Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  4. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  5. Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

    The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars while a joint Government taskforce is investigating claims against him.

  6. 'Decent-sized' hail hits parts of Brisbane as storms move in

    Severe thunderstorms bringing damaging wind and large hailstones hit parts of south-east Queensland, with more storms expected over the next several hours.

  7. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  8. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  9. Giant sinkhole collapses road in Japanese city

    Parts of a main street collapse in a city in southern Japan, creating a huge sinkhole and cutting off power, water and gas supplies to parts of the city.

  10. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

    One of the world's best chefs, Massimo Bottura, is leading a social gastronomy movement aimed at reducing global food waste while also helping feed Michelin-star meals to refugees and homeless.

  11. Man who set partner alight loses bid to reduce sentence

    A 10-year jail sentence for a Tasmanian man who doused his partner in petrol and set her alight, permanently disfiguring her, is not excessive, a court rules.

  12. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  13. Radical Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne denies being terror cell leader

    Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne challenges the Australian Federal Police to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell.

  14. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  4. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  5. Dancing 'horses' gallop into Sydney for public art extravaganza

    US artist Nick Cave reveals his plans to inundate Sydney's busiest shopping strip with dozens of life-sized equine puppets as part of a free public art extravaganza.

  6. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  7. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  8. Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

    The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars while a joint Government taskforce is investigating claims against him.

  9. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

    One of the world's best chefs, Massimo Bottura, is leading a social gastronomy movement aimed at reducing global food waste while also helping feed Michelin-star meals to refugees and homeless.

  10. NSW firefighters fear high temperatures and strong winds may fan fires

    Cooler weather has helped New South Wales firefighters battling blazes near Kempsey and in the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens region but fears soaring temperatures and strong winds may cause fires to flare.

  11. Queensland Origin supporter jailed over murder of NSW fan

    A deadly fight that began during a State of Origin telecast at a Sydney hotel will see a man spend at least 13 years in jail.

  12. Man who set partner alight loses bid to reduce sentence

    A 10-year jail sentence for a Tasmanian man who doused his partner in petrol and set her alight, permanently disfiguring her, is not excessive, a court rules.

  13. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  14. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

  15. Radical Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne denies being terror cell leader

    Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne challenges the Australian Federal Police to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Baby in backseat of car stolen from Melbourne school

    A six-month-old boy has been found safe and well after the car he was inside was stolen while parked outside a school in Melbourne's north, police say.

  4. Victorian Minister pays back money for having dogs chauffeured

    Steve Herbert pays back $192.80 in travel expenses for chauffeuring his two dogs around in a taxpayer-funded car, but is unable to say how many times he has done it.

  5. First indigenous woman voted to Melbourne Council stands aside amid eligibility concerns

    The woman who became the first indigenous person elected to Melbourne City Council steps down even before she is officially sworn in, amid allegations she was not eligible to run in the election.

  6. Melbourne man accused of imprisoning wife is investigated over her death

    Police investigate whether further charges should be laid against Melbourne man Mohamad Naddaf, who is accused of assaulting and imprisoning his wife after she was found dead on Sunday.

  7. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  8. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  9. Victorian Government announces $1.8b road upgrade plan

    The Victorian Government will spend almost $2 billion upgrading arterial roads in Melbourne's outer west, Premier Daniel Andrews says, with work to start in 2018.

  10. Woolworths urged to honour spirit of agreement with SPC Ardmona

    Supermarket giant Woolworths is being urged to honour the spirit of its agreement with SPC Ardmona amid reports it may walk away from the $70-million deal.

  11. 'Snake on a plane' becomes reality for Aeromexico flight

    Passengers on a commercial flight to Mexico get a surprise when a serpent slithers into the cabin in a scene straight out of the Hollywood thriller Snakes on a Plane.

  12. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  13. Man who set partner alight loses bid to reduce sentence

    A 10-year jail sentence for a Tasmanian man who doused his partner in petrol and set her alight, permanently disfiguring her, is not excessive, a court rules.

  14. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  15. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. 'Decent-sized' hail hits parts of Brisbane as storms move in

    Severe thunderstorms bringing damaging wind and large hailstones hit parts of south-east Queensland, with more storms expected over the next several hours.

  2. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  3. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  4. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  5. Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

    The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars while a joint Government taskforce is investigating claims against him.

  6. Diver rescued off Townsville 'not put off solo diving'

    A diver who was rescued after spending 17 hours floating in the ocean says he will continue to go on solo dives.

  7. Radio presenter 'quits' in wake of Dreamworld tragedy joke

    The Tasmanian commercial radio presenter who made a joke in reference to the deaths at the Dreamworld theme park has quit her job, management say.

  8. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  9. Witness saw 'Shorty' at McCulkins' house on night they disappeared

    The man accused of murdering Brisbane woman Barbara McCulkin and her two young daughters was seen at the victims' house the night they disappeared, a witness has said.

  10. New laws to ban 100pc FIFO workforces in Qld

    Laws to ban large mining companies from using 100 per cent fly-in-fly-out workers are introduced to Queensland Parliament with the State Government vowing to ensure locals are not overlooked.

  11. Queensland police officer who pulled gun on driver pleads not guilty

    An experienced police officer who pulled a gun on a speeding motorist in outback Queensland pleads not guilty to assault and deprivation of liberty.

  12. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  13. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  14. Radical Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne denies being terror cell leader

    Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne challenges the Australian Federal Police to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell.

  15. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. African lion Mandela dies during dental surgery at Perth Zoo

    Staff at Perth Zoo are devastated after the death of much-loved African lion Mandela during dental surgery, only seven months after the death of his brother Nelson.

  4. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  5. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  6. Dumped Docker Barlow joins Suns on two-year deal

    Midfielder Michael Barlow is set to continue his AFL career in Queensland as the discarded Fremantle Docker signs a deal with the Gold Coast Suns.

  7. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  8. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  9. RSL president Rod White agrees to stand down amid payments investigation

    National RSL president Rod White agrees to stand down amid claims he shared in millions of dollars worth of consultancy fees.

  10. Australia to play strategic role in biggest ever search for alien life

    Australia's role in the biggest ever search for alien life has officially begun, with the Parkes Telescope in central west NSW set to play a strategic part in the 10-year journey.

  11. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

    One of the world's best chefs, Massimo Bottura, is leading a social gastronomy movement aimed at reducing global food waste while also helping feed Michelin-star meals to refugees and homeless.

  12. Ethiopian Government accused of threatening protesters in Australia

    The Federal Government says it is treating allegations that dozens of people have been arrested in Ethiopia in retaliation for protests by their relatives in Australia seriously, and it has raised the matter with the Ethiopian Government.

  13. 'Snake on a plane' becomes reality for Aeromexico flight

    Passengers on a commercial flight to Mexico get a surprise when a serpent slithers into the cabin in a scene straight out of the Hollywood thriller Snakes on a Plane.

  14. Gene editing used to correct sickle cell disease

    Scientists at Stanford University have used the CRISPR gene editing tool to repair the gene that causes sickle cell disease in stem cells from diseased patients, paving the way for a potential cure for the disease which affects up to 5 million people globally.

  15. Woman stabbed in Balga attack critical in hospital

    A man is questioned by police after a woman suffers life-threatening stab wounds during an attack at a house in the Perth suburb of Balga.

  16. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  17. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Computer crash creates patient records chaos for SA hospitals

    An electronic patient records system crashes at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, throwing medical care into chaos, as extra staff are called in to help deal with the workload.

  2. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  3. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  4. Charge against SA cop who 'sparked siege' downgraded

    SA prosecutors downgrade a charge against senior officer Ashley Francis Gordon, who is being prosecuted over an alleged domestic dispute that sparked a four-and-a-half hour standoff with police.

  5. ForestrySA boss's attempt to fix contract error led to charge, court told

    ForestrySA's former chief executive, who made the "wrong call" by giving a sawmill an small discount to square a mistake in a sales contract, has paid a big price for a minor error, a court is told.

  6. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  7. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  8. Redbacks' Callum Ferguson says Australian Test squad call-up came as a surprise

    After being sidelined with injury for much of last season, South Australia batsman Callum Ferguson admits his call-up to Australia's Test team comes as a surprise.

  9. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  10. Ethiopian Government accused of threatening protesters in Australia

    The Federal Government says it is treating allegations that dozens of people have been arrested in Ethiopia in retaliation for protests by their relatives in Australia seriously, and it has raised the matter with the Ethiopian Government.

  11. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  12. Giant sinkhole collapses road in Japanese city

    Parts of a main street collapse in a city in southern Japan, creating a huge sinkhole and cutting off power, water and gas supplies to parts of the city.

  13. Should SA be storing nuclear waste above ground for 100 years?

    The South Australian Premier's plans for a nuclear waste dump could be very profitable, but the scheme is based on questionable economics and would see hazardous materials kept in "interim" storage for 109 years.

  14. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  15. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  4. Police officer hit by car during arrest of wanted Canberra man

    A Canberra man who allegedly rammed and injured an officer with his car before causing a power outage by crashing into a substation, in his second attempt to evade police this week, will face court later today.

  5. Police seek CCTV, dashcam footage in Watson murder investigation

    Police are calling for the public's help in their search for two men over the shooting murder of a 37-year-old man in Canberra's inner-north.

  6. Canberra woman accused of killing mother 'saw devil in mirror'

    A Canberra woman accused of killing her mother, did not like looking in the mirror because she could "see the devil", Supreme Court hears.

  7. Battle of Long Tan soldiers 'finally' awarded bravery medals 50 years on

    Ten Australian soldiers are recognised for their bravery more than 50 years after they fought in the Vietnam War's Battle of Long Tan.

  8. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  9. Coalition's backpacker tax plans in disarray as Senate opposition firms

    The Coalition's proposal for a 19 per cent tax on backpacker earnings looks shaky as senators prepare to amend and reject the Government's legislation.

  10. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  11. Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

    The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars while a joint Government taskforce is investigating claims against him.

  12. 'Snake on a plane' becomes reality for Aeromexico flight

    Passengers on a commercial flight to Mexico get a surprise when a serpent slithers into the cabin in a scene straight out of the Hollywood thriller Snakes on a Plane.

  13. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

    One of the world's best chefs, Massimo Bottura, is leading a social gastronomy movement aimed at reducing global food waste while also helping feed Michelin-star meals to refugees and homeless.

  14. Ethiopian Government accused of threatening protesters in Australia

    The Federal Government says it is treating allegations that dozens of people have been arrested in Ethiopia in retaliation for protests by their relatives in Australia seriously, and it has raised the matter with the Ethiopian Government.

  15. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  16. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Radio presenter 'quits' in wake of Dreamworld tragedy joke

    The Tasmanian commercial radio presenter who made a joke in reference to the deaths at the Dreamworld theme park has quit her job, management say.

  4. Ride- sharing services legalised in Tasmania, with Uber expected by Christmas

    Ride-sharing services become legal in Tasmania as the Government exempts drivers from needing a special licence to carry paying passengers.

  5. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  6. Man who set partner alight loses bid to reduce sentence

    A 10-year jail sentence for a Tasmanian man who doused his partner in petrol and set her alight, permanently disfiguring her, is not excessive, a court rules.

  7. Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

    The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars while a joint Government taskforce is investigating claims against him.

  8. Giant sinkhole collapses road in Japanese city

    Parts of a main street collapse in a city in southern Japan, creating a huge sinkhole and cutting off power, water and gas supplies to parts of the city.

  9. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

    One of the world's best chefs, Massimo Bottura, is leading a social gastronomy movement aimed at reducing global food waste while also helping feed Michelin-star meals to refugees and homeless.

  10. Swift parrot hatchlings on Bruny Island bring hope for endangered birds

    Scientists working to save the critically endangered swift parrot are making other discoveries along the way, including how fast they can fly.

  11. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  12. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  13. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  14. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

Top Stories

  1. Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours

    So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.

  2. Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes

    The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.

  3. Live: Dutton hints at refugee resettlement deal

    Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he will soon be releasing more details on a deal to resettle refugees from Manus Island and Nauru in a third country. Follow live.

  4. Morrison tells Government to stop politicising traditional hunts

    The head of a powerful land council is calling on the Federal Government to stop politicising the issue of traditional Indigenous hunting of sea turtles, dugong and other animals.

  5. 'C U in the NT' tourism slogan causes social media stir

    The group behind a brazen new slogan say they've been inundated with interest and hope to boost visitor numbers in the Territory.

  6. Turnbull announces inquiry into Racial Discrimination Act

    The Federal Government sets up a parliamentary inquiry into the Racial Discrimination Act to determine whether it imposes unreasonable limits on free speech and to recommend whether the law should be changed.

  7. 'No link' between fracking and gas-emitting water bore on NT cattle station

    Gas emitting from a water bore on a cattle station is likely to be naturally occurring, according to a CSIRO scientist.

  8. Ethiopian Government accused of threatening protesters in Australia

    The Federal Government says it is treating allegations that dozens of people have been arrested in Ethiopia in retaliation for protests by their relatives in Australia seriously, and it has raised the matter with the Ethiopian Government.

  9. 'Snake on a plane' becomes reality for Aeromexico flight

    Passengers on a commercial flight to Mexico get a surprise when a serpent slithers into the cabin in a scene straight out of the Hollywood thriller Snakes on a Plane.

  10. Man who set partner alight loses bid to reduce sentence

    A 10-year jail sentence for a Tasmanian man who doused his partner in petrol and set her alight, permanently disfiguring her, is not excessive, a court rules.

  11. Battle of Long Tan soldiers 'finally' awarded bravery medals 50 years on

    Ten Australian soldiers are recognised for their bravery more than 50 years after they fought in the Vietnam War's Battle of Long Tan.

  12. Thousands sign petition to save pet pig

    Meet 'Hambo'. He is bathed regularly, taken for walks and even barks. But his days in Mount Isa could be numbered.

  13. Radical Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne denies being terror cell leader

    Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne challenges the Australian Federal Police to show any evidence that he is the leader of a local terror cell.

  14. Former tennis star David Nalbandian flips rally car in spectacular crash

    Former tennis star David Nalbandian walks away from a frightening car crash at a rally race in Argentina.

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  2. Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?

  3. Marijuana, death penalty and gun reform weigh on US voters' minds

  4. Be the first to know the election result with ABC News on Messenger

  5. You might get to see an aurora tonight

  6. Australia's immigration policies make headlines in Europe

  7. Life and death on Georgia's poverty line

  8. Should SA be storing nuclear waste above ground for 100 years?

  9. The entire US election campaign in five minutes

  10. Chris Uhlmann: Trump leads grassroots revolt against 'rigged' system

  11. How Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court

  12. President Turnbull? How the Australian election would play out under US rules

Features

  1. Australia's immigration policies make headlines in Europe

  2. Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?

  3. Marijuana, death penalty and gun reform weigh on US voters' minds

  4. Be the first to know the election result with ABC News on Messenger

  5. Life and death on Georgia's poverty line

  6. What time will we know who the new US president is?

  7. Chris Uhlmann: Trump leads grassroots revolt against 'rigged' system

  8. Ben Quilty confronts the Syria refugee exodus

  9. The entire US election campaign in five minutes

  10. Donald Trump: The 'antithesis' of Barack Obama who split the GOP

  11. How Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court

  12. Day by day: Australia's first-Test decline

  13. Finding focus in an age of distraction

  14. When housing 'wealth creation' strangles the economy

  15. President Turnbull? How the Australian election would play out under US rules

Features

  1. What time will we know who the new US president is?

  2. Should SA be storing nuclear waste above ground for 100 years?

  3. Australia's immigration policies make headlines in Europe

  4. Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?

  5. Chris Uhlmann: Trump leads grassroots revolt against 'rigged' system

  6. Ben Quilty confronts the Syria refugee exodus

  7. Massimo Bottura turning food waste into gourmet meals for refugees

  8. Life and death on Georgia's poverty line

  9. The entire US election campaign in five minutes

  10. Donald Trump: The 'antithesis' of Barack Obama who split the GOP

  11. Day by day: Australia's first-Test decline

  12. How Rod Culleton's conviction could play out in the High Court

  13. President Turnbull? How the Australian election would play out under US rules

  14. Bold rural experiment gives hope to dying towns

Features

  1. What time will we know who the new US president is?

  2. Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?

  3. Marijuana, death penalty and gun reform weigh on US voters' minds

  4. Be the first to know the election result with ABC News on Messenger

  5. You might get to see an aurora tonight

  6. Australia's immigration policies make headlines in Europe

  7. Chris Uhlmann: Trump leads grassroots revolt against 'rigged' system

  8. Life and death on Georgia's poverty line

  9. Conditions ripe for flies swarming Brisbane homes

  10. The entire US election campaign in five minutes

  11. Should SA be storing nuclear waste above ground for 100 years?

  12. President Turnbull? How the Australian election would play out under US rules

Features

  1. What time will we know who the new US president is?

  2. Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?

  3. Marijuana, death penalty and gun reform weigh on US voters' minds

  4. Be the first to know the election result with ABC News on Messenger

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