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AFL executive salaries are ‘indefensible’: Former commissioner takes aim at head office
Former AFL commissioner Colin Carter has called executive salaries at head office 'indefensible', saying an acceptable wage for a chief executive should be around $1.5 million, in line with a university vice chancellor.
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John Howard neutralised Pauline Hanson 30 years ago. What’s changed since then?
The recent surge in One Nation's support has echoes of its original 1990s political insurgency, but there are reasons its vote might hold up this time, 30 years after John Howard neutralised Pauline Hanson.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands
With times still tough, these five emergency money moves could save you thousands and give you some breathing room if you're getting to the end of your tether.
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‘Should have done that in your 20s, dude’: A middle-aged rock star’s big regret
The Grinspoon frontman reflects on his big regret, his secret party trick, surviving as a muso and getting a hug from a stranger.
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