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Hello readers. Churches push back on draft religious freedom bill, and back-to-Blues Betts breaks SA hearts.

Attorney-General Christian Porter delivers a speech at The Great Synagogue in Sydney, Thursday, August 29, 2019. ttorney-General Christian Porter has released a draft bill introducing new protections against discrimination on the basis of religious belief or activity. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

Churches revolt on draft freedom bill

Religious leaders demand the PM provide extra safeguards after proposed laws were unveiled, shielding institutions from discrimination claims.

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Trad met with donor

Jackie Trad met a debt collector accused of unconscionable conduct over donations to Labor.

NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay says she “cannot fathom” how a donations scandal has been allowed to fester, while Margin Call witnesses Kaila Murnain’s fury as Sam Dastyari hams it up at the ICAC inquiry.

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The footy-mad city of Adelaide will have its heart broken when its superstar Eddie Betts turns his back on South Australia and heads back to Carlton.

Betts breaks hearts in Blues return

The footy-mad city of Adelaide will have its heart broken when its superstar Eddie Betts turns his back on South Australia and heads back to Carlton, David Penberthy reveals.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Alexei Popyrin of Australia returns a shot during his Men's Singles second round match against Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Popyrin, Millman advance

Aussie young gun Alexei Popyrin closed out a huge upset victory while Alex de Minaur powered into US Open third round as Ash Barty learned identity of next opponent. Follow the US Open action in our live blog.

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Kudelka’s view

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