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Right-wing party wants migrant behaviour bond

Right-wing party wants migrant behaviour bond

A self-described life coach with arch-conservative policies targeting migrants and the Safe Schools program could nab a seat in the upper house at the state election thanks to a controversial preference deal.

  • by Timna Jacks

Ministers quit May government as Brexit deal threatens to fall apart

Ministers quit May government as Brexit deal threatens to fall apart

The senior minister in charge of Brexit describes his own government's deal as a threat to the integrity of the UK.

  • by Nick Miller

Bourke St 'Trolley Man' wanted for questioning over spate of burglaries

Bourke St 'Trolley Man' wanted for questioning over spate of burglaries

A man dubbed a “homeless hero” after he tried to ram a shopping trolley into the terrorist in Bourke Street is wanted for questioning over a spate of recent burglaries, police have revealed.

  • by Melissa Cunningham

Police appeal for dashcam footage of man wanted over attempted child abduction

Police appeal for dashcam footage of man wanted over attempted child abduction

Police have made a public appeal for dashcam footage to trace the movements of a man who attempted to abduct a young girl riding her bike to school.

  • by Melissa Cunningham

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'To say all these terrorists come here... I disagree': Islamic centre head speaks out

'To say all these terrorists come here... I disagree': Islamic centre head speaks out

An Islamic centre that has been linked to the Bourke Street attacker and Christmas Day terror plot is seeking council approval to accommodate up to 500 people at once as its community grows.

  • by Liam Mannix
ABC journalists under fire over IR laws campaign

ABC journalists under fire over IR laws campaign

Decision divides broadcaster's reporters and prompted outrage from ABC critics.

  • by Dana McCauley & Michael Koziol
The banger sanger, the onions and the PM

The banger sanger, the onions and the PM

In Indonesia, Scott Morrison faced tough questions on matters of state

  • by Alexander Gudic-Hay
Prepare for a hot, dry summer, except here

Prepare for a hot, dry summer, except here

Big wet? Those heading to east of Victoria should pack an umbrella.

  • by Joe Hinchliffe & Peter Hannam
'Gone nuts': Irish muscle in on Australia's special US visa
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'Gone nuts': Irish muscle in on Australia's special US visa

It's the envy  the world because of the privileged status it confers on Aussies.

  • by Matthew Knott
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Lib candidate for marginal seat gone after video surfaces
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Lib candidate for marginal seat gone after video surfaces

  • by Clay Lucas & Benjamin Preiss
Free sanitary items in Victoria's public schools if Labor re-elected

Free sanitary items in Victoria's public schools if Labor re-elected

  • by Chloe Booker & Miki Perkins

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New Saint Hannebery stares down the doubters

New Saint Hannebery stares down the doubters

Star Saints recruit Dan Hannebery knows people are questioning St Kilda's decision to recruit him but he is confident he will prove the doubters wrong.

  • by Peter Ryan
New CBA lands AFLW players pay rise

New CBA lands AFLW players pay rise

Total player payments in the AFLW in 2019 have risen to $4.748 million under a new CBA announced on Thursday.

  • by Peter Ryan

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Lately, there's been a bit of a buzz around this town of 1650

Lately, there's been a bit of a buzz around this town of 1650

This pretty country town with its own garlic fiesta is a popular tree-change destination, drawing everyone from artists and young families to retirees.

  • by Nicole Frost
Simple DIY home projects that will make an impact on buyers

Simple DIY home projects that will make an impact on buyers

While basic repairs and clean-ups are vital, you don’t want to spend money on unnecessary upgrades. Don't repeat your mistakes with these handy hints.

  • by Natalie Reilly

Business

Australian shares closed the session lower on Thursday, extending its losses for a third straight day.

ASX rallies late as energy sector rebounds

Australian shares rallied late on Thursday to close the session higher as mild losses by the banks were offset by a rebounding energy sector.

  • by William McInnes

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Entertainment

Kim Kardashian West says Kanye is misunderstood

Kim Kardashian West says Kanye is misunderstood

"He's very not political, actually, he just happens to like Donald Trump's personality."

  • by Meredith Woerner
Korean pop stars apologise over swastikas, atomic bomb on clothing

Korean pop stars apologise over swastikas, atomic bomb on clothing

Members of BTS were spotted wearing items decorated with atomic bombs and swastikas before Japanese tour.

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Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

Lenovo Smart Display review: Google's brain in a bigger, showier body

With the Google Assistant, but the video calls of Amazon's Echo, Lenovo aims to be best of both worlds.

  • by Adam Turner
Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

Time lords: The most incredible watches of 2018 revealed

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is consired the Oscars of the watch world.

  • by Steve Colquhoun

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Sport

Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault
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Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault

Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place in the Hunter region in late September.

  • by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
Australian stars giving up IPL millions to play in World Cup

Australian stars giving up IPL millions to play in World Cup

Cricket Australia have placed restrictions on player availability for March's Indian Premier League due to a clash with World Cup preparations.

  • by Andrew Wu

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