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Barnaby Joyce on politics, campaigning and the orange wave

Unapologetically himself, the One Nation MP and former deputy PM is a divisive figure in politics — but voters continue to back him.

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In many ways, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are a perfect contrast, but what they have in common is winning, accolades and an unmatched influence within soccer and arguably within sport as a two-piece.

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Rio’s new chief faces his biggest test yet.

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn, photographed at Government House in Canberra.

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Olympic gold medallist and the Commonwealth Games chef de mission Petria Thomas has opened up to the Nightly about resilience, leadership, success and her battles with depression.

How swimming great triumphed from heartache to Olympic gold

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In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of travel, Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner knows he must stay on the front foot. Because achieving success is one thing, sustaining it is another.

Flight Centre boss on marathons and building travel empire

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