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'Ambitious bulldog': The rise of the boy from Ballarat
Personal adviser to the Pope, holder of the Vatican purse strings, this 'Aussie bulldog' is feared, respected and plotted against in the marbled halls of the Vatican.
Personal adviser to the Pope, holder of the Vatican purse strings, this 'Aussie bulldog' is feared, respected and plotted against in the marbled halls of the Vatican.
One-third of drivers involved with ride-sharing services such as Uber are yet to register for GST or to fully declare their income.
A fresh round of Coalition infighting has broken out, with Defence Minister Marise Payne sharply rebuking Tony Abbott for suggesting Australia should consider buying nuclear-powered submarines.
A contest of egos is no good for anyone. But Malcolm Turnbull's response to the Liberal Party discord has been underwhelming.
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The call that plunged the Catholic Church into one of its worst crises in a generation came in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Twenty-six activists were arrested for causing a public nuisance after they climbed onto a monument gifted by China.
The state government is establishing a creators fund for independent artists to come up with ideas for and develop major works.
The even competition and young players getting regular game time have led to an epidemic of teams failing to hang onto small leads late in games, says Paul Roos.
It was the feast of St Peter and St Paul in Rome, a day of celebration, worship – and, for many Romans, an afternoon at the beach.
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