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The high price of 'white genocide' politics for Australia
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The high price of 'white genocide' politics for Australia

Dutton's embrace of the cause of white South African farmers may serve to amplify a well-worn conspiracy theory of the far right, and it gets worse.

  • by Chris Zappone

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How Kathleen survived alone for a week after a car crash

How Kathleen survived alone for a week after a car crash

Detective Sergeant John Giles thought he was looking at a body. Then, he heard a small voice: "Can you help me? I'm stuck."

  • by Kimberley Le Lievre
Poor start and Wests Tigers end Canberra Raiders' season
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Raiders

Poor start and Wests Tigers end Canberra Raiders' season

A terrible start has ended the Canberra Raiders' season, giving Wests Tigers a 16-point lead and it proved too hard to run down.

  • by David Polkinghorne
'I just love the freedom': meet Sophie Delezio, the actress

'I just love the freedom': meet Sophie Delezio, the actress

Sophie Delezio, the little girl badly injured in an accident at child care, is now 17 and sitting her HSC.

  • by Jordan Baker
Two years after having her stomach stapled, Libby started putting on weight

Two years after having her stomach stapled, Libby started putting on weight

"It's not the quick fix you think it is": Libby is working as hard as ever to lose weight and manage her food addiction.

  • by Bree Winchester
Ten in hospital after Manchester shooting

Ten in hospital after Manchester shooting

Armed officers from Greater Manchester Police were called and discovered several people had been hurt.

Trend for Australians to live longer reshapes economy
Opinion
Health

Trend for Australians to live longer reshapes economy

We hear endlessly about economic measures like income and wealth. But another statistic gets little attention.

  • by Matt Wade
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Opinion & Perspectives

Reflections of the 11,120,000th Australian

Rising above the mathematics of the debate, I've been thinking about the whole wondrous phenomenon of migration.

Ian Warden

    Time to take a deep breath

    Yes, I ranted against foreign imports only days ago. Now I'm champing at the bit to see one of them.

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      Australians can be brutal when a public figure falls from favour

      It seems few Australians have much sympathy for the mental health of Barnaby Joyce and Emma Husar. We are a hard lot.

      John Watkins
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        Politics

        'It's not unusual': Frydenberg defends $444m reef grant

        'It's not unusual': Frydenberg defends $444m reef grant

        "The foundation was chosen because it is the best organisation to leverage off the private sector."

        • by Dana McCauley

        World

        Angry Harley riders play the Trump card

        Angry Harley riders play the Trump card

        • by Alan Rappeport
        US demands Britain back Trump with Iran sanctions

        US demands Britain back Trump with Iran sanctions

        • by Ben Riley-Smith & Christopher Hope
        Driver charged in Aussie cyclist death in New York

        Driver charged in Aussie cyclist death in New York

        • by Ellen Connolly, Nicole Precel, Angus Thompson & Goya Dmytryshchak

        Property byallhomes

        Does Canberra need a green roofs and walls policy?

        Does Canberra need a green roofs and walls policy?

        Canberra is transitioning to a higher density city with rooftop gardens and better building sustainability.

        • by Lucy Bladen
        Hawaii prepares to host one of the world's most extreme pools

        Hawaii prepares to host one of the world's most extreme pools

        One thing's for sure – you'd never forget your first time in a pool like this.

        • by Kate Jones

        Business

        Santos takeover rejection paying off as shares hit 3-year high

        Santos takeover rejection paying off as shares hit 3-year high

        Santos chief executives Kevin Gallagher and Keith Spence may soon be hailed as heroes by shareholders as their decision to reject a takeover pays off.

        • by Cole Latimer

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        The cruel way I found out my six-year relationship was a hoax

        The cruel way I found out my six-year relationship was a hoax

        Adored Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan reveals the heartbreak she faced at the end of a six-year drama.

        • by Casey Donovan
        'I'm not contagious, I promise': Pink raises the roof in first show

        'I'm not contagious, I promise': Pink raises the roof in first show

        Out of hospital and back on stage, the star delivers the goods in emphatic style.

        • by Michael Ruffles

        Lifestyle

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        Smarter living

        Seven tips for a successful family bathroom renovation

        Seven tips for a successful family bathroom renovation

        A bit of forethought is a great investment in your sanity, when it comes to bathroom design for a family. 

        • by Suzi Catchpole
        Using Centrelink's 'granny flat' rules to house ageing parents

        Using Centrelink's 'granny flat' rules to house ageing parents

        Personal finance expert George Cochrane answers your questions.

        • by George Cochrane

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        Sport

        Poor start and Wests Tigers end Canberra Raiders' season
        Updated
        Raiders

        Poor start and Wests Tigers end Canberra Raiders' season

        A terrible start has ended the Canberra Raiders' season, after they were unable to reel in a 16-point deficit.

        • by David Polkinghorne
        GWS Giants confident they can defy injury toll

        GWS Giants confident they can defy injury toll

        This has been the most costly fortnight of the club's season - despite the two wins it bore.

        • by Caden Helmers