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Labor's 'star candidate' for Julie Bishop's seat quits  over Israel remarks
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Labor's 'star candidate' for Julie Bishop's seat quits  over Israel remarks

Labor's 'star candidate' for Julie Bishop's seat quits  over Israel remarks

Melissa Parke's divisive comments about the conflict between Israel and Palestine sparked crisis talks in the party.

  • by Nathan Hondros

'People are frightened of NAPLAN': Australia's testing dilemma

'People are frightened of NAPLAN': Australia's testing dilemma

Calls to dump NAPLAN are becoming louder, but the debate is forcing an uncomfortable question to be asked: is there a viable alternative?

  • by Jordan Baker

Dying woman with days to live left waiting for $240k disability payout

Rest Super required two medical certificates by law to confirm it could pay out her superannuation early as a total disability payment without tax.

Margaret Sutherland was taken to hospital on Wednesday night and was not expected to survive the night.

  • by Lucy Stone

Peter Dutton doubles down on rival attack as campaign gets nasty

Peter Dutton doubles down on rival attack as campaign gets nasty

People are 'quite angry that Ms France is using her disability as an excuse for not moving into our electorate,' Mr Dutton told News Corp.

  • by Shane Wright

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Julia Banks, Kerryn Phelps, Zali Steggall, Oliver Yates.

'Independents Inc': Structures behind key independents spark AEC complaint

The Australian Electoral Commission has been asked to urgently investigate whether the arrangement "circumvents" donation laws. 

  • by Chris O'Keefe
Raising hell: Folau's self-sabotage will lead to catastrophe for rugby

Raising hell: Folau's self-sabotage will lead to catastrophe for rugby

When you look at what Folau has done, you can only conclude that he has become a man who must hate the sport he is playing.

  • by Malcolm Knox
'Instant power' just one of the lure for buyers eyeing electric cars

'Instant power' just one of the lure for buyers eyeing electric cars

Electric cars may be few and far between on Australia's roads but that's likely to change.

  • by Peter Hannam
Bowen demands answers over $387 billion tax costing

Bowen demands answers over $387 billion tax costing

The shadow treasurer hits back at the government's claim it has 'Treasury costings' of Labor policies, which the department is not supposed to analyse.

  • by David Crowe
Folau faces the sack, Waratahs stand him down until further notice

Folau faces the sack, Waratahs stand him down until further notice

Israel Folau arrived at Rugby Australia's head office on Friday to meet with officials after his latest anti-gay social media post.

  • by Tom Decent
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Design team creates one of the world's most beautiful bookstores

Design team creates one of the world's most beautiful bookstores

When you see a fabulous new bookstore such as this one in Chongqing, China, you just know there's life after Kindle.

  • by Colleen Hawkes
Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

Is housing with buyer protection and no serious faults too much to ask?

A new report identifies problems including water leaks, structurally unsound roof construction and poorly constructed fire-resisting elements.

  • by Geoff Hanmer

Business

Lynas rejected Wesfarmers' takeover offer.

New regulator now 'keeping an eye' on Lynas bid

The ASX said on Friday it was "watching closely" the Lynas takeover offer and would assist ASIC if required.

  • by Patrick Hatch and Colin Kruger
Australian shares are poised to end the week higher.

ASX closes higher on major banks

  • by William McInnes
Australia's sagging property market is weighing on Australia's financial stability.

RBA warns on debt, falling house prices

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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Kit Harington as Jon Snow, left, in a scene from Game of Thrones.

'It's like The Beatles, on top of the building, doing the last gig': Game of Thrones readies for its finale

The fantasy drama that re-wrote the rule book on television is coming to its bittersweet finish.

  • by Michael Idato
Chris Lilley as a South African pet psychic by the name of Jana.

Netflix tight-lipped on controversial new Chris Lilley character

The trailer for Lilley's new show has dropped, introducing six new characters - and one of them is generating plenty of discussion.

  • by Broede Carmody

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The Mega Sg plays all Mega Drive, Genesis and Master System cartridges, and can play Mega CD games too if you have the requisite original hardware and discs.

The Mega Sg is the Ferrari of playing old Sega games in HD

If old game cartridges are like vinyl, Analogue's machines are like expensive reference-quality turntables.

  • by Tim Biggs
Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how I do it

Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how

Take these four steps to ensure you enjoy some time to yourself on your next family trip.

  • by Sara Ahmed

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Once more with feeling: Hugh Bowman talks to the media as Chris Waller looks to the heavens after Winx’s final track gallop on Thursday.

The Winx losing speech Waller has rehearsed ... but never had to say

Two-and-a-half years ago, Chris Waller prepared us for the day when Winx would get beaten. It never came.

  • by Andrew Webster
Slow start: Nathan Cleary's Panthers have slumped to a 2-3 record after losing to the Titans.
Titans 30 Panthers 24
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Panthers' problems mount as Titans break their duck

The Gold Coast have their first win of the season as Penrith continue to struggle for momentum under new coach Ivan Cleary.

  • by Phil Lutton

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