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National

Report calls for more progressive tax

A new report has suggested Australia should have a more progressive tax system, to grapple with income inequality.

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SA ICAC’s Lander defends his record

South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has defended his record in his latest report.

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National

Jail cut for terrorist’s Sydney relatives

The Sydney father and uncle of a notorious ISIS recruit Mohamed Elomar have won sentence cuts after a court gave full credit to their prior good character.

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National

Racism part of migrant poverty: ACOSS

A social security boss says discrimination is keeping some Australians born elsewhere out of work and contributing to how many are living in poverty.

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National

GST changes will ensure no state worse off

Changes to the way the GST is carved up will guarantee states are better off during the transition to the new model, the federal treasurer says.

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Sport

AFL

Langdon heads Magpies’ AFL re-signings

In-demand defender Tom Langdon has signed a three-year AFL deal to remain with Collingwood.

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Horse Racing

Blinkers will flick Cup switch in Ace High

Ace High is in perfect condition ahead of the Caulfield Cup despite a lacklustre gallop on the course proper at Caulfield.

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Rugby

New stadium offer ‘unacceptable’: Eels

Parramatta are yet to lock in a deal to play at the $300 million Western Sydney Stadium just days before next year’s NRL fixtures are announced.

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World

World

Hurricane leaves 1300 missing in Florida

Rescuers are trying to find 1300 missing people in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael devastated the area last week.

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World

Koreas, UN discuss disarming border

North and South Korea are in talks in Panmunjom to disarm the border, and have agreed to reconnect road and railway links between the two countries.

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World

Stormy Daniels’ suit against Trump fails

A defamation lawsuit filed by porn star Stormy Daniels’ against US President Donald Trump has been dismissed by a federal judge.

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World

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65

Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen has died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, at the age of 65.

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World

Rape accuser wants Jarryd Hayne in US

Two of Jarryd Hayne’s friends, Bryce Poisel and Tim Dengate, may fly to Los Angeles to be deposed in the civil rape case.

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Finance

Finance

Oldies trapped in decade of debt stress

The Salvation Army says findings, from 10 years of financial counselling data is evidence government needs to fix housing affordability and loan ethics.

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Finance

Rio Tinto Q3 output dips 5% on safety halt

Rio Tinto’s third-quarter iron shipments fell about five per cent as a result of planned maintenance and safety pauses following a fatality.

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Finance

Mine hiccups hit Whitehaven Coal Q1 sales

Mechanical issues have choked output from Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri mine, with sales dropping 14 per cent for the quarter.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Elvis Presley’s private jet up for sale

Hound Dog, a private jet once owned by music legend Elvis Presley, may no longer look high class but is still attracting attention in a disused corner of an airfield in New Mexico where it is up for sale. The Lockheed Jetstar, once a favourite among...

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Entertainment

Sean Spicer developing new TV show

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is working on a television interview show in which he banters with guests about a variety of topics. A spokesman for TV syndication company Debmar-Mercury said Monday that a first episode of the series...

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Entertainment

Australian star power to shine in Canberra

Australian star power will be shining brightly in Canberra as some of the big screen’s leading lights meet with politicians to discuss the future of the film and television industry. Golden Globe and Emmy winner Judy Davis, and acclaimed actor...

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