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Bushfire headed towards SA towns
12:13pm Firefighters are battling a blaze that's burning near homes in the southern Flinders Ranges.
Govt edges closer to car industry plan
Paul Osborne, AAP Senior Political Writer 11:45am A meeting in Adelaide next week will be key to the federal government's thinking on the car industry and the future of manufacturing.
Search resumes for boy taken by croc
10:02am Police and rangers have resumed a search for a boy believed to have been taken by a crocodile from a swimming hole at Kakadu National Park.
Search resumes for boy taken by croc
2:44am Police and rangers are searching for a boy believed to have been taken by a crocodile from a swimming hole at Kakadu National Park.
Australia parties: cockies and ceremonies
6:28pm Hundreds of thousands flock to celebrations around the country to mark Australia Day.
NT police search for boy taken by croc
7:00pm Police and rangers are searching for a boy believed to have been taken by a crocodile from a swimming hole at Kakadu National Park.
Uni students want more say on services
Katina Curtis 12:08am The National Union of Students says the situation on how student fees are spent on university students is improving but more consultation should be done.
Bryce moved by final Aust Day as GG
4:03pm Governor-General Quentin Bryce took part in her last Australia Day in that role amid speculation that Peter Cosgrove will take over the job.
Goodes represents decency: Abbott
Max Blenkin and Katina Curtis 3:24pm Tony Abbott says Adam Goodes is an excellent Australian of the Year and he now wants to press ahead with constitutional recognition of indigenous people.
Swimmer drowns off Tasmanian beach
3:05pm A man has drowned in Tasmania after he got caught in a rip at Roaring Beach.
Abbott on indigenous recognition crusade
Katina Curtis 2:56pm Prime Minister Tony Abbott wants to start a "national crusade" to lead to constitutional recognition for indigenous people.
Vic fire threat downgraded
2:49pm The fire threat from a grassfire in Malmsbury has been downgraded.
Abbott welcomes citizens to team Australia
Katina Curtis 1:56pm Prime Minister Tony Abbott oversaw the oaths for 24 people becoming Australian citizens in sunny Canberra on Sunday.
Vic Australia Day celebrations kick off
1:43pm Victorians have celebrated Australia Day with a cultural parade through the streets of Melbourne, citizenship ceremonies and plenty of entertainment.
English needed for 'national life': Abbott
Katina Curtis 2:22pm Prime Minister Tony Abbott says it's important for migrants to speak English but everyone becomes Australian at their own pace and in their own way.
PM inducts 24 new Aussies to the nation
Max Blenkin Prime Minister Tony Abbott has conducted his first citizenship ceremony, welcoming 24 new Aussies to the Australian community.
Goodes commended for racism fight
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell lauds Adam Goodes for his pledge to use his Australian of the Year honour as another platform to fight against racism.
Goodes has racism in his sights
Adam Gartrell, Andrew Drummond and Rashida Yosufzai Adam Goodes will use his Australian of the Year honour as another platform to fight against racism.
Former politician named senior Australian
Former federal politician Fred Chaney's tireless contribution to indigenous rights has earned him the title of Senior Australian of the Year for 2014.
Paralympian named young Aussie of the year
Paralympic swimmer Jacqueline Freney has been named Young Australian of the Year for her efforts in and out of the pool.
Children's charity CEO named local hero
Founder and CEO of children's charity TLC for Kids Tim Conolan has been named Australia's Local Hero for 2014.
Govt 'creating' welfare crisis: Labor
Labor says the Abbott government is "manufacturing" a welfare crisis ahead of a planned overhaul of the welfare system.
Migration not a threat: Shorten
Lisa Martin Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will use an Australia Day address to reject scaremongering in the immigration debate.
Goodes pushes for indigenous recognition
Lisa Martin Footballer Adam Goodes, who's in the running for Australian of the Year, wants to see Aboriginal people recognised in Australia's founding document.
Respect older Aussies: Buttrose
Ita Buttrose says it's time Australia recognised the value of older people, as she caps off her time as the 2013 Australian of the Year.
Colombian teen faces Vic rape charges
There's been a breakthrough in a Melbourne serial sex attack investigation with a teenager from Colombia being charged with multiple rapes.
Colombian teen arrest over Vic sex attacks
There's been a breakthrough in a Melbourne sex attack investigation with the arrest of a teenager from Colombia camping along the Great Ocean Road.
Unions a threat to Toyota staying: Hockey
Treasurer Joe Hockey says the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union is at "war" with car maker Toyota.
Hockey bracing for volatile times ahead
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics Correspondent Treasurer Joe Hockey says Australia must prepare for volatile times ahead and that the economy can no longer rely on China as a sole provider of growth.
700 achievers honoured this Australia Day
Almost 700 people are receiving Order of Australia awards in this year's Australia Day honours.
