CRICKET

Heroes to zeroes as the World Cup runneth over

Australia’s winning Cricket World Cup team made a mess of post-match celebrations and their reputations, writes Bruce Guthrie.
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NATIONAL

Why tax reform is a minefield for a beleaguered Treasurer

Reforming the tax system is hard work for popular governments, let alone ones languishing in the polls.
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FINANCE NEWS

Why a GST hike is a good idea

Labor claims the GST is a regressive tax unfairly hitting poorer Australians, but the truth is more complicated.
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CELEBRITY

Extreme makeover: shocking celebrity weight loss

Is the price of fame and critical acclaim far too high for these shapeshifting actors?
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EAT & DRINK

True-blue beer lovers bamboozled by Chinese rip-off

Local supplier packaged ‘very un-Australian’ foreign brew in green-and-gold.
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AFL

Pies perplexed over banned drug

Collingwood Football Club is trying to work out how a banned drug made its way into the bodies of two of its players.
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STYLE

Carry all: five great overnight bags

Planning a quick getaway? These chic, sleek overnight bags will get you from A to B in style.
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