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Did Al Jazeera’s undercover investigation into One Nation overstep the mark?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: The brutal tactics of the gun lobby and the operations of One Nation need exposing. Journalism sometimes has to take on the unsavoury job of extracting the truth from those who do not want to share it.
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NSW election result gives federal Liberals a boost in the mind games
View from The Hill: For the federal Liberals, the night was a vital morale booster, though the result had been determined mostly on state factors.
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Christchurch attack strains Australian-Turkish relations ahead of ANZAC day
"I am not going to single out the comments of one person and ascribe it to a people, whether in Turkey or across Australia. I don’t think it does reflect the views of the Turkish people, or certainly of Turkish Australians,” says Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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Morrison announces $55 million for security at religious premises and warns against “tribalism”
Scott Morrison took up Jacinda Ardern’s phrase when she said of Muslims “they are us”, and applied it to Australia.
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‘Eggboy’ deserved slap, says unapologetic Fraser Anning following outrage over Christchurch terror comments
Meanwhile, William Connelly has been lauded with offers of life-time tickets from Hill Top Hoods, basketballer Ben Simmons dubbing him an "Australian legend", and a mural of the incident appearing on Melbourne's Hosier Lane with the hashtag #eggboy.
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Christchurch attacks are a stark warning of toxic political environment that allows hate to flourish
OPINION & ANALYSIS: We need to address the permissive political environment that allows such hateful extremism to be promulgated so openly.
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MPs vote against no-deal Brexit – but what does that actually mean?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: In the current impasse and unusual circumstances, unexpected and unusual things may still happen.
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George Pell sentenced to six years in prison for child sexual assault
"I was hoping for 20 (years) but realistically I thought maybe 10, but hey, he's incarcerated, he can't hurt anybody," says victim's father.
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Coal turns lumpy for Scott Morrison and the Nationals
VIEW FROM THE HILL: Once again, raging energy and climate wars are burning out of control in government ranks.
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Don’t ban Michael Jackson’s music – talk about the accusations
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Keep Michael Jackson on the radio – but never play him without reminding listeners of what he has been accused of. Do the same with other artists similarly accused, or found guilty of, a crime.
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Morrison campaigns with high-profile visit to Christmas Island
The government is running its border security/refugees scare against Labor on two fronts.
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If Labor wins government, will an Australian republic finally take the crown?
SPECIAL FEATURE: If Bill Shorten becomes prime minister, will he drive the case for an Australian head of state forward? Can the feted republic even come to pass in the absence of muscular support from both hemispheres of politics?
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Six reasons why Shane Watson is an IPL demigod
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson could be argued as the most valuable player ever to grace the Indian Premier League with his talented presence.
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We knew George Pell was guilty of child sex abuse. Why couldn’t we say it until now?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Anyone could easily discover Pell’s charges despite the suppression order – so what’s the point?
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Australia's most senior Catholic has been convicted of serious child sex offences. The trial concluded with the verdict handed down in December, but due to a suppression order Australia's media have only been able to report on it from today.
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Julie Bishop to quit parliament at the election
The exit of Bishop – the best-known Liberal woman and highly popular with voters - underlines the Liberals’ “woman problem”.
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From refugees to social media to pill testing, church signs are getting political
SPECIAL FEATURE: In a time when fewer Australians identify with institutional religion than ever before, the church sign is emerging as an intriguing platform for creativity and commentary.
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Search for UK and French backpackers missing in Australia
It is believed the two men may have entered the water to swim on Sunday night. Police have said it would be unlikely they would have survived in the water since then.
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‘State actor’ makes cyber attack on Australian political parties
Although the authorities are pointing to a “state actor”, national cyber security adviser Alastair MacGibbon told a news conference: “We don’t know who is behind this, nor their intent.
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Could Tony Abbott lose to an independent? If the zeitgeist is any guide, he’s on thin ice
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Tony Abbott’s electorate is getting so socially progressive, he may soon be left behind.
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We don’t know how many asylum seekers are turned away at Australian airports
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Australia's immigration department doesn't keep a record of the number of people applying for asylum at airports. This means there is no oversight over the treatment of those seeking protection.
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Townsville drowning in ‘once in a century’ flood catastrophe
With possibly thousands of homes underwater and crocodile sightings, Townsville residents have been warned the flood risk may continue into next week.
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BANKING ROYAL COMMISSION FINAL REPORT: Compensation scheme to follow Hayne’s indictment of financial sector
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, releasing Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s three-volume report which excoriates the financial sector, said the government would be “taking action” on all 76 recommendations.
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Banking Royal Commission: Six questions our banks need to answer to regain trust
Here are the six most important questions our banks will need to answer for their stakeholders to regain trust:
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Brexit: parliament sends May back to Brussels – what latest amendment votes mean
OPINION & ANALYSIS: With the clear majority voting against a no-deal Brexit, the ticking clock works in the prime minister’s favour.
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Yvonne Kenny honoured as UK Australian of the Year
Achievements by world renowned soprano, Oxford PhD student and cycling commentator saluted in ceremony at Australia House in London.
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Cave rescue heroes share Australian of the Year award
Two heroes of the Thai cave rescue, Craig Challen and Richard Harris, are joint Australian of the Year for 2019.
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Australia Day: Liberals stir the culture war pot but who’s listening?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: As this Australia Day has approached, the prime minister has ramped up the nationalistic and culture war rhetoric in general, and accompanied it with some controversial actions.
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Gillette advert shows just how far the #metoo movement has come
OPINION & ANALYSIS: That Gillette has aligned itself with the #metoo movement is not something for the brand to be congratulated on. It is #metoo that deserves the praise.
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Brexit: what are Theresa May’s options for a ‘plan B’?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: As the UK’s withdrawal date of March 29 is written into UK law, time is of the essence. There are six possible options for the prime minister at this stage.
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The far-right may think they own ‘nationalism’, but we can reclaim it as a force for good
OPINION AND ANALYSIS: The weekend rally on St Kilda beach, organised by far-right activist Neil Erikson, reminds us nationalism is the territory of fringe groups who hold bigoted views, particularly towards people who aren’t “white”.
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