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Our outdated and embarrassing national anthem is a joke
Most Australians don’t even know the words of Advance Australia Fair. But we can all hum Waltzing Matilda, or sing it if we choose.
- by Julian Cribb
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Animal rights
Shocking video surfaces of man running down emus
The RSPCA is appealing for public information for the source of the abhorrent video posted to social media.
- by Jenny Noyes
Child approached at Wanniassa school
ACT Policing have also released face fits of three men believed to be involved in two child approach incidents last week.
Trump told Spain to build a wall across the Sahara
The US President had a suggestion for how Spain could deal with Europe's migration crisis. A simple idea, really.
- by Adam Taylor
Tower of lies comes tumbling down around Australian of the Year finalist
The former Australian of the Year finalist faces 10 years in jail if fraud charges are pursued.
- by Michael Evans
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Education
PM announces $4.4 billion school funding fix
The government will inject another $4.4 billion into private schools in a bid to end the education funding wars.
- by Michael Koziol
Notebook 'saved my life' in baseball bat attack, tutor says
She was writing on the whiteboard when she turned to see Alex Ophel coming at her with a baseball bat.
- by Alexandra Back
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TV & radio
Netflix could be on the verge of losing its crown as the Great Disruptor
- by Craig Mathieson
Opinion & Perspectives
We still care what Germaine Greer says (even if it's infuriating)
It’s a cycle: Germaine Greer says something disagreeable, then the rest of us are outraged that she’s said something disagreeable.
Erin Stewart
Labor's super reforms won't go far enough
There are more fundamental issues with the superannuation system.
Linda White
Scott Morrison makes 'brmm, brmm' in a big rig, just like Donald Trump
Australia's new Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, emulates Donald Trump by climbing aboard a big truck and making weird faces.
Tony Wright
Politics
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Education
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces $4.6 billion school funding fix
The Morrison government will inject another $4.6 billion into private schools in a bid to end the education funding wars.
- by Michael Koziol
World
Property byallhomes
Super Saturday: Canberra's biggest auction weekend of year set to go off
Homeowners in Canberra are capitalising on the spring selling season with more than 100 properties set to go under the hammer on the weekend.
- by Lucy Bladen
The Block 2018: Five must-haves for a luxury kitchen reno
It takes more than just high-end appliances to create an outstanding modern kitchen. These are the most effective ways to add wow-factor in your reno.
- by Natasha Dickins
Business
'Worrying': Companies' reporting of climate risks goes 'backwards'
The number of companies providing information about climate change and its risks in their annual reports has fallen dramatically since 2011.
- by Ruth Williams
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Entertainment
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Music festivals
Britain's drug testing charity is ready to roll out in Australia
A UK organisation has been training Australian medical professionals to run pill testing at local music festivals.
- by Latika Bourke
After Emmys proposal, couple continue to share their love story on TV
Glenn Weiss, who popped the question to Jan Svendsen at the Emmys, has opened up about the viral moment.
- by Nardine Saad
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Jacqui Lambie
'Mind wide open': Jacqui Lambie joins SBS immigration experiment
- by Michael Lallo
Lifestyle
Smarter living
The car you buy when all your friends have Ferraris
The Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 are all about sleek open-top styling and exclusivity.
- by Toby Hagon
PlayStation Classic: Sony announces a retro micro-console of its own
Tiny replica will include 20 games pre-installed, although Sony has so far only disclosed five of them.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Shark alarm: Gallen unlikely to play in preliminary final
The inspirational Cronulla captain is running out of time to be fit for Friday's grand final qualifier against Melbourne.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why dropping Joe Powell from the Wallabies was the right move
Powell has been left out of the Wallabies' touring squad, but the Vikings believe he can use the NRC as a launching pad for Test game time.
- by Chris Dutton
