The Late Debate

Usman Khawaja cancels all media appearances after a car crash interview on the ABC, NSW police say they will no longer pursue illegal e-bike riders. Plus, the development of humanoid robots continues at an incredible rate.

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Cricket chief shuts down claims the entire Test team knew about ball tampering during the 2018 tour, Warren Pickering grilled over Hitler post. Plus, parents sue an exclusive grammar school after their son was expelled for swearing at teachers.

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A row has erupted at a Brisbane school over socks, a Sydney Council is voting on whether or not to replace the image of Captain Cook with a blue squiggle. Plus, parents in the UK up in arms over trans ideology being taught in schools.

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A local council ditches its annual community feedback survey after repeatedly receiving feedback it didn't like, JD Vance says attacking Iran wasn't worth losing control of the House and the Senate . Plus, Brisbane cook loses unfair dismissal fight.

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A Christmas ad has gone viral in the UK for all the wrong reasons, comedian Dave Hughes' transformation into right wing conservative commentator. Plus, are the fun police ruining spectator sport, or making it better for families?

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David Jones stores look set to close across Australia, supermarket fridges across Europe have been hit with a cyber-attack that spoiled millions of Euros worth of food. Plus, the Republicans campaign hard on cultural issues instead of the economy.

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A local council introduces AI parking inspectors, a Brisbane engineer has apologised after telling a Muslim job applicant there was no way he'd hire anyone wearing a hajib. Plus, the newly elected Hobart Council doesn't contain a single woman.

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The UK, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the US have issued warnings to stockpile food and water for emergencies, the E-Safety Commissioner calls for stronger internet controls. Plus, Rolling Stone list the top 200 rock songs of the 21st Century.

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Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson is still insisting she will not be involved in any leaders debate involving One Nation, Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million  over unauthorised use of his music. Plus, boy who stabs girl avoids custody.

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Former leftie leaders keep landing university roles, debate erupts over who breastfeeding laws cover. Plus, pre-COP rooms in Sydney cost taxpayers $682,000.

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One Nation cartoons in the spotlight, Aboriginal land acknowledgement sparks jeers from veterans. Plus, Sydney Sweeney's new advert stirs debate about sexualising kid characters.

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NSW café owners revolt over plans to replace takeaway coffee cups, Donald Trump weighs his options for a successor as JD Vance and Marco Rubio circle. Plus, Ireland’s warning to grandparents about consent before hugging grandchildren. 

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MP Helen Haines is stable but still in a critical condition, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll forgets to pay for fuel. Plus, state parliament updates terms to be gender-neutral.

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Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent over an attack that has left Victorian MP Helen Haines critically injured, teaching graduates abandon the classroom after finishing degree. Plus, Pauline Hanson apologises over cartoon.

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Pauline Hanson warns that riots spreading across Europe could spread to Australia, more Australians are choosing to leave capital cities and live in regional areas. Plus, Sussan Ley pens a column for the SMH complaining that she was misunderstood.

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Things go from bad to worse for Donald Trump's new White House Press secretary, the Labor Government paid more than $257m to businesses that were ineligible to receive assistance during the Covid pandemic. Plus, Anika Wells faces sack pressure.

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Mental health challenges are hammering the workforce, a man killed after climbing into a tiger enclosure has sparked a debate about what people would do if they could intervene. Plus, is disciplining children making a comeback?

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Taxpayers could foot the bill for more than 30 types of so-called gender reassignment surgery, EV vehicle owners in the UK face police raids. Plus, a climate protester gets on the floor of the chamber at NSW Parliament.

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Police want more latitude to engage in car chases, the ABC says One Nation's Victorian election campaign ad is racist. Plus, Hamas is full of praise for the Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Chris Minns tells Sydneysiders to get used to seeing police armed with rifles patrolling the streets as the terrorism threat increases. Plus, a woman dumps her boyfriend after he gets a flight upgrade and leaves he behind in economy class.

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One Nation's promise to ban face coverings in Islamic schools if elected to win government, the Victorian Greens hold a press conference and not a single journalist turns up. Plus, Melbourne is voted the world's friendliest city.

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Zali Steggall says outage shows why 'green energy' is the answer, a refugee advocate vows to renounce her citizenship and move elsewhere because Australia is unbearably racist. Plus, Greens senator now warning of the 'radical right'.

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The founder of Jim's Mowing says our falling birth rate is a result of too much dopamine, what should US authorities do about the death row inmate who is now on life support? Plus, the UK Greens have crossed the line.

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Schools are dropping house names with colonial links and instead replacing them with Indigenous names. Plus, the founder of Jim's Mowing is taking on the Treasurer who he says is "incompetent".

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The Late Debate | 29 September: Interest rates have gone up again, Is it OK to tell a woman she's beautiful in a professional context? Plus, questions remain over Iran's links to RAF Fairford bomb plot.

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Bill Gates has warned that AI could kill a billion people, the latest trend in nail fashion could actually be about white supremacy. Plus, corporate Australia erupts over LinkedIn post calling a 22-year old finance worker 'beautiful'.

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Diesel prices are the highest they've been since April and they're predicted to surge back above three dollars a litre. Plus. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced another $60 million for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

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The NRL Grand Final won't have a pre-match concert after the star act pulled out, the Queensland government won't tell taxpayers how much Olympic venues cost. Plus, the Victorian government wants to make it easier for pubs to stay open until 3am.

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Pauline Hanson blasts Channel Nine after a Ku Klux Klan leader praises her, one of the world's top darts players says he's thinking about giving it up because the crowds keep laying into him. Plus, parents blamed for student behaviour.

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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the Liberals mustn't do a deal with One Nation to form government but refuses to answer if he'd do a deal with the Greens. Plus, the wheels are literally falling off a certain brand of Chinese EV.

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Kids as young as nine made to wipe down tables and sweep the floors during lunchtime at a UK school, the US Space Force has confirmed space-based weapons do exist. Plus, when is it ok for police to drop a cold case?

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A Kenyan woman living in NSW faces separation from her son as her visitor visa is set to expire, the Victorian government decriminalises begging. Plus, a former AFL star is dumped from public speaking events because of his criminal convictions.

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Pauline Hanson's day of apologies, Uber wins a landmark legal case after one of its drivers demanded to see trip payouts and destinations before accepting a job. Plus, more and more young Aussies are ditching human partners for AI bots.

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The Guardian claims it has exposed the "depth of relationship between billionaire and party" after revealing Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart's $20 million mansion. Plus, Sydney Sweeney accused of undermining women in sport.

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Grace Tame walks back on October 7 rape 'propaganda' comments, peak tourist body calls for gay 'scheme' for Brisbane Olympics. Plus, Trump offers voters $5,000 if republicans hold Congress.

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Classrooms in chaos as bullying, wagging and digital distractions are rife across the country, Victoria to name and shame dodgy tobacco shops. Plus, is it ever appropriate to take a work related zoom call on the toilet?

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Warren Pickering holds a press conference detailing his past drug use and even his sexual history, Harry and Meghan claim they were caught off guard by the King's public letter. Plus, Aussie council pays over $50,000 on cheap road paint.

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Aussie dads are being 'locked out' of bonding with their newborn children, Donald Trump becomes brunette. Plus, should weight loss drugs be available on the PBS or should people just get healthy the old fashioned way?

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Teachers are wasting one-third of lesson time dealing with disruptive students, the UN tells Britain to build statues of Africans to atone for slavery. Plus, it's Flag Day today, so why was the NZ flag flown at Parliament as well as our own?

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Labor adds fuel to the fire as pill testing is becoming permanent in NSW, an iconic UK pale ale rebrands its logo to a hipster wearing a beard. Plus, a Sydney school is set to trial students attending four days a week.

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Apparently the latest dating trend is "Pheromone maxxing" where young men ditch deodorant and stop showering, should AI be used to make submissions to Parliament? Plus, a NYC Mayor look-alike contest to take place in the US?

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Victoria's prisoners will be put to work on road maintenance as part of Labor's plan to fix potholes, Australia's wokest WAG is boycotting AFL's night of nights. Plus, pig trotter heels are dividing the internet.

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One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says the White Australia Party which is a banned hate group should be allowed to exist on free speech grounds. Plus, Geelong Football Club has been fined $140,000 by the AFL for a secret deal with a player.

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The Tasmanian Liberals have accused the Greens of making light of the Holocaust, NSW government rejects calls to make cyclists pay for coverage. Plus, fears prisoners are being forced to convert to Islam.

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David Farley claims he's trying to make One Nation competent, activist group GetUp plans to spend $600,000 fighting Pauline Hanson's party. Plus, how far is too far when it comes to cosmetic tattoos?

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Brisbane is set to be 10,000 hotel rooms short for the 2032 Olympics, a doctor says it's become impossible to tell junior staff when they've done the wrong thing. Plus, Farley's error raises questions on the party's competence.

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Adelaide Council moves to expel sex shops from the CBD, Chris Bowen is having another look at the idea of no carbon tax. Plus, why are Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK?

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More Australians are subscribing to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, Ricky Gervais plans to marry his long-time partner for tax purposes. Plus, Tanya Plibersek has slammed the Sydney Swans for not doing enough to demonstrate respect for women.

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Faith leaders criticise Pauline Hanson's call for a monoculture, how far should we be expected to go to show consideration for the allergies of other people? Plus, has Australia lost its international appeal or is it just too expensive for visitors?

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Dave Hughes blasts the Labor government at a Victorian Liberal Campaign, Labor ministers insist there's never been a better time to buy your first home. Plus, complaints that job applicants are turning up for interviews wearing tracksuit bottoms.

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Donald Trump switches planes due to a threat but leaves the press on the targeted plane, a Syrian court sentences former leader Bashar al-Assad to death. Plus, a former cop comes to the defence of Pauline Hanson over her controversial comments.

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Both One Nation and the LNP have stalls at this week's Brisbane exhibition, a Sydney council wants to make English compulsory on business signs. Plus, Aussies want to ban social media companies using algorithms to decide what we see online.

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The South Australian Government announces a Royal Commission into artificial intelligence, tomorrow night is Census night. Plus, are we doing enough to protect ourselves from Chinese espionage?

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The ABC doubles down on its Gina Rinehart segment by comparing her to Jabba the Hutt, an AFL club strikes a secret deal to make players liable for future brain injuries. Plus, a hilarious Zoom meeting featuring a New Zealand MP.

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Childless couples are preferring fur babies to actual babies, students encouraged to skip school to attend protest rallies against Pauline Hanson. Plus, a Gold Coast church says worshippers should use whichever bathroom matches their feelings.

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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver believes we should ban chewing gum, the WNBA ties itself in ideological knots over transgender players. Plus, a bottle shop worker fired for trying to stop thieves has won her job back.

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Pauline Hanson bans left-wing media outlets from her press conference, the ABC airs a segment on space travel claiming the moon is part of "Indigenous Sky Country". Plus, the New Zealand Greens declare that English is a "bastard language".

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has had enough of the NIMBYs, UK police refuse to investigate the Greens leader after he reposted what looks to be a death threat against Nigel Farage. Plus, a US proposal promoting attack drones patrolling school hallways.

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A Brisbane footballer has been suspended after smashing his opponent's head into the turf, would you trust a robot to organise your next overseas trip? Plus, And NSW police sacked for refusing the Covid jab have just been told they're welcome back.

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Victoria has a new unelected premier, Armed police will guard Britain's largest gay pride event. Plus, with young people swapping schooners for squats, is the Aussie pub an endangered species?

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Victoria's in a hole and Jacinta Allan wants to keep digging, the South Australian Premier is riding high in the polls. Plus, the man who drove a van into a Berlin Pride festival had recently returned after trying to join ISIS.

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A Muslim leader tells a Sydney councillor to "keep her mouth shut", Australia's in the grips of a youth crime crisis. Plus, OpenAI says some of its most advanced AI models went rogue and hacked a start-up.

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A Victorian school goes to extreme lengths to stop students mucking up in the toilets, generous donations flood in to help a Brisbane mother of quadruplets. Plus, South Australian told if they want cheaper electricity, they should sit in the dark.

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Our kids are banned from social media but the number of school teachers posting to Instagram and TikTok has exploded, the campaign to erase our history continues. Plus, what Sir Keir Starmer did immediately after resigning as prime minister.

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Australia's women's basketball coach describes a black American player as a protected species, a Labor MP calls for bans on protests outside Jewish schools and synagogues. Plus, British politicians advised to install safe rooms in their homes.

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Anthony Albanese accused of breaking another promise to Indigenous Australians, an Indigenous elder claims he was told to delete posts about welfare dependency. Plus, Scotland Yard investigates former Greens candidate targeting Ann Widdecombe.

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Greta Thunberg in Germany calling for an intifada against the Jews, UK households urged to stock up on food in preparation for war. Plus, a truck driver loses his job after $100,000 worth of ice cream melted on his watch.

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Christians outraged over a government funded X-rated show mocking Catholics in what used to be a Sydney church building, theme parks in the UK put limits on disabled fast passes. Plus, would you befriend a person with different political views?

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The statue of Nicky Winmar is removed from Optus Oval following his domestic violence conviction, school yard injuries are responsible for 14 per cent of hospital emergency visits. Plus, the ABC says climate change is a key driver of child marriage.

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Marvel Stadium in Melbourne has been filled tonight with Indians who came out to see the prime minister of their former country Narendra Modi. Plus, is it ever okay to tell off someone else's child for getting rough with your child?

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Prince Harry has lost his privacy case against the Daily Mail, Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and has labelled the regime "liars", "scum" and "sick people. Plus, Telstra outage affects thousands.

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Donald Trump touches down in Turkey for the NATO summit. Plus, a group of athletes fight to stop the ABC publishing messages from a private group chat that were leaked by an ex-girlfriend.

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One Nation says translators should be taken away from government services because it discourages migrants from speaking English. Plus, the UK government wants to take control of social media algorithms to boost the BBC's content.

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Taxpayers are funding an influencer to sell Snowy 2.0 as value for money, Canberra's Midwinter Ball had politicians use their outfits to promote a pet cause. Plus, why is the Trump administration considering a ban on pregnant women entering the US?

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Almost half of Labor voters have no idea who should succeed Albanese, why is the ABC encouraging Australian kids to design a new national flag? Plus, transgender activists go wild after the Queen invites JK Rowling to talk about child literacy

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The Spanish government decides deporting illegal migrants is too hard, the Victorian Liberals face some big decisions as Deeming returns from overseas. Plus, a survey of 15,000 Australians reveals which state is home to the happiest people.

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Paul Hogan has thrown One Nation into the fire describing Pauline Hanson as a pelican and a racist, Jacinta Allan is about to learn that ideology has consequences. Plus, almost 20,000 foreign criminals are living free in the United Kingdom.

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The official opening of the Australian War Memorial's redevelopment had a lengthy welcome to country but no national anthem. Plus, the net zero fantasy is going really well in the UK as an electric bus burst into flames.

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Spy boss Mike Burgess has said he is gravely concerned about the temperature and trajectory of terror threats in Australia. Plus, Pauline Hanson says the Socceroos are the perfect example of monoculturalism.

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A newly elected Scottish MP crosses her fingers while giving the oath of allegiance, a South Australian council wants to spend ratepayer money trialling pop up bike lanes. Plus, should other passengers be more forgiving when kids play up on flights?

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New polling has One Nation on track to win more than 60 seats at the next federal election, should the AFL punish a player for giving the middle finger to the crowd at the weekend? Plus, is it rude not to tip when in America?

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South Australian politicians vote for laws that allow biological men to identify as the "mother" on their child's birth certificate, the PM performs a CGT backflip. Plus, a UK council wants to make it illegal to fly the Union flag near roads.

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The latest version of Siri says that Pauline Hanson is a racist, alleged RSL vandals are confronted by an ANZAC's grandson outside court. Plus, social workers admit they've been reluctant to report abuse of children for fear of causing offence.

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The prime minister questions Pauline Hanson's ability to relate to Asians presumably because of something she said 30 years ago. Plus, Lincraft announce they'll close all their physical stores in Australia and New Zealand.

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Jacinta Allan's main leadership rival looks her in the eye and promises not to challenge, the illicit alcohol trade continues to grow in Victoria. Plus, left wing tantrums triggered by the rise of One Nation are ramping up.

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ABC radio star clashes with a caller over whether or not footballers who come out as gay deserve so much attention. Plus, a tourist destination much loved by Australians has asked swimmers to wear modest attire.

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Australians donate more than $1 million in just 24 hours to help Pauline Hanson's 'Fire the Liar' campaign against Anthony Albanese, Ben Stokes hangs by a thread after a night on the town. Plus, are journalists reporting the news or curating it?

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The ABC boss defends the appointment of Grace Tame, the company Hello Fresh has released a highly controversial post to celebrate Pride Month. Plus, are we witnessing the death of Australian music?

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DC Comics have unveiled a new version of Wonder Woman except she's trans, a NSW real estate agent tells her tenant to stop flying the Australian flag. Plus, the Coalition paint Pauline Hanson as a MAGA supporter.

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The traditional nine to five and daily commute will be dead by 2050 according to a global study, the Melbourne Cricket Club hit with the woke bat. Plus, should you dob in your neighbours' barking dog?

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Defence Minister Richard Marles says xenophobia is making Australia less safe and that multiculturalism is fundamental to defending the country. Plus, people on dope will be allowed to drive on New South Wales roads.

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Australia's population has reached 28 million people today but not many people are celebrating, South Australia's debt is set to hit $50 billion. Plus, Sydney's Lakemba mosque wants to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer.

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London theatre goers berated by an actress for texting during her show, the Victorian government appears to have confused public health policy for a late-night convenience store. Plus, the latest example of gender confusion.

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The Albanese government has committed $39 million to convince people to get into kit homes. Plus, a groundbreaking study finds 40 per cent of Christians in Australia self-censor their beliefs for fear of suffering harassment or discrimination.

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A Western Sydney teacher has gone viral after posting a video of himself telling students to stop using slang, no 'free' tap water for tourists. Plus, one in three tradies face staff cuts.

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Julia Gillard heckled and branded a destroyer of women's rights while appearing at a UK writers' festival, the ALP ask supports for $10 donations to help stop the rise of One Nation. Plus, how much leave do staff members really need?

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The Victorian premier is door knocking constituents in a bid to retain her seat of Bendigo, fears that classic Aussie insults are disappearing. Plus, new data shows the financial sacrifices grandparents are making on behalf of their grandchildren.

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New data shows that 27 per cent of all Australian school students are now classified as having a disability. Plus, the BBC has published a report on Afghan fathers selling their daughters as sex slaves suggesting it's the fathers who are the victims.

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One Nation's South Australian branch is at odds with its federal office over fracking. Plus, complaints that the human rights of illegal migrants were breached after being served the wrong kind of sausages on a deportation flight back to Pakistan.

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