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'Be like Australia': An American teenager's message to Donald Trump
Makenzie Hymes was so heartbroken by the latest shooting at a US school she decided to prepare an Australian history lesson for American politicians.
- by David Crowe
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Barnaby Joyce
West Australian Nationals call for Joyce to resign
State leader says the Deputy Prime Minister is damaging the Nationals brand and he has to go.
- by Adam Gartrell
Operator defends carriages after vehicle overturns
The operator of a horse-drawn carriage that tipped over says his animals are treated 'like gold' despite shocking fall.
- by Tom Cowie
'D**k', 'dingbat': Minister sorry for 'colourful' language
Minister says his passion for the job led to his colourful description of a road funding package.
- by Noel Towell
'Devastated’: Another Nationals ex-wife speaks out
NSW MP Michael Johnsen's 30-year marriage ended only months after a family values election campaign.
- by Joanne McCarthy
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Health
Measles alert for Melbourne's south-east
South-east residents have been warned to look out for measles symptoms after an infected man visited businesses.
- by Amber Schultz
Jessica Peris 'tests positive for banned substance'
Athletics hit by drug scandal after Nova Peris' daughter was forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games trials.
- by Warwick Green
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
A tsunami of bacteria is on our doorstep
When Jane returned from her holiday in Thailand, she brought home a superbug.
Peter Collignon
Forget Barnaby, the real error of judgment was Turnbull's
Sadly, marriages fail — and expecting Barnaby Joyce or anyone else to manage their separation like a controlled landing, without emotional wreckage, is nonsense.
Julie Szego
This is why we still need to talk about George
Taxpayers are paying George Christensen’s salary while he spends his days internet trolling and activist-baiting.
Sarah Hanson-Young
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National
Police investigate deliberate fire after three bodies found in Canberra house
- by Sherryn Groch and Doug Dingwall
AFL
Politics
'Be like Australia': US teenager's message to Donald Trump
Makenzie Hymes was so heartbroken by the latest shooting at a US school she decided to prepare an Australian history lesson for American politicians.
- by David Crowe
World
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Business
GetSwift and its former AFL playing boss hit with $300 million claim
Lawyers for investors in the logistics software company allege GetSwift and its boss Joel Macdonald mislead shareholders.
- by Sarah Danckert
Small business
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How to raise an optimistic child
If you want to raise hopeful little optimists, especially given the often pessimistic nature of the world, here's how to start.
- by Katharine Stahl
How to recover faster after completing a marathon
After crossing the finish line, make sure you're as disciplined in your post-race recovery and avoid injury.
- by Laura Hill
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Don't be fooled by the private health insurance industry's pitch to 30-year-olds
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
We tied? Chaos after dead heat for bobsleigh gold
When Canadians rocketed over the finish line in the two-man bobsleigh final, they knew they had secured gold. Trouble was, the Germans had also won the race.
- by James Pearson
Manchester City knocked out of FA Cup by third-tier side
Wigan Athletic lived up to the billing as City's bogey team by beating the 10-man Premier League leaders 1-0 in a stunning FA Cup fifth-round upset.
- by Alan Baldwin
