3 h. ago Homework, bullies and pets: Jeff Kinney on why kids love his books

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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8 h. ago From corflute craziness to ‘Trumpet’ texts, election day can’t come soon enough

Posters tell us who we’re voting for. But we need to look behind them.

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8 h. ago I have all my teeth and my brother has none. There’s a reason why

Recently, I accompanied my brother, Simon, to the dentist to have his final 12 teeth removed. For decades, they had been rotting in his head.

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9 h. ago Meet the people going to the ends of the earth for your viral animal videos

An early clip from this new series, narrated by Blake Lively, was viewed more than 8 million times. Here’s what it takes to get the world talking about penguins.

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9 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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9 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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10 h. ago Killer driver Thomas Towle set to avoid jail after 'flouting' laws

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

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

The ABC’s chair has intervened to get airtime for a small-time comic. So is this what Kim Williams is doing with his time?

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15 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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15 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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18 h. ago Former Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka lands top job at Dan Murphy’s, BWS

The airline executive will join Endeavour Group at a time when investors have been frustrated by the bottle shop owner’s performance.

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22 h. ago A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure, Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.

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32 h. ago Legend calls out NRL Referees after Sin Bin blunder: Billy Slater Podcast Ep10

Billy has his say on the sin bin crackdown and the impact it is having on the game. He highlights the resilience of the Tigers and Lachlan Galvin, along with the impressive performance of the Roosters, Cowboys and Sea Eagles and Broncos. Plus a huge preview of one of the best weekends on the rugby league calendar - Magic Round The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

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32 h. ago ‘I feel horrible doing this’: Inside Poh’s hardest challenge yet

The TV-grown cooking superstar is widely regarded as a national treasure. But going into MasterChef: Back to Win, this time as a judge, she’s not totally convinced of her talents.

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32 h. ago Daniel wasn’t coached for his medical school test. But too many of his peers were

The group which administers the medical school exam for year 12 students has removed a section due to its “high coachability”. Try it yourself.

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33 h. ago WiseTech billionaire Richard White reaches settlement with third woman

This time the woman alleged the billionaire executive chairman gave her financial assistance and help with her visa in return for sex.

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36 h. ago Woman stabbed 78 times lived in ‘fear no human should ever know’, grieving mother tells courts

Mackenzie Anderson, 21, was murdered in her home by a paroled ex-boyfriend. Her mother says her daughter was “failed by the system”.

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36 h. ago Woman stabbed 78 times lived in ‘fear no human should ever know’, grieving mother tells court

Mackenzie Anderson, 21, was murdered in her home by a paroled ex-boyfriend. Her mother says her daughter was “failed by the system”.

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42 h. ago Brisbane news live: Man dies after dispute with security outside bar; Suncorp Stadium turf ripped up ahead of Magic Round; Crisafulli spruiks ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws

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46 h. ago From first to worst: Can the Panthers still make the NRL finals?

“We’re all waiting for the Panthers to click, and it’s just not happening time is starting to run out.”

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