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'I hope you run it in full': Greg Hunt's fiery interview over gay conversion therapy

'I hope you run it in full': Greg Hunt's fiery interview over gay conversion therapy

Health Minister was asked about the now-dumped motion by Victoria's Liberal Party when he demanded an ABC host state her support for freedom of speech.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Passengers on the US flight said part of the plane's engine ripped off mid-flight and hit a window, smashing it open.

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Posthumous promotion snub for Aussie war hero
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Sir John Monash led Australian and other troops in a series of battles that helped to end World War I. 

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'Just appalling': Wealth manager AMP's lies exposed 

'Just appalling': Wealth manager AMP's lies exposed 

“I thought I couldn’t be shocked, but I was wrong," said Former Labor MP Bernie Ripoll of the revelations of dishonesty.

  • by Jessica Irvine, Sarah Danckert and Clancy Yeates
State government rejects plans for Sydney Google HQ

State government rejects plans for Sydney Google HQ

Tech giant's plan to establish Australian headquarters has been killed off as ministers 'work to save the deal'.

  • by Alexandra Smith and Lisa Visentin
Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

The team escaped from a monumental semi-final scrap with Thailand to reach the Asian Cup final.

  • by Ben McKay
Abusive mother wins payout over privacy breach

Abusive mother wins payout over privacy breach

The woman was awarded the payout after a child welfare authority disclosed details of her history to her employer.

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Australia’s migrant intake is already being cut

There’s a certain irony in PM and Dutton having different recollections on whether they had discussed cutting immigration.

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    Some managers still going through the motions despite #MeToo

    For too many women, the benefits of #metoo are slow to arrive

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      There are more jobs, but 730,000 people are still out of work

      Why have politicians and the media stopped talking about unemployment?

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        Turnbull decides against posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash
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        Turnbull decides against posthumous promotion for war hero John Monash

        After years of debate, Fairfax Media can reveal Sir John Monash will not be elevated to the highest rank in the Australian Army.

        • by Bevan Shields and David Crowe

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        Jamie's Italian workers told to wait for two weeks' wages

        Jamie's Italian workers told to wait for two weeks' wages

        Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's company had found an operator to run its chain of restaurants in Australia before it called in administrators.

        • by Patrick Hatch
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        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust
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        Debts mounted as Gerry Harvey's dairy empire went bust

        • by Colin Kruger

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        Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia

        Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia

        • by Christine D'Mello
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        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Viewers have reacted angrily after a teased "lesbian kiss", used in pre-season promos to amp up excitement for the Ten series, turned out to be a lie.

        • by Rob Moran
        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        The controversial host backed lawyer Michael Cohen on air without disclosing their relationship, but Fox News says Hannity has their "full support".

        • by Michael Idato

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        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Are you tough enough for Australia's hardest race?

        Extreme landscapes and even more intense conditions - these runs are unforgiving.

        • by Laura Hill
        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Buying a cheap TV online can be a false economy

        Most of us love a bargain, but sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

        Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

        The team escaped from a monumental semi-final scrap with Thailand to reach the Asian Cup final.

        • by Ben McKay
        How Folau has become bigger than rugby ... and now holds all the cards at the table 

        How Folau has become bigger than rugby ... and now holds all the cards at the table 

        The power politics at play over the past fortnight is a fascinating insight into the relationship between a code that clearly needs one man more than he needs it.

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