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• Anonymity for antisemitic acts overused, commission hears

  17-07-2026 09:09 via smh.com.au
  
  A university professor has told the royal commission that social media-influenced political polarisation has made it more difficult for universities to teach their students to have hard, but respectful, conversations.
  
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• With five years gone, experts say 'not a second to lose' on Olympic build

  20-07-2026 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Broken promises and scarcely broken ground. Five years since Brisbane secured the 2032 Olympic Games, this is the state of play.
  
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• 'Sit down!': Joyce's dog interrupts 7.30 interview as he defends One Nation leader

  20-07-2026 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The One Nation senator says Pauline Hanson's meeting with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson did not amount to an endorsement of his criminal conduct, during a 7.30 interview that was twice interrupted by his dog. 
  
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• Joyce defends Hanson's controversial meeting as dog interrupts interview

  20-07-2026 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The One Nation senator says Pauline Hanson's meeting with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson did not amount to an endorsement of his criminal conduct, during a 7.30 interview that was twice interrupted by his dog. 
  
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• Why Albanese would 'have a disagreement' with his younger self now

  20-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  From left-wing roots to "radical centre" prime minister, Anthony Albanese reflects on his 30-year career in Parliament House. 
  
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• Thorn in the side: Antic’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation

  20-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  After Angus Taylor highlighted One Nation senator Malcolm Robert’s antisemitic and fringe views, Antic declared Roberts a “clear thinker” and “decent bloke”.
  
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• Budget improves by billions, but petrol pain about to grow

  20-07-2026 14:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Still deep in the red, the budget bottom line continues to improve. But that may be cold comfort for motorists as petrol prices start to spike.
  
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• Best of cartoons, July 21, 2026

  20-07-2026 13:35 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• ‘Sit down!’ Barnaby Joyce went on ABC’s flagship current affairs show ... and shouted at a dog

  20-07-2026 13:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The former deputy prime minister was pugnacious and meandering while sparring with ABC host Sarah Ferguson.
  
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• ‘Sit down!’ Barnaby Joyce went on ABC’s flagship current affairs show ... and barked at a dog

  20-07-2026 13:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The former deputy prime minister was pugnacious and meandering while sparring with ABC host Sarah Ferguson.
  
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• Israel blasts Labor’s ‘one-sided’ policy platform as Palestinian advocates push further

  20-07-2026 10:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The draft platform does not contain accusations of genocide or call for a ban on arms sales to Israel, but party activists are pushing for more action.
  
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• India's 'cockroach' movement supporters caned by police

  20-07-2026 10:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement gathered in the New Delhi to march ‌on parliament seeking the resignation of the education minister, despite police denying permission for the protest.
  
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• Joyce backs Hanson on mass deportations, denies One Nation wants return of White Australia policy

  20-07-2026 04:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce has backed party leader Pauline Hanson’s call for mass deportations from Australia, suggesting illegal immigrants could be targeted when they seek medical treatment.
  
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• Live: State funeral for broadcaster Derryn Hinch underway in Melbourne

  20-07-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch, the outspoken and at times controversial broadcaster and former senator, is being farewelled at a state funeral service in Melbourne after his death earlier this month, aged 82. 
  
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• Live: Derryn Hinch's brother remembers 'colourful, constantly changing' life

  20-07-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch, the outspoken and at times controversial broadcaster and former senator, is being farewelled at a state funeral service in Melbourne after his death earlier this month, aged 82. 
  
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• Live: Derryn Hinch farewelled at state funeral service in Melbourne

  20-07-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch, the outspoken — and at times controversial — broadcaster and former senator, is being farewelled at a state funeral service in Melbourne after his death earlier this month, aged 82. 
  
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• Derryn Hinch's brother remembers 'colourful, constantly changing' life — as it happened

  20-07-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch, the outspoken and at times controversial broadcaster and former senator, is being farewelled at a state funeral service in Melbourne after his death earlier this month, aged 82. 
  
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• Premier says 'witch' billboard dehumanises women, drives violence

  20-07-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says a controversial billboard seen around Melbourne again is corrosive and driving disrespect for women. 
  
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• Jacinta Allan wants 'cultural change' as witch billboard returns to road

  20-07-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victorian premier says a controversial billboard seen around Melbourne again is "dangerous" and driving disrespect for women. 
  
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• Taylor responds to Liberal's praise for Malcolm Roberts — as it happened

  19-07-2026 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Angus Taylor distances himself from a Liberal senator's endorsement of One Nation's Malcolm Roberts.
  
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• Live: Taylor responds to Liberal's praise for One Nation's Malcolm Roberts

  19-07-2026 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Angus Taylor distances himself from a Liberal senator's endorsement of One Nation's Malcolm Roberts. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Taylor responds to Liberal's praise for Malcolm Roberts

  19-07-2026 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Angus Taylor distances himself from a Liberal senator's endorsement of One Nation's Malcolm Roberts. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Joyce says One Nation doesn't support White Australia policy

  19-07-2026 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce says his party doesn't support the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the policy for Australia's migration issues. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Joyce says One Nation does not support White Australia policy

  19-07-2026 23:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce says his party does not support the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the policy for Australia's migration issues. Follow live. 
  
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• What does Australia mean to you in 2026? Now's your chance to speak up

  19-07-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have Your Say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026.
  
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• For some in Australia, hope is fading and anger is rising

  19-07-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have Your Say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026.
  
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• The 18 important medicines that Australians are missing out on

  19-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Pharmaceutical companies warn Australia’s complex approvals process is turning off drug companies, as the Trump administration stokes global pricing pressures.
  
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• Labor is trying to fix a ‘broken’ economic system. Now it must keep going

  19-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Are the recent budget changes a sign of things to come – or just a pause before lapsing back into caution?
  
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• Australia is making humanoid robots in the midst of its AI reckoning

  19-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia this week made an important step forward in grappling with the AI revolution. Meanwhile, in Melbourne a company is making humanoid robots. 
  
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• Pauline Hanson 'not backing away' from controversial far-right interview

  19-07-2026 16:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The One Nation leader was a guest on the podcast of controversial far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson, where she lamented the end of the White Australia policy.
  
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