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Albanese to push for Setka's expulsion from ALP over Batty comments

Albanese to push for Setka's expulsion from ALP over Batty comments

Albanese to push for Setka's expulsion from ALP over Batty comments

"I don't want him in our party. It's that simple," Labor leader Anthony Albanese said.

  • by Max Koslowski
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Protest

Hong Kong's last fight is lost

Hong Kong's last fight is lost

Despite a huge turnout for protests on the weekend, Beijing is unlikely to back down on new extradition laws.

  • by Peter Hartcher

Afterpay founders selling $100m worth of their shares

AFR MAGAZINE DESIGN ISSUE: Afterpay cofounder Nick Molnar in the Surry Hils office. Thursday 4th October 2018 AFR photo Louie Douvis UNDER EMBARGO FOR AFR MAGAZINE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2018

Afterpay's founders are selling stock to new investors alongside a $300m capital raising to fund US expansion.

  • by Colin Kruger

'This is nasty stuff': Charlie Teo 'frenzy' likened to Lindy Chamberlain

Dr Charlie Teo is fighting claims that he charges extortionate sums of money for his surgery.

An online petition is urging public hospitals to allow Dr Charlie Teo to perform surgeries in their operating rooms, as discrepancies arise in the neurosurgeon’s justification of his $120,000 bill.

  • by Kate Aubusson

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In-Q-Tel, which is backed by the CIA (pictured), has poured money into more than 178 companies and now has an Australian office led by managing director Mike Ferrari (inset).
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 The CIA's investment fund is stalking Australian tech startups 

A technology investment fund bankrolled by the CIA is stalking Australian companies for future investment opportunities.

  • by Ben Grubb
'We're all worried and thinking of Kevin': Curry
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'We're all worried and thinking of Kevin': Curry

He dropped to the floor and was rocking back-and-forth holding the lower right-calf that had kept him out until this moment.

  • by James Lemon
When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank

When I said I didn't have insurance, the receptionist's face went blank

Women struggle with painfully long wait times for endometriosis diagnosis under the public health system.

  • by Rose Dooley
Trip to Bali not a 'fundamental right': Costello laments Middle Australia

Trip to Bali not a 'fundamental right': Costello laments Middle Australia

He says if Australians saw the suffering he had witnessed overseas, they would never complain.

  • by Nicole Hasham
CCTV footage shows the alleged mugging in a Wolli Creek carpark.

Woman allegedly assaulted by teenage boys in Sydney car park

Police allege the boys kicked a woman multiple times in the chest and back before grabbing her bag. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
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Politics

Paul Fletcher has been appointed Communications Minister.
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Minister backs 'bedrock principle' of press freedom ahead of ABC meeting

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is open to an examination of the laws governing press freedom.

  • by David Crowe and Fergus Hunter

World

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The incredibly secluded house in an often overlooked hideaway town

The incredibly secluded house in an often overlooked hideaway town

Its profile is eclipsed by its bigger and much more famous neighbour but, despite a prominent secluded house, this town still has a strong sense of community.

  • by Vivienne Pearson
Forget Afterpay, this is what really kills your home loan chances

Forget Afterpay, this is what really kills your home loan chances

More than half a million Australians could be putting their home ownership prospects at risk, with lenders cracking down on punting.

  • by David Ross

Business

Greg Moshal (left) and Beau Bertoli have delivered a stock market listing for small business lender Prospa Group.

Second time lucky for Prospa as lender soars on ASX debut

Small business lender Prospa has succeeded with its second attempt at an IPO on Tuesday, debuting at a 20 per cent premium to its $3.78 IPO price.

  • by Colin Kruger
US markets got a boost from easing of tariffs between US and Mexico.

Prospa Group jumps 19pc on listing

  • by Lucy Battersby

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Entertainment

Charlie Barnett and Murray Bartlett (Michael) on the Barbary Lane steps in a series where the city is a key character.

Tales of the City author glad he didn't hold Spacey against Netflix

Armistead Maupin's coming out story has found fresh life on Netflix, which experienced 'Hollywood's most notorious closet case'.

  • by Michael Idato
Producers have announced plans are underway for an Australian production of The Ferryman.

Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?

The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?

  • by Nathanael Cooper

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Microsoft details 'Project Scarlett' Xbox, cloud streaming service

Microsoft highlights 60 games, sheds light on 2020 next-generation console and game streaming plans at its briefing ahead of this week's E3 games expo.

  • by Tim Biggs
Good parents let their children fail, often.

Good parents let their children fail - often

Children making mistakes and failing seems to become a reflection on one's parents rather than a normal part of childhood. It shouldn't be that way.

  • by Maggie Dent

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Sport

Mitchell Pearce in action in game two at the MCG in 2015.

The push is on for Origin punching bag Pearce to rescue the Blues

Could Mitchell Pearce, 30, really be parachuted into Brad Fittler’s side for the must-win match in Perth?

  • by Andrew Webster
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant.
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NBA Finals 2019 LIVE: Kevin Durant injury hurts Golden State's effectiveness in Toronto

The return of Kevin Durant is the final hurdle for Toronto Raptors; just one win away from a maiden NBA title.

  • by James Lemon

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