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ABC boss Hugh Marks.

ABC boss left red-faced over bizarre ‘Journo Feed’ project

The head of the ABC was forced to admit he knew nothing about a mysterious project to create a new interactive platform called ‘Journo Feed’ that would promote stories from individual reporters.

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Dieter and Karl Gruber both died after being stabbed.

Man accused of double murder at first birthday party fronts court

Murder charges have been laid over the deaths of two men at a first birthday party, as the accused man's lawyer told a court he was withdrawing from drugs.

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Passenger removed from Qantas flight.

Qantas chaos as AFP removes restrained passenger on flight from Perth

A ‘disruptive’ passenger has been removed from a Sydney-bound Qantas flight after being restrained on board.

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A millennial couple who scored WA’s biggest lottery prize in three years has revealed their plans for the huge jackpot.

Shocked millennials reveal plans for $50m Powerball windfall

‘This kind of thing doesn’t happen to normal people like us.’

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How to get the most out of this year's Black Friday sales.

How to get the best Black Friday deals & not get ripped off

How Australians can make the most of Black Friday without getting caught in overcrowded stores, misleading offers or online scams.

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Russell Crowe has led emotional tributes to radio legend John Laws, telling mourners the broadcaster had the “heart of a lion”.

‘Believed’: Crowe’s tribute to radio legend

Movie star Russell Crowe has shared a touching detail about his first meeting with radio icon John Laws at a packed funeral.

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The National Socialist Network nazi group rallying outside NSW parliament.

Huge fines for ‘deplorable’ signs among tough new nazi laws

The NSW government is increasing penalties for those who indicate support for nazi ideology in public, particularly near Jewish schools, synagogues or Holocaust museums.

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Trade Minister Don Farrell is optimistic he can secure a trade deal with the EU.

‘We can get a deal’: Hopes high as EU trade talks begin

The European Union’s top trade negotiator has arrived in Australia to reopen trade talks, with both sides sounding optimistic about securing a long elusive deal.  

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Tropical Cyclone Fina has formed off Northern Territory coast

100km/h winds as cyclone forms off Northern Territory coast

The tropical cyclone is expected to potentially make landfall by the end of the week.

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A 17-year-old girl described by her family as a “beautiful and gentle soul” has been killed in an alleged hit-and-run.

Family’s heartbreak after teen killed in hit-and-run

A family has shared a moving tribute to 17-year-old Olivia, who died at the scene of an alleged hit-and-run in Queensland.

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Australia's top science agency is to shed hundreds of jobs and narrow its range of research work.

Shock as CSIRO to lay off hundreds of workers

Up to 350 scientists will be laid off as the national science agency announces a cost-cutting restructure stemming from financial pressures and government funding not keeping up.

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Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley is under pressure to hold her spot.

Can Ley survive Canberra’s pre-Christmas killing season?

The besieged Opposition Leader needs to keep her job until January 20 to eclipse the former Alexander Downer’s forgettable tenure of eight months and seven days.

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Researchers are suggesting parents use proper names for their children’s private parts.

Call for parents to ask for consent before a nappy change

In advice that is certain to be on the nose for many, Australian academics are advising parents to ask their babies for consent before changing a nappy.

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Experts reveals how to get through to someone you believe has fallen down an internet rabbit hole of misinformation.

How to talk to friends who are deep into conspiracies

‘They’re lying to us.’ An expert reveals how to get through to someone you believe has fallen down an internet rabbit hole of misinformation.

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The Victorian Liberal Party’s new leader, 35-year-old Jess Wilson, will take on Premier Jacinta Allan.

Vic Liberals gamble on millennial to break losing streak

Despite her age, 35-year-old Jess Wilson is a seasoned political operator comfortable attacking Victoria’s Labor government over its big debt and poor economic performance.

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