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Furious supporters suspect allegations were weaponised to blast Joyce from cabinet
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Furious supporters suspect allegations were weaponised to blast Joyce from cabinet

The suspicions reveal a toxic atmosphere inside the Nationals in the days leading up to the former deputy prime minister's decision to resign.

  • by Mark Kenny

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'Just wrong:' Global weather event leaves scientists aghast

'Just wrong:' Global weather event leaves scientists aghast

Climate scientists are used to seeing weather extremes, but few episodes are as remarkable as this week's Arctic heat.

  • by Peter Hannam
After Games, the winter chill returns to Korean peninsula

After Games, the winter chill returns to Korean peninsula

That so many athletes carried different national flags was a pungent sign for the truce between North and South.

  • by Motoko Rich
Crypto 'noobs' experiencing digital currency's wild swings

Crypto 'noobs' experiencing digital currency's wild swings

A new breed of inexperienced crypto investors are beginning to realise that the only way is not necessarily up.

  • by Anna Irrera
Canadian trio's cruise seemed to be the trip of a lifetime

Canadian trio's cruise seemed to be the trip of a lifetime

When the ship sailed into Sydney Harbour, the holiday came to an abrupt end with their arrest.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
Joyce's expenses audited as Nats reel from changes

Joyce's expenses audited as Nats reel from changes

Barnaby Joyce's troubles may not have ended with his resignation.

  • by Mark Kenny and Adam Gartrell
With Sydney's costs rising, Phoebe made a 'snap decision'

With Sydney's costs rising, Phoebe made a 'snap decision'

Phoebe and her husband both had good jobs but never had any money left over. Then Phoebe fell pregnant with twins.

  • by Stephanie Gardiner
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Why the Chinese are cheerful about the future

They live in a dictatorship, but the Chinese are among the most optimistic people in the world.

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    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.

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      Honorary doctorates can leave real students feeling a bit miffed

      Even awarding a doctorate to an actual Muppet can bring about positive publicity for a university.

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