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Human Rights Commission 'crook': Abbott
7:28AMFormer prime minister Tony Abbott has again hit out at the Human Rights Commission, describing the organisation as "pretty crook".
Nauru, Manus asylum seeker deal: report
7:28AMThe US and Australia may be days away from announcing a plan to resettle asylum seeker boat arrivals.
Crackdown on child sex offender passports
7:28AMDerryn Hinch has got the federal government on board with his plan for a crackdown on child sex offenders travelling abroad.
Don't be afraid, Abbott says on Trump win
7:28AMFormer prime minister Tony Abbott says people should not be afraid of democracy just because America has elected Donald Trump as its next president.
Taiwan set to legalise gay marriage
7:28AMTaiwan is set to legalise gay marriage in a first for the Asia region.
Woman killed in northern NSW crash
7:28AMA woman has been killed in a head-on collision in northern NSW.
Wigged thief wanted over Vic watch heist
7:28AMPolice want to find two men, one who was wearing an orange wig, over the smash and grab theft of Versace watches worth $50,000 from a Melbourne jewellery store.
Encryption, surveillance fear on Trump win
7:28AMDustin Volz and Joseph MennThe technology sector fears a Trump president will seek to widen covert surveillance and resume the government's battle to access encrypted information.
Trump's foreign policy same as Putin's
7:26AMDonald Trump's foreign policy approach is "phenomenally close" to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Kremlin spokesman says.
Paris attack probe sight new suspect
7:11AMChine LabbeNealy a year after the Paris attacks investigators are still working to establish who was the mastermind, and think it may be a Belgian militant now in Syria.
'We're all Americans' Obama tells protests
6:39AMGina Cherelus and Ian SimpsonProtests across America continue, as the country digests the shock election of outsider Donald Trump.
Trump invites British PM to visit
4:04AMDonald Trump has told the British Prime Minister Theresa May of his close and personal connections to the UK during their first call, Downing Street says.
Suspect US police shooter found dead
4:00AMThe suspected shooter of two police officers in southwestern Pennsylvania where police are searching for the shooter, local media say.
Aust mum faces death penalty in Malaysia
3:35AMLauren FarrowAn Australian mum accused of trafficking drugs through Kuala Lumpur has faced court for the first day of her trial.
Accused NY bomber appears in court
3:30AMNate RaymondThe alleged New York bomber, who injured dozens with a homemade bomb, has appeared in court in Manhattan, but didn't enter a plea.
Trump told shoomze UK PM, don't touch her
2:41AMNigel Farage has welcomed Donald Trump's presidency, but has urged him not to grope the British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Dow hits record high on Trump rally
2:22AMYashaswini SwamynathanPresident-elect Donald Trump is being warmly welcomed by Wall Street, with the Dow surging to a record level in early trade.
Rations run out in east Aleppo: UN
12:17AMFood is running out in Aleppo's east, with UN urging for a trade deal before winter causes mass hunger in the besiged Syrian city.
Anniversary of Paris attacks approaches
12:17AMRyan HooperFrance and the rest of Europe is preparing to mark one year since the Paris terror attacks.
Aust mum faces death penalty in Malaysia
11:10PMLauren FarrowAn Australian mum accused of trafficking drugs through Kuala Lumpur has faced court for the first day of her trial.
Iraq claims villages from IS near Mosul
11:10PMIraqi forces have liberated four villages from Islamic State as part of an ongoing major campaign to retake the extremist militia's key stronghold of Mosul.
Trump invites Irish PM to White House
11:10PMUS president-elect Donald Trump has invited Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to the White House to celebrate St Patrick's Day next March.
Indians rush to ditch old banknotes
10:57PMPeople are queuing up outside banks across India to exchange 500 and 1,000 rupee notes after they were withdrawn as part of anti-corruption measures.
Two police shot in US, manhunt launched
10:57PMTwo police officers have been shot in southwestern Pennsylvania where police are searching for the shooter, local media say.
Scientists develop HIV test on a USB stick
10:57PMScientists in Britain have developed a type of HIV test using a USB stick.
Driver in fatal UK tram crash released
10:53PMThe driver of a tram that crashed killing seven people in south London has been released on bail.
Keating says time to break away from US
9:29PMFormer Labor prime minister Paul Keating says Australia has maintained a tag-along foreign policy with the US and it's now time to be more independent.
Aust should rethink PNG aid: Labor senator
9:29PMBelinda MerhabA Labor senator says Australia spends "inordinate" amounts of money on aid to PNG but there's no evidence it's money well spent.
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Trump’s team of outsiders
Cameron Stewart in New YorkDonald Trump is moving quickly to choose a cabinet to implement his new agenda for America as protests erupted.
Capital braces for GOP invasion
Adam CreightonWashington DC, the most democratic, elitist city in the US, is bracing for Republican domination.
Give Trump a chance
Greg SheridanThe challenge for all US allies, especially Australia, in responding to the election of Donald Trump is to keep calm.
US deal ‘close’ on detainees
DENNIS SHANAHANAustralia and the US are poised to announce a deal that could clear up to 1800 refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.
Keating’s secret advice to UK
TROY BRAMSTONTony Blair has described Paul Keating as a ‘role model’ who inspired New Labour.
What’s wrong with section 18C?
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Dutton ups pressure on Triggs
ROSIE LEWIS, GREG BROWNImmigration Minister Peter Dutton has ratcheted up a government attack on HRC president Gillian Triggs.
Hanson wants party to take state
Sarah ElksPauline Hanson is refocusing her attention on her home state of Queensland in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory.
Deal leads to search for body
DAN BOXA man has been granted immunity from prosecution in return for showing police where Matthew Leveson’s body is.
Race compromise gets thumbs-up
KYLAR LOUSSIKIANEthnic communities have backed a compromise on changes to controversial provisions within the Racial Discrimination Act.