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In an uncharacteristic backflip, Pauline Hanson has transitioned overnight from being a target of satire to a fierce advocate of the art form. 

After facing heavy scrutiny for her poor man’s version of South Park, the one-time member for Oxley has come out swinging in defence of satire, posting online: “Free speech, satire, criticism and debate are essen...


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Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has been left out of Australia’s team for the third test in South Africa, with selectors confirming his team-best performance in the previous test was not to the sort of form they were looking for.

“He reliably takes wickets. He contributes with the bat. It’s fine to do that in Shield, but not at the top level. That sort of consisten...


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The US Republican Party has confirmed that it is now comfortable with terminating something after just five days. It is a significant shift from the traditional stance that once something has been started, it should be protected at all costs, regardless of its viability, prospects, or ability to read from printed notes.

Katie Zacharia was deemed no longer viable and te...


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The French Government has clarified that the looting and violence that have gripped the country over the past week are technically not riots, given they did not originate from the Riôt region, as specified under Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) regulations.

“Just because people are setting fire to things and throwing objects at riot police does not make it a riot,...


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Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has unveiled his latest character, Katie Zacharia, a fictional White House Press Secretary.

The character, which Cohen reportedly developed after several months of watching American political television, is described as a conservative commentator who is unexpectedly appointed White House Press Secretary despite not having any public speaking ...


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