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Australia’s eight biggest universities make a whopping $5.7bn a year from international students, but that could all change as Peter Dutton sets out to shake things up.
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The $5.7bn-a-year giant Peter Dutton wants to take on
Australia’s eight biggest universities make a whopping $5.7bn a year from international students, but that could all change as Peter Dutton sets out to shake things up.
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Lambie doesn’t care who’s PM — as long as they do one thing
Jacqui Lambie is brash, brave and controversial, and she doesn’t care who the next Prime Minister is, as long as they do this one thing.
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Health minister’s warning to doctors over strike
NSW’s health minister has issued a warning against doctors planning to strike on Tuesday in a move that could leave people waiting hours in emergency departments and delay surgerie...
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‘Jackpot’: How influencers shot to comedy fame
The days of women being labelled “not funny” are somewhat behind us, and Tilly Oddy-Black and Millie Ford are two influencers lighting up the smallest of screens with a giggle or t...
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Let brutal Trumpism proceed and then pass
The US might just need to get Donald Trump out of its system, but greatest democracy on Earth needs to experience the symptoms of Trumpism before it can hope to find a cure, or eve...
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32 tonnes: Aussie ice bust puts heat on Iranian drug lords
A joint AFP and Malaysian police operation has smashed an international smuggling syndicate linked to Sydney and Melbourne that imported ice hidden in 32 tonnes of paraffin wax.
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Tony Award winner hits Sydney for musical
Tony Award winner Roger Bart will play Dr Emmett Brown in the Australian production of Back To The Future: The Musical, a character made famous originally by Christopher Lloyd in t...
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Chris Bowen slugs taxpayers $260k for travel to 10 countries
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has racked up a travel bill of $260,000 at the expense of taxpayers — also generating as much as 200 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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Dutton’s big call on ordering public servants back into office
Peter Dutton wanted Canberra’s public servants back in the office five days a week, but he has made a big call on his WFH policy after backlash from female voters.
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Sydney Metro sees another ‘door failure’
Just days after a “human error”, the new Sydney Metro has seen yet another door failure
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Pope makes surprise appearance at Vatican square
Pope Francis mingled with delighted crowds at the Vatican, just two weeks after leaving hospital where he was treated for pneumonia. See the photos.
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Pro-Palestine activists take aim at Jewish MP, major parties at rally
A pro-Palestinian rally was held in western Sydney on Sunday, with some speakers likening federal politicians to “Jewish Zionists” while speaking of a “Holocaust industry” and refe...
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Labor extends lead but Dutton closes gap as preferred PM
The latest Newspoll has Peter Dutton closing the gap on Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister despite Labor narrowly extending its lead.
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American producer searching for Australia’s next big thing
Tommy Brown has worked with music heavyweights like Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez and Travis Scott but now he’s looking Down Under for “untapped talent”.
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Bizarre reason juror was kicked off trial
Which NRL star is facing court this week? Who is up for ‘Idiot of the Year’? And what price did a mansion linked to several crime figures go for? The Snitch is here.
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Buzz: Contentious stadium to break all-time attendance record
It’s the ground everyone wants to abandon, but now Accor Stadium is set to host the biggest crowd in regular season history. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals why the venue still has a vital ...
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‘I’m back, baby!’ Watch Tszyu make rival quit in brutal demolition
Tim Tszyu is back! After back-to-back losses, the Australian boxing phenom answered his critics in the most brutal fashion, forcing Joey Spencer’s team to throw in the towel.
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Giuffre speaks out after hospital deathbed selfie
Virginia Giuffre has spoken out about her declining health for the first time since claiming she was on her deathbed, as her brother makes a shock claim about the incident.
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Bolt: Even when he’s falling, Albo’s convinced he hasn’t put a foot wrong
Anthony Albanese lied about falling off the stage, even though the entire nation saw it happen. It’s proof that when Labor is selling make-believe, he’s the perfect salesman.
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Call for Australia to tackle ‘Big Mac Tax’
Nationals leader David Littleproud Australia should use its relationship with the United States to help lobby against Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
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McLaren’s race: Faultless Piastri closing in on Norris’ title points
After a faultless drive from Oscar Piastri in Japan, the real race is on within the McLaren four walls, with the Aussie closing in on Lando Norris on the championship standings.
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SuperCoach wrap: Big name flops and fresh Pap injury
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
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Nine hours to murder, 24 years of hell: Rachelle’s cold case
This is a timeline of events showing when Rachelle Childs went missing and was later found dead after she had been murdered. To this day, police have not caught her killer.
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‘Warm, fuzzy’: Niche romance trend explodes
In the wild world of niche romance, there’s a genre that keeps trending – even though most people associate the environment with clashing more than pashing.
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'Everyone can f*ck off': Why Pip Edwards won't compromise
Pip Edwards: 'To survive, I’ve had to make compromises, but I don’t have to compromise anymore.'
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‘James Bond will return’: Amazon’s plans for superspy
Jeff Bezos has wrested control of the James Bond film franchise in a $1.6bn deal. Some say it’s the beginning of the end. But the Amazon founder may have more in common with the sp...
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34yo White Fox boss’ mega $150m payout
The 30-something owners of the online fashion sensation White Fox have paid out $150m for a “super” deal no one saw coming.
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Meghan’s new A-list neighbour in $22m compound
The star-studded enclave that already includes Meghan Markle, Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey is about to get a new A-list neighbour.
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Another star quits US over ‘frightening’ Trump plan
The list of celebrities exiting the US in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency continues to grow.
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Stock shock: why Barefoot Investor’s not panicking
Trump’s tariffs have sent stocks tumbling, but history favours the patient investor. Here’s why staying the course beats panic-selling, according to Barefoot Investor.
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‘It’s distressing’: Elton John shares heartbreaking update
Elton John has spoken of his distress at losing his eyesight and how he can no longer watch his young sons playing.
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I chide my daughter for spending $12 on matcha lattes but should I help her buy a home?
As research reveals seven out of 10 parents aged over 50 intend to give their children an early inheritance, partners Rory Gibson and Angela Mollard give a candid insight into thei...
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Eva Longoria teases hit show reboot
It was the role that made her famous. Now, Eva Longoria reveals why she won’t watch Desperate Housewives in front of her son.
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Pop star spills secret song drama on Aussie tour
Legendary queen of funk Chaka Khan wants the world to hear an iconic pop classic that was meant to be a duet, but she reveals why the version may never be released.
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Inside Tessa James’ marriage after cancer battle
Giving a rare insight into her relationship with former NRL star Nate Myles, Tessa James recalls the diagnosis that changed her life.
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Why modern blokes are retreating to their man caves
While #MeToo was a reckoning we needed, it’s also deeply divided genders - with men now terrified of saying the wrong thing, writes Angela Mollard.
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‘I want to see Daddy’: How Chumpy’s girl connects with him
Ellidy Pullin has revealed the heartbreaking way her daughter Minnie connects with her late father, Chumpy Pullin.
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Top lawyer quits dream career for love
It was a friend’s devastating health diagnosis that led this high flying divorce lawyer to re-evaluate her own life.
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China’s new battleground: Green utes
Two new challengers from Chinese car giant JAC Motors: They’re green, clean, and ready to shake up the ute scene?
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How to slash $60 a week from your grocery bill
As the cost of living spirals with families spending more than ever on groceries, experts have revealed how to save thousands of dollars at the checkout each year. SEE HOW
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Aussie NBA star’s ‘magical’ family’s fairytale
Joe Ingles may be an Aussie NBA cult hero, but his autistic son captured hearts around the world as he battled his diagnosis to watch his dad take the court for the first time.
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Charles and Camilla’s unconventional home life revealed
King Charles’ former gardener has spilled on the unorthodox living arrangements of the King and Queen as the monarch is dragged into Prince Andrew’s Chinese spy saga.
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Russell Brand responds to rape, sexual assault charges
Russell Brand has been charged with a series of sexual offences by UK police but the British actor and comedian has had his say. See the video.
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