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Top cop resigns over links to racist and obscene rants

Top cop resigns over links to racist and obscene rants

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE WARNING The shocking comments were made under the online 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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Memory loss: Ex-Saints champ battles health issues

Memory loss: Ex-Saints champ battles health issues

Nicky Winmar is considering joining a concussion class action of former AFL players.

  • by Jon Pierik and Daniel Cherny
'Horror hotel': Guests slam St Kilda accommodation

'Horror hotel': Guests slam St Kilda accommodation

They wanted a bed for the night. Instead they say they found filthy rooms, obscene graffiti and almost got electrocuted.

  • by Melissa Cunningham
Australian media joins fight against Rebel Wilson payout

Australian media joins fight against Rebel Wilson payout

The move to challenge the record payout is a rare show of unity in an industry increasingly divided along political lines. 

  • by Byron Kaye
Happiness is overrated: In defence of the tiger mother
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Happiness is overrated: In defence of the tiger mother

Learning matters. Schoolwork matters. We can't allow ourselves to bring up a nation of boofheads.

  • by Jenna Price
Patty Mills suffers racial abuse in Spurs' win over Cavs

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.

Don't know anything about our new Deputy PM? Read on

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
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Tony Abbott's economic argument against immigration is flawed

It appears that the former PM dozed off during some of his lectures. 

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    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.

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      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.

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        Patty Mills suffers racial abuse in Spurs' win over Cavs

        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.

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