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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
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
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 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
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
Decision divides broadcaster's reporters and prompted outrage from ABC critics.
- by Dana McCauley & Michael Koziol
Opinion
Food safety
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
Big wet? Those heading to east of Victoria should pack an umbrella.
- by Joe Hinchliffe & Peter Hannam
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Immigration
'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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Breaking
Jarryd Hayne
Jarryd Hayne under investigation for alleged sexual assault
- by Lucy Cormack & Adrian Proszenko
Victorian Election
Free sanitary items in Victoria's public schools if Labor re-elected
- by Chloe Booker & Miki Perkins
UFU vows to expose Garrett's 'untruths,' drops vote card plan
- by Benjamin Preiss
Guy's $89m terror pledge includes ankle tags and CBD ban
- by Benjamin Preiss
Opinion & Perspectives
AFL
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
Total player payments in the AFLW in 2019 have risen to $4.748 million under a new CBA announced on Thursday.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
ABC journalists under fire after signing on to campaign to tear up industrial relations laws
The decision has divided the broadcaster's reporters and prompted outrage from ABC critics.
- by Dana McCauley & Michael Koziol
Backlash to embassy review worsens as Malaysian PM warns on 'causes for terrorism'
- by David Crowe & Karuni Rompies
World
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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
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
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
Small business
Entertainment
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
Members of BTS were spotted wearing items decorated with atomic bombs and swastikas before Japanese tour.
Lifestyle
Smarter living
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
The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is consired the Oscars of the watch world.
- by Steve Colquhoun
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Sport
Breaking
Jarryd Hayne
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
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