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Abbott Wakes With Nagging Feeling He Gave A British Monarch A Knighthood Yesterday

Prime Minister Tony Abbott woke up this morning with a thumping headache and a vague recollection of awarding a racist Greek Prince Australia’s highest honour.

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Knighthoods Actually A Real Policy

Prime Minister Tony Abbott wasn’t joking when he announced plans to reintroduce...

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Campbell Newman’s Defamation Lawsuit Accidentally Written On Acland Mine Letterhead 

The 35-page defamation suit brought by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman against radio...

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Hottest 100 Could Be Just The Break Taylor Swift Needs

Taking out the top position on the annual countdown of Australia’s most...

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Government To Legislate Against Further Temperature Rises After Record Hot Year

With 2014 confirmed as the hottest year globally, and the third hottest...

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Try-Outs For Team Australia To Start Next Month
The Shovel | August 19, 2014
People wishing to join Team Australia will need to complete a range of sporting challenges, including archery, long jump and swimming, as part of new migration rules announced today.

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Not Having A Beard Now More Ironic Than Having A Beard, Hipster Reveals
The Shovel | January 7, 2015
Taking the time to shave your facial hair is now even more ironic than letting it grow long, it has emerged.
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Hottest 100 Win Could Be Just The Break Taylor Swift Needs, Says Manager
The Shovel | January 22, 2015
Taking out the top position on the annual countdown of Australia’s most popular public radio station could be the start of something big, Taylor Swift’s manager said today.
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Woman Uncertain Whether To Instagram Bowl Of Pasta Before Or After Adding Parmesan
The Shovel | March 27, 2014
Sydney woman Bridget Gretel was today weighing up whether to upload a photo of the pasta she’s cooked as is, or wait until she’s grated some fresh Parmesan over...

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Diet Involves Eating Nothing But Your Own Bullshit
The Shovel | June 18, 2014
Oscar winning actress Gywneth Paltrow has released a strict new diet that consists exclusively of lemon juice and your own self-important drivel. It follows Paltrow’s advice early this month...
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