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Dignified death story resonates

Tale of a couple's prosecution of their right to die in the manner of their choosing elicits startling response.

Melbourne Stars batsman Kevin Pietersen has re-signed with the team for the next two BBL seasons.

Stars and Scorchers face off

Follow live coverage as the Melbourne Stars host Perth Scorchers. The winner earns a spot in the Big Bash League final.

New South Wales

I60kgs of ice seized in Sydney

Police arrest a suspected member of an international drug smuggling syndicate.

International drug smuggling attempt has failed following the discovery of drugs in three shipping containers. 

Queensland

Government 'couldn't take Palmer risk'

AWU secretary Ben Swan says he personally urged treasurer Curtis Pitt (pictured) to guarantee the loan in the interests of workers at Queensland Nickel's Yabulu refinery near Townsville.

AWU tried but failed to convince the Queensland treasurer to guarantee a $35 million loan to protect jobs at Clive Palmer's nickel refinery.

National

Federal Politics

PM extends lead over Shorten

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten

Malcolm Turnbull's lead over Bill Shorten as preferred PM has grown by 19 per cent over the New Year break, according to a ReachTEL poll.

Treasurer Morrison: Up to scratch?

Is Scott Morrison doing a better job than Joe Hockey as Treasurer?

How well is Scott Morrison doing as Treasurer? Is he doing a better job than Hockey? We asked some senior economists and strategists for their views.

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Business

BHP rally drives ASX higher

Australian shares finished the week in positive territory as commodity prices continued to lift.

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Crackdown on holiday home landlords

The tax office is clamping down on holiday home renters, but Timms is determined not to become alarmed.

The ATO has announced a major clampdown on people renting out their homes in Australia's tourist destinations.

Peter Aitchison and the bare wooden fence that completely blocks the view of the Maida Vale Rd property's lower level.

Fence blocks couple's $1.5m view

A view-blocking fence which wiped out the panoramic harbour vista from a Wellington apartment must go.

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2016 Australian Open 7pm - 12:30am

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Treasures of Ancient Egypt 8:30pm - 9:30pm

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2016 Australian Open 7pm - 12:30am

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Who or what is Rooster Teeth?

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A defining year? Certainly off the court

Andy Murray
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It's been a good start to the Australian Open for me – I've beaten two big guys in Alexander Zverev and Sam Groth and I think I've played well.

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BBL semi-final: Stars v Scorchers

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