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A grotesque spectacle and a Trump Square in Jerusalem
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Israel

A grotesque spectacle and a Trump Square in Jerusalem

Embassy event a consummation of the cynical alliance between hawkish Jews and Zionist evangelicals who believe the return of Jews to Israel will usher in the apocalypse and the return of Christ.

  • by Michelle Goldberg

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Australian astronomers find a cosmic 'monster' that's growing fast

Australian astronomers find a cosmic 'monster' that's growing fast

The fastest-growing black hole known in the universe has an appetite so big it devours a mass equivalent to the sun every two days.

  • by Blake Foden
Bishop hits back at 'ignorant and ill-informed' criticism

Bishop hits back at 'ignorant and ill-informed' criticism

Geoff Raby said the Foreign Minister should be sacked to repair relations between China and Australia.

  • by Fergus Hunter
Plumber sentenced for Bible Lane punch that broke victim's jaw

Plumber sentenced for Bible Lane punch that broke victim's jaw

The assailant had been called to the Bible Lane fight by a friend.

  • by Alexandra Back
A 14th human foot washes ashore in Canada

A 14th human foot washes ashore in Canada

The British Columbia Coroners Service has put together a map charting where each foot had been found.

  • by Amy B Wang
Armed robber passed out after service station hold-up

Armed robber passed out after service station hold-up

A Canberra service station worker quit his job and lived in constant fear after he was the victim of an armed robbery, a court has heard.

  • by Michael Inman
Daughter to appear as prosecution witness in Karen Ristevski case

Daughter to appear as prosecution witness in Karen Ristevski case

Application to suppress case reveals daughter will be called as a witness.

  • by Tammy Mills
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Three ships but only two options

The government is preparing to decide who will build Australia's nine future frigates. It's a decision it must get right.

Nicholas Stuart

    The forgotten generation about to rule the roost

    Public attention is on the retiring Baby Boomers and eager Millennials, but Generation X is ready to make its mark.

    Caitlin Fitzsimmons
      Caitlin Fitzsimmons

      'Rich whingers' not as hard done by as Morrison would have you think

      Personal income tax is just the biggest and most visible of our taxes.

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        Politics

        Former Finance secretary says budget lacks courage to make needed reforms

        Former Finance secretary says budget lacks courage to make needed reforms

        The former head of the Department of Finance has lashed the Turnbull government's third budget for lacking the guts to undertake real reform.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw

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        The heads keep rolling in the murky world of super
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        The heads keep rolling in the murky world of super

        A fund which owns some of the nation's biggest pieces of infrastructure is the focus of a storm after three directors depart the board.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        Entertainment

        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        The musician and former Silverchair frontman talked about his years-long struggle with anxiety in a revealing sit-down with Andrew Denton.

        • by Karl Quinn
        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        "When something like this happens I lie awake all night blaming myself."

        • by Broede Carmody

        Lifestyle

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        Smarter living

        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget
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        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget

        Should you delay or bring forward your tax deductions?

        • by Melissa Browne
        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        Running is a great solo sport, but it can be even more fun when you run with a friend.

        • by Laura Hill

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        Sport

        Kyle Furner is the spitting image of his sporting grandfather, Don

        Kyle Furner is the spitting image of his sporting grandfather, Don

        There's no doubt they look alike, but now Kyle is making use of the boxing talent passed down from Poppy Don.

        • by Bree Winchester
        Brumbies boast surprise travel advantage against weary South Africans

        Brumbies boast surprise travel advantage against weary South Africans

        The Brumbies landed in South Africa with an unexpected travelling advantage against their two rivals.

        • by Chris Dutton