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The anonymous note that shook our sense of belonging
Opinion
Racism

The anonymous note that shook our sense of belonging

She is the best person I know, who puts her heart and soul into what she does. But in less than 100 words, one person managed to permanently damage my mother’s sense of her own worth.

  • by Maneesha Gopalan

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Footy clubs given red card for misleading fans over refunds

Footy clubs given red card for misleading fans over refunds

The consumer umpire has sent almost two dozen of Australia's biggest football clubs to the sin bin for lying to fans. 

  • by Patrick Hatch
Murder trial witness 'bashed' by accused killer in debacle

Murder trial witness 'bashed' by accused killer in debacle

The key rollover witness was locked up in the same cell as the very man he was due to give evidence against in court. 

  • by Shannon Tonkin
Anning's adviser quits over 'final solution' maiden speech

Anning's adviser quits over 'final solution' maiden speech

In a post on LinkedIn, Richard Mcgilvray said he had resigned "within hours" of hearing his boss' speech.

  • by Rachel Clun & Michael Koziol
All-expenses-paid trip linked to controversial billionaire
Investigation
China

All-expenses-paid trip linked to controversial billionaire

Questions have been raised over an MP's relationship with the Chinese billionaire who ended Dastyari's political career.

  • by Nathan Hondros
Mother speaks out in support of 'amazing' daughter Hannah

Mother speaks out in support of 'amazing' daughter Hannah

Hannah Quinn, accused of killing a man with a samurai sword, once called herself a murderer - just for picking a flower.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
This speech has been exposed for its true value - junk
Opinion
Racism

This speech has been exposed for its true value - junk

Fraser Anning made an inflammatory, hateful speech in federal Parliament, and it's already achieved two good outcomes.

  • by Peter Hartcher
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Clubs are giving fans what Wallabies and Co cannot

This Saturday in Sydney. Two great rugby teams, with an extraordinary rivalry between them. And the Wallabies vs All Blacks is on too.

Peter FitzSimons
    Peter FitzSimons

    Sydney, stop whingeing - our city's not that bad

    Our property prices make extortionists feel embarrassed and our nightlife’s still less lively than the Tasmanian tiger. But a new global report card just reminded us how good we’ve got it.

    Dom Knight

      Turnbull and Shorten must unite - and silence Abbott

      Ignore all he says and does. Tony Abbott is just for Abbott, hoping to return to the leadership by destroying the PM. And Turnbull should call him out on it - for the sake of the nation.

      John Hewson
        John Hewson
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        Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed
        Opinion
        Racism

        Fraser Anning set Australia's Parliament a test. It passed

        The Katter's Australian Party senator's words were so divisive that they served to galvanise the rest of the Parliament into unifying.

        • by Peter Hartcher

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        Business

        ANZ knew of risks that its bank tellers could mis-sell super accounts

        ANZ knew of risks that its bank tellers could mis-sell super accounts

        The bank was warned that the key risk of its plan to sell super products through its branches was that customers could end up worse off.

        • by Clancy Yeates & Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        American History X director casts robot as lead actor in new film

        American History X director casts robot as lead actor in new film

        The automation crisis has hit Hollywood, and it could see a robot up for acting trophies next awards season.

        • by Robert Moran
        'A horrible part of my life': Taylor Swift fights back tears at concert

        'A horrible part of my life': Taylor Swift fights back tears at concert

        The pop star was recalling her sexual assault trial verdict, which was handed down exactly one year ago.

        • by Erin Jensen

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        Style wars: Which Australian city has the best clothes for men

        Style wars: Which Australian city has the best clothes for men

        Their rivalry tends to be more about sport and lifestyle - but fashion has become the final frontier.

        • by Jane Rocca
        Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?

        Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?

        Who knew birthday party politics could be so divisive?

        • by Ariane Beeston

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        Sport

        Muzzled Barrett forced to be tight-lipped on Manly future

        Muzzled Barrett forced to be tight-lipped on Manly future

        Manly's Trent Barrett fronted the media this morning saying that for legal reasons, he couldn't comment on his coaching future.

        • by Adam Pengilly
        Wallabies are just as skilful as the All Blacks: Coach

        Wallabies are just as skilful as the All Blacks: Coach

        The Wallabies skills coach has made a big proclamation ahead of Saturday night's opening Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.

        • by Darren Walton

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