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Maxine Spratt and her partner defended her Facebook comments on Tuesday.

'I've got part-Aboriginal in me': Fan denies Betts 'ape' post was racist

The court case also heard <i>New Idea</i>, published by Seven subsidiary Pacific Magazines, sent Mercedes Corby (right, ...

Schapelle prepares for deportation back to Australia

An RSPCA inspector was allegedly assaulted at a Cardup property.

RSCPA officer 'punched' during Perth animal cruelty investigation

An F/A-18 fighter prepares to take off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson at an unidentified location ...

North Korea tensions: Reports of Chinese troops on border

Author Liane Moriarty, second from left, with Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and producer Bruno Papandrea.

Exclusive: Big Little Lies' writer confirms plans for season two

EXCLUSIVE

Mr McDonald's lawyer said the case showed the "other side of the methamphetamine equation."

Family stand by Perth dad who tried to kill addict son

The man died in hospital on Tuesday.

Man dies in hospital after alleged Nollamara house stabbing

Our outdoor lifestyles have a downside.

Why Aussie women age up to 20 years faster than US women

The man dragged from the overbooked United Airlines flight.

Dragging doctor from plane was a colossal mistake by United

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PNAU performing at Chantal Perich's backyard 21st birthday party on Saturday.

Aussie dance act PNAU perform backyard gig at Perth 21st

Rove McManus performed for two nights only at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Rove's long absence is telling in new show: review

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Man dragged off overbooked United flight

Paul Dowd with his wife Kirsten and sons Jake, 6, and Zane, 2.

Meet the 'typical' West Australian - a 37-year-old father called Paul

An RSPCA inspector was allegedly assaulted at a Cardup property.

RSCPA inspector 'assaulted' during animal cruelty investigation

PNAU performing at Chantal Perich's backyard 21st birthday party on Saturday.

Aussie dance act PNAU perform surprise 21st birthday backyard gig

Graduation day.

Funding stripped from two of Australia's largest colleges

Australia rates high for wage taxation compared with its developed world counterparts.

Tax on some Australian families second highest in developed world

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison.

Axe hovers over 'hopeless' work-for-the-dole program

EXCLUSIVE

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

These shall be tough time for Seven's new HR boss

Coles' lower labour costs make it more profitable, according to UBS.

Coles plays catch-up with Easter checkout promise

BHP said it has looked at making the move but costs would outweigh the benefits.

To get the answer, investors must ask the right question

ANALYSIS

When you look at the data on mortgage stress the systemic risk of this overreach looks small.

Three charts that show mortgage stress isn't as bad as you think

Analysis

Joel Creasey hosts the gala.

Joel Creasey: 'I'm that total Melbourne wanker'

The Casa degli Atellani also has four self-service apartments, which are available for rent.

Spend the night at Leonardo da Vinci's house

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US navy strike group by the numbers

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Escapee ostrich becomes internet sensation

Author Liane Moriarty, second from left, with Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and producer Bruno Papandrea.

Big Little Lies' Liane Moriarty confirms plans for season two

EXCLUSIVE

Natasha Exelby, at the moment she realised she was on air on Saturday night.

Natasha Exelby 'not sacked' from ABC, and even gets new gig

Rove McManus performed for two nights only at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Rove's long absence from stand-up is telling in uninspired show

Emma Stone was very generous in her reply to the teenager who invited her to his school prom.

The awkward position that Emma Stone should never have been put into

Women still assume the lions' share of the housework, according to last year's census.

Census data highlights the depressing housework gender gap

Drawing on other data, the long-term trend from the mid '90s onwards is bad news for gender equality.

Is my belief that 'things will be better for my daughters' a delusion?

2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport.

Jaguar's Mercedes C-Class rival reviewed

2017 Kia Sportage Si Premium.

Kia adds new Sportage and Cerato models

The LDV D90 SUV will launch in Australia.

Meet China's answer to the Ford Everest

The 'Stagger Seat' offers three inches of more width space.

New plane design makes middle seat the best seat

Cartoon Andrew Dyson drawing; re Trump's foreign policy agenda, Age Opinion 11 April 2017

Best of Fairfax cartoons, April 11

Jak's mum says bullies pushed her son and he hit his head on a metal pole.

Mum's plea after son hospitalised by bullies

The Easter egg taste test

Taste test: Australia's best Easter eggs

Winning team: Angela Akins and Sergio Garcia.

The driving force behind Garcia's drought-breaker

Adelaide forward Eddie Betts

Crows, Port rivals unite against fresh AFL racism furore

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Brady Grey was one of the Dockers' best against the Bulldogs.

'A week is a long time in football': Dockers' fans dare to dream again

Making the hard decisions: Australian Rugby Union chairman Cameron Clyne and CEO Bill Pulver.

Force and Rebels made to wait as ARU backs down