected their ability to shop and make transactions.

Money The federal government tax handouts have officially passed, meaning millions of us are about to get paid. This is how you can get it within two weeks.

Business Retail Food Group says it didn't disclose it was in talks with Soliton Capital about a $160 million bailout because the information wasn't price-sensitive.

Technology Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has sent data that it successfully landed on an asteroid to get underground samples.

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Business New Zealand's commerce commission has filed court proceedings against Westpac for breaching consumer law by withholding key information from clients.

Smarter Shopping OPPO has unveiled a sub-$500 phone which offers a 48 megapixel camera, a 6.4 inch AMOLED screen and a new feature for night photography.

News Australian best friends and co-owners of a health food brand have been left “embarrassed” after an eagle-eyed shopper spotted two spelling errors.

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Business THE Australian tech company has surged in value recently, allowing its co-founders to reach lofty heights on the country’s rich list.