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Does Norfolk 'mutiny' disguise bounty of privilege?

A drawing depicts the mutiny on the Bounty

Norfolk Island's former leaders have been accused of invoking the romance of the Bounty story to protect their own interests in stand-off with Australia, writes Kathy Marks.

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Australia MP is 'Depp's Hannibal Lecter'

Australia's deputy PM says he's "pulling strings" in Johnny Depp's head, after the actor says he is "inbred with a tomato", in the ongoing dog-smuggling saga.

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Pioneering jockey Michelle Payne will miss the Shergar Cup at Ascot in August after having abdomen surgery following a fall.

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