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National

Recycling giant must explain crisis: govt

Victoria’s environment minister says recycling contractor SKM must explain to the public why it stockpiled materials, prompting a crisis for local councils.

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National

Far-right leader fails in High Court bid

Blair Cottrell will continue to appeal his conviction for inciting contempt of Muslims in Victoria after his High Court bid was knocked back.

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National

Sydney Scientology murder accused detained

A teenager accused of murdering a Scientology member at the church’s Australasian headquarters will remain in a mental health facility, a court has heard.

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Victorian premier slams Leifer as ‘fraud’

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has hit out at accused child sex attacker Malka Leifer, saying she must stop claiming she is unable to return from Israel.

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Ex-NSW cop spared jail for sharing images

A 29-year-old former police officer who shared intimate photos on social media from the phone of a woman he’d arrested at a traffic stop has been spared jail.

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Sport

AFL

Sheedy backs Hird for AFL coaching return

Essendon coaching great Kevin Sheedy hopes James Hird will return to the AFL, saying his former captain deserves another chance.

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Horse Racing

Brooklyn Hustle gallops at Caulfield

Blue Diamond Stakes contender Brooklyn Hustle has pleased her trainer and jockey in a course proper gallop at Caulfield ahead of the Blue Diamond Stakes.

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Rugby

Bird in centres for Broncos NRL trial

Fit-again Jack Bird headlines a strong Brisbane squad selected to play their NRL trial against Queensland Cup side Wynnum Manly.

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World

World

Huawei boss says CFO arrest was political

Huawei boss Ren Zhengfei says the arrest of his daughter, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, was politically motivated.

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World

Sailor in V-J Day Times Square kiss dies

The US sailor who was photographed planting a victory kiss on a woman in New York’s Times Square while celebrating the end of World War II has died at 95.

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World

Protests decry Trump emergency declaration

A wave of protests will be held across the US over President Donald Trump’s decision to invoke an emergency declaration to build a wall on the Mexican border.

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World

Venezuela military will ‘lose everything’

Venezuela’s military leaders have been warned by Donald Trump they are risking their future and their lives if they support President Nicolas Maduro.

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World

More talks over Brexit backstop changes

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay says he and Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox will meet the EU’s chief negotiator mid-week to outline changes to the backstop.

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Finance

Finance

Higher prices boost Oil Search profit 13%

Oil Search has posted a 13 per cent rise in annual profit, boosted by higher prices for gas and oil.

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Finance

Cochlear shares skid as US growth slows

Hearing implant company Cochlear’s shares are down more than 7 per cent after it said it was facing increased competition in the US and Germany.

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Finance

ANZ “overly conservative” in loan strategy

ANZ has reported a slower mortgage book growth than the overall market, admitting it may have been “overly conservative” in its lending approach.

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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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