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Teal candidate Nicolette Boele blames volunteer for antisemitic posts asking voters to donate 'shekels' for 'amazing bargains' in fundraising drive
A Teal candidate in one of New South Wales' biggest Jewish seats has blamed a volunteer for antisemitic posts made under her ...
Labor officials 'blocked' Jewish MP Josh Burns from appearing on Sky News in 'extraordinary' move, Sharri Markson says
Sharri Markson has reacted to the "extraordinary" cancellation of an interview with Jewish MP Josh Burns, which the Sky News ...
'Pool of blood': Aussie musician Darren Hayes reveals horrific injuries after suffering freak accident while getting out of bed
Aussie pop star Darren Hayes has revealed he nearly died after suffering a “terrible accident” in his home. The 52-year-old ...
What happens next: Catholic Church set to begin process to choose new leader following death of Pope Francis
The Catholic Church is set to begin a series of elaborate rituals to elect a new leader following the death of Pope Francis ...
Drunk diner falls onto table and impales his head on a 38cm metal rod — but miraculously survives after 10-hour surgery
A diner who had too much to drink fell on a dinner table and impaled his head on a more than 15-inch-long metal rod that pierced through his mouth at a restaurant in China.
Labor eyes comeback in Banks in Sydney's south as population growth puts pressure on infrastructure, housing in the marginal electorate
The Sydney electorate of Banks was once a safe Labor seat, until Shadow Foreign Minister David Coleman won it for the Liberals in 2013.
Opinion
Australia's broken tax system is forcing record numbers of young people to migrate overseas in the hope of a better future
For decades, Australia was one of the few countries where young people could realistically hope for a better life than their parents.