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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