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Australia's first political assassination: The death of John Newman

Aug 12, 2026

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Australia's first political assassination: The death of John Newman

The man who was convicted for the hit says he didn't do it, and the evidence that put him away is murkier than most people know.

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Archie Milligan
Archie Milligan

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Aug 12, 2026

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Newsletter: Hit job

Plus: Why aren't we making the most of our batteries?

Energy

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Aug 11, 2026

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Why does the government fund private schools while public schools fall short?

Only 1.3% of public schools are funded to the government's own standard. For private schools, it's 98%.

Education

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Aug 10, 2026

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Newsletter: Write off

The $1.4 billion given to the pokies.

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Is this Australia's deadliest hospital?

Is this Australia's deadliest hospital?

The disturbing story of Chelmsford and the "therapy" that killed

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Why rent to locals when Airbnb pays double?

Why rent to locals when Airbnb pays double?

In Byron Bay, one in six properties is listed on Airbnb. The maths of short-term rentals means landlords have little reason to change.

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Newsletter: Deep sleep

Newsletter: Deep sleep

Plus: Why rent to locals when Airbnb pays double?

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The solar discount households have had since 2011 is about to open up to big business

The solar discount households have had since 2011 is about to open up to big business

Businesses have installed only a quarter of the rooftop solar that homes have. That's about to change.

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How did private companies end up owning our roads?

How did private companies end up owning our roads?

NSW sold the WestConnex to Transurban for $20 billion. By 2060, drivers will have paid $64 billion in tolls on that road alone.

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Energy Minister plans to force data centre energy laws "even if some states have different ideas"

Energy Minister plans to force data centre energy laws "even if some states have different ideas"

A majority of the states think data centres should pay for their own renewable power. Two don’t.

The "bomb" strapped to a Sydney schoolgirl's neck for 10 hours

The "bomb" strapped to a Sydney schoolgirl's neck for 10 hours

The man behind the Mosman bomb hoax was arrested on the other side of the planet How did that happen?

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Newsletter: Diggin for gold

Newsletter: Diggin for gold

Plus: The Mosman collar bomb incident

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