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Why are all our dual citizens white?

Why are all our dual citizens white?

I’m far from the first to observe it is those of Anglo-Celtic or Anglo-Saxon stock who are caught in this mess. And it’s worth considering why.

  • by Waleed Aly

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Teen arrested after attack on 14-year-old autistic boy
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Teen arrested after attack on 14-year-old autistic boy

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an attack on an autistic boy who was hit with spanners.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
Liberals in last-ditch bid to stop boundary changes

Liberals in last-ditch bid to stop boundary changes

Liberals launch a push to prevent two Victorian federal seats falling to Labor under electorate boundary changes

  • by Benjamin Preiss
Iran fires rockets at Israeli military in first direct attack
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Iran fires rockets at Israeli military in first direct attack

Israel's army said 20 rockets were fired as regional tensions escalated after the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

  • by Stephen Farrell & Loveday Morris
Rape culture is real: spare me your toxic masculinity tears
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Rape culture is real: spare me your toxic masculinity tears

Growing up as the youngest of three brothers, I never gave much thought to the influence of a patriarchal society.

  • by Brandon Jack
Malaysia's Najib concedes but uncertainty looms 

Malaysia's Najib concedes but uncertainty looms 

Outgoing prime minister Najib Razak says he'll accept the verdict of the people but Mahathir accuses him of delay.

  • by James Massola
Trump's gamble comes at wrong time for economy
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Trump's gamble comes at wrong time for economy

The hardline approach could see oil prices jump to around $US150 a barrel, sparking a global recession.

  • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
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Iran deal wasn't perfect but Trump's gamble makes it more dangerous

Trump's withdrawal makes it more likely, not less, that the regime will pursue nuclear weapons.

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    Irresponsible budget presents an opportunity for Labor

    Smoke-and-mirror tax cuts are nothing more than vote-buying from a desperate government racing to an early election.

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      Budget 2018: An act of intergenerational theft

      The absence of action on intergenerational fairness issues has yet again left young people short-changed.

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        Franklin to miss Swans clash with the Hawks on Friday night

        Franklin to miss Swans clash with the Hawks on Friday night

        Sydney coach John Longmire has confirmed Swans star will miss his third straight match with a bruised heel.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        'Flawed': Eagles coach Simpson angry over Nic Naitanui ban

        'Flawed': Eagles coach Simpson angry over Nic Naitanui ban

        West Coast coach Adam Simpson has blasted Michael Christian's handling of the Nic Naitanui tackling controversy, labelling it sloppy.

        • by Justin Chadwick

        Politics

        Clockwise from top left: File images of Labor MP Josh Wilson, Senator Katy Gallagher, crossbench MP Rebekha Sharkie, Labor MP Susan Lamb and Labor MP Justine Keay, at Parliament House in Canberra. fedpol Photos: Alex Ellinghausen

        Politics Live: Competing tax plans to be at centre of 'super Saturday' byelections

        A 'super Saturday' of five byelections looms, with Labor framing them as a referendum on the government's company tax cuts.

        • by Fergus Hunter

        World

        Mahathir claims historic victory in incredible Malaysian election
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        Mahathir claims historic victory in incredible Malaysian election

        • by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
        Iran fires rockets at Israeli military in 'first direct attack ever'
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        Iran fires rockets at Israeli military in 'first direct attack ever'

        • by Stephen Farrell & Loveday Morris
        Insurance giant chairman jailed for 18 years in China for fraud

        Insurance giant chairman jailed for 18 years in China for fraud

        • by Kirsty Needham

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        Caltex prepares for a low-octane world

        Caltex prepares for a low-octane world

        Caltex has begun to look at how it can transform in a post-petrol world, investigating how it can service the small but growing electric vehicle space.

        • by Cole Latimer

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        Look what you made her do: Taylor Swift opens up on snake motif

        Look what you made her do: Taylor Swift opens up on snake motif

        Taytay has spoken publicly for the first time about embracing snake motifs in her music videos and on social media.

        • by Broede Carmody
        Rusciano roasts MAFS' Gallagher for calling himself a comedian

        Rusciano roasts MAFS' Gallagher for calling himself a comedian

        As someone who launched their career on reality TV, you might think Em Rusciano would have a bit of sympathy for Married At First Sight's Ryan Gallagher.

        • by Nathanael Cooper

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        Every food lover needs to know about this remote Australian island

        Every food lover needs to know about this remote Australian island

        The Food and Crayfish Festival took over this remote Aussie spot for a very special lunch.

        • by Sofia Levin
        Nokia 1 review: a $150 smartphone that works

        Nokia 1 review: a $150 smartphone that works

        Nokia's low-priced smartphone is the first in Australia to run Google's Android Oreo Go Edition, meaning the latest software and security updates.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Cricket Australia review likened to banking royal commission

        Cricket Australia review likened to banking royal commission

        Australian cricket's players' union has issued a damning statement questioning the independence of Cricket Australia's reviews into the game.

        • by Andrew Wu
        Aquanita inquiry: Smerdon, Nelligans given life bans from racing

        Aquanita inquiry: Smerdon, Nelligans given life bans from racing

        The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has handed out some of the harshest penalties ever issued in Australian racing history.

        • by Patrick Bartley