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Person hit by train, key line suspended
A person has been hit by a train near Narre Warren railway station, forcing Metro Trains to partially suspend the Pakenham line.
Swedish court upholds Julian Assange arrest warrant
Sweden's court of appeal has upheld an arrest warrant for Julian Assange.
Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome
Apple fans from Sydney to Shanghai cheered as they left stores on Friday, but underneath the usual fanfare, the crowds were smaller than in past years.
Missing farmer: Body found in Wallacedale dam
A body has been found in a dam in south-west Victoria.
Mansour's Canberra snub created Raiders try-scoring freak Rapana
Josh Mansour snubbed Canberra because his heart belonged to Penrith.
The 'Leipana' bromance driving the Raiders' finals charge
It's a bromance even their respective partners are jealous of.
The Raiders' magic number to beat the Panthers
The Raiders' breakout season can be summed up by a single number.
Raiders halves edge Panthers for experience
But both teams have limited NRL finals experience.
Hodgson and Austin fit for Raiders Panthers semi
It's the news Canberra Raiders fans have been waiting for.
The house price souffle is rising again
The first two weeks of spring have brought with them an ominous threat - that house property values are getting a second wind in the already blustery property market.
'I thought it was in my genes'
On and off the field, these are happy days for one of the AFL's sunniest personalities. Which makes it unimaginable to think of an angry, aggressive Eddie Betts fearing he was heading down an awful path.
Former Penthouse Pet smuggled drugs to fund luxurious Hollywood lifestyle
A former Penthouse Pet who smuggled ice into Australia to bankroll her extravagant lifestyle in Hollywood has been jailed for six and a half years.
Conroy quietly exits politics for expected business role
Labor's deputy senate leader Stephen Conroy appears headed for the corporate world after taking his entire party by surprise, including Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Acting Leader Tanya Plibersek, with a low-key, late-night resignation just two weeks into his six-year term.
Locals come together to protect marriage equality mural
The mural has been hit by vandals three times in less than a year, and residents have had enough.
Guards vote down prison needle exchange
Justice Minister Shane Rattenbury describes result as 'bitterly disappointing'.
Women may soon have clean sweep in defence and foreign affairs
Australia could soon have its first female Defence Department boss, meaning women would dominate the senior reaches of the defence and foreign affairs portfolios as never before.
10 things you didn't know about the new RBA power duo
This weekend marks the end of an era as Glenn Stevens hands the keys to the RBA to Philip Lowe and Guy Debelle. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about the new leadership team.
Industrial strife to hit the house on the hill
Workers who keep the flag flying at Canberra's Parliament House are the latest group public servants threatening to walk off the job.
Pilbara locals fighting sky high plane tickets
Which would you rather - a trip to Port Hedland or Sydney? Either way, they'll set you back about the same amount.
Hanson invited to Queensland mosque open day
Islamic community wants to share fish and chips, discuss views.
Crunch time for rugby as Super review and global season talks heat up
The next two months loom as a white-knuckle time for Australian rugby as SANZAAR narrows its focus on the Super Rugby review and World Rugby chiefs meet to unravel the Gordian knot of the international game, a global season.
Boy hit by car, then runs off without help
Police fear boy could have suffered injuries.
Marchbank wants to be a Blue in 2017
Highly sought after defender Caleb Marchbank wants to play for Carlton in 2017.
Balme hiring a brilliant move by struggling Tigers
Rarely has the crossing of an AFL club football boss from one team to another caused as much speculation and controversy as Neil Balme's journey from Collingwood back to Richmond, the club he departed 37 years ago after 159 games and two premierships.
Missing woman Iveta Mitchell’s husband faces court on firearm charges
Chad Jeffery Mitchell appeared in relation to a string of charges including possession of methylamphetamine, possession of stolen property and possession of weapons.
Staff at National Gallery of Australia told their jobs won't exist on Monday
Close to 20 staff at The National Gallery of Australia have been told their jobs will be abolished as of Monday.
Backtrack on decision to end year-round presence on Macquarie Island
Australia's Antarctic Division has backtracked on its decision to close the Macquarie Island Research Station in 2017.
Floriade launches at Commonwealth Park for 2016
Canberra's annual festival of all things floral opens its doors on Saturday for its 29th year.
Suspected Chinese-Australian money launderer gambled 'astronomical' $850m at Crown Casino
The wife of a suspected Chinese-Australian money launderer who allegedly turned over more than $850 million at Crown Casino has failed in her bid to access a Californian luxury home held under proceeds of crime laws.
Clive Palmer testimony ends in confusion
Mining magnate tells the court he held a meeting just to "annoy" his inquisitor.
Pearce not dry but relishing reward from the wreck
Mitchell Pearce won't swear off alcohol completely, but reckons a "new clear life" has been the catalyst for him to surge into Four Nations contention at the end of the season.
The sector driving jobs growth in Canberra
More employers are seeking to put people on, the latest figures show.
Glass and flowers a winning combo in Fresh Glass
A botanical something has taken over the gallery space at Canberra Glassworks, just in time for Floriade.
Sydney Life prize goes to black and white barber shop portrait
A photograph capturing the history of the Aussie barber shop wins the prestigious Australian Life photography prize.
Casino insider loses 'finder's fee' bid over Brumbies deal
A Canberra casino insider who claimed he helped broker a multimillion dollar Brumbies sponsorship deal has lost his bid for compensation.
Farah will add new dimension to Souths: Woods
The interminable Farah saga at the Tigers officially drew to a close with Souths' announcement that the 32-year-old would be joining them on a two-year contract.
'Police corruption', not multiculturalism, motivated Matthew Guy's visitor, court told
A man who broke a door at the office of state opposition leader Matthew Guy has told court that he had wanted to discuss police corruption with him.
Detainee ran nude around the Alexander Maconochie Centre, court documents say
A Canberra detainee who ran naked and laughing around the prison was refused bail in the ACT Supreme Court this week.
Fatal Surrey Hills rail crossing closed for '25 minutes in peak hour'
The Surrey Hills rail crossing where two women were killed this week is only going to get more congested with major new development planned in the area.
Canberra Fertility Centre celebrates 30 years of making families
On Sunday the Canberra Fertility Centre celebrates 30 years of making families in the national capital.
Mumm embraces 50th Test milestone, Timani stoked to debut
When Dean Mumm left Australian rugby in 2012 to go overseas and play for the Exeter Chiefs, he had all but conceded he would never play another game for the Wallabies.
Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car at Bankstown
A young boy has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Sydney's west on Friday afternoon.
Finance Department secretary Jane Halton quits
Rosemary Huxtable confirmed as acting Finance Department boss as Jane Halton has announces her resignation after 15 years as a department head.
More rain to follow major flooding in NSW, Victoria
Two "bursts" of rain will be felt across NSW on Sunday and Tuesday, as dams in the state's west near capacity.
China expels 45 legislators over election fraud
China's legislature has expelled 45 of its members in a scandal that has snared a businessman with ties to the US and the Clinton Foundation.
Turnbull open to compromise on marriage plebiscite
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has acknowledged the need for compromise and negotiation if policies like the same-sex marriage plebiscite are to make it through the Parliament.
Injured Royals footballer on road to recovery after serious spine injury
East Perth Football Club have released an update on the status of severely injured player Beau Chatley.
Scott Lycett on track for 2017 after dodging full knee operation
West Coast have been buoyed by the news ruckman Scott Lycett won't require major surgery on his damaged knee after visiting specialists in Melbourne during the week.
Metro trains under consideration for Airport Link
Running single-deck metro trains on the Airport Link would better cater for airline passengers, government report says.