The Late Debate

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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Anthony Albanese is currently the butt of jokes on social media, the NSW Minister for Women declines to say what a woman is. Plus wedding invitation fees sparks fury among guests.

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Young people are getting less access to news, violent psychopaths are being paid to provide advice on how mental patients should be treated in the UK. Plus, a Hollywood film director slams the classic movie Frankenstein for being transphobic.

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US President Donald Trump touches down in Beijing, the AFL says it wants to see an Indigenous person appointed as a senior coach. Plus, a South Australian gym causes outrage when it advertises for male staff.

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Abbie Chatfield issues an apology for joking about Trump's assassination, parents finally say "enough" organising a mass protest against an LGBTQIA+ awareness day at their kids' school. Plus, Australia's housing crisis could be about to get worse.

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Special check-in desks for ADHD flyers, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepts blame for poor results. Plus, girls lose spots to transgender athletes.

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A foreign sex offender will get to remain in Australia because authorities say he'd struggle to survive in Africa without the NDIS. Plus, Malcolm Turnbull defends a Muslim artist who was dumped from a major art exhibition.

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A physically healthy actress with a self-described embarrassment of riches begs a court to let her die. Plus, the Victorian government cuts law and order programs by a billion dollars as the state's crime rate continues to surge.

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A US judge apologises to the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump for the uncomfortable jail conditions he's had to endure. Plus, A UK poll shows more than half of Muslims intend to vote for pro-Gaza independents.

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A designated Islamist hate group argues that Pauline Hanson should be blacklisted by the Australian government. Plus, school teachers are helping students navigate phone plans, understand pay slips and analyse the small print in contracts.

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The UK government is looking to ban traditional tumble dryers, as part of its net zero zealotry, a landlord takes $60 out of a tenants bond for cobwebs. Plus, why married people are less likely to develop cancer.

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Anthony Albanese makes a special guest appearance on a game show, one in five UK councils have banned swearing, offensive language and shouting in public. Plus, Aussies are rejecting the Welcome to Country ceremonies.

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Schoolchildren in the UK encouraged to wear tracksuits as part of an 'inclusivity' drive. Plus, forget the manosphere, what about the angry lefty women who hate men, marriage and capitalism?

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Roald Dahl's much-loved classic 'The Twits' targeted by the left for discrimination towards men with beards. Plus, a US brewery known for promising free beer when Donald Trump Dies is under fire after the assassination attempt.

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Older women are in demand by younger men, is it ever ok to put makeup on your baby for an Instagram photo? Plus, the robots are at it again thrashing elite ping pong players at their own game.

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Could artificial intelligence be to blame for a mass shooting in Florida last year? Plus, almost half of toilets in all new public buildings across the country could be gender neutral.

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A Townsville nightclub is under fire for hosting an X-rated event with explicit content on Anzac Day, the mystery of Noah's Ark. Plus, the gaming giants allowing ISIS simulations on their platforms.

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni sets the standard for how to deal with illegal immigrants. Plus, cop killer Dezi Freeman's lair and where he spent his last days before being shot dead.

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The UK government hesitates when it comes to following Australia's social media ban for young people aged under 16. Plus, an undercover BBC report finds illegal migrants are being coached to pretend they are gay in order to be given asylum.

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The Coalition plan to deport 77,000 people living illegally in Australia, the unholy row between Donald Trump and the Pope escalates. Plus, Sydney is set to get its first new Christian cathedral in 100 years.

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The fuel crisis bites harder as Qantas now suspending flights on some regional routes. Plus, Australia's peak psychology body performs a spectacular backflip on gender ideology now supporting so-called 'gender affirming care'.

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Labor spends $20m giving Australians driving tips, Pauline Hanson sacks a staff member who had been re-employed after serving time for rape. Plus, has Donald Trump finally gone too far as he is being accused of posting images of himself as Jesus.

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The US is going to automatically register young men for the draft pool from December, but should we look at a draft or conscription to boost our service numbers? Plus, the former prince Andrew has had a visit from some family.

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on what's to come now that there's a two-week ceasefire in Iran. Plus, a former top-ranking legal officer in the defence force says the case against Ben Roberts-Smith is doomed to fail.

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One state has erased the word emergency from its communications, Labor has suddenly stopped talking about its 82 per cent renewables target. Plus, a primary school has renamed its school houses from pioneering Australians to Indigenous people.

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