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'Attack on feminism': Andrew Nolch on why he defaced Eurydice Dixon's memorial
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'Attack on feminism': Andrew Nolch on why he defaced Eurydice Dixon's memorial

The self-described independent Scientologist and anti-vaxxer admitted his guilt and said he had planned to be caught.

  • by Tammy Mills & Erin Pearson

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Being a libertarian means never having to say you’re sorry

Being a libertarian means never having to say you’re sorry

It’s sure not the time for Senator Leyonhjelm, or anyone else, to make a stand for men’s rights.

  • by Matt Holden
'Financial panic likely': Calls for calm as clouds get darker
Opinion
China

'Financial panic likely': Calls for calm as clouds get darker

Beijing vows to defend China's currency as it braces for the double shock of a US trade war and a global credit squeeze.

  • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Eastman threatened to bash public servant with bat, court told

Eastman threatened to bash public servant with bat, court told

David Harold Eastman threatened to bash in a public servant's head in with a baseball bat in an irate phone call about a payout, a court has heard.

  • by Michael Inman
Duntroon staff cadet accused of raping sleeping colleague

Duntroon staff cadet accused of raping sleeping colleague

The Fijian national was refused bail on Friday after prosecutors expressed fears he was a flight risk.

  • by Alexandra Back
Sorry, but there's one team I detest more than the rest

Sorry, but there's one team I detest more than the rest

Given our own absence at the business end of the Cup, it helps if we pretend to have skin in the game. I've made my choice.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
It’s childless couples, singles who should whinge about tax
Opinion
Income tax

It’s childless couples, singles who should whinge about tax

So, younger working singles and childless couples are big net payers, while the oldies really clean up.

  • by Ross Gittins
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Opinion & Perspectives

Major Catholic church consultation ambitious - but will it succeed?

The Australian Catholic community has just embarked on a potentially defining internal consultation process. But is an ‘everything on the table’ approach best?

John Warhurst

The birth of my son was traumatic and it's all too common

We need to tell our stories; our stories matter.

Clementine Ford
Clementine Ford

The plastic bag ban: You just need to suck it up, people

We live in the Entitled Toddler era, with unlimited scope to vent gripes on social media. Sometimes it’s justified. Not here.

Ian Whitworth
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    World Cup 2018

    England fans dare to dream, take over streets after shootout win

    England fans dare to dream, take over streets after shootout win

    After decades of penalty shootout heartbreak, you might have thought England had won the whole thing given the reaction back home.

    • by George Sargent & Simon Dawson
    Stranded Argentina fans wonder what to do

    Stranded Argentina fans wonder what to do

    • by Ian Ransom
    Low to stay on as Germany coach

    Low to stay on as Germany coach

    • by Brian Homewood
    Akinfeev says Russia not practising penalties

    Akinfeev says Russia not practising penalties

    • by Maria Vasilyeva

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    Business

    Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu reaches end of his China prison sentence

    Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu reaches end of his China prison sentence

    The executive's jailing in 2010 was seen as a low point in the Australia-China relationship.

    • by Sanghee Liu, Ruth Williams, Mathew Dunckley & Michael Bachelard

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    Entertainment

    Scarlett Johansson slammed for 'trash' response to anger over new role

    Scarlett Johansson slammed for 'trash' response to anger over new role

    The actress is reportedly set to star as a transgender man in upcoming film, Rub & Tug.

    • by Genevieve Rota
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos files for divorce

    My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos files for divorce

    The 25-year relationship inspired Vardalos' hit 2002 movie.

    • by Bryan Alexander

    Lifestyle

    Can you do yoga in your sleep?

    Can you do yoga in your sleep?

    • by Mary Ward
    The birth of my son was traumatic and it's all too common
    Opinion
    Daily Life

    The birth of my son was traumatic and it's all too common

    • by Clementine Ford
    Inside Australia's death cafe

    Inside Australia's death cafe

    • by Evelyn Lewin
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    Smarter living

    Five essential exercises every healthy person should be able to do

    Five essential exercises every healthy person should be able to do

    Australians have moved away from their traditionally athletic image to become soft caricature of themselves.

    • by Michael Jarosky
    What is the ‘right’ age for your child to start school?

    What is the ‘right’ age for your child to start school?

    There are a number of questions parents should be asking.

    • by Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn

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    Sport

    Brumbies sweat on injured trio as Chiefs consider resting All Blacks

    Brumbies sweat on injured trio as Chiefs consider resting All Blacks

    The Brumbies will fly to New Zealand on Thursday morning, but prop Scott Sio is unlikely to join them for a sudden-death match.

    • by Chris Dutton
    Williams wants winning ways for Raiders halves audition

    Williams wants winning ways for Raiders halves audition

    It would be his longest run in the NRL for six years, but Canberra Raiders half Sam Williams has the rest of the season to stake his claim for next year.

    • by David Polkinghorne