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'You're being too polite': Seven's own commentators slam closing ceremony

'You're being too polite': Seven's own commentators slam closing ceremony

While Kurt Fearnley was  leading Australia into the closing ceremony, Channel 7 was airing a cooking show. 

  • by Rachel Clun

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Selective schools 'condemn students to second-rate education'

Selective schools 'condemn students to second-rate education'

They drain resources and condemn other bright students to second and third-rate schools, Catholic educator says.

  • by Pallavi Singhal
Flesh-eating ulcer outbreak an 'exploding epidemic'

Flesh-eating ulcer outbreak an 'exploding epidemic'

A leading specialist accuses the Victorian government of inaction amid a worsening ulcer crisis.

  • by Liam Mannix
The truth lurking behind  financial planners

The truth lurking behind  financial planners

The incentive structure will be under the microscope today at the Banking Royal Commission.

  • by Jessica Irvine
'Reprehensible': Starbucks apologises after arrests of two black men

'Reprehensible': Starbucks apologises after arrests of two black men

Two black men walked into a Starbucks in Philadelphia and sat down. They were asked to leave, and when they declined, an employee called police.

  • by Matt Stevens
 Minister says Cricket Australia should explain anti-siphoning rules

 Minister says Cricket Australia should explain anti-siphoning rules

Seven boss Tim Worner rejects the view the cricket broadcasting deal favours pay-TV viewers. 

  • by Jennifer Duke
Details of government's new energy plan emerge

Details of government's new energy plan emerge

But the Turnbull government could face pushback to its signature plan from the states and territories.  

  • by Peter Hannam
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The region's future will now be fought out with Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as the dominant powers, competing to fill the vacuum.

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    Folau walks fine line after remarks about gay community

    Casual vilification of an entire section of the population is no small thing, and repercussions can be enormous.

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      Sexy selfies just latest step to win complex game of evolution

      When a young woman adjusts her bikini provocatively, phone at the ready, she isn’t worrying about succumbing to patriarchy.

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        Banking royal commission turns its gaze to dodgy planners, fees

        Banking royal commission turns its gaze to dodgy planners, fees

        Wealth management behemoth AMP will join each of the big four banks under the microscope in the second round of hearings from the royal commission.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella

        All bow to the queen, as Beyonce conquers Coachella

        A year after her anticipated spot at Coachella was cancelled, Beyonce conquered the festival with a stunning show.

        • by Michael Idato
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        Bitter court battle over Mad Max: Fury Road blocks two new movies

        George Miller's production company claims Warner Bros' "reprehensible" behavior has destroyed their "relationship of trust".

        • by Garry Maddox

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        Oppo sunsets audiophile-focused headphones, Blu-ray players

        Oppo sunsets audiophile-focused headphones, Blu-ray players

        Oppo Digital is saying its goodbyes, meaning you may only have a limited time to grab some of the nicest AV gear out there.

        • by Rod Easdown
        Moving with the times: Luxury watch brand drops its macho image

        Moving with the times: Luxury watch brand drops its macho image

        How the watch world's most powerful CEOs is revolutionising a classic brand.

        • by Michael Harry

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        Luke Brooks comes of age with masterclass against Manly
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        Luke Brooks comes of age with masterclass against Manly

        As an 18-year-old, he was considered the next Joey, the next Benji. A commanding performance against the Sea Eagles showed that Brooks's time has arrived.

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        'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'

        'I don't win boring races': Victorious Ricciardo wheels out the 'shoey'

        The smile was broader than ever as Daniel Ricciardo savoured a surprise Chinese Grand Prix victory in his own inimitable fashion on Sunday.

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