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Communications Minister Mitch Fifield (above) said he encouraged then senator Stephen Parry to clarify his citizenship status.
Federal

Senior minister knew Parry was dual citizen and stayed quiet

Fairfax Media has been told Stephen Parry was advised not to go public and refer himself to the High Court about his citizenship issues.

  • by James Massola

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Refugees protesting on Manus Island ins a photo tweeted by Greens Senator for Tasmania Nick McKim.
Oceania

Manus refugees face forced removal from camp

A senior PNG military official warned officers might have to forcefully evict protesting refugees at the Australian detention centre.

  • by Melissa Cunningham, Fergus Hunter, Michael Koziol
The Adani coal mine would be Australia's largest.
Federal

Emails reveal Adani loan poses unacceptable risk

Officials considering lending public money have known for months of financial problems surrounding the proponent of Australia's biggest mine.

  • by Nicole Hasham
Crime researcher pours cold water on LNP youth curfew
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Crime researcher pours cold water on LNP youth curfew

Enforcing a curfew on Townsville's young people could scatter them elsewhere rather than reduce the regional city's juvenile crime problem.

  • by Laura Polson
Sophia the robot has been granted Saudi citizenship.
Innovation

Saudi women riled by robot with no hjiab and more rights than them

Unlike the women, the robot does not need a male guardian nor have to cover her head in public.

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Citizenship crisis: Out of touch and out of time - voters are losing patience with Canberra

Labor's refusal to allow and audit just doesn't add up.

Mark Kenny
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Woolies is playing smart. Coles is not, and it shows

The reason Coles offers me women's wear is that it is not thinking. Woolworths is.

Michael Pascoe
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    The shape of the next Labor government is becoming clearer.

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      Consumers are concerned about NBN connection and activation problems, as well as fault rectification and slow internet speeds.
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      ACCC to review NBN service amid 'high number' of complaints

      The ACCC has launched an inquiry into the standard of service NBN Co is giving retailers and consumers as complaints about the network continue to rise.

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      World Series 2017: How journalist predicted the Houston Astros to win 

      In 2014, Sports Illustrated ran a cover emblazoned with the words: "Your 2017 World Series Champs" next to a picture of Houston Astros outfielder George Springer.

      • by Matt Bungard
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      For the first time since April, Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has managed two matches in a week, returning to action for club side Aston Villa.