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Thursday 29 September 2016

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Scientists say the 'exact opposite' of a Paleo diet looks like being the best for a longer life

A low protein, high carbohydrate diet may be the most effective for stimulating a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits, according to the latest Australian research.
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GRAND FINAL PREP: 24 things your mates didn't know about the Sydney Swans

There's less than 24 hours to go before two surprisingly inexperienced AFL teams battle each other in the Grand Final.
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Woolworths is looking at selling its fuel business

The troubled supermarket chain Woolworths has confirmed it is looking at a sale, reported to be for as much as $1.5 billion, of its petrol business.
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South Australia's storm blackout has turned into a really ugly fight over renewable energy

The devastation wrought across South Australia by a 1-in-50-years storm was ignored yesterday in favour of a bitter political fight over the state's renewable energy policy.
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Australian new home sales surge on a 17.8% rise in apartments

New home sales figures from the Housing Industry Association have been all over the place in recent months, thanks largely to the increasing dominance of apartments in Australia's housing market.
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The federal budget post a $39.6 billion deficit

The Turnbull government's 2015-16 budget posted a $39.6 billion underlying cash deficit, $340 million better than treasurer Scott Morrison predicted d.
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5 things you need to know in Australian tech today

An inner west Sydney startup has secured funding from Alibaba's investment arm. communications provider Humense through its CRCM/Youku joint venture.
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1 in 3 Aussies secretly check their partner's phone -- here's what that says about your relationship

There are more people that do this than you might think, but if you're tempted by the thought then you may have some issues, says a relationship expert.
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Surprising ways that caffeine affects your body and brain

Coffee, tea, and cola are just three substances many of us look to for our daily caffeine fix. But what exactly is happening to our brain and body.
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'I interviewed over 100 people at Goldman Sachs, and this was the biggest mistake job candidates made'

Before cofounding Solemates , a brand of women's shoe-care products, in 2009, Becca Brown worked at Goldman Sachs for almost six years.
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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

The case for "unscientific" online polls. Why everyone waiting for the fintech revolution is suddenly watching the ASX. And why you might actually be dying faster on the Paleo diet.
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The three biggest questions about how marijuana affects athletic performance

As more and more states have made the decision to legalise marijuana, we've started to get a more accurate picture of how people use cannabis. Among a number of fascinating revelations, this stands out. a number of people use marijuana to fuel workouts.
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6 things Australian traders will be talking about this morning

Deutsche Bank's woes went global overnight with reports clients are moving money away from the firm, knocking stocks and risk appetite lower.
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5 scientifically verified ways to appear more attractive

We looked at a handful of studies from universities and scientists from around the world and the results are in. 
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REID: Trump is 'the monster Republicans built. He is their Frankenstein monster'

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday skewered his Republican colleagues.
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A Facebook chief talks about why Zuckerberg's famous 'Will you resign?' email was actually inspirational

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent the entire workforce an email in 2010 with the subject line "Will you resign?" after an employee leaked some ultra-sensitive company information.
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China has the markets totally fooled

After an incredibly volatile start to the year, analysts and economists all over the world believe that the Chinese economy has stabilised.
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South Australia's storm blackout has turned into a really ugly fight over renewable energy

The devastation wrought across South Australia on Wednesday night was ignored yesterday in favour of a bitter political fight over the state's renewable energy policy.
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What 5 successful business leaders wish they'd known about money in their 20s

Dealing with finances can be difficult at any age, but your relationship with money in your 20s is particularly memorable -- and often fraught with mistakes. 
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