Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  3. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  4. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  5. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  6. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  7. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  8. Dogs edge Roos in finals-moulding showdown

    The Western Bulldogs show their fighting spirit to return to the AFL winners' list, defeating North Melbourne by 14 points at Docklands Stadium.

  9. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  10. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  11. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  12. Queensland coroner to revisit Daniel Morcombe inquest

    The Queensland coroner will resume its examination of the police investigation into the disappearance of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe later this year or early next year.

  13. 13 killed as birthday candles spark fire in French bar

    A fire sparked by birthday cake candles has torn through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people in the nation's deadliest blaze in over a decade.

  14. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  3. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  4. Child suffers serious burns in Sydney house fire

    A nine-year-old child is taken to hospital in a critical condition after suffering serious burns in a house fire in Sydney's west.

  5. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  6. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  7. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  8. Giants overcome gallant Suns by eight points

    Greater Western Sydney is forced to work extremely hard to beat Gold Coast and keep alive its AFL top-two hopes.

  9. Comfort women statue unveiled in Sydney 'disturbing harmony'

    The unveiling of a statue in Sydney honouring so-called "comfort women" during WWII continues to cause tension between local South Korean and Japanese communities.

  10. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  11. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  12. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  13. Raiders hand Sharks first loss since round three

    Cronulla's 16-game unbeaten run comes to an end as red-hot Canberra wins 30-14 at Shark Park.

  14. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

  15. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  3. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  4. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  5. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  6. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  7. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  8. Dogs edge Roos in finals-moulding showdown

    The Western Bulldogs show their fighting spirit to return to the AFL winners' list, defeating North Melbourne by 14 points at Docklands Stadium.

  9. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  10. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  11. Solar batteries could spark power revolution in bush

    Farmers trial solar battery and power systems paid for by the West Australian Government, in an area with some of the state's most unreliable electricity supply.

  12. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  13. Victoria looks to review electricity rules for apartments, retirement villages

    The Victorian Government launches a discussion paper looking at ways to allow people living in high-rise apartments, retirement villages and caravan parks to choose their own electricity provider.

  14. Storm hold off Rabbitohs in golden-point win

    Cameron Smith boots Melbourne to a 15-14 golden-point victory over South Sydney at AAMI Park.

  15. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. Adoption by same-sex couples, singles to be legalised in Queensland

    Queensland laws which ban same-sex couples, singles and people undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF from adopting will be overturned, the State Government says.

  3. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  4. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  5. Queensland coroner to revisit Daniel Morcombe inquest

    The Queensland coroner will resume its examination of the police investigation into the disappearance of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe later this year or early next year.

  6. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  7. Rugby league legend's bankruptcy extended by five years

    Former rugby league star and property mogul Jarrod McCracken is referred to authorities for allegedly failing to declare his income and travelling overseas while bankrupt.

  8. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  9. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  10. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  11. Triumphant Firebirds honoured in Brisbane parade

    The Queensland Firebirds celebrate their historic back-to-back championship wins with fans during a tickertape parade through Brisbane city.

  12. Giants overcome gallant Suns by eight points

    Greater Western Sydney is forced to work extremely hard to beat Gold Coast and keep alive its AFL top-two hopes.

  13. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  14. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. WA Nationals leadership change could be better for pastoralists: farmers

    A farm lobby group has weighed into the leadership issue facing the WA Nationals, saying it would be in the interests of pastoralists for there to be a change.

  3. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  4. Woman charged over fatal hit-and-run in Perth

    A Ballajura woman is charged by police over a hit-and-run crash in Perth's north-eastern suburbs which left a 21-year-old man dead.

  5. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  6. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  7. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  8. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  9. Avon Descent underway as fog lifts for perfect start

    Almost 500 paddle craft and powerboat competitors enjoy a clean start to the Avon Descent in Western Australia, with organisers expecting the white-water race to be one of the best in recent history.

  10. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  11. 13 killed as birthday candles spark fire in French bar

    A fire sparked by birthday cake candles has torn through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people in the nation's deadliest blaze in over a decade.

  12. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

  13. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  14. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  3. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  4. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  5. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  6. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  7. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  8. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  9. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  10. Colourful convoy of cars sets off for SA Variety Bash

    A convoy of crazily-decorated cars sets off from alongside the shark-infested waters of the Eyre Peninsula destined for the wine country of the Clare Valley.

  11. 13 killed as birthday candles spark fire in French bar

    A fire sparked by birthday cake candles has torn through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people in the nation's deadliest blaze in over a decade.

  12. Solar batteries could spark power revolution in bush

    Farmers trial solar battery and power systems paid for by the West Australian Government, in an area with some of the state's most unreliable electricity supply.

  13. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  14. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  3. Raiders hand Sharks first loss since round three

    Cronulla's 16-game unbeaten run comes to an end as red-hot Canberra wins 30-14 at Shark Park.

  4. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  5. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  6. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  7. One-punch attack victim left with missing teeth, broken nose in Queanbeyan

    A 19-year-old man suffers a broken nose and loses three teeth after a one-punch attack in Queanbeyan in southern New South Wales.

  8. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  9. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  10. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  11. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  12. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  13. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. Tasmania's trout fishing season gets underway after record rains

    Tasmania's inland fisheries management talk up this year's trout season after record rains filled lakes and river systems.

  3. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  4. Ulverstone war memorial vandalised for fourth time in two years

    Vandals desecrate the Ulverstone war memorial in the state's north-west, the fourth such attack in two years.

  5. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  6. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  7. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  8. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  9. BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'

    BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.

  10. Queensland coroner to revisit Daniel Morcombe inquest

    The Queensland coroner will resume its examination of the police investigation into the disappearance of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe later this year or early next year.

  11. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  12. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  13. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  14. 13 killed as birthday candles spark fire in French bar

    A fire sparked by birthday cake candles has torn through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people in the nation's deadliest blaze in over a decade.

  15. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. #IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood

    Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.

  3. NT Police woman wakes from coma after horse riding accident

    An Alice Springs police woman injured in a horse riding accident is out of her induced coma and "making slow progress".

  4. Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack

    A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.

  5. Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

    Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.

  6. Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria

    A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.

  7. Queensland coroner to revisit Daniel Morcombe inquest

    The Queensland coroner will resume its examination of the police investigation into the disappearance of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe later this year or early next year.

  8. Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?

    What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.

  9. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

    Rio launches the first Olympic Games in South America with a low-budget opening ceremony at the famous Maracana Stadium that featured a colourful light and sound show, the world's best athletes and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

  10. 13 killed as birthday candles spark fire in French bar

    A fire sparked by birthday cake candles has torn through a bar in northern France, killing at least 13 people in the nation's deadliest blaze in over a decade.

  11. 'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review

    Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.

  12. Retrial set for Malaysian man who married 14yo rape victim to avoid jail: lawyer

    A Malaysian rape suspect who married his 14-year-old victim to avoid jail will be brought back to court for a retrial, his lawyer says.

  13. Villagers hamper effort to save Indian elephant stranded in Bangladesh flood

    Huge crowds of villagers following a wild elephant that has been stranded in Bangladesh for more than a month by floods are hampering efforts to rescue it, forest officials say.

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  5. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  6. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  7. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  8. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  11. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  12. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  13. Your best pictures of the week

  14. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

  15. Historian weighs in on 'Bill Leak's sick joke'

  16. Yowie? Yahoo? 'Hairy man' outback mystery remains unsolved

  17. New film tackles infamous Cronulla riots with comedy

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  5. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  6. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  7. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  8. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  11. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

  12. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  13. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  14. Your best pictures of the week

  15. New film tackles infamous Cronulla riots with comedy

  16. Top Olympic opening ceremony moments

  17. Big banks do RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it

  18. Four exercises to help strengthen your core

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  5. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  6. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  7. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  8. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  9. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  10. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

  11. Tallangatta marks six decades since it became the town that moved

  12. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  13. Historian weighs in on 'Bill Leak's sick joke'

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  5. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  6. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  7. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  8. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  11. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

  12. Historian weighs in on 'Bill Leak's sick joke'

  13. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  14. Your best pictures of the week

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  5. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  6. Solar batteries could spark power revolution in bush

  7. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  8. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  11. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  12. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  13. Your best pictures of the week

  14. Meet the modern midwives of King Eddy's

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  5. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  6. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  7. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  8. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  11. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  12. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

  13. Historian weighs in on 'Bill Leak's sick joke'

  14. Your best pictures of the week

  15. Covering royal commission prompted by SA's most heinous paedophile

  16. New film tackles infamous Cronulla riots with comedy

  17. How to scientifically name a species

  18. Top Olympic opening ceremony moments

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

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  8. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  9. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  10. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  11. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  12. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  13. Is Donald Trump trying to kill his own campaign?

Features

  1. Returning to reality with a thud in Rio

  2. Who's Australia's next best gold medal hope?

  3. Rio 'goon bags' and an oiled-up Tongan set social media ablaze

  4. 'Stoked' Aussies take us inside Rio's stadium

  5. Big powers manoeuvring through troubled South China Sea

  6. Twin festival 'the most bizarre event ever'

  7. The incredible story of leatherworker Doug Kite

  8. Bipolar: Like a grunge song or a good luck potion

  9. Australian female Olympians twice as likely to win gold

  10. How Darwin's iconic five-metre croc Sweetheart got stuffed

  11. Why are hunchbacks always portrayed as evil?

  12. ABC News quiz: Skeletons, a sinkhole and a surprise pregnancy

  13. Gangs, drums and dance: A rhythmic history of capoeira

  14. Your best pictures of the week

  15. Ex-Don Dale inmate's redemption used for CLP election ad

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    Rebel fighters in the Syrian city of Aleppo have continued an intense offensive against a major military complex.

  2. Japan protests China's moves

    Japan protests after Chinese coastguard ships and about 230 fishing vessels sailed close to disputed islets in the East China Sea.

  3. Dolls 'return to heaven'

    At a shrine outside of Tokyo, people arrive to say a fiery farewell to the toys and dolls they no longer need, but can't throw away.

Asia Pacific

  1. South China Sea and the big powers

    The recent Hague ruling on the South China Sea complicates the Philippines' ties with the US and China.

  2. Statue unveiling causes tension

    The unveiling of a statue in Sydney honouring women used as sex slaves during WWII continues to cause tension.

  3. Hong Kong independence

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Business

  1. Big banks do the RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it

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  1. Resource rise

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  2. Drilling map released

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  3. Home price debate

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  4. Bradley young guilty of fraud

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Sport

  1. Live: Rio Olympic Games day one

    Competition proper in the Olympic Games is set to get underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.

  2. Inspirational Tapper creates Australian history at Rio Olympics

    Melissa Tapper is hesitant to describe herself as a role model, but that's what she's become as the first Australian to compete at both the Olympics and Paralympics.

  1. Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony

  2. Australia slumps to humiliating series loss to Sri Lanka in Galle

  3. As it happened: Rio Olympics kick off with strong message, huge party

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Good News

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  2. A bush craftsman

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  2. Could you have lactaboobiephobia?

    A Queensland mother and lactation consultant's "lactaboobiephobia" term gets people talking breastfeeding through a new documentary.

  3. 3D-printed body parts

    Replica 3D-printed body parts created using world-first technology are being used to train medical students.

  1. Do twins feel each other's pain or have ESP?

Rural

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  1. Salmonella rockmelon scare

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  2. Queensland on Show

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  3. Zinc and copper shine

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