Top stories – Thursday 14 April 2016
EXCLUSIVE: AusPost banking millions from illegal casino sites
Australia Post collects millions from banned offshore gambling websites that prey on local punters, a TND investigation can reveal. Read more
‘Reckless child recovery cowboys botched 60 Mins operation’
They kidnap and abduct kids for money. But the company Sally Faulkner hired were the ‘cheaper’, more criminal option. Read more
Woollies slammed for encouraging ‘creepiness’ toward female customer
Supermarket joins in on popular joke to ‘butter her up’, as dozens of men post lewd comments about her appearance. Read more
The Coalition is going to blow the property bubble even bigger
ANALYSIS: Labor has a solution to the nation’s out-of-control house prices, but it may fall victim to the coming bank war. Read more
Facebook wants to turn Messenger into the world’s biggest call centre
The good news: junk mail and 1800 numbers are dead. The bad news: get ready for a flood of notifications from big business. Read more
Swimming sisters headed to Rio, inspired by disabled brother
You’d think living with an Olympic rival would be hell. But Cate and Bronte have an everyday reminder that life is bigger than sport. Read more
Insult to a hero: Alan Rickman’s excellent final film is being ignored
Taut, tense and brilliantly acted, the late actor’s last performance has not received the attention it deserves. Here’s why. Read more
This simple number could save you thousands of dollars
The taxman may be taking almost half of your superannuation contributions. Luckily, there is a painless way to stop that from happening. Read more
Shapes outrage: Australia’s sacred snack ‘ruined’ by recipe change
Hundreds of fans claim the new biscuits are ‘crap’ and ‘disgusting’. Some are even accusing the company of cutting costs. Read more
Aussie tax dodgers had a big to chance to get away with their crimes
Here’s why you should not feel sorry for any Australians found to be acting criminally because of the Panama Papers leak. Read more
Video surfaces of young Cate Blanchett on ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’
Bizarre video of the Oscar winner at age 17 proves even our most glamorous stars can go through an awkward stage. Read more
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon faces difficult new challenge
The 49-year-old is in unchartered territory at the Dockers. For nine seasons he’s avoided the problem, but this time it can’t be dodged. Read more