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Exclusive Brethren: Federal Labor calls for investigation into funding of 'extremist cult' schools
"Sharp questions need to be answered" about funding of schools that preach "utter hatred" of the outside world, ...
Daniel McNulty 'didn't deserve to be a footnote' to Harriet Wran trial
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Bob Hawke: There is not one outstanding leader in the world
In an era when even basic reform seems impossible, Bob Hawke suggests that today's leaders are not up ...
Rare birds: project tracks wild yellow-tailed black cockatoos for the first time
Scientists ask for public help spotting yellow-tailed black-cockatoos.
Lindt cafe siege: Why did no sniper shoot?
The chief sniper said he felt certain the man in his sight was his target, the offender, "the ...
Abandoned CSG wells go untested by NSW regulators, fanning community concern
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Having wooed Michael Fassbender, is Alicia Vikander about to conquer Hollywood?
At 27, the former Swedish soapie star has the film world at her feet.
Book review: Death on Earth, by Jules Howard
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Book review: Complete guide to finding the mammals of Australia
Pretty much wherever you go in Australia, this book will enhance your natural history experience.
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Parents are not checking private tutors' credentials: Children's Guardian
In the past three years, 1849 people have been barred from working with children in NSW. Yet parents ...
Is it time for Aussie food companies to stop hiding salt and sugar in our favourite meals?
That slice of toast, the piece of cheese and even your favourite tomato sauce. It may not taste ...
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From Oxford to Szeged - here are six of the best European university towns.
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