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National

Fed govt pursued dead people over robodebt

The Department of Human Services has been using an algorithm to examine people’s welfare payments and determine if they’ve been overpaid.

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National

Nationals demand $1.3 billion drought cash

The Nationals are demanding an additional $1.3 billion in drought supports to blunt attacks from One Nation at the next election.

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National

Dreamworld closes popular ride for revamp

The Tower of Terror ride at the Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast, where four people died in 2016, will be closed to make way for new attractions.

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National

Renewables key to Aust emissions targets

Australia is on track to meet its Paris agreement targets of reducing carbon emissions, thanks to investment in wind and solar power, an ANU study says.

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National

Musician Roach on national award stage

Award-winning musician and indigenous storyteller Archie Roach has paid tribute to his late wife while accepting the title of Victoria Australian of the Year.

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Sport

AFL

New Blue McEvoy one that got away for Cats

Lucy McEvoy could have walked into Geelong’s AFLW squad but is thrilled to be Carlton’s No.2 pick at the AFLW draft.

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Horse Racing

Long Jack gets Derby shot with Geelong win

The addition of blinkers and pre-race ear muffs has helped Long Jack win the Geelong Classic en route to a start in the Victoria Derby.

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Rugby

Leeds announce Merrin will return for 2020

Trent Merrin will return to Super League club Leeds Rhinos for the 2020 season after failing to secure a deal with a NRL team.

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World

World

EU weighs Brexit delay, Boris mulls polls

The EU is discussing granting Britain an extension on its Brexit deadline as Prime Minister Boris Johnson says this would lead to an election by Christmas.

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World

Trump lauds ‘permanent’ ceasefire in Syria

President Trump has rewarded Turkey for a ceasefire in northern Syria, saying it is now permanent, as he continued to defend his decision to withdraw US troops.

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World

British police track death truck’s route

British police are tracking the movements of a truck in which 39 bodies were found, with Bulgaria saying the vehicle was registered by an Irishwoman.

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World

UK cops find 39 bodies in truck container

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, British police say, after 39 people were found dead in a truck container believed to have come from Bulgaria.

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World

Demise of HK bill unlikely to end unrest

Hong Kong authorities have formally withdrawn an extradition bill that sparked months of protests but activists say it’s “too little, too late”.

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Finance

Finance

Botanix shares crash on acne study results

Shares in Botanix Pharmaceuticals have fallen by nearly half after a trial of its acne drug - but the company insists it’s pleased with the study’s results.

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Finance

Westpac outlines new $341m remediation hit

Westpac says its full-year results will be reduced by a further $341 million after the bank increased its annual provision for customer remediation.

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Finance

Online education platform to list on ASX

Sydney-based online education platform OpenLearning has announced it is planning to list on the ASX in late November.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Sculpture by the Sea in ‘final’ Bondi show

This year’s Sculpture by the Sea could be the last in Bondi after a falling out between organisers and the local council over a new path along the beach.

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Entertainment

Billy Connolly talks Parkinson’s disease

Billy Connolly says his Parkinson’s disease causes him to punch his wife in his sleep so he no longer shares a bed with her.

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Entertainment

Australian gets most AACTA nominations

The AACTA nominees have been announced with Australian actor Damon Herriman receiving the most nominations across performance categories in a single year.

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