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Tips and rumours
Crikey March 9, 2018 2
IWD cringefests ... Xenophon loves the art not the artist ... the political party connections of a teensy local paper ...
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Reserve Bank puts a price tag on NIMBYism
Bernard Keane March 9, 2018 8
Reserve Bank research shows just how much zoning decisions can add to the cost of housing -- to the benefit of NIMBY residents who enjoy huge property price gains as a result.
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Netflix get on the front foot over controversial comedian Chris Lilley
Emily Watkins March 9, 2018 2
Controversial comedian Chris Lilley is back, but he probably won't be doing blackface this time. The Queensland Government announced this week that it was supporting a new project from Lilley to be shown on Netflix. The streaming giant says he won't be doing blackface.
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Is Germany building a case to charge Australian ministers for crimes against humanity?
Greg Barns March 9, 2018 9
With calls for the ICC to investigate the Australian government going unheard, some are looking to a far-reaching code that gives the German judiciary the ability to prosecute crimes against humanity, even if they have no relation to the country.
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Religious violence escalates in Sri Lanka
Professor Damien Kingsbury March 9, 2018 2
An escalation in violence is being expected between Sri Lanka's Buddhists and its Muslim minority. For some, echoes of the civil war are unavoidable.
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Hinch's Senate Diary: Malcolm better hope that life begins at 30
Derryn Hinch March 9, 2018 10
The PM is heading towards 30 failed opinion polls, so he'd better start squaring up for the inevitable midnight visit from the ghost of Abbott, writes Senator Derryn Hinch.
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Rowe out at Studio 10 ... Rebel alleges collusion ... Footy Show flops ...
Emily Watkins March 9, 2018
Studio 10 co-host Jessica Rowe made the surprise announcement on the program this morning that she would be leaving the network. In a statement on-air, Rowe said she wanted to spend more time with her family and be a "more present" mother.
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Crikey Worm: NSW, Vic join child abuse redress scheme
Max Chalmers March 9, 2018
Good morning, early birds. Victoria and New South Sales sign on to the federal redress scheme for institutional child sexual abuse. Plus, a former immigration detainee is nominated for the Stella Prize. It's the news you need to know, with Max Chalmers.
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