Tuesday, July 4, 2017

'I've been framed': Eman Sharobeem sobs as ICAC shown payments for chairs and other top stories.

  • 'I've been framed': Eman Sharobeem sobs as ICAC shown payments for chairs

    'I've been framed': Eman Sharobeem sobs as ICAC shown payments for chairs
    ​All day, Eman Sharobeem​ deflected, explained and denied.But when pictures of a set of leather dining chairs in her home flashed up on television screens at the Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday afternoon, the former Australian of the Year finalist finally cracked. Eman Sharobeem arrives at ICAC on Wednesday with husband Haiman Hammo. Photo: Peter Rae "They're my chairs!" she sobbed. "It's shocking."It's dining chairs! We don't have dining chairs at work.  The..
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  • 'We won't be suppressed': Qantas boss Alan Joyce 'reinvigorated' by pie to the face

    'We won't be suppressed': Qantas boss Alan Joyce 'reinvigorated' by pie to the face
    No pies were thrown when Alan Joyce fronted the cameras at Parliament House on Wednesday, but plenty of punches were.The Qantas boss returned serve not only to the West Australian man who delivered a creamy dessert to his face at a business breakfast, but to his critics on the Coalition frontbench who have insisted he ditch the airline's public support for marriage equality. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Perth Stadium 82 per cent complete Play Video Don't Play More WA ..
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  • Federal budget 2017: David Murray slams bank levy, says passing on to consumers could mean significant rate rise

    Federal budget 2017: David Murray slams bank levy, says passing on to consumers could mean significant rate rise
    The decision to hit Australia's five biggest banks with a levy on their liabilities has been slammed as a "very bad idea" by David Murray, the head of the Government's financial system inquiry.Mr Murray warned banks would be tempted to pass on the cost of the levy to borrowers, possibly resulting in an interest rate rise of as much as 20 basis points."If the banks pass this on, the Treasurer has just tightened monetary policy by 12 to 25 basis points and the sectors most at risk are housing bor..
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  • Labor, Greens may not back Medicare levy hike

    Labor, Greens may not back Medicare levy hike
    Labor and the Greens have left the Turnbull government on tenterhooks whether they will support the 0.5 per cent Medicare levy increase, saying middle-income earners are getting squeezed while the rich enjoy a tax cut.The Senate passage of the increased Medicare levy to help pay for the National Disability Insurance Scheme is looking uncertain with Labor, the Greens and Senator Nick Xenophon all saying they'd prefer the temporary 2 per cent deficit levy on wealthy people was retained instead of..
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  • Crackdown on the black economy intended to raise $600 million

    Crackdown on the black economy intended to raise $600 million
    Budget 2017: Winners and Losers1:29Who are the winners and losers from the 2017 Budget. Couriers and cleaners are in the firing line under the new crackdown.IF you make a living taking cash, or get jobs done on the cheap by paying workers under the table, it could soon be game over.The Black Economy Taskforce is ramping up, and the Government plans to claw back almost $600 million through a fresh crackdown — with couriers and cleaners next in the firing line.Many payments go untaxed, and the Tr..
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  • Budget 2017 live reaction and analysis

    Budget 2017 live reaction and analysis
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  • Opal card fares to rise from 3 July

    Opal card fares to rise from 3 July
    Sky-train bridge brings metro one step closer1:52The deck of the landmark Sydney Metro bridge is in the air, bringing NSW?s first metro railway one step closer. Opal card fares are set to rise for the first time in two years. `NSW commuters will have to cough up more for their public transport from July with the Government putting Opal card fares up for the first time in more than two years. The fare hikes comes as the Government ends its commitment to freeze public transport fares.In 2016, the..
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  • Clive Palmer testifies on nephew's disappearance, 'has memory loss due to morphine'

    Clive Palmer testifies on nephew's disappearance, 'has memory loss due to morphine'
    Clive Palmer testifies on nephew's disappearance, 'has memory loss due to morphine' Updated May 10, 2017 17:55:42 An ill-looking and out-of-breath Clive Palmer has told a court he paid for two luxury cruises for his nephew Clive Mensink, who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failing to appear over Queensland Nickel's collapse. Key points:Mr Palmer clutches sick bag, breathes heavily during Federal Court evidenceTells court he funded luxury cruises for nephe..
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  • Budget 2017: What first home buyers should know before investing in Scott Morrison's First Home Super Saver Scheme

    Budget 2017: What first home buyers should know before investing in Scott Morrison's First Home Super Saver Scheme
    Finally.After missing out on a free education, tax-free property windfalls and the chance to pour tens of thousands of dollars into super almost tax-free, young Australians have finally been thrown a tax break bone. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Banks angered at new tax Play Video Don't Play More BusinessDay Videos Previous slide Next slide Budget speech: Housing Budget speech: Housing Treasurer Scott Morrison says the government will put downward pres..
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  • Tigerair reveals $1 flights. What's the catch?

    Tigerair reveals $1 flights. What's the catch?
    $1 flights are available in the Whitsundays, but be sure to read the fine print.TIGERAIR has just released tens of thousands of $1 flights in a flash sale. The budget carrier is spruiking the sale as a chance for Australians to jet off on an “affordable midyear getaway”, with flights for less than the cost of a bus ticket.But just how good a deal is it, and what are the chances of nabbing a dirt-cheap flight at the time when you want to travel?A total of 14,000 domestic flights on each of Tigera..
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NRL Media Watch: Wests Tigers set to announce Ivan Cleary as new head coach .Yes he Can! Versatile midfielder proves Liverpool doubters wrong .
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