The masterful director built his career on suspense – now a new book argues the most damning story told about him may have been fiction all along. Read the full story:

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The NDIS must aspire to more than keeping disabled people clean, fed and safe. Taking away their opportunity for social connection will be devastating. Read the full story:

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Legal experts have warned separating couples to finalise their property settlements before July next year or risk seeing their family wealth slashed by the federal government’s tax overhaul. Read the full story:

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The graphic novelist died last week ‘of sadness’. A granddaughter reflects on how the film adaptation of Persepolis shaped her understanding of her Iranian heritage. Read the full story:

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A possible concession for charitable donations could soften Labor’s trust tax changes, but a major High Court ruling may reshape the debate. Read more:

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Mourners clad in a sea of blue beanies and Melbourne and Essendon scarfs have gathered to celebrate the incredible life of Neale Daniher AO at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The state funeral honoured the life of Daniher, who died on May 25, aged 65, after a 13-year battle against

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Instead of doubling down on fixing homegrown pressures, the Energy Minister has opted for a big dreaming, big promising and celebrity-endorsed world of global climate change targets. Read more:

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Qantas has rolled out yet another airfare sale offering discounted economy seats on domestic routes over key holiday periods including Christmas, as new data shows consumer confidence is plummeting. More than 30 routes are available for less than $150 one-way, including

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Apple has unveiled sweeping parental controls to better manage how their children use iPhones and other devices, with chief executive Tim Cook calling Anthony Albanese and crediting Australia’s landmark ban on underage social media use as a driving inspiration. Read the full

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Julie Bishop has challenged the legality of the university regulator’s 'contemptuous intervention' at the Australian National University, in a scathing letter resigning as chancellor. Read the full story:

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Opinion: Unless the tech leaders and the politicians can anchor public trust, the upshot will be a social and populist revolt. Here's why:

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Media companies are set to be examined, with insiders saying news editors and executives – particularly from the ABC – should be called before Virginia Bell. Read the full story:

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Taiwan fired U.S. mobile missile launchers into the strategic waters directly facing China for the first time on Wednesday, sending a message of resolve to Beijing and Washington. Read the full story:

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The Allan government has issued bailout guarantee letters to Fire Rescue Victoria and the EPA as Labor MPs increasingly conclude only a leadership change can prevent an electoral wipe-out. Read the full story:

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Just a day after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson slammed Labor’s campaign as 'absolutely disgusting', the minor party have imitated the advertisements and launched its own push for $29 donations to dislodge the Prime Minister. Read the full story:

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Afghan authorities have cracked down on a protest against the arrest and detention of more than a dozen women over dress code violations, with eyewitnesses saying police opened fire, leaving at least three people injured. Read the full story:

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Opinion: Jacinta Allan may have missed opportunities to distance herself from Daniel Andrews, but replacing her now would leave Labor with little time to convince voters that anything has really changed. Read more:

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Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott is betting on productivity to power the conglomerate’s next growth phase, ordering every division to embrace artificial intelligence and digitisation regardless of where the economy sits in the cycle. And it will be its hardware giant Bunnings that will

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Police have appealed for calm as angry Belfast residents prepare an anti-immigration protest in the Northern Ireland capital following a horrific beheading attempt allegedly committed by a Sudanese asylum seeker. Read the full story:

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Opinion: Could it be that the groundswell of support for One Nation from people across different demographics signals not just grievance, but a love of country too? Read more:

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Australia’s $135bn data-centre ­industry poses a new risk to the nation’s electricity system, authorities have warned, with sudden dips in voltage potentially causing a mass grid-scale shock and threatening power connections between states. Read more:

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Qantas and Jetstar are finally putting flights out of Western Sydney Airport on sale, ahead of the new gateway’s opening in late October.

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Two US pilots were onboard the AH-64 Apache helicopter when it went down near the coast of Oman on Monday night, local time. Both pilots were rescued after spending two hours in the water | FOLLOW LIVE.

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Five spandex-clad dancers will perform at Hobart’s Theatre Royal while streaming live to billion-dollar adult site Chaturbate. Critics have praised Solas as “an alarm call for feminism”. But what will Tasmania think? Read more:

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The Sunshine Coast’s new full-service hotel is a welcome alternative to serviced apartments. Don’t miss the ‘Surfers Release’ massage and hand-cut fries with lipsmacking chicken salt. Travel guide:

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President Donald Trump was met with a chorus of boos Tuesday (AEST) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as he attended the first NBA Finals game held there in 27 years. Latest: Pictures: AP, AFP & Getty Images

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DataRoom: Since Healius’s profit downgrade rattled the pathology sector, the question that has quietly been doing the rounds is whether Sonic Healthcare will be next. Bridget Carter has more:

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Donald Trump is facing warnings that his Iran war has weakened US deterrence, hardened Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and increased the risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. Read more:

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The One Nation leader deflected calls to investigate Senator Tyron Whitten by targeting Fatima Payman’s dual citizenship. Read why:

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A last-ditch rescue by the secured creditor has collapsed, with a formal sale process yielding no viable offers. More details:

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The housing industry is demanding Labor consider renovations and granny flats as new builds under its investment property tax crackdown, in a major move to support and reward Australians investing in increased housing supply. Joseph Carbone and Ben Wilmot have more:

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Trump publicly told Israel not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes – handing Tehran a diplomatic win-win and leaving his own presidency dangerously exposed. Commentary:

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as a rival Labour superstar comes for his job – and the PM’s latest move is to announce an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s. Today, we look at Andy Burnham, the so-called King of the North,

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Adelaide travellers can now fly with their cats and dogs on Virgin Australia flights from June 23 – but strict rules apply. Robyn Ironside has more:

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Opinion: One Nation’s rapid ascent, marked by parliamentary gains in South Australia, transcends local factors to mirror a global fragmentation of the centre-right. Read on:

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The federal government’s well-intentioned push to help young Australians into the property market may have inadvertently set up tens of thousands of them for financial pain. James Gerrard has more:

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President Donald Trump was met with a chorus of boos Tuesday (AEST) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as he attended the first NBA Finals game held there in 27 years. Latest:

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Opinion: As immigration fuels One Nation’s rise, the Liberals and Nationals face a dilemma. Read more:

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Barnaby Joyce says the Bondi Beach massacre was the “political bomb” that sparked One Nation’s extraordinary rise, with his defection from the Nationals making it socially acceptable to be a Pauline Hanson supporter. Rosie Lewis and David Tanner have more:

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI is preparing for a public offering, hot on the heels of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and rival Anthropic, setting the stage for a blockbuster season of $1 trillion-plus IPOs. Jared Lynch has more:

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Margin Call: Interesting to see another Melbourne billionaire making a mega donation to Donald Trump. Donor disclosure filings with the American Federal Election Commission show Bijan Tehrani, the co-founder of tech hub Easygo Solutions, last year gave $US1m ($1.4m) to Trump’s