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Hello readers. University campuses are split over freedom of speech, and unions threaten ALP with vengeance over Setka.

Peter Varghese, chancellor of the University of Queensland.

Campuses split

University chancellors endorse a free speech model proposed by Robert French, trumping ­objections of their vice-chancellors.

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Setka payback

Left-wing unions have threatened the ALP with vengeance if the party pushes ahead and sacks John Setka.

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A painting of Margaret Olley by Donald Friend.

Uncomfortable truths

Queensland’s flagship art gallery has acknowledged Donald Friend’s paedophile past in a “contemporary retelling of history’’.

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Gill McLachlan has apologised to fans.

Apology to fans

Gillon McLachlan says he was “hurt to hear’’ fans were fearful of heightened security measures.

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