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Fraser Anning achieves what he deserves: denunciation from the ages

Fraser Anning achieves what he deserves: denunciation from the ages

Senator Fraser Anning is a political nobody, but he has managed to get a prime minister and an opposition leader to reach across the divide and shake hands in condemnation of his odious views about immigration.

  • by Tony Wright

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Anning's speech 'absolutely magnificent', says Bob Katter

Anning's speech 'absolutely magnificent', says Bob Katter

"I love it. Our phones are on fire. Ninety per cent of Australia have been waiting for someone to say it and believe it."

  • by Michael Koziol
Super fund manager's $1.5m deals with brother exposed

Super fund manager's $1.5m deals with brother exposed

Explosive testimony by Catholic Super which uncovered conflicts of interest while preparing for the royal commission.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Computer game fail wipes $21b off value in one day 

Computer game fail wipes $21b off value in one day 

It is already having this year's biggest wipeout of shareholder wealth - and a computer game just added to its troubles.

  • by Lulu Yilun Chen
Father of murdered family 'can't look at photos of kids'

Father of murdered family 'can't look at photos of kids'

Aaron Cockman hasn't been able to look at photos of ex-wife, children since their murder at hands of his ex-father-in-law.

  • by AAP
How Turkey and Trump shot down the Australian dollar

How Turkey and Trump shot down the Australian dollar

The Aussie dollar has slumped heavily in the past week. Blame Turkey, its economy and its stoush with the US President.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Catholic Church hid abuse of 1000 children: report

Catholic Church hid abuse of 1000 children: report

Bishops and other leaders of a US church covered up child sexual abuse by more than 300 priests over 70 years.

  • by Laurie Goodstein and Sharon Otterman
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Why Bunnings has become the new Coles for investors

Bunnings is the new Coles - its earnings and its outlook is now Wesfarmers’ major performance driver.

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    Elizabeth Knight

    The Wrong Skin series has given Julie Buck a voice

    The podcast brings to the wider world the unabashed, blatant and unquestioned power that some men have wielded.

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      The Asian nation that Australia needs to embrace

      A deeper economic relationship with India would reduce Australia's economic exposure and bolster resilience.

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        Cotchin signs new deal with Tigers
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        Cotchin signs new deal with Tigers

        Another Richmond star has recommitted to the club, with premiership captain and Brownlow medallist Trent Cotchin signing a two-year contract extension.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        'If I can save one life it's a great result': Lions assistant reveals cancer battle

        'If I can save one life it's a great result': Lions assistant reveals cancer battle

        Brisbane Lions strategy coach Danny Daly had just sat through his side's five point loss to Port when he received news that would change his life forever.

        • by Hannah Higgins

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        The robot revolution? Well, it's still a little way off yet

        The robot revolution? Well, it's still a little way off yet

        Anyone hoping to welcome new overlords will have to wait a little while. For one company, the next step in smart homes is all about artificial intelligence.

        • by Nicole Frost
        Where the banks are discounting, and who pays the price

        Where the banks are discounting, and who pays the price

        New customers have become the main battleground as banks wrestle over mortgage market share in a new lending landscape.

        • by Chris Kohler

        Business

        Elon Musk's oil conspiracy against Tesla ends with Saudi billions
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        Tesla

        Elon Musk's oil conspiracy against Tesla ends with Saudi billions

        The Tesla boss has always hated the fossil-fuel industry, making it his stated mission to hasten its demise. Now he is courting billions of oil dollars.

        • by Tom Randall

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        Entertainment

        'Not an easy time': Chris Pratt stands by James Gunn after firing

        'Not an easy time': Chris Pratt stands by James Gunn after firing

        The actor said he and his castmates have been "pretty clear" about how they feel.

        Bad ratings killed Family Feud – but Pointless is doing even worse
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        TV ratings

        Bad ratings killed Family Feud – but Pointless is doing even worse

        Is Ten's new quiz show destined for the chop?

        • by Michael Lallo

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        It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week

        It's time to say goodbye to eating meat - at least for this week

        Eating less meat has documented benefits, but giving it up altogether is an entirely different challenge.

        • by Michael Jarosky
        Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?

        Do kids really need to know how to read an analog clock?

        With digital clocks an easier option, are analog clocks still important?

        • by Vivienne Pearson

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        Sport

        Don't clobber Stokes with new ban, says Michael Vaughan

        Don't clobber Stokes with new ban, says Michael Vaughan

        Former England captain claims Ben Stokes has brought cricket into disrepute but said the all-rounder has "suffered enough punishment".

          Langer, Arthur break bread before main event

          Langer, Arthur break bread before main event

          Australian coach Justin Langer and Pakistan counterpart Mickey Arthur caught up on Wednesday.

          • by Jon Pierik