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'On the sauce': One Nation staffers blame 'skulduggery' and booze for sting
One Nation's Queensland leader said 'this is the stuff you see in James Bond magazines. I would never expect you would see this for real in the real world."
- by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
PM pitches for One Nation votes after Hanson operatives caught in sting
The Prime Minister said the right-wing minor party was not the answer for voters frustrated about immigration, employment and the drought.
- by Michael Koziol and Fergus Hunter
DPP moves to jail dozens of editors, journalists over reports after Pell verdict
Thirty-six of Australia's leading media companies, editors and journalists are to face contempt of court.
- by Adam Cooper
Richmond suspends member for racially vilifying player
Richmond have suspended a club member for two years after identifying the person responsible for racially vilifying West Coast's Liam Ryan on social media.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL off-field behaviour
MCG brawler played at same football club as coward punch victim Pat Cronin
The instigator of the brutal attack played in the Pat Cronin Foundation round and received the Patrick Cronin Medal in 2016, just months after Cronin died from a punch to the head.
- by Michael Fowler
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Courts
'Absolute brat': Magistrate slams MAFS bride Ines Basic
Ines Basic, 29, arrived at the courthouse in a limousine and entered flanked by a bodyguard to face drink-driving charges.
- by Nicholas McElroy
Analysis
Apple
Apple's not building a Netflix killer. It's got something bigger in mind
Apple's latest product launch might have seemed underwhelming - but it may have been its most significant in years.
- by John McDuling
A one-time plan? Taylor questions ball-tampering theory
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has raised a major question as duo's international bans come to an end.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Country patients cop hefty bills for emergency care. City people get it free
Rural Victorians are being hit with bills of up to $230 for emergency care which is free for city dwellers.
- by Noel Towell and Melissa Cunningham
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Opinion & Perspectives
AFL
Forget free agents - who are the key 'pre-agents' of 2019?
In 2019, the list of "pre-agents'' - players who can move freely in 12 months - is significant. Pre-agency is transforming player movement in the AFL.
- by Jake Niall
Rebooted Blues agree to 10-year deal with Puma
Carlton have agreed to a 10-year mega deal with sports apparel giants Puma in one of the biggest clothing sponsorship deals seen in Australian football.
- by Sam McClure
Politics
Facebook censured by government for failure to act on livestreaming concerns
The social media giant has been heavily criticised by the government for its response to its role in spreading video of the Christchurch terror attack.
- by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke
'We were on the sauce': One Nation staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting
- by Michael Koziol and Rachel Clun
World
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How to declutter your home when your partner doesn't want to
So, you’ve taken the autumnal weather as an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and spark some joy - but what if your partner isn't on board?
- by Nicole Frost
You friend might be faking photos of their home
Few of us have a home interior that would stand up to Instagram scrutiny, but a surprisingly high number of us are faking it to the world.
- by Stuff contributor
Business
'Needs a nuclear bomb': Graeme Samuel slams female director club
The former competition watchdog chairman took particular aim at the "impenetrable" club of women who sit on company boards.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Small business
Entertainment
With 7 new TV shows, Apple unveils the second coming of the streaming age
The Apple TV+ launch event was as compelling for the shows they highlighted as the ones they did not.
- by Michael Idato
Hannah Gadsby predicts a 'revolution' in comedy
Opening the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Gadsby praised a move towards diversity in stand-up.
- by Hannah Francis
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Germ alert: The dirty truth about play centre ball pits
Here's a study that will have you reaching for the antibacterial wipes.
- by Ariane Beeston
Buyers want advice from Google, not family, friends or Kardashians
The latest annual marketing report from Salmat shows declining reliance on family and less influence from influencers.
- by Alice Clarke
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Sport
A one-time plan? Taylor questions ball-tampering theory
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has raised a major question as the international bans of Steve Smith and David Warner come to an end.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
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Conor McGregor retires from UFC ... again
Firebrand Irishman Conor McGregor has announced his mixed martial arts retirement on Twitter - like he did in 2016.
- by Michael Fowler
