Gladys Liu's Liberal Party branch called to relax foreign investment laws before she became federal MP: Before she was a federal MP, Gladys Liu was part of a Liberal Party branch that pushed an unusual motion calling for a relaxation of laws around foreign investment in agribusiness and agricultural land
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After the horrific crash that killed her son, lawyers' marketers wouldn't stop calling Susan: Internal documents seen exclusively by the ABC reveal top law firm Slater and Gordon is paying out referral fees to 'partners' including telemarketers and a car rental company to get new personal injury clients through the door
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Australian soldiers flew Nazi swastika flag from vehicle in Afghanistan; PM says diggers' actions 'absolutely wrong': The ABC has obtained a photo of Australian soldiers flying a Nazi flag from an Army vehicle while on operations in Afghanistan. The ADF has called the incident "abhorrent" and the PM says it is "absolutely wrong"
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Hand grenade attack on Melbourne's Tiba clan signals escalation of gang war, police say: A mother and her infant child were sleeping in a front room of the house at the time of the blast, which is believed to be the first hand grenade explosion investigated in Victoria's history
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Gun theft doubled since 2007 as gun control lobby calls for regulation overhaul: Almost 27,000 firearms were reported as stolen across the country between 2007 and 2017, but Gun Control Australia says the real figure is much higher, calling on the Government to address its outdated rules
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Shocking college hazing rituals at prestigious Australian university revealed in report: The parents of Stuart Kelly, whose brother died in a one-punch attack in Sydney, believe he was targeted in a sadistic college hazing ritual before he killed himself. A new report has triggered fresh calls for an inquest into his death
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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate at centre of Crime and Corruption Commission investigation: Queensland's corruption watchdog confirms it is investigating allegations Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate influenced council decision-making for personal benefit, failed to declare possible conflicts of interest, and did not disclose flights and accommodation received from a Chinese developer within the required timeframe
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How 12 Australian family members ended up detained in Syria after the fall of Islamic State: An ABC investigation reveals how one Australian aid worker and 11 of his family members ended up dead or being detained in Syria. Mohammed Ahmad says he does not pose a threat but his chances of returning to his home country appear slim
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Young Greens resign 'in disgust' over handling of sexual misconduct allegations: Young Greens write an open letter to the party demanding it "reshape its culture around sexism within the party", as dozens "resign in disgust" over the handling of sexual misconduct allegations
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CCC widens its investigation into Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate after fresh conflict of interest allegations: The Crime and Corruption Commission investigates claims Cr Tate failed to declare possible conflicts of interest during council votes on a $1.3 billion Chinese-owned development
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Logan Mayor Luke Smith likely to be suspended if changes pass Queensland's Parliament: The mayor of Australia's sixth largest council will most likely be stood down as soon as changes to ministerial powers pass through Queensland's Parliament, government sources have told the ABC
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Logan City councillor failed to declare campaign donations for more than two years: Russell Lutton, the longest-serving councillor at Logan, only amended his donations declaration this month to show he received money for his re-election campaign ahead of the March 2016 election
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Fat Leonard: Australian Navy Officer revealed as suspect in massive US Navy bribery and fraud conspiracy: The senior Australian Navy liaison officer allegedly shared US naval secrets in exchange for lavish dinners at five-star hotels and time with prostitutes in a scam prosecutors say was organised by a contractor nicknamed 'Fat Leonard'
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