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HIGH school. University. Graduate program. Job. Yawn. With plenty of different ways to achieve success, is it best to play it straight or go the more unconventional route? Not every boss looks for straight As and a degree on your résumé.
Reasons for Kevin to set the date
David Mills THE Australian public is keen to get the date of the federal election finalised, but will Prime Minister Kevin Rudd comply?
Mel's new role a real comedown
ANNETTE SHARP OUSTED Sunrise host Melissa Doyle this week returned to the show she anchored for 11 years - as an entertainment correspondent.
AFL star tells of sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts
Staff writers UPDATE: HARRY O'Brien spared the "burden of leadership" for the rest of the year following his revelations of sex abuse and suicidal thoughts, Nathan Buckley says.
Church: 'We believe in gay marriage'
MATT YOUNG CHRISTIAN ministers have spoken out for same-sex marriage, going against the Australian Christian Lobby, which claims Kevin Rudd has lost the support of the Church.
The ACTUAL best things since sliced bread
DEBRA KILLALEA AND CHRIS PAINE AS YOU sit down to a slice of toast for afternoon tea just remember you've got a lot to be thankful for, and we aren't just talking about having a full stomach.
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Alumina shares up despite Alcoa loss
ALUMINA has posted strong share market gains after its partner Alcoa posted a $US119 million loss but predicted demand growth in aluminium. Read more
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Yancoal privatisation faces FIRB hurdle
CHINESE based Yanzhou Coal Mining's plans to privatise its Australian-listed miner Yancoal may face objections from Australian authorities. Read more
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Stocks to watch at close on Tuesday
STOCKS of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at close on Tuesday Read more
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NZ share market rises to six-week high
THE New Zealand share market is rising ahead of the reporting season but market darling Xero encountered selling. Read more
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Bikie links in Sydney shooting: police
POLICE are talking to members of rival outlaw motorcycle gangs after two men were gunned down, one fatally, on a southeast Sydney street. Read more
'We're sorry': Apology for taxi abuse
DANIEL PIOTROWSKI A WOMAN with a rare skin condition who was asked "what's on your face" and told "you smell" by a taxi driver has received an apology.