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Composite for MTC staffing. Background picture: security guards patrol the grounds near rolls of razor wire at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre September 9, 2005 in Sydney, Australia.
Exclusive
New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm
Sunbury Lunatic Asylum first opened in October 1879, now used as Hume Anglican Grammar SchoolD94C4M Sunbury Lunatic Asylum first opened in October 1879, now used as Hume Anglican Grammar School. Also known as Caloola Centre
Housing
The Block secured a huge Victorian government property for only $1m. Neighbours and MPs want to know why
Weight loss drug Wegovy
Health
Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight-loss drugs, Australian advocates say
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, holding a brown dog
Americas
Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
SolShare by Allume Energy
Environment
‘Amazing piece of technology’: solar ‘traffic controller’ for apartments takes top Australian design award
 
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In focus

A banner for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party on the side of a highway motel in Victoria’s Gippsland region
Victoria state election
Seeing orange: Nationals under threat in regional Victoria as angry voters consider One Nation
Match report
Sam Kerr on target but Matildas outclassed by youthful Germany in European friendly
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Sport

Marco Jankovic of South Melbourne FC and Jason Davidson of Melbourne Victory with the Australia Cup.
Football
Old soccer meets new football: Australia Cup final heaves with significance
Cricket
Litchfield powers Australia to crushing ODI victory over Bangladesh
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Culture & lifestyle

Li Cunxin gazes into the distance, arms crossed, beneath an architectural structure
Australian books
Mao’s Last Dancer Li Cunxin on his long-awaited follow-up: ‘I don’t think my publisher expected it to take 14 years!’
Walk with ...
Paul Barry: ‘People should not be off limits’
Sydney festival
Sydney festival 2027: 11 international dance works to headline ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ program
Powderfinger
Powderfinger confirm reunion for national tour 16 years after saying farewell in last live show
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Opinion

Pauline Hanson gestures while holding her glasses, speaking in the Senate chamber
quote  Offensive tirades on race and religion shouldn’t be the norm in Australian politics
Tom McIlroy
quote  The fight over using super for housing has deep roots in Australian politics. But would it actually work?
Emily Millane
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