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Magistrate slams Sydney man over Nazi salute

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Sussan Ley steps in on preselection for blue ribbon Sydney seat

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How Dutton is using local crime to make a national point

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Stan boss exits Nine Entertainment amid significant restructure

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Coles to stop selling kitchen knives after Queensland stabbing

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Telstra to splash $700m on new joint venture

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South Korean authorities arrest impeached president

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Letters: Kean's bipartisan approach to climate change sets the standard

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Landlords were able to raise rents sharply. That's changed

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He coaches the best side in Europe. And he's firming as top choice to lead Matildas

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