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Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation
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Iran

Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation

The potential unleashing of a nuclear-armed Iran is bad enough. The loss of the United States as a sane force for international stability is worse.

  • by Peter Hartcher

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Malaysia on brink of first ever change in government as Mahathir claims victory 
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Malaysia on brink of first ever change in government as Mahathir claims victory 

In chaotic scenes, the apparent winner said the results were being delayed.

  • by James Massola
'MySchool effect' blamed for fall in public enrolments

'MySchool effect' blamed for fall in public enrolments

Colleen decided it was time to move her daughter to a private school when Sienna got to year 5. She is not alone.

  • by Pallavi Singhal & Nigel Gladstone
RA signals tougher contract stance with Israel Folau

RA signals tougher contract stance with Israel Folau

Rugby Australia has made a cunning new hire and it will affect how negotiations play out with the 62-Test Wallaby.

  • by Georgina Robinson
China joins in condemning Trump's decision on Iran deal

China joins in condemning Trump's decision on Iran deal

Europe and China will try to carry on with the Iran deal despite the withdrawal of the United States.

  • by Kirsty Needham & Nick Miller
Sydney braces for 'twin peaks' of polar chill bursts

Sydney braces for 'twin peaks' of polar chill bursts

Run of record warmth will come to a halt on Friday, with the first of two blasts of Antarctic chill passing over the city.

  • by Peter Hannam
Labor's dual citizenship denial a disservice to voters

Labor's dual citizenship denial a disservice to voters

Remember when Labor loftily proclaimed its superiority as the dual citizenship twister ripped through Coalition ranks?

  • by Mark Kenny
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A defeat on income tax cuts could be just what Malcolm Turnbull needs

Prime Minister and Scott Morrison look like they want a fight over tax cuts more than they want the tax cuts themselves.

David Crowe
    David Crowe

    Folau is embarrassing the game, and it's almost time he moved on

    Do you have some kind of martyr complex, where you keep posting that stuff, knowing you'll be crucified, wanting to be crucified?

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      High Court's 'hardline' citizenship decision a headache for parties

      Labor may have been exposed as the party worst affected by the fiasco - but the ruling is a headache for politicians of all stripes.

      Michaela Whitbourn
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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle
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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle

        The Turnbull government is facing a Senate blockade on its $140 billion personal income tax cuts.

        • by David Crowe

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        AMP faces record-breaking investor revolt on pay

        AMP faces record-breaking investor revolt on pay

        Shareholders are also expected to deliver a massive protest vote against the reelection of AMP director Andrew Harmos.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        The Roseanne reboot has proven a ratings hit.

        Recent TV reboots prove some things old can be made new again

        Alongside the appetite for the fresh, there's a craving for the familiar.

        • by Debi Enker
        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        The actor behind Marvel's successful antihero Deadpool has roasted the European song contest: "You let in Australia and they're barely on the planet." 

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.

        • by Carolyn Tate
        A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

        Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others

        How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Sport

        Leichhardt wanderers: Cleary annoyed by fifth 'home' ground in 10 weeks

        Leichhardt wanderers: Cleary annoyed by fifth 'home' ground in 10 weeks

        Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary understands the financial reasons, but says it's not helping the team on the field.

        • by Christian Nicolussi
        NRL to treat disclosure of concussion breaches on 'case-by-case' basis

        NRL to treat disclosure of concussion breaches on 'case-by-case' basis

        The NRL won't disclose if it has fined any clubs for concussion breaches since last year as it prepares to further strengthen game-day protocols.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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