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One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.

'On the sauce': staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting

One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.

"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

'We are looking to litigate': ASIC puts 30 'dud' super funds on notice

'We are looking to litigate': ASIC puts 30 'dud' super funds on notice

'We're not waiting for any further legislative reform', the corporate regulator has signalled, 'close to 100' super funds could cease to exist'.

  • by Jessica Irvine

Most private school heads oppose publishing NAPLAN

Private school principals oppose publishing NAPLAN results on My School.

Poll shows principals are divided over the benefits of NAPLAN, but most say the results should be removed from the My School website.

  • by Jordan Baker

Michael Daley will not contest ballot to lead NSW Labor after election

Michael Daley will not contest ballot to lead NSW Labor after election

The embattled Labor figure who stepped aside as leader after the state election loss, has declared he will not be contesting the leadership ballot.

  • by Esther Han

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Perched on the edge of the harbour, this pool is in need of 'urgent remedial work'

Perched on the edge of the harbour, this pool is in need of 'urgent remedial work'

It's an iconic pool and in desperate need of an upgrade, yet the local council is tens of millions of dollars short to fund them.

  • by Megan Gorrey
No fair! One Nation's James Ashby makes a complaint to Sergeant Al

No fair! One Nation's James Ashby makes a complaint to Sergeant Al

Secret recordings have revealed the scene when James Ashby rushed in to AFP headquarters to lodge a complaint.

  • by Tony Wright
George Pell sentencing County Court

DPP moves to jail dozens of editors, journalists over reports after Pell verdict

Thirty-six of Australia's leading media companies, editors and journalists face contempt of court allegations.

  • by Adam Cooper
Former Labor Party figure Tom Domican is suing Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim over his best-selling memoir.

'Witnesses had a lapse in memory' after a 'little chat' and a cup of tea, court told

Sydney identity Tom Domican is demanding John Ibrahim's memoir be recalled and destroyed, claiming the book carries imputations against him.

  • by Angus Thompson
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, introduces the company's new TV, video and news subscription services.
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Apple's not building a Netflix killer. It's got something bigger in mind

On face value, Apple's latest product launch might have seemed underwhelming - but it may have been its most significant in years. 

  • by John McDuling
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Scott Morrison

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

World

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One in six people fake photos of their home, survey finds

One in six people fake photos of their home, survey finds

Few of us have a home interior that would stand up to Instagram scrutiny, but how many of us would actually fake it to the world?

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Once a safe bet, why London's property market is now floundering

Once a safe bet, why London's property market is now floundering

It's not just Brexit to blame, but it's certainly not helping. Experts say a reluctance to buy before any resolution is reached is adding to sluggish conditions.

  • by Sam Buckingham-Jones

Business

Graeme Samuel told the AFR banking and wealth summit that clubs of male and female directors needed to be broken down.

'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

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Entertainment

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Oprah Winfrey at the Apple TV+ launch.

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 speaking at the launch of the 33rd Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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

Are ball pits are playground for germs?

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
More than half of us are Googling for products while we're at the shops.

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

Jarrod Mullen.

Former NSW half Mullen in drug supply probe after near-fatal overdose

Jarrod Mullen's brush with the law comes after the ex-Newcastle Knight spent two days in intensive care in early December after overdosing on drugs at a party.

  • by Sam Phillips
He will live on: Stallion groom Adam Shankley walks Redoute's Choice at Arrowfield

Redoute's Choice, the rock of Arrowfield, dies at 23

Champion stallion Redoute’s Choice has died aged 23 in his paddock at Arrowfield Stud.

  • by Chris Roots

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