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E.A. Hanks’s memoir re-creates a road trip she once took with her late mother to seek answers to what was an “incomprehensible” childhood.

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The American author’s Diary of A Wimpy Kid series is the fourth bestselling book series of all time - and not just in kids’ books.

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5 h. ago Canada delivers election victory to incumbent PM Mark Carney

Canadians have rejected Donald Trump's repeated taunts that the country should become America's 51st state, delivering an election victory to incumbent Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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6 h. ago Stonnington mayor takes out court order banning council watchdog from demeaning online posts

A long-running feud between Council Watch president Dean Hurlston and Stonnington mayor Melina Sehr has ended in a court battle over personal safety.

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6 h. ago Labor holds clear lead as time runs short for a Coalition rebound, poll reveals

Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign – and that extends to the leadership of the nation.

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6 h. ago Labor holds its lead as time runs short for a Liberal rebound, poll reveals

Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign – and that extends to the leadership of the nation.

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6 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberal Party facing fines of up to $25,000 over signs; Zoe Daniel supporters sent anonymous letters accusing them of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

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6 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Better Australia defends yellow vests at pre

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

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6 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton denies recruiting Brethren church members after Queensland office vandalised; Welcome to Country debate dominates campaign

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Thomas Towle is set to avoid more time behind bars for driving unlicensed while high on drugs.

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8 h. ago Who’s behind the mystery billboards urging voters to ‘make Australia happy’

Signs with “Make Australia Happy. Put Labor last” have been popping up across crucial electorates, echoing a message by a separatist Christian sect.

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8 h. ago I thought Kim Williams was the wrong pick to lead the ABC. Now I’m sure

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9 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel supporters sent anonymous letters accusing them of being; 250 corflutes in Bruce seized by Casey Council

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

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9 h. ago WA news LIVE: Police announce major breakthrough in unsolved hit

Police finding a way to enhance CCTV footage has let them move forward on a hit and run that’s haunted a Perth family for five years. Meanwhile, the debate over nuclear for the state’s South Waste fires up. Follow our live coverage here.

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10 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton denies recruiting Brethren church members after Queensland office vandalised; Welcome to Country debate dominates campaign

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12 h. ago ‘I was probably going to die’: Hero police officer in tears over Bondi attack

Inspector Amy Scott, the NSW Police officer who shot dead Westfield attacker Joel Cauchi, has detailed for the first time the moment she faced down the killer.

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12 h. ago 100 days of destruction: Trump’s first three months are a sea of red ink

Donald Trump’s second time in the White House has produced the worst 100 days for financial markets in half a century.

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13 h. ago ‘I run the world’: Trump marks 100 days with stunts, boasts and propaganda

The US president also embraced Australian football player Jordan Mailata at a ceremony for the Philadelphia Eagles, who won the Super Bowl in February.

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13 h. ago I yelled out ‘mate’: Hero police officer Amy Scott reveals moment she faced Bondi killer

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