Iconic musician and Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has tragically died at the age of 70.

Iconic musician and Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has tragically died at the age of 70.

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Clinton Maynard has slammed major international retailer Lush Comestics who has taken to displaying anti-Australia Day messaging on their stores and encouraging potential customers to sign a petition.

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New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has given a partial green light to Australia Day protests.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has given a partial green light to Australia Day protests.

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