Defence department goes to war over meme page

The Pineapple Express’ edgy, often offensive memes developed a cult following among veterans. The top brass at Defence wasn’t laughing.

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Biden’s Indo-Pacific chief talks of ‘renaissance’ between Australia and US

Kurt Campbell also revealed that the US had issued stern warnings to the Chinese regime against further intrusions into the Philippines’ maritime territories.

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Sports betting firms offer to get out of the jersey game

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland is preparing to announce curbs on TV, online and outdoor betting promotions.

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Inside a renovated mid-century-style home in Melbourne’s north-east

Simply changing the lighting added instant atmosphere to this four-bedroom rental.

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New vision for ‘noisy, grubby’ Parramatta Road

Business and housing groups want to transform traffic-choked Parramatta and Victoria roads with thousands of new homes and light rail.

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‘An intense jet flame’: Warning after spate of Sydney e-bike fires

There has been a string of fires caused by faulty or misused e-bike chargers, with fire crews called to three incidents within 24 hours last week.

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After 18 months from hell, these farmers are doing everything they can to save their crops

First flood hit the farmers of the Lismore region, then came drought.

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How do you get a multimillion-dollar racehorse from Japan to Sydney?

They come out from Europe, Japan and New Zealand each year to win Australia’s mega money races. But what actually goes into moving the beasts across countries?

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The politics of No is dumbing down our democracy

The nation is languishing because its politics have come to be defined by retreat, revenge and regression.

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MPs left hanging as Qantas charm offensive fails to launch

Qantas ticked off federal MPs again after a flight out of Canberra was delayed.

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I have $4.5 million in assets - can I get a Seniors Health Card?

Even if you have millions of dollars in assets, you can still be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

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Yet another leaked report flags Perth women’s and babies’ hospital concerns

The report is the third health document to be leaked in the space of a week, further highlighting the continued internal angst among healthcare professionals over the decision to move the hospital to Murdoch.

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New Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson will show up to staff roast

While Alan Joyce wasn’t too keen on the Qantas Revue, a variety show where the airline’s employees ribbed the higher ups, his successor is striking a different tone.

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After ending the freeze with Australia, China fancies joining trade bloc

After three years, all but one of half a dozen exports caught up in $20 billion in trade strikes by the Chinese government have been given an official reprieve.

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Kohli falls short in pursuit for 100

Indian star Virat Kohli fell just short of a hundred in his side's win over New Zealand, holing out in the deep trying to reach the milestone before the game's end.

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What a mango farmer eats in a day (other than mangoes)

Naturally, 58-year-old Marie Piccone does have half a mango she grew for dessert.

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How century-old Sydney boys’ school is preparing to go co-ed

Cranbrook is among at least half a dozen private and Catholic schools in NSW to switch to co-education in the past decade.

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Balance for the sake of balance is corruption of good journalism

The best journalists know that when things are not equal - when one side lies, misleads or refuses to engage - then balance is no longer a useful tool.

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‘I thought I was going to die’: Perth hotel hit with fine over mislabelled nut-laden tart

Pan Pacific Perth has been fined for a mistake which could have cost a woman her life.

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Uni union leader quits as members split over political issues, Israel-Hamas war

Fiona Gill says the union’s committee members are refusing to condemn war crimes publicly, amid pro-palestinian campaigning.

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Farmers offloading sheep for free as drought looms

Fears of a long, hot summer and a booming national flock have pushed some farmers to take extreme measures.

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What does force majeure mean for your travel insurance?

Most travel insurers exclude acts of war, political unrest and acts of terrorism from trip cancellation coverage.

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Award-winning play from American Beauty director to make Australian premiere

The Lehman Trilogy won five Tony Awards for its Broadway run, and five-star reviews for its premiere season in London.

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The once-booming NSW regional towns where rents are at a discount

Workers have mostly returned to offices instead of logging on from the coast, but despite the slowdown many tenants are doing it tough.

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Late changes to ticket pricing create confusion ahead of SXSW festival

The first Sydney South by Southwest festival, which opens on Sunday, has left punters confused over its pricing structure.

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A local Voice has transformed Bourke, but the No camp won’t talk about that

The results in Bourke show that achieving change is much more difficult than just saying No – but that the rewards are real for those who try.

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Vast Antarctic ice shelves shrinking as ocean warms

Scientists say about 70 of the 160 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume, releasing 7.5 trillion tonnes of freshwater into the ocean.

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‘Now I’m older, I’m much more confident’: How Sam Kerr found her style

After spending her twenties trying to fit in, the Matildas captain is happy to admit she rarely shops in the women’s section.

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Documents reveal full extent of One Nation’s alleged financial impropriety

Receipts reveal a string of purchases made by One Nation’s Brisbane head office using funds from the NSW division.

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How do you know if a wine bar’s any good? Its owner’s credentials are a good place to start

We’re down south this week, which means this entry of Broadbrush is all about the best our grape-growing regions have to offer.

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Have these changes altered the way you travel? Because they should

Here’s an awkward truth: climate change is affecting travellers, but it’s also caused, in part, by travellers.

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The NRL mates who helped Tommy Berry through his ban

Comeback jockey Tommy Berry on what he learned from his tips-for-benefits scandal, hearing from Shane Flanagan and Brad Arthur, and why he still calls his late brother Nathan.

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Anxious teens turn to vaping as parents urged to talk to their children

Researchers have found clear links between vaping and mental health challenges.

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Why Peter V’landys thinks the Everest is a lucky omen for the Yes vote

The Racing NSW boss isn’t the slightest bit worried about the referendum ruining his Everest party on Saturday.

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Catherine King sponsored Qantas employee’s parliamentary pass

The Transport Minister was one of six parliamentarians to sign off on access to Parliament House for an employee of the national carrier.

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Jim sneezed. Then his arm went numb

When one of Australia’s leading researchers on neck injury suffered his own, he gained a new understanding of the patient experience.

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What’s the difference between the Voice and same-sex marriage? A frightened nation

Most Australians know someone who is gay, but few of us know an Indigenous Australian – so the scare tactics are working.

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Mission to a metal mass: NASA set to blast off to a failed planet

Astronomers believe it is the dead core of an ancient failed planet. Now we are launching a mission beyond Mars to visit it.

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Pesutto puts Guy back in starting line-up as Allan tinkers with midfield

As far as cabinet reshuffles go, Victorian Labor’s and the Coalitions offer plenty of signs of what’s to come.

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When will the Victorian Liberals learn that zingers don’t win elections?

Too many in the Liberal Party still see the Victorian political environment as a level playing field, where they’re just one attack line away from fatally wounding the government. It’s a fantasy that ultimately only hurts them.

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Alleged sex trafficking boss deported over underground prostitution network

Binjun Xie has been arrested and deported from Australia as the federal government shakes up border security to reduce exploitation of foreign workers.

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Doubleview bar benefits from northern beaches’ pent-up demand

Can’t get a booking at all the usual Scarborough suspects? Go a little further and join the party at this beautiful bar with a great crew.

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The most stunning homes for sale in Western Australia

From a house with a breathtaking top-of-the-world panorama, to charming chalets set among towering karri forests, these are some of the best properties currently listed for sale out west.

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