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Top cop linked to racist and obscene online rants
The shocking comments were made under the pseudonym 'Vernon Demerest', which has previously been used to conceal the identity of one of Victoria's most senior police officers.
- by Cameron Houston and Chris Vedelago
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Don't know anything about our new Deputy PM? Read on
Michael McCormack has been described as a mongrel and a gentleman. Who is the man who succeeded Barnaby Joyce?
- by Tony Wright
Crypto 'noobs' experience wild ride of digital currency
A new breed of inexperienced crypto investors are beginning to realise that the only way is not necessarily up.
- by Anna Irrera
NRA says no way to Trump on tightening US gun laws
The President has endorsed modest changes after the latest school shooting, angering the gun lobby group.
- by Pete Schroeder & Roberta Rampton
'Extreme' global weather event leaves scientists aghast
Climate scientists are used to seeing a range of weather extremes, but few episodes are as remarkable as this.
- by Peter Hannam
'Shrouded in shadow': Our 'absurd' mortgage market
Mortgages are 'shrouded in smoke and shadow' making it 'nearly impossible to work out if we're getting a good deal'.
- by Sarah Danckert
60 Minutes interview leaves NZ PM uncomfortable
Charles Wooley marvelled at her age and appearance, in an interview blasted for being sexist and tone-deaf.
- by James Croot
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Opinion & Perspectives
Happiness is overrated – the secret life of a tiger mother
We can't allow ourselves to bring up a nation of boofheads because boofheads can't build our future.
Jenna Price
Crying's a way we reach out. That's what this little boy was doing
In young people in particular, ‘sad crying’ is one way we reach out when we are anxious, frightened, or stressed.
William McKeith
Sports rights bubble shows signs of bursting
A soft result for EPL rights in the UK suggests the glory days are over. Cricket and tennis rights in Australia will be next.
John McDuling
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Links to Maccas attack after masked bandits invade home
- by Nicole Precel and Robyn Grace
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Read this if you don't know a thing about Australia's new Deputy Prime Minister
Now Michael McCormack is the leader, it remains to be seen whether the mongrel or the gentleman - or both - prevail.
- by Tony Wright
Barnaby Joyce's expenses audited as Nats reel from leadership change
- by Mark Kenny and Adam Gartrell
Company tax cuts 'do not put surplus at risk': Budget Office
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Peter Martin
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Big banks in spotlight for opening round of royal commission hearings
Each of the big four banks will be put under the microscope in the opening round of hearings from the royal commission into the sector.
- by Clancy Yeates and Sarah Danckert
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When to keep a child home from school
We need simple guidelines on what constitutes the need to keep sick children home.
- by Staff writer
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How to bust out of credit card debt
Psychological and practical tricks to keep you focused on clearing your debts.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Patty Mills suffers racial abuse in Spurs' win over Cavs
Patty Mills' great game for the San Antonio Spurs has been overshadowed by a racial abuse incident.
Australians must prove themselves against 'special' South Africa
The Australian coach wants his side to take it up to the Proteas, particularly their band of ageing greats.
- by Anthony Colangelo
